Cessnock Basketball

Congratulations to Maddie on being appointed Technical Official Crew Chief for this weekend’s Youth Men’s 1 Grand Final! 🏆

TECHNICAL OFFICIALS APPOINTED FOR 2026 WARATAH LEAGUE GRAND FINALS - Basketball NSW Basketball NSW is pleased to announce the Technical Officials Panel for the 2026 Waratah League Grand Finals, taking place this Saturday, 22nd of August at Sutherland Basketball Stadium. The panel … Continued

Archie has spent the past 3 days in Sydney participating in the Basketball NSW Talented Athlete Program (TAP)! 👏🔥

Archie said, “It was a great opportunity to improve my skills and I had lots of fun.” 🏀🙌

What an awesome experience, Archie! We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see where your basketball journey takes you next! 💪🐍

EOIs are still open for passionate coaches to join the 2027 Cessnock Cobras Representative Program! 🐍

Whether you’re an experienced coach or looking to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

📣 Send through your EOI today!
Help us develop our players, build our program and be part of the Cobras family in 2027.

📧 Get in touch today!

🚨 COACHES WANTED! 🐍🏀

Do you have a passion for basketball and a desire to make a difference? Join Cessnock Basketball for the 2027 Representative Program and help shape the next generation of Cobras!

✅ Ongoing training & support
✅ Develop players on and off the court
✅ Be part of something bigger

If you're ready to inspire, lead and grow, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Send your coaching cover letter to [email protected]

🏀 REFEREE TRAINING WITH MADDIE! 🏀
Our next referee training session is locked in!

📅 Sunday 23rd August
⏰ 3:00–5:00pm
📍 Cessnock Basketball Stadium

Referees are a valuable part of our game — without them, there are no games! 🏀💪

👟 Open to anyone aged 12+
👏 We especially encourage adults to get involved and learn the skills needed to officiate.

Whether you're brand new or looking to build your confidence, come along and give it a go!

👉 Register today

🏀 Interested in basketball from a different perspective?

Join Maddie for our upcoming Referee Training Sessions and learn what it takes to officiate the game!

Whether you're brand new to refereeing or looking to build on your existing knowledge, these sessions are a great opportunity to develop your skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.

✅Open to ages 12+
✅All experience levels welcome
✅Learn the basics of refereeing
✅Expand your basketball knowledge
✅Support your local basketball community

Register your interest now and be the first to know once training dates are released!

https://registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=4abb842b-e9eb-4de6-b7b1-ec6a8d106f02&competitionId=be736f8e-2f89-4295-acb7-6d3b71b3a411

📢 SAVE THE DATE!

🏀 Cessnock Basketball SGM & AGM 🏀

📅 Monday 24th August 2026
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Cessnock Basketball Stadium

An important night for our club as we reflect on the past and form a new committee for the future. 💛🖤

All members are encouraged to attend and consider how they can support the club by either joining the committee or becoming involved in other areas- coaching, refereeing and canteen support are just some of the things that help to keep our club running!

See you there! 👋🏀

🔥 2027 REP TRIALS ARE HERE! 🐍🏀

Do you have what it takes to wear the Cobras jersey? Register now and take your shot at representing Cessnock in 2027!

📅 15 & 17 October 2026
✅ Players must attend both trial dates
🔥 THRIVE THURSDAY or SUNDAY SWEAT training recommended to prepare!

For more information and to register visit: www.cessnockbasketball.com.au/reptrials

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🏀👏 Huge congratulations to our U12 Cobras Patrick Adams and Tex Kid-Sobol on their selection to the BNSW Northern NSW Jamboree!

Your hard work, dedication and commitment have earned you this fantastic opportunity. Represent the Cobras with pride, enjoy every moment, and make the most of this incredible experience.

The entire Cobras family are proud of your achievements! 💛🖤🐍

2026 NORTHERN UNDER-12 JAMBOREE | ATHLETE ANNOUNCEMENT

Following the participation of over 285 athletes at this year’s Northern Under-12 Skills Days, Basketball NSW has confirmed the selection of athletes for the 2026 Northern Under-12 John Davidson Country Jamboree, to be held in Coffs Harbour this October from 9-11.

The three-day Jamboree is a highlight on the development calendar, offering an engaging mix of skill-based coaching sessions, competitive gameplay, and team-focused activities. It’s designed to challenge athletes, build confidence, and create lasting connections within the country basketball community.

Athletes will be placed into 10 boys’ and 10 girls’ teams, providing the opportunity to learn alongside new teammates and coaches while developing their game in a structured, high-performance environment.

𝘍𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴. 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦.

➡️ www.bnsw.com.au/players/under-12-programs/

🏀💛 EJL FINALS BOUND! 🖤🐍

A huge congratulations to our U14 Boys as they head to Port Macquarie this weekend to compete in the EJL Finals!

Months of hard work, commitment and determination have led to this moment. Now it's time to enjoy the experience, back each other and leave it all on the court.

Good luck, boys—we're all behind you! 💪🐍

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🚨 TERM 3 TRAINING STARTS THIS SUNDAY — 26 JULY! 🚨

Ready to level up your game?

🔥 THRIVE THURSDAY TRAINING — build and refine your skills
🔥 SUNDAY SWEAT TRAINING — push harder, compete harder, get match-ready

⏰ U12 & U14: 5–6pm
⏰ U16 & U18: 6–7pm

💥 9-week program: $90 each
💥 BEST VALUE: Do both programs for just $140 (save $40!)

Spots are limited and the first session tips off THIS SUNDAY at Cessnock Basketball Stadium.

🏀 Invest in your game. Train hard. Get better.

👉 Register now: www.cessnockbasketball.com.au/trainingprograms