Basketball WA

THE WA COACHES CONFERENCE

Basketball WA is proud to launch The WA Coaches Conference: 2 days of coach education at Bendat Basketball Centre, with 12 presenters from inside basketball and outside it.

📅 Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October
📍 Bendat Basketball Centre
🎟 4 ways to attend, from $50

This is where the Representative Coach Course, formerly Level 2, is delivered, and this year it is open to every coach in WA. Come for the full weekend and finish with your accreditation, or come for a single day and take away something you can use at training on Monday night.

Presenters, session topics and the full schedule will be announced over the coming weeks.

Representative Coach Course registrations are open now. For the conference options, register your interest and we'll be in touch as soon as bookings open.

All the detail 👉https://basketballwa.asn.au/wa-coaches-conference/

2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup Champions

A big congratulations to the Australian Emus on winning gold at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup after defeating China 89-79 in the Gold Medal game held on the weekend.

Special congratulations to our WA representatives:
• John Aryang
• Luke Brennan (Head Coach)
• Brad Robbins (Assistant Coach)
• Darren Winterbine (Manager)

Registrations are now open! 🏀

The 2026/27 U18 and U16 Athlete Development Program (ADP) formerly SPP trials are open for registration.
Follow the link to our website to register and see all the key dates.

👉 basketballwa.asn.au/pandp-dates/

Congratulations to our WA Referees! A huge congratulations to Cathy Hay, Josh McWatters and Ethan Lloyd on their selection to officiate at the Wheelchair Basketball Australia (WBA) Finals! It’s fantastic recognition of their hard work, commitment and contribution to officiating, and we’re proud to see three WA officials representing Basketball WA on the national stage. An outstanding achievement and a fantastic opportunity to showcase your officiating at the highest level. Well done, Cathy, Josh, Ethan and all officials selected for the WBA Finals! WAOfficials Finals

A huge congratulations to our WA referees - Cathy Hay, Josh McWatters and Ethan Lloyd - on their selection to officiate at the Wheelchair Basketball Australia (WBA) Finals! 🏀
This is fantastic recognition of their hard work, commitment and contribution to officiating.
We’re incredibly proud to see three WA officials representing Basketball WA on the national stage. 👏

COMPETITION COACH COURSE
Date: 19th of September
Time: 10:15am – 2:30pm
Location: Duncraig Recreation Centre

All information can be found on our website via the link below.
https://basketballwa.asn.au/upcoming-coach-courses/

We’re looking for Athlete Development Program Lead Coaches and Assistant Coaches to help deliver our new Athlete Development Program (metro-based).

Know a coach who would thrive in this environment? Encourage them to apply!

Apply here 👉 https://basketballwa.asn.au/adp-coaching-eoi/
Applications close 4 September 2026

Introducing the BWA Pathways Framework
A new approach to how players and coaches develop across WA.
A clearer pathway. More players supported for longer. Dedicated development on and off the court, built on research and designed around the athlete.
Launched with our associations this week, and now we build it together.
Learn more 👉 https://basketballwa.asn.au/athlete-development-program/