Basketball NSW has teamed up with Indigenous Basketball Australia (IBA).  The three-year agreement sees IBA as an intrical community partner to Basketball NSW, co-delivering numerous school holiday camps and 3×3 tournaments across NSW. The programs further include the development of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth pathway for youth leaders, coaches, referees and technical officials to support IBA’s initiatives and community outcomes in NSW and Australia.

In collaboration with IBA, Basketball NSW will develop and implement a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) within the first twelve months of the agreement. 

This program is a part of the overall NSW Legacy Program Pillars, which includes:
→ Female Leadership Scholarship Program.
→ Education and participation programs delivered in partnership with Indigenous Basketball Australia and Savannah Pride.
→ Delivery of a basketball-specific ‘Daughters and Dads’ program.
→ Delivery of culturally specific ‘Daughters and Dads’ program delivered in partnership with Savannah Pride.
→ School holidays programs delivered state-wide.
→ 3×3 Basketball Tournaments delivered state-wide.

A number of activations will be rolled out each year leading up to the FIBA Women’s World Basketball Cup 2022.

Upcoming Activities:

Basketball NSW & Indigenous Basketball Australia will co-deliver numerous free basketball camps and introduction to basketball coaching clinics across NSW this upcoming school holidays. 

Targeted at the grass roots level and appropriate for ages 7-21 years of age, these school holiday camps will give participants a chance to hone their skills and learn from the best in the state no matter if they are just starting out or know their way around a basketball court. 

These one-day coaching clinics are also suitable for all ages & skill levels, a great way to learn the fundamentals of coaching in an introductory environment. 

CLICK HERE to visit our What’s On page for the full list of school holiday activities 

Want to know more?

For general enquiries please contact Jacqui Dover our Indigenous, Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Program Manager jacqui.dover@bnsw.com.au  or call 8765 8555.