Basketball NSW is the governing body for basketball in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1938, Basketball NSW has a rich history of promoting and developing the game of basketball throughout the state. As an affiliated member of Basketball Australia (BA), the national governing body, Basketball NSW is committed to growing and advancing the sport at all levels.
With a strong focus on supporting its members, stakeholders, and the basketball community, Basketball NSW strives to create opportunities for all to participate in this all-inclusive sport. Currently boasting over 85,800+ registered members across New South Wales, Basketball NSW provides a platform for individuals of all genders, ages, and abilities to engage in the game they love.
Basketball NSW dedicates itself to the sport with passion and a commitment to excellence. It works tirelessly to promote the game's growth through initiatives, programs, and competitions for players, coaches, officials, and administrators, earning a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and innovation.
Basketball NSW is dedicated to promoting the game, developing talent, and building a strong basketball culture across the state. With a proud history and an ambitious vision for the future, Basketball NSW continues to significantly impact the basketball landscape in New South Wales and beyond.
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The role of the technical officials is to ensure the game is played in a fair and safe manner and within the rules. Refereeing is the most physical active as they are on-court and “call” the game. Other technical officials perform various roles on the scoretable and statistics and further information about each role is given below.
Basketball NSW competitions and tournaments for men, women, youth and juniors.
Each year Basketball NSW enters teams into Basketball Australia's National Championships in the U20's, U18', U16', Wheelchair Basketball and for Players with an Intellectual Impairment.
Basketball NSW offers community programs from participation, learn-to-play through to development programs for;
- Children
- Women and Girls
- First Nations
- People with a physical impairment
- People with an intellectual impairment
- LGBTQ community
- Seniors/Elderly
Basketball is Everyone's Game!
Your support helps us to foster the growth of basketball in our community and promotes a culture of participation, empowerment, and excellence.
The BNSW School Tournaments consist of regional tournaments for both Primary and Secondary Schools.
The BNSW School Tournaments consist of regional tournaments for both Primary and Secondary Schools. These tournaments culminate in the top teams from each region competing at the State Championships where the best team from NSW will be crowned. These tournaments are open to all New South Wales schools.
Dates and Venues of Tournaments:
6th May:The Snakepit Stadium, Gwynneville (Beaton Park Stadium)
6th May: Equex Stadium, Wagga Wagga
8th May: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, Cambridge Park
8th & 9th May 2025: Maitland Federation Centre
15th May: Hills Basketball Stadium, Castle Hill
15th May: Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
27th & 28th May 2025 – State Championships: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, Cambridge Park
Dates and Venues of Tournaments:
26th & 27th August 2025: Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium, West Bathurst, PCYC Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga
27th & 28th August 2025: Hills Basketball Stadium
28th & 29th August 2025: Maitland Federation Centre, Maitland
2nd & 3rd September 2025: The Snakepit Stadium, Gwynneville (Beaton Park Stadium), Griffith Regional Sports Centre, Griffith
4th & 5th September 2025: Minto Indoor Sports Stadium, Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
17th & 18th September 2025 – State Championships: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, Cambridge Park
Dates and Venues of Tournaments:
21st & 22nd October: Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium, West Bathurst o PCYC Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga o Maitland Federation Centre •
23rd & 24th October: TBC
28th & 29th October: Sutherland Basketball Stadium, Sutherland, Griffith Regional Sports Centre, Griffith, Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre
30th & 31st October: Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
11th & 12th November 2025 – State Championships: Hills Basketball Stadium, Castle Hill