Dingos Basketball Club

🏀 DINGOS U10 RECAP - ROUND 12 🏀

U10 Dingos Orange 🧡
Dingos 30 def. LWLC Lions Blue 7

We took on our favourite frenemies at Living Waters this week, led by the one and only, their fearless leader, Coach Ross, who continues to do brilliant work with these boys.

The Dingos were on the ball this afternoon, however, with the highlight being their spacing on the court and not all crowding around the ball.

They got to their positions, played them so well and really spread the defence out. Our passes didn’t always get where we wanted them to, but the boys had the right ideas and were constantly looking up for their teammates instead of just looking for themselves.

Our Grill'd Pack Star of the Week went to Hudson C, who was cutting into the lanes so well and making some pretty amazing shots. Great work, Huddy! 👏

Still undefeated and already looking forward to next season with the big boys in Under 12s… especially coming up against our brothers at the Bears who are apparently trying to steal WABL players from Living Waters. 😉🤔

Well done, Dingos. Now let’s finish out the season strong!

U10 Dingos Black 🖤
Dingos 18 def. by Raptors Black 19

WHAT A GAME! 🫣

That was easily one of the most exciting games of the season so far. It was fun, fiercely competitive and packed with energy from both sides!

The Dingos came into the game with a goal to stay undefeated, while the Raptors came in with one goal of their own… to be the team to knock them off.

The boys were shorthanded with only six players, but they never yielded. Similar to the last time these two teams met, the Raptors got to the free-throw line multiple times while the Dingos racked up shooting fouls - definitely an area they’ll focus on cleaning up and improving.

Aside from that, it was a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle that came right down to the final seconds, with just a single point separating the teams.

The boys have gotten used to winning with ease this season, but complacency is the enemy of growth. When the final whistle blew, there were some teary eyes walking off the court. Those emotions showed just how much they care and that they gave everything they had on the floor - and as parents and coaches, that’s all you can ever ask for. 👏👏👏

Things won’t always go their way, but it’s these exact moments that help them learn, adapt and grow. Building this level of competitiveness and a growth mindset will help these boys win far beyond basketball.

Our Grill'd Pack Star of the Week went to Jackson - not just for his points or rebounds, but for his sheer competitiveness in those final minutes. Diving on the floor for loose balls and fighting for every extra possession, he brought pure heart and energy to the game!

Cooper, Sebastian, Kayde, Odin and Raiden - every single one of these boys stepped up! They all contributed heavily on the scoresheet, with their hustle and rebounds, while playing big minutes with a short bench.

So proud of the effort from this entire team. Great job, boys! Keep pushing, keep learning and keep getting better together.

LET’S GO DINGOS! 🧡🖤

WELCOME TO THE PACK, GIRLS! 🧡🖤

WOO HOO! After plenty of searching, sharing, asking around (and maybe a little begging!), we’ve officially found a team of awesome girls ready to make up the Dingos’ very first Girls team for Summer!

… and we couldn’t be more excited. 🙌

When we started this journey, we honestly didn’t realise just how challenging it would be to find young girls who wanted to give basketball a go. But rather than discourage us, it’s made us even more determined to do our part in getting more girls onto the basketball court.

We know participation in sport drops significantly for girls as they move into their teenage years. As a club that genuinely values girls and women in sport, we want to help change that story - starting young!

Our goal? To create an environment where girls feel welcome, supported and confident. Where they can learn the game, make friendships, have fun, compete, grow and hopefully develop a love for basketball that stays with them for many years to come... just like the boys. 👊

This little team of U10 girls might only be the beginning, but it’s a beginning we’re incredibly proud of.

Here’s to supporting the future of girls’ junior basketball at Rockingham Basketball and Recreation Association, keeping more girls in sport and showing them there’s absolutely a place for them in the Pack. 🫶

MAKE WAY… THE DINGOS GIRLS ARE COMING! 🔥

🏀 DINGO U12 RECAP – ROUND 12 🏀

U12 Dingos Orange 🧡
Dingos 24 def. by LWLC Lions Blue 35

This week we came up against the third-placed LWLC Lions Blue, who were severely undermanned and only able to field four players, but were still stacked with plenty of top-end talent.

Having played them earlier in the season, we went into the game knowing the defensive strategy they were likely to use and were prepared for a much slower pace than our normal style. That said, we jumped out of the gates to a 12–1 lead before the opposition settled into the game and started to take control just before half time, ultimately defeating us 35–24.

It was also a quick turnaround for five of our boys, who were playing their second game within two and a half hours. That may have contributed to us being overrun in the second half, but full credit goes to a well-structured and disciplined LWLC side.

