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Basketball NSW extends its partnership with Indigenous Basketball Australia (IBA) to promote and deliver the OUR MOB OUR GAME programs for Indigenous youth in NSW.

In addition to this, we will collaboratively explore opportunities for the development of indigenous basketball.

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INDIGENOUS

Basketball NSW extends its partnership with Indigenous Basketball Australia (IBA) to promote and deliver the OUR MOB OUR GAME programs for Indigenous youth in NSW.

In addition to this, we will collaboratively explore opportunities for the development of indigenous basketball.

Basketball NSW’s 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. BNSW and IBA will work to transition young talent who attend community programs into the U14s and U17s Indigenous Community Basketball Leagues (ICBL) with the possibility to represent NSW at the National Indigenous Basketball Tournaments (NIBT).

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INDIGENOUS PARTICIPANT PROGRAMS

Basketball NSW Participant Programs consists of several programs, all designed with a focus on inclusivity and equity and to create meaningful opportunities for our indigenous community to engage in basketball.

Programs include:

– OUR MOB OUR GAME (Come ‘N’ Try & Come ‘N’ Play)
– Schools Program
– NAIDOC Events
– Prep for Pathway Programs
– Indigenous Pathways Program (IPP) for Coaches and Officials

Basketball NSW is thrilled to unveil a series of initiatives set to redefine the basketball landscape with new basketball camps transitioning into a new look and feel program now named ‘Our Mob Our Game’. These camps are for everyone within the community that has a passion for the game.

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

BNSW Events

NAIDOC Week 2025

Basketball NSW is proud to announce a series of basketball events across the state, celebrating the rich culture, achievements, and enduring legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Basketball NSW will host two major 3×3 Basketball Gala Days in Coffs Harbour and Wagga Wagga, designed to bring together communities in a fun and inclusive setting.

Wagga Wagga NAIDOC 3×3 Gala Day

  • Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025
  • Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
  • Location: Equex MPS, Copland Street
  • Registration closes: 8 July 2025
  • Register HERE

Coffs Harbour NAIDOC 3×3 Gala Day

  • Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025
  • Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Location: Sportz Central, 74a Bray Street
  • Registration closes: 11 July 2025
  • Register HERE

In addition to hosting the above events, Basketball NSW is also proud to support several community-led NAIDOC Week celebrations being held across regional NSW in partnership with local organisations.

Grafton – NAIDOC High School Sports Day

  • Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
  • Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm
  • Location: Grafton PCYC
  • Registration (schools only) and more information can be found HERE

Ballina – 3×3 Basketball and Skills Clinics

This event is delivered by READY QUIT SOLID in partnership with Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service. Basketball NSW will run a morning clinic for children aged 5–10, followed by a 3×3 tournament for players aged 9–18. Music and lunch will be provided.

  • Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
  • Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Location: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre
  • For registration & more information, reach out to Ready Quit Solid

Port Macquarie – NAIDOC Youth Hub Sports Day

In partnership with the Hastings NAIDOC Committee, this multi-sport day will offer futsal on one court and 3×3 basketball on the other. Basketball NSW is supporting the basketball side of the program, while the local council is overseeing the cultural activities and barbeque.

  • Date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025
  • Time: 10am to 2pm.
  • Location: Port Macquarie PCYC, 12 Owen Street, Port Macquarie.
  • Registration HERE

Armidale – Community 3×3 Basketball Day

This event is hosted by Armidale Basketball in partnership with Pathfinders. Basketball NSW is supporting event delivery and managing participant registrations.

  • Date: Thursday, 10th July 2025
  • Time: 4-10yrs (Aussie Hoops) 10.30am to 12noon.  8-17yrs (play 3×3) 12.30pm to 3pm.
  • Location: The Den, Armidale Basketball Stadium, Butler Street, Armidale.
  • Registration:  HERE
Our Mob Our Game

Come 'N' Try

Come ‘N’ Try is targeted at newcomers to the game, and will include a two-hour basketball skills session. Participants at the Come ‘N’ Try receive a Our Mob Our Game t-shirt valued at $39, size 1 promo basketball and coaching from our qualified coaches – all for just $35.

