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.
2026 BNSW School Tournaments Information Guide
BNSW Schools Tournament By Laws
Opens EOI now open: CLICK HERE
UU16s EOI now open: CLICK HERE
Expression of Interest now open: CLICK HERE
Dates and Venues of Tournaments: Nominations open 9th February 2026 and close 2nd April 2026.
2nd June 2026 – Tamworth Sports Dome
2nd & 3rd June 2026 – PCYC Wagga Wagga
2nd & 3rd June 2026 – The Snakepit Stadium
4th & 5th June 2026 – Griffith Regional Sports Centre
4th & 5th June 2026 – Hills Basketball Stadium
10th and 11th June 2026 – Newcastle Basketball Stadium
11th and 12th June 2026 – Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
11th and 12th June 2026 – Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
11th and 12th June 2026 – PCYC Orange
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 23rd & 24th June 2026 at Hills Basketball Stadium
Dates and Venues of Tournaments: Nominations open 9th February 2026 and close 2nd April 2026.
Expression of Interest now open: CLICK HERE
5th May 2026 – Tamworth Sports Dome
5th & 6th May 2026 – PCYC Wagga Wagga
5th & 6th May 2026 – The Snakepit Stadium
7th & 8th May 2026 – Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, Ballina
7th & 8th May 2026 – Griffith Regional Sports Centre
7th & 8th May 2026 – Hills Basketball Stadium
12th & 13th May 2026 – Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium
12th & 13th May 2026 – Maitland Federation Centre
14th & 15th May 2026 – Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
14th & 15th May 2026 – Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 26th & 27th May 2026 at Hills Basketball Stadium
Dates and Venues of Tournaments: Nominations open 3rd August 2026 and close 24th September 2026.
3rd & 4th November 2026 – PCYC Wagga Wagga
3rd & 4th November 2026 – The Snakepit Stadium
3rd & 4th November 2026 – Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
5th November 2026 – Tamworth Sports Dome
5th & 6th November 2026 – Griffith Regional Sports Centre
5th & 6th November 2026 – Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, Ballina
10th and 11th November 2026 – Bathurst Indoor Sports Stadium
10th and 11th November 2026 – Maitland Federation Centre
12th and 13th November 2026 – Hills Basketball Stadium
12th and 13th November 2026 – Sportz Central, Coffs Harbour
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 24th & 25th November 2026 at Hills Basketball Stadium