After some really strong performances over the last month, our effort on defence lagged behind what we’ve come to expect and went a long way towards giving up too many easy transition buckets. In the immortal words of Paula Abdul, we’d taken two steps forward and this week we took two steps back. 🫣

That was highlighted time and time again by the opposition finding open players in dangerous positions despite having one less player on the court. Our mantra of 100% focus and 100% effort fell by the wayside for a week, but we’ll be looking to right the ship in our next fixture.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom though, with some positives to take away from the game. Our secondary scorers combined for 11 points, which has been a real focus area for us over the last few weeks.

This week’s Grill'd Pack Star of the Week was Archie, who plays the centre position but is continually giving up a few inches and several kilos to his direct opponent. We’ve asked a lot of him on the boards this season and he’s come on in leaps and bounds, to the point where he’s now pulling down double-digit rebounds on a fairly consistent basis over the last six weeks.

Being part of a successful team in any sport requires players to commit to a role that best fits the needs of the team, and Archie has exemplified that this season. Well done, Archie! 🙌

U12 Dingos Black 🖤
Dingos 10 def. by Venom White 25

Very proud of our boys’ performance under some really tough circumstances. 🫶

The coaches’ advice at half time was simple: there are things we can control and things we can’t. Rather than focusing on the refereeing, which was beyond our control, we needed to focus on playing our game the right way, maintaining our attitude and keeping our composure.

While the frustration was definitely palpable, the boys pushed through right to the end, injuries and all. Games like this can be difficult in the moment, but we know our boys will be better players because of it, and we thank them for continuing to trust the process.

Our Grill'd Pack Star of the Week was Ashton. Ashton is explosive on the court every week and, as one of our key ball handlers, is often a huge contributor in areas that aren’t always reflected by points on the scoreboard.

This week, alongside his usual steals and rebounds, he also finished as our highest scorer. Well done, Ashton! 💪

THE PACK IS LOCKED IN! 👊

Our teams for the upcoming Summer season have now been finalised and you should have received your official offer letters via email.

And now for the dreaded “I” word… INVOICES 🫣

Invoices have also been sent out, so please take a moment to look over yours. There are still a few weeks until fees are due so if you have any questions or need to discuss anything fee related, please reach out to your coach or team manager as soon as possible - we’re here to help!

If you haven’t spotted either yet, please check your inbox… and don’t forget your junk folder 👀

Dingos Basketball Club is so excited to be heading into our second season - it’s going to be bigger and better than the first. More teams, more players and even more Pack energy!

A huge thank you to all the families who have jumped on board and continue to support our club. We can’t wait to see what Season 2 brings.

Summer season… here we come! 🧡🖤

🏀 DINGOS U10 RECAP - ROUND 11 🏀

Dingos U10 Orange 🧡
Dingos 34 def. SCBC Clippers 13

Great result this week!🔥

The boys faced South Coast Baptist, and what an amazing team they are. They continue to show just how much they have progressed, and without a doubt, they’re the most improved team in U10 A Grade. Fantastic to see their growth and the way they continue to challenge us from start to finish!

Some awesome stats across the whole team this week, with everyone contributing in different ways. A special shout-out to Boston, who had a huge game and picked up a double-double 🤌

The man-to-man defence was outstanding, and the boys’ passing has come so far this season. Their teamwork, ball movement and ability to find each other on the court has really developed, and it’s been awesome to watch it all come together.

⭐️ Our Grill'd Pack Stars of the week were Noah and Henry.

Noah’s determination never stops, and he showed some excellent scoring and dribbling abilities. Noah continues to work hard and make an impact every time he steps on the court. Well deserved, Noah! 👏

Henry just continues to work incredibly hard every single game. He gives everything he has (even when he’s sick), sets the standard and is a true leader both on and off the court. An absolute pleasure to coach. Well done, Henry!

We couldn’t be more proud of these boys and the way they are growing, learning and supporting each other every week.

Well done, boys! Here’s to next week! 💪

Dingos U10 Black 🖤
Dingos 37 def. LWLC Lions Navy 9

​What a game!

It was filled with great energy - the boys were fighting for every single possession, sharing the ball well, and giving their absolute best effort on the court. What else could a coach ask for?

⭐️ Odin, Kayde and Jackson were our joint Grill'd Pack Stars of the Week!

These three did so much work on the defensive end with steals, rebounds, and great passing. I'm just so happy to see them getting so comfortable and growing their game.

🏀 Ned and Raiden were highly efficient on the offensive end today, controlling the pace and sharing the ball exceptionally well.

🏀 Sebastian and Cooper were absolute disruptors! The two of them were everywhere on the court - pulling down rebounds and getting huge stops. Great job, boys!

​I'm just so grateful to have the opportunity to witness these boys improve their skills and grow their confidence. With only 4 games remaining in the season, let's have fun and create some unforgettable memories of the last U10 season.

​Let's go Dingos! 🙌

What a result. What a team. What a season!

