Ballarat Miners

16/09/2026

See who’s the lucky winner from ‘The 200 Club’ this week!

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16/09/2026

Congratulations to Airlie Fisher, who has been selected to attend the U15 Oceania Cup Selection Camps at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra later this month!

15/09/2026

Following our Junior Presentation Night, we’re shining a spotlight on our two Karen Ashby GRIT Athlete of the Year Award recipients for 2026, Lena Wiltsher and Riley Dilges!

The GRIT Award recognises athletes who demonstrate the qualities at the heart of our junior program:

G – Good sportsmanship
R – Responsible
I – Intensity
T – Toughness

Congratulations to Lena and Riley on this well-deserved honour after outstanding seasons. 👏

Hear from their coaches via the link as they reflect on their seasons, their qualities as athletes and what made them such deserving GRIT Award recipients - https://bit.ly/4701ja4

15/09/2026

WELCOME BACK, HERBIE!

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of highly decorated coach David Herbert as Head Coach of the NBL1 Women’s team.

“I’m extremely excited and grateful for the opportunity to return to Ballarat Basketball and lead the NBL1 Women’s program.”

“Ballarat has a proud basketball history and a strong sense of community. What really excites me about this role is the opportunity to build something that extends beyond the NBL1 team and create an environment where our players and coaches can develop.”

Full details here: https://bit.ly/4yenrd3

14/09/2026

Our Power FM Holiday Camp registrations close on Monday. Get in now so you don't miss out on all the fun! 🏀

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ga2MjB

Held every school holiday, Power FM Holiday Camps are the perfect opportunity for kids aged 4-14 of all genders and skill levels to develop their game in a

14/09/2026

VJBL 2026 FINALS RESULTS 🏆

A big night of VJBL finals action for our Miners on Friday, with 5 teams taking to the court in their Grand Finals.

Congratulations to our 2026 Champions:
🥇 Under 14.1 Boys
🥇 Under 16.3 Girls
🥇 Under 18.2 Boys

And well done to our 2026 Runners-Up:
🥈 Under 16.2 Girls
🥈 Under 16.3 Boys

Three championships and two runners-up is a fantastic result for our teams and a great reward for the work put in throughout the season. Congratulations!!

And we're not finished yet! Our Under 14.1 Girls are back on court this Friday for another Grand Final.

Well done to all our players, coaches, team managers and families for their contribution and support throughout the 2026 VJBL season. 👏

12/09/2026

What a finish! With just 10 seconds left on the clock, Tilly Brudenall stepped up and knocked down three clutch free throws to put the girls in front, helping secure a one-point grand final victory!

Congratulations to the entire team on an incredible performance 👏

We also had two more grand final winners, with our 14.1 Boys and 18.2 Boys both taking home the championship! 🏆

More details and photos to come.

11/09/2026

NBL1 is giving fans and supporters the opportunity to share their thoughts on the 2026 season and help shape the future of the competition.

Your feedback will help NBL1, Basketball Victoria and clubs better understand what matters to supporters, what’s working well and where there are opportunities to improve.

As a thank you, you can also choose to enter the draw to win a $100 VISA card.

👉 Have your say and complete the survey here: https://memberfan.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=sCuDYp9mF5AECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

11/09/2026

GRAND FINAL TIME!

Good luck to all our athletes competing in finals tonight.

Follow the live scores here: https://bit.ly/4fyke

Let’s go, Miners! 💛💙🏀