Bundaberg Basketball

BBI FOB ACCESS UPDATE

As our volunteer group continues to grow, we’re working to tighten up our processes around stadium access and make sure our fob register is accurate and up to date.

We’ve recently purchased additional fobs so the appropriate volunteers have access to the areas they need. We also have some existing fobs that are currently unaccounted for, which creates a security risk for our stadium and resources.

DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A BBI FOB?
If you have a stadium access fob, we need to hear from you.

Please email:
📸 A photo showing your fob ID number (both sides)
📱 Your contact number
📧 [email protected]

IMPORTANT DEADLINE
Any fobs that have not been accounted for will be deactivated on Saturday 12 September.

$40 FOB DEPOSIT
New fobs come at a cost, and this is a cost we don’t want to pass on to our playing members through increased fees.

To help manage this, anyone holding a stadium access fob will now be required to provide a $40 cash deposit.

Once you have emailed your fob details, we will arrange collection of the deposit.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO OUR BBI DADS

Today we celebrate all the dads, stepdads, grandads and father figures who make basketball happen, often through all the little things that might go unnoticed.

The early morning drop-offs and late-night pick-ups.
The endless kilometres to Friday Night Juniors, training & carnivals.
The scorebench shifts and volunteer jobs.
The bags carried, water bottles filled and uniforms somehow found five minutes before leaving home.
The driveway one-on-ones.
The “one more shot” that turns into another half an hour.
The sideline clapping, cheering and encouragement.
The post-game debriefs in the car.
The pep talks after a tough loss and the celebrations after a great game.
And of course... the money spent on basketball shoes.

Some cheer. Some coach. Some score. Some volunteer. Some barely know what the ref just called... but they’re there.

Thank you to all our BBI basketball dads and father figures for the time, support and encouragement you give our players and our basketball community.

Happy Father’s Day from everyone at Bundaberg Basketball.

WIDE BAY REPRESENTATIVES

A huge congratulations to our BBI players representing Wide Bay this week! We’re incredibly proud to see our players representing both Wide Bay and Bundaberg Basketball on court.

Best of luck today, with the Girls playing off for 7th place and the Boys playing off for 5th! Finish strong and enjoy it!

Coaches' 'COMPETITION' coaching course run by South West Met Coach, Jason Chainey on Sunday 1st November at BBI.

Here's the sign-up link: https://basketballaustralia.etrainu.com/training/index.cfm?event=event.assessment.view&eventId=6a98fbc1a8711e43adeecf05

In 2026, Basketball Australia introduced a new Coach Development Framework, aligning accreditation to where you coach and focusing on ongoing development. We encourage all coaches to understand the new framework and take the next step in their journey.

Who its for: For coaches leading teams in structured junior and senior domestic club competitions across a full season.
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Typical competitions and programs include:‍
🏀 Local junior domestic competitions (e.g. U12–U18 domestic leagues)
🏀Local club-based competitions run by associations
🏀Community-level representative competitions
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Focus: Developing individual skills, teaching team systems and preparing players for consistent competition.

Qualification Level: Coaches enter the Competition pathway at Bronze level and progress to Silver and Gold by continuing to coach and completing approved professional development to meet the required Coach Development Points.

We are excited to offer this high level of coaching accreditation to our members here in Bundaberg.

Register to secure your spot. BBI will be working with all coaches to ensure you have the opportunity to have the appropriate accreditations for our members

U21 DIVISION DEVELOPMENT – FINALS UPDATE

Please be aware of changes to the U21 Division 2 draw as we head into finals.

Due to player availability and upcoming competition commitments, the finals schedule has been adjusted. Please check the updated draw below and Basketball Connect for your game details.

Good luck to all teams heading into finals

U12 CQJBC SEASON WRAP

And just like that, our U12 CQJBC season is complete! Across three CQJBC carnivals, we’ve watched our youngest rep players grow in confidence, develop as teammates and proudly represent Bundaberg Basketball.

U12 BULLS - DIVISION 1 GOLD MEDALLISTS
What a season for our Bulls! Finishing the CQJBC season as Division 1 Gold Medallists is an incredible achievement and something this group should be extremely proud of. Across the three carnivals, we watched this team continue to develop, compete and come together. The work they have put in throughout the season has paid off, and that gold medal is a fantastic reward for their commitment.

