Karratha Basketball Association

🚨 ATTENTION CYCLONES TRIAL ATHLETES – TRIAL 3 UPDATE 🚨

Apologies for the delay, but we’ve just received confirmation that we are able to keep courts alongside the North West Cup this weekend! 🙌🏀

This means we’re excited to confirm that Cyclones Trial 3 WILL GO AHEAD! 🎉

We do, however, need to move courts and have made some minor changes to the Trial 3 schedule to work around the North West Cup games and the courts available to us.

📢 PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES TO THE TRIAL 3 SCHEDULE AND COURT LOCATIONS.

Please double-check your age group, date, time and court before arriving.

We apologise for the late update and appreciate your patience while we worked through the court availability. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Trial 3! 💙🏀

What a Weekend! 🏀🔥

What a whirlwind of a weekend in Karratha! It all kicked off with our very own U18 Cyclones players getting a taste of a Wildcats-run training session at the Coach the Coach Clinic.

It was fantastic to see such a great turnout of our Cyclones coaches, who took away plenty of valuable tips and ideas to bring back to our local basketball community. The session wrapped up with a great Q&A, giving coaches the opportunity to ask questions and learn from the Wildcats assistant coaching team.

What a fantastic way to kick off the excitement ahead of the Wildcats’ inaugural game in the Pilbara! 🏀

A huge thank you to the Wildcats for sharing your knowledge and experience with our coaches and athletes. What an opportunity for our local community 🙌

Sign up for these courses - upcoming during the week.

NORTH WEST CUP ‣ COMPETITION COACH COURSE
26th August • Online Call (details upon registration) • 6:30-8:30PM
28th August • Karratha Leisureplex • 6:00-8:00PM

Click here for more info 👉 basketballwa.asn.au/upcoming-coach-courses/

Referee course information to follow next week!

A great opportunity tonight for our coaches to pick up some new tips and techniques, while our U18 Cyclones players get some valuable time on court. 🏀

Thanks to Rio Tinto and the Perth Wildcats for putting this session on and creating these great opportunities for our coaches and players! ❤️

🏀 HELP US KEEP OUR JUNIORS PROTECTED! 🏀

Karratha Basketball Association is looking for a sponsor or sponsors to support our Junior Mouthguard Subsidy Program! 🦷🏀

We purchase Elastoplast mouthguards and make them available to our junior members for approximately half of the cost price - helping make player safety more affordable for every family in our basketball community.

We’re looking for a minimum $500 sponsorship to help cover the difference and allow us to continue offering this subsidy to our junior members.

💙 What do our sponsors receive?
✔️ Your logo featured on a sticker on the mouthguards
✔️ Promotion through our KBA online merchandise shop
✔️ Facebook and social media advertising
✔️ Recognition as a supporter of junior player safety and our basketball community

A $500 sponsorship can make a real difference in helping us provide affordable mouthguards to our young athletes throughout the season.

Interested in getting behind our juniors? Send us an email to find out more!
📧[email protected]

🏀 Support our juniors. Protect their game. Become a KBA Mouthguard Sponsor.

🏀 MISSED CLUB GRADING OR HAVEN’T JOINED A TEAM FOR SEASON 26/27?

Don’t worry — you may still have an opportunity to play! 🙌

Karratha Basketball Association is opening a WAITLIST for players who missed club grading or haven’t been able to secure a team for the upcoming 2026/27 season.

📝 Register for the waitlist today! https://www.playhq.com/basketball-wa/register/118096

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Registering for the waitlist does NOT mean you are registering to join a team.

If a spot becomes available in a team that is suitable for your age and playing level, a club will contact you directly.

There are no guarantees that a position will become available, but registering your interest means clubs can contact you if an opportunity comes up.

🏀 Six great clubs. One basketball community. 💙

EDIT - we are still chasing one coordinator for each of our Wednesday sessions (2022 born kids and 2020/2021 born kids) and one more for our Saturday session (2019/2020 born kids).

Programs like this do not happen without the help of our community!

🏀Aussie Hoops is back in Term 4! 🏀

We’re excited to see our youngest ballers back on court in term 4 — learning skills, having fun, and building a love for the game!

To make the program run smoothly, we’re on the lookout for a couple of reliable coordinators for each age group (2 x Wed, 1 x Sat).

This person will:
✅ Be there EVERY week
✅ Help with set-up and pack-away
✅ Keep the program flowing by making sure stations change on time
✅ Receive a spot for your child in the program and have access to reduced fee costs

If you’re organised, love basketball, and enjoy working with kids, we’d love your help! Everything else will be provided.

