Little Dribblers: Ages 3-6, Saturday mornings either 8:30 or 9:30am session.  Our little dribblers, boys and girls aged 3 - 6 years love playing basketball on hoops just their size with soft balls made especially for them. This is where the next generation of basketballers learn the basics while having fun. 

PMBA will be holding a free Community Referee Course this Tuesday Night 15th November 2022. This course is open to all new officials wishing to embark on a refereeing career or to any duty officials wishing to gain some knowledge to assist in doing their teams duty each week. Participants must be over the age of 12 years of age. Community Referee Course When: Tuesday 15th November 2022 Where: The Westport Club - Compass Room Time: 6-8pm Cost : FREE Participants will receive a workbook and whistle. At completion of the course there is an online exam which participants are required to complete prior to taking the court for on-court training on our competition nights. We encourage everyone to attend as refereeing is a great way for all to earn money and gain a new appreciation for the complexities of our game. Should you wish to attend please email d.burghardt@portmacquariebasketball.com.au

More info coming soon. Watch our Facebook page for the latest information. 

Rep Trials start this Saturday! The stadium is available this weekend, and we’re excited to get rep trials underway this Saturday. We will now hold 3 trial days.  NEXT STEPS Mark the dates and times below in your diary Fill out the Rep EOI prior to Saturday so we have important information Email delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au if you’re unable to make any of the trials Bring a ball, towel, drink bottle    DATES Saturday, 15 October NEWLY ADDED Saturday, 22 October Saturday, 29 October TIMES 9AM to 11AM U11 (born 2013/2012) U13 (born 2011/2010)   11.30AM to 1.30PM - U15 (2009/2008) U17 (2007/2006) U19 (2005/2004)   All athletes trialling for a position in a PMBA Rep team for the 2023 season are expected to attend ALL rep trials. Any player unable to attend one or more of the trials should email asap with explanation to delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au to advise of their inability to attend noting date of absence/s. Likewise, players currently injured who are unable to trial but who wish to be considered for selection should also email with details of injury and date of expected return to sport. Injured players should still attend the trials.   WHAT TO WEAR Players should wear a reversible black/white or blue/white jersey to trials if they own one. NO PMBA Rep gear or other BNSW/NCAS program attire is to be worn to trials.   WHAT TO BRING TO TRIALS Basketball with name clearly marked:  size 6 for U11s, U13 boys and ALL girls  size 7 for U15+ boys Drink bottle Sweat towel   QUESTIONS?  Email delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au See you at the stadium!!

Thursday October 6, Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium 12s, 14s,16s and 18s 9:00am – 3:00pm BNSW 3X3 STREET HUSTLE - Basketball NSW

See team Heja page for more details. 

REPRESENTATIE SEASON 2023 We’re looking forward to an exciting representative season in 2023! Anyone interested in improving their game and learning from new coaches is encouraged to come along to the free muster days which signal the start of the 2023 Representative Trials series. For dates and more details.     

Registration is now open for Little Dribblers, Aussie Hoops and Intro to Basketball. Go to our website for more information and to register. https://portmacquariebasketball.com.au/public/pages/register-to-play

FREE This course is for anyone 12 or older interested in learning how to referee. The course Includes: course workbook, community rule book, whistle and lanyard, course certificate when completed (online exam).  

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Coaching Clinic with Rex Nottage Friday 22 July and 5 August 5:30-7:30pm Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium 1A Hibbard Drive Port Macquarie This clinic is for all coaches with some experience from domestic to representative coaching.  $25/session Free for Port Macquarie Basketball Association members Coaches from other associations are very welcome, please register your insterst by emailing Nick Prior at coaching@portmacquariebasketball.com.au       Session 1 (22 July) Session planning and time management allocation Individual offence with a focus on game/contested shooting Offensive concepts and trends, associated drills and teaching points   Session 2 (5 August) Periodisation and seasonal preparation Individual defensive drills and teaching points Team defensive concepts, drills and teaching point       Rex Nottage, Director of Basketball Newington College.  Coach Nottage is responsible for the development of the basketball program from years 3 to 12 and has been the head coach of the Newington 1sts since  2005. He has coached basketball for over 40 years, including NSW state and Australian teams, NSW Director of Coaching, NSW ITC Coach, SEABL Coach and NBL Coach.  He is accredited with a NCAS Level 3, FIBA coaching Licence and a Master’s in Education (Coach Education). During Coach’s time at Newington, he has  amassed a 624 – 148 win/loss record, which has included 6 State  Championships, 10 GPS titles, 4 Raschke Cup victories and medalled 11 of the last 16 years at the Australian School Championships. During his tenure 33 boys have gone on to further education/basketball opportunities with  USA colleges.        

Daughters and Dads Basketball is coming to Port Macquarie! Basketball NSW will be offering an exciting new program designed for girls and their dads/male role model. WHAT IS DAUGHTERS & DADS BASKETBALL The Daughters & Dads Basketball program is targeted at primary school girls aged 7-12 years old and their dads (or father figure). The program is a combination of practical and education sessions running for 90 mins over 9 consecutive weeks. Daughters & Dads attend weekly sessions together, focusing on: Rough and tumble play, and ball handling; Skill development (e.g., defensive skills, 1v1, shooting & finishing); Fun modified basketball games; Well-being education aimed at developing daughters’ bravery, persistence and reslilience. Dads also attend a 90-minute ‘Alley-Oop’ information workshop before the Daughters and Dads sessions commence. Here they learn about the program rationale and structure, the unique and powerful influence of fathers on their daughters, restrictive gender biases which can limit girls’ participation in sport and key strategies to engage their daughter in basketball. $125 Learn more about the program: https://www.bnsw.com.au/daughters-dads-basketball/ Register here: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=103018