Ipswich Basketball

🏀 READ BELOW – JOIN THE FORCE ARMY 💚💛

Can’t commit to a full game night? No problem!

We’re looking for more volunteers to join the Ipswich Force Volunteer Force for our remaining NBL1 home games.

Whether you can help for a few hours, assist with set-up, pack-down, or support game-night roles, we’d love to have you involved.

✅ Choose the games that suit you
✅ Help for a few hours or a full shift
✅ Set-up, pack-down, or game-night roles
✅ Free game entry
✅ Meal and drink provided

Be part of the team behind the team and help bring Force game nights to life.

📅 Remaining Home Games:
June 7, June 14, July 4 and July 12

🔗 Register your interest here:
https://ipswichbasketball.jotform.com/treasurer/2026-volunteer-force

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🏀 NBL1 GAME WEEK - HOME 🏀

We’re back at Ipswich Basketball Stadium this Sunday for a huge NBL1 North matchup against Rockhampton 🔥

📍 Ipswich Basketball Stadium
🆚 Ipswich Force vs Rockhampton

⏰ Women: 2:00PM
⏰ Men: 4:00PM

Get behind the Force as we defend home court, bring the energy, and look to make a statement in front of our Ipswich crowd 💪

🎟️ Secure your HOME tickets now via the QR code.
📺 Stream and live stats available at NBL1.COM.AU

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2026 U18 FORCE 1 HEAD COACHES ANNOUNCED 🟢🟡

Ipswich Basketball is excited to announce the new leaders of our U18 Force 1 programs for 2026.

U18 Force 1 Girls: Anthony Bishop
U18 Force 1 Boys: Denzel Kennedy

Congratulations to both coaches — we look forward to seeing the impact they will have on our U18 groups this representative season.

U18 Rep trials are also coming up for eligible athletes born 2010–2011.

Trial dates:
Saturday June 6 — IBA
Saturday June 13 — Bremer SHS
Saturday June 20 — Bremer SHS

Times:
Boys: 1:00pm–3:00pm
Girls: 4:00pm–6:00pm

Prior registration is essential.

Register here: https://ipswichbasketball.jotform.com/261393509328866

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👉 2026 AGM 💚

Ipswich Basketball will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27th June at 10:00am at Ipswich Basketball Stadium.

The IBA Management Committee is a full working committee with high expectations of time availability from committee members.

There are four volunteer positions vacant, and nominations are welcomed for:

President – 2-year term, 2026–2028
Treasurer – 2-year term, 2026–2028
General Member – 2-year term, 2026–2028
General Member – 2-year term, 2026–2028
Interested in joining the IBA Management Committee? Please read the Management Committee Guidelines and complete the Nomination Form via the resources page on our website:

https://ipswichbasketball.com.au/resources

Nominations must be submitted to the Secretary no later than 4:00pm Friday 12th June 2026 via email at [email protected], or dropped into the Stadium office in a sealed envelope addressed to the Secretary.

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📣 PAID POSITION CLOSES THIS FRIDAY! 👇

Ipswich Basketball is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Canteen Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of our association canteen.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering a positive experience for our members, players, families, and visitors.

EOI closes: June 5, 2026

Apply via the link below:
https://ipswichbasketball.jotform.com/261388624891974

Please share with anyone you think may be interested/suitable.

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💚 CARCOOP QSL ROUND 11 RESULTS 💛

A tough but competitive Round 11 of CarCoop Queensland State League Division 1 action for our Ipswich Force teams.

Strong efforts across all four games, highlighted by a great win from our QSL1 Men. Well done to all players, coaches and support staff for representing Ipswich Basketball with pride. 💪

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💚 U14 SQJBC ROUND 13–14 RESULTS 💚

Another big weekend of SQJBC action for our U14 Force Boys and Girls rep teams!

Plenty of strong performances, close contests and great team efforts across Round 13–14. Well done to all players, coaches, managers and families for continuing to represent Ipswich with pride. 💪

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💚 CASUAL SHOOTING - THIS WEEK! 💚

Please see our casual shooting availability for the this week at IBA.

Monday (1/6) - 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Tuesday (2/6) - 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday (3/6) - 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Thursday (4/6 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Friday (5/6) - 9:00AM - 3:00PM

$5 per hour • Please pay at the office

📍 Ipswich Basketball Stadium
✔️ Great for all ages
✔️ Bring your own ball
✔️ No booking required

PLEASE NOTE:
- Casual shooting availability is subject to change based on emergent court bookings.
- The number of courts available for casual shooting at any one time can fluctuate depending on existing court bookings.

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U18 REP TRIALS ARE HERE! 🏀

Ipswich Basketball is calling all eligible U18 athletes to register for our 2026 Rep trials (born 2010-2011).

Trial dates:
Saturday June 6 — IBA
Saturday June 13 — Bremer SHS
Saturday June 20 — Bremer SHS

Times:
Boys: 1:00pm–3:00pm
Girls: 4:00pm–6:00pm

Prior registration is essential.

Register here: https://ipswichbasketball.jotform.com/261393509328866

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FULL TIME: Ipswich Force defeat South West, 86–77. 💚💛

A strong team performance from the Force, sharing the ball for 21 assists, crashing the glass for 44 rebounds, and applying defensive pressure with 9 steals in a quality 9-point win.

Key performers:

* Samuel McDaniel — 27 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 4 STL, 1 BLK
* Lachlan Anderson — 18 PTS, 10 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK
* William Mahoney — 11 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL
* Alec Godinet — 11 PTS, 2 REB
* Jason Ralph — 2 PTS, 4 REB, 9 AST, 1 STL

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