Lakers Basketball

LAKERS BASKETBALL BUNNINGS BBQ — THIS SATURDAY !!!!

Every Sausage Sandwhich and Drink sold helps support our Lakers players.

Come show your support of your Lakers club.

Need some extra practice over holidays !!

It’s the school holidays and the $99 school holiday pass is the best value court booking option available. Bring up to 5 friends each visit. Court is available between 9 am to 5 pm Mondays to Fridays on this Pass.
Purchase the school holiday pass by clicking the store link in profile.

A reminder there will be no training or games for the next few weeks.

No training - Sunday 5th, 12th and 19th July

Games resume from Monday 20th July.

Newcastle Basketball have some great holiday programs on offer catering for all players, visit their website for more info (Holiday Camp info in the Development tab).

Training resumes on Sunday 26th July

Congratulations to our Lakers Players
on their selections into these Elite BNSW TAP programs! Well done everyone 🏀

13 Girls- Charlotte & Aubrey.
14 Girls- Grace.
13 Boys- Lincoln, Thierry-Daniel.
14 Boys- Charles, Bailey, Elijah Jnr.

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2026 METRO & COUNTRY U13 & U14 TAP SELECTIONS

Over the past few months, Basketball NSW held its Talented Athlete Program (TAP) trials for NSW Country & Metropolitan athletes across 14 regions throughout the state.

With the program continuing to grow in popularity each year, this year again saw a wonderful turnout with over 1000 athletes attending our trials.

A big thank you to our 152 network coaches who came to assist in running the trials for our emerging athletes. We are excited about the depth and talent that were in attendance.

Congratulations to the athletes who have been selected to attend the TAP Camps in August at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre.

🔹 U13 Girls | 10th-12th August
🔹 U13 Boys | 12th-14th August
🔹 U14 Girls | 17th-19th August
🔹 U14 Boys | 19th-21th August

Basketball NSW will be in contact with successful athletes in the next week with detailed information.

➡️ www.bnsw.com.au/players/talented-athlete-program/

🛎️🛎️🛎️ Sponsor Spotlight 🛎️🛎️🛎️

⛳️⛳️⛳️. Rippit Golf ⛳️ ⛳️⛳️

It’s a passion for the sport itself that drives the highly successful entertainment destination known as Rippit Golf. Located in the heart of Broadmeadow, just a golf swing from Newcastle Basketball stadium, the growing business is testament to the connection between sport and community.

Home to an 18-hole mini-golf course, 16-bay driving range, PLUS 8 simulator bays - its' the address attracts golf enthusiasts of all ages and all skill levels. It is the only one of its kind in the Hunter region.
It regularly hosts golf pros keen to flex their talents and share their knowledge with visitors throughout the year.

Owners Aaron Spalding and John Schneider, and their new general manager Will Stubbs, are pledging to support local by becoming a major 2026 sponsor of Lakers Basketball Club.
“It’s part of our commitment to support local,” says Will.
“Rippit Golf is the bi-product of a love for golf and a love of sharing our love of golf with the community.”
Since it opened its doors late 2022, the address has continued to grow.

Rippit Golfs kitchen is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM, offering a delicious menu and catering options perfect for events or casual dining at Newcastle's premier golf sports bar. You have to try the pizzas and loaded fries!

“We operate no matter what the season, Come for a bite between basketball games, a watch party of your favourite sport, a teen birthday party, a corporate event or just to hit some golf balls. Rippit Golf have it all"

Rippit Golf also has links to our Cub & sport it has opted to support this season, Will -who’s daughter represented Newcastle and NSW on the court, to the addition of recently retired NBL, WNBL, Rio and Tokyo Olympics referee Scott Beker, who has joined its employee list.

Lakers members are encouraged to return the support by purchasing a bucket of golf balls and having a go, staying for a meal and testing their skills against simulators that boast more than 500 worldwide golf courses.

Be sure to say "I'm from Lakers!" and ask them to press the Lakers button on their till.

Rippit Golf: Premier Golf Destination in Newcastle Experience golf like never before in Newcastle. Driving range, simulators, mini golf & food in one place — fun for all levels.

Club Appreciation Round
We celebrate and appreciate our Lakers who have become Falcons and beyond 🚀

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SHARP SHOOTERS CAMP | REGISTER TODAY

Basketball NSW is excited to launch its first-ever Sharp Shooters Camp, a specialist three-hour development experience designed for rep level athletes born in 2013–2014.

Athletes will receive:
▫️Basketball-shooting Assessment
▫️Individual Shot Analysis
▫️Expert Coaching & Feedback
▫️Personalised Development Plan
▫️Situation Game Shooting

Whether your child is preparing for representative basketball or looking to become a more confident and consistent scorer, this camp will provide the tools, feedback and direction to take their shooting to the next level.

Register now - limited spaces available ➡️ https://bnsw.info/ShootingClinicBNSW

NEXT UP: JUNIOR CLUB APPRECIATION ROUND! 🏀
The Falcons are back at home for a huge double-header weekend at Newcastle Basketball Stadium as we celebrate our Junior Club Appreciation Round!

Join us as the Falcons take on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on Saturday before backing up against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting weekend of NBL1 East action.

🔥 SPECIAL OFFER 🔥
All junior club members wearing their club merchandise (playing singlet, hoodie or club shirt) will receive entry for just $2 at the door!

📅 Saturday 27 June
🆚 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
⏰ Women: 5:00pm | Men: 7:00pm
Featuring:
🔹 Lakers Basketball
🔹 Bluejays Basketball
🔹 City Limits Basketball

📅 Sunday 28 June
🆚 Penrith Panthers
⏰ Women: 1:00pm | Men: 3:00pm
Featuring:
🔹 Port Hunter Basketball
🔹 Newcastle Grammar School
🔹 West Newcastle Basketball
🔹 Falcons Academy

📍 Newcastle Basketball Stadium

We invite all junior players, coaches, volunteers and families from across the Hunter to wear their club colours and join us as we celebrate the clubs that are the heartbeat of basketball in our region.
Bring your teammates, bring your family and help us create an electric atmosphere at The Nest! 🔵🔴