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Our Mob Our Game

Come 'N' Play

Come ‘N’ Play is directed at boys & girls who have previously played or attended a Come ‘N’ Try session that builds upon their basketball foundation. These three-hour sessions offer skills, drills and gameplay. These registered participants will also receive a Our Mob Our Game reversible singlet valued at $55, size 1 promo basketball and coaching from our qualified coaches – all for just $55.

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COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM

BNSW has launched a new Community Capacity Program that seeks to empower passionate people who want to grow their skills as a coach, technical official and administrator. The program aims to support participants to get access to training, educational resources and unique experiences that will assist them in taking their skill sets to the next level. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country is a vital component of respecting and honouring the traditional owners of the land on which the events are held and recognising their enduring connection to the land. In First Nations communities, meeting places hold great significance, as the inclusion of stadiums and outdoor courts as meeting places in basketball amplifies the strong message conveyed throughout the video

The video’s premise is to highlight the profound connection between basketball and numerous local communities across the state, showcasing four prominent Aboriginal & Torres Strait nations. The video features a diverse mix of junior domestic players, future state team representatives, Indigenous Basketball representatives, referees, and coaches, with a mix of ages and backgrounds. Filmed across different locations (to demonstrate our far-reaching associations), the video showcases the beauty and uniqueness of various locales in New South Wales. New South Wales has over 50+ different nations spread across the state, with a number of them spread over quite large boundary lines.

BNSW Indigenous Artwork

‘THE LAND WE SHARE’

BNSW engaged Campfire X, an Indigenous creative solutions company to follow correct Indigenous art protocols.

‘The land we share’ created by Jordan Ardler who is from the Aboriginal community in La Perouse, “represents how the land meets the waters. Rivers, ocean, grass and bush land are the main source of our survival and have been since the beginning of time.

Yellow outlined circles within the background of the artwork identify every Aboriginal community in NSW. The dotted wavy blue lines represent the beauty in our shorelines, erosions the ocean creates on our land and riverbanks. Yellow dotted lines show how our song lines continue to be present throughout our journey of life.

The central symbols symbolise the connection between communities, our lands and culture continuously sharing knowledge and stories. The white circular patterns fading out of the central figures portrays the ripple effect, ongoing growth, strength and power that our cultural practices present to us which allows our future generations to understand our surroundings.

The arch figures at the bottom of the design represent and acknowledge our ancestors in our past who paved the way for our present.”

BNSW Indigenous Artwork

‘THE LAND WE SHARE’

BNSW engaged Campfire X, an Indigenous creative solutions company to follow correct Indigenous art protocols.

‘The land we share’ created by Jordan Ardler who is from the Aboriginal community in La Perouse, “represents how the land meets the waters. Rivers, ocean, grass and bush land are the main source of our survival and have been since the beginning of time.

Yellow outlined circles within the background of the artwork identify every Aboriginal community in NSW. The dotted wavy blue lines represent the beauty in our shorelines, erosions the ocean creates on our land and riverbanks. Yellow dotted lines show how our song lines continue to be present throughout our journey of life.

The central symbols symbolise the connection between communities, our lands and culture continuously sharing knowledge and stories. The white circular patterns fading out of the central figures portrays the ripple effect, ongoing growth, strength and power that our cultural practices present to us which allows our future generations to understand our surroundings.

The arch figures at the bottom of the design represent and acknowledge our ancestors in our past who paved the way for our present.”

Contact Us!

Want to learn more?

If your association, club or school would like to learn more about our indigenous basketball programs please contact Darren Allie our ICaLD Programs Manager darren.allie@bnsw.com.au or call 8765 8555.

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