CHAMPIONS BABY 🏆🔥

2026 CHAMPS!!!

🏀 DINGOS U12 RECAP - ROUND 11 🏀

Dingos U12 Orange 🧡
Forfeit Win 🏆

This week the boys weren’t required to suit up after their opponents were unable to field a full team. Full credit to Chargers Pink, who reached out early to let us know and made sure everyone was aware of what was going on.

In hindsight, it was a bit of a godsend, with five of our boys staring down the barrel of a rushed drive from Cockburn with only an hour between games, as well as the likelihood of us being short-handed following a game-ending injury to one of our players.

We now switch our focus to a tough run home over the final month, with games against the top three LWLC sides, who remain undefeated against non-LWLC teams, as well as the Bears, who are much better than their ladder position would suggest. They pushed us to within four points in our last meeting and are coming off a great win, so there’s plenty of good basketball still ahead.

Dingos U12 Black 🖤
Dingos 42 def. Chargers White 27

What a game! 🔥

This team’s last three games have been played so beautifully, and after two single-digit losses, it’s a well-earned result to finally get the win!

These boys have refined their game so much this season. With most playing up from U10s, they’ve had a very steep learning curve, but it’s all starting to click and they’ve well and truly hit their stride.

By half-time, every single player had scored, which just shows how well they’re playing as a unified team. Another week with highlights from every player!

⭐ Our Hungry Jack's Pack Star of the Week was Hudson C.

Huddy is always in the play. He’s got a great shot on him and brings plenty of pressure on the court. Great work, Huddy!

Also, kudos to the Chargers, who tripled their score against us since the last time we played — showing just how much they’ve improved. We know it’s been a hard season for them, but they’ve continued to show up and push right until the end.

It can be a difficult thing for kids to keep going when the results aren’t falling their way, but they’ll all be better players for challenging themselves this season.

Well done to the Chargers and well done Dingos! 👏

🚨 EXTRA SPECIAL COACH ALERT 🚨

U10s, we’ve got a little surprise lined up for tomorrow’s session!

We’re super excited to welcome COACH REEF to run our U10s training tomorrow. 🔥

You may have seen COACH REEF around the local courts already, or even been lucky enough to attend one of his awesome WONE Basketball sessions before!

Coach Reef will be bringing some fresh drills, skills and plenty of basketball knowledge to the court, so we’d love to see as many of our U10 Dingos there as possible and ready to get stuck in.

A pretty awesome opportunity for our youngest Dingos to learn from another quality coach and keep building those skills. 🏀

Come ready to listen, learn, work hard and HAVE FUN. See you on the court, Pack!

🏀 DINGOS U10 RECAP - ROUND 10 🏀

U10 Dingos Orange 🧡
Dingos 36 def. Royals Gold 14

Another solid game for the boys this week as we came up against the Royals, our toughest opponent in the league.

The Royals had a slightly slow start with only four players on court while they waited for their fifth to arrive, but once they were at full strength, they made us work hard for the win.

Maybe it was the cold weather, because it took both teams a little while to warm up! 🥶 There were plenty of fumbles and butter fingers early, with the ball slipping all over the place and a few good looks at the basket that just wouldn’t drop.

As the game settled, we started to see some really good passing and teamwork from the boys. The Royals kept the pressure on throughout, and with a few coughs and sniffles making their way around the Dingos bench 🤧, the boys had to dig in and push through.

A shout-out to Fyno from the Royals, who played a great game and really made his presence felt on court. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury in the final quarter - hopefully he’s back out there soon! 🏀

⭐️ Our Grill'd and Zambrero Pack Stars of the Week were Ash and Hudson C ⭐️

Ash was defensively strong as always, applying pressure from start to finish and making life difficult for the opposition.

Hudson C stepped up in a big way this week with a wicked block and some seriously sweet shots dropping at the other end. Great game, Huddy!

And a special mention to Noah, our quiet achiever. He’s always a consistent presence for the team, quietly going about his job and continuing to improve every single week. 👏

Another good team effort and another week of learning, improving and getting the job done!

U10 Dingos Black 🖤
Dingos 28 def. PCACS Wildcats 12

Another great game tonight! The boys showed up and competed to the very end.

​Just like the last time we played against this team, they were big and physical, but we never backed down. What was really impressive was our effort on the defensive end - chasing down the opponent and allowing no easy points!

⭐️ Sebastian was our Grill'd Pack Star of the Week. He matched their physicality all night, popping right back up after hard falls and bringing the exact tough, competitive spirit we needed.

🏀 Ned and Cooper led the team with 4 steals each. Amazing effort and hustle on defense.

🏀 Kayde, Raiden and Sebastian brought a strong rebounding effort against a tough, physical frontcourt.

🏀 Odin again showed great range today, knocking down shots from distance.

​Another great win! 💪

As a coach, I feel so blessed to watch this team compete each week. We’ll keep working hard and keep getting better!