Basketball

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The SSA Basketball program is delivered in partnership with Basketball NSW and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network. 

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Basketballers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the Basketball NSW Development Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways.

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance trials. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent SSA at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent SSA at events
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games and Inter-Academy Basketball activities (invitation only)
 

Additional SSA benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through SSA media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be aged 13-14 in 2027 (born 2013 and 2014) to be in the U14-U15 Squad, Be aged 15-17 in 2027 (born 2010-2012) to be in the U16-U18 Squad
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Basketball.
  • Be a registered member of a Basketball club within the Southern region.
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Albury, Balranald, Berrigan, Carrathool, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Edward River, Federation, Greater Hume, Griffith, Hay, Hilltops, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Snowy Valleys, Temora, Wagga Wagga, Wentworth

An athlete scholarship levy of $500 + GST applies and covers the program benefits outlined above, along with a range of additional athlete development opportunities throughout the season.

Basketball trials will have a $10 trial fee, payable on the day. (Card payments only)

The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including: 
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.

Program Delivery Period

October 2026 – April 2027

  • Key Events (Indicative)
  • Nominations Open September 21st
  • Nominations Close October 18th
  • Trial day Sunday November 1st, 10am-2pm Wagga Equex Centre. $10 fee (card payments only)
  • 2026 Online Orientation, TBC
  • December – InterAcademy Training Camp, TBC
  • January/February 2027 – Coastal Classic
  • Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April, 2027 (Tamworth)
    • Please note, this will only be selected squads, exact squads will be communicated when confirmed

  • July 2027 – SSA Presentation Evening 

    Training events to be communicated via Lumin when confirmed.

    Strength and conditioning sessions to commence from Term 4.