U12 BEARS – DIVISION 1
From the 1st CQJBC through to the 3rd CQJBC, the improvement in this group was clear. They continued to close the gap, reduce point differentials and compete harder. But one of the things we are most proud of is the feedback received throughout the season about this team. Their sportsmanship, attitude and genuine love of the game did not go unnoticed. They kept showing up, kept working and kept enjoying their basketball regardless of the result. That is something worth celebrating.

U12 BULLS MAROON - DIVISION 2
The difference in our Bulls Maroon team between where they started and where they finished was fantastic to see. Point differentials continued to come down, they became more competitive and, most importantly, they never stopped having a crack. Throughout the season, this group earned plenty of positive feedback for the way they played the game, supported one another and represented Bundaberg Basketball. For a young development team, that growth is exactly what we want to see.

TO OUR COACHES & MANAGERS…
A huge thank you to the coaches and managers who have given so much of their time, energy and support to our U12 teams throughout the CQJBC season. To Wayne, Maree & Dylan with our Bulls, Reaghan & CJ with our Bears, and Scott & Jake with our Bulls Maroon, thank you for the work you have put into developing and encouraging our players. And to our Managers Shanze (Bulls), Michelle (Bears) and Josh (Bulls Maroon), thank you for everything you do behind the scenes to keep our teams organised and supported. We are incredibly grateful to have you all as part of our U12 Rep Program.

AND TO OUR FAMILIES & PLAYERS...
Thank you to all of our parents and families for the kilometres travelled, early mornings, weekends away, cheering from the sidelines and everything that happens behind the scenes to give these kids these opportunities.

But most importantly, congratulations to our players.
Whether you finished CQJBC with a gold medal around your neck or simply as a much better basketball player than the one who started the season, there is plenty to be proud of.

Now all three teams turn their attention to the next challenge... Basketball Queensland U12 State Championships commencing 24 September!

U16 REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS | IMPORTANT UPDATE

A quick reminder for all players born in 2012 & 2013 who are interested in trialling for our 2027 U16 Representative Program.

Please note there have been some changes to our upcoming trial dates and times.

The updated U16 Bears & U16 Bulls trial schedules are below... please make sure you check the revised details carefully. The parent meeting was also rescheduled for the U16 Bulls.

📋 Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!

All players must register prior to attending trials:

👉 https://form.jotform.com/262270138537053

Questions? Contact [email protected]

We look forward to seeing everyone at trials!

AUSSIE HOOPS | U12 BEARS 🐻🏀

There was plenty of energy on court at Aussie Hoops this weekend!

With Coach Katrina away - Coach Reaghan, Sophie, Phoenix and our U12 Bears stepped in to help run the session and give our youngest players a special morning of basketball.

From helping with drills and skills with plenty of energy, encouragement and high fives, our Bears did a fantastic job getting involved and making sure everyone had fun.

We love seeing our rep players giving back to the program and being positive role models for the younger kids coming through BBI. For our Aussie Hoopers, getting to learn from and play alongside some of the “big kids” is pretty special too.

A huge thank you to Coach Reaghan, Sophie, Phoenix and our U12 Bears for stepping up and bringing such great energy to the court.

Judging by the smiles (and the last photo 😂), it was a pretty successful morning!

☎️Community call out.

We are needing some work done around our stadium and are calling out to our members for your help!

We are looking for:

🏀 Roofers

🏀 Possum Experts

🏀 First Aid resources supplier

If you have a skill in this space or have a contact we could call on, please let us know. Send and email to [email protected]

The more people offering to help will strengthen our club! 🐂🐻🏀

PLAYGRND Showdown FIBA 3x3 event is coming to Bundaberg.

Being held at Bargara Skatepark, running across the weekend of Friday 4th - Sunday 6th September. The weekend includes a Basketball Pop-Up, Skills Camps, and the main FIBA 3x3 Pro Tour event on Saturday 5th September (12pm - 7pm), featuring All Inclusive, Wheelchair, Juniors and Open Men's & Women's divisions.

Anyone keen to register a team can do so here https://madeconceptspty.com/fiba-3x3-registration/