📩 Send us an email to: [email protected] if you’re interested.

Registrations for Aussie Hoops for player is NOT currently open - keep an eye on this page for when we announce when they will open!

For all our new and coaches in the 2026/27 season - BWA are running a community coach clinic during the North West Cup tournament.

Get involved!!

NORTH WEST CUP ‣ COMPETITION COACH COURSE
26th August • Online Call (details upon registration) • 6:30-8:30PM
28th August • Karratha Leisureplex • 6:00-8:00PM

Click here for more info 👉 basketballwa.asn.au/upcoming-coach-courses/

Referee course information to follow next week!

BWA PERFORMANCE & PATHWAYS PROGRAMS – TRIAL DATES 2026–2027
WA State Trial Dates for 2008-2014 born athletes

PROGRAMS
🏀Southern Cross Program (Athletes born in 2013 & 2014)
🏀Future Performance Program (Athletes born in 2013 & 2014)
🏀Under 16 State Performance Program (Athletes born in 2012 & 2013)
🏀Under 18 State Performance Program (Athletes born in 2010 & 2011)
🏀Under 20 State Team Trials (Athletes born in 2008 & 2009)

SOUTHERN CROSS PROGRAM
Athletes born in 2013 & 2014
The Southern Cross Program is the entry point into Basketball WA’s Performance & Pathways system, providing identified athletes with the opportunity to experience a high-performance environment while continuing their basketball development.

Following the trial process, selected athletes will participate in a preparation camp before competing at the Performance Carnival. The carnival is designed to provide athletes with multiple quality games and a consistent evaluation environment to assist with final team selections.

At the conclusion of the Performance Carnival, athletes selected in the final Southern Cross teams will progress to the team preparation phase ahead of the Southern Cross Challenge. Athletes who are not selected in the final teams will continue their development through the Future Performance Program, ensuring ongoing support within the Basketball WA performance pathway.

FUTURE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Athletes born in 2013 & 2014
The Future Performance Program provides additional development opportunities for selected Southern Cross athletes, focusing on long-term athlete development through advanced skill training, physical preparation and education.

Selection into this program is by invitation through the Southern Cross Program.

UNDER 16 STATE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Athletes born in 2012 & 2013
The Under 16 State Performance Program is designed to support the ongoing development of identified athletes while providing the opportunity to prepare for selection to represent Western Australia at the Australian Under 16 National Championships.

The program delivers a holistic high-performance environment that focuses on individual skill development, physical preparation, tactical understanding, decision-making and personal growth. All athletes wishing to be considered for the Under 16 State Team must first be selected into the Under 16 State Performance Program.

Important for 2013 born athletes: Athletes born in 2013 wishing to be considered for the Under 16 State Performance Program will be identified through the Southern Cross Program. Further information regarding progression into the Under 16 State Performance Program will be communicated during the Southern Cross selection process.

UNDER 18 STATE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Athletes born in 2010 & 2011
The Under 18 State Performance Program is designed to support the ongoing development of identified athletes while providing the opportunity to prepare for selection to represent Western Australia at the Australian Under 18 National Championships.

The program delivers a holistic high-performance environment that focuses on individual skill development, physical preparation, tactical understanding, decision-making and personal growth. All athletes wishing to be considered for the Under 18 State Team must first be selected into the Under 18 State Performance Program.

UNDER 20 STATE TEAM TRIALS
Athletes born in 2008 & 2009
The Under 20 State Team Trials identify athletes for selection into Basketball WA’s Under 20 State Teams competing at the Australian Under 20 National Championships.

For further information, please contact BWA's Performance & Pathways: [email protected]

Dates and links to register can be found on the BWA website: https://basketballwa.asn.au/pandp-dates/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTp_w1wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWF3SVZGT1pHVTAxUGpkOURzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEejJM5ahWa2lEZUjyUqK-FJ9dXRttHgp0J91KRcBIhR4ZZiqVMdHjV9ig9M1E_aem_phQnc6xX2VTSXjdKRBIghA

🏀 OUR U8 PROGRAM IS FULL! 🏀

If you’d like to be considered for any places that become available throughout the season, make sure you register on our WAITLIST 👇

🔗 https://www.playhq.com/basketball-wa/register/3fb736

⚠️ Please note: Registering on the waitlist does not guarantee a place in the program. Once we reach capacity, we’re full!

Don’t miss your chance to get your little one on the court! 🏀💙