Jackson Ford Launceston Basketball Association

🏀 2026 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS PATHWAY CONFIRMED 🏀

The Jackson Ford Launceston Basketball Association and Basketball Tasmania are pleased to confirm the qualification pathway for the 2026 State Championships.

Teams will qualify through the Premier League RED competition, with the top three clubs in each age group earning a position at the 2026 State Championships.

Key Information:
✅ Top 3 teams from each Premier League RED age group qualify
✅ Qualification is determined by regular season ladder positions, not finals results
✅ Where a club has multiple teams in an age group, those teams will be combined to field the club's strongest representative team
✅ Players must represent the club they were rostered with during the 2025/26 Premier League season
✅ Players must have qualified for Premier League Finals with their club to be eligible for State Championships

This pathway provides athletes with the opportunity to compete against the best players from across Tasmania while continuing to represent their club and the Launceston Basketball Association on the state stage.

We congratulate all players, coaches, volunteers and clubs who have earned qualification positions and look forward to seeing our athletes proudly represent the LBA at the 2026 State Championships.

Further information regarding participating teams, registrations and championship preparations will be provided directly to clubs.

Japara Basketball Club South East Launceston Devils Basketball Club City of Launceston Basketball Club Westside Trojans Basketball Club Inc Motors Saints Basketball Club

U14 Girls have been updated at 5:05pm on 15/06

U18 Boys have been updated at 12:45pm on 15/06

🚨 U22 COMBINE PLAYER DRAFT NOW OPEN! 🚨

📅 Important Dates

🔹 Male Nominations Close: 24 June
🔹 Female Nominations Close: 5 July
🔹 Team Announcements Event: 31 July
🔹 Male Round 1: 19 August
🔹 Female Round 1: 2 September
🔹 Grand Final: 25 November
🔹 All-Star Event: 2 December

Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your talent and compete against the best emerging players.

🔥 Nominate today and secure your place in the 2026 U22 Combine Draft!
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-tasmania/register/e415ca

🏀 TEAM A OR TEAM B? KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAY! 🏀

Every game has a Team A and Team B — but did you know it affects more than just where your team appears on the fixture?

To help games run smoothly, we've put together a quick guide covering:
✅ Where each team sits on the scorebench
✅ Uniform clash responsibilities
✅ Scoresheet positioning
✅ Why checking MyHoops before every game is important

Under LBA competition rules:

🏀 Team B sits on the left-hand side of the scorebench
🏀 Team A sits on the right-hand side of the scorebench
🏀 If there is a uniform clash, Team A is required to change playing tops
🏀 Players, coaches and team officials should be seated on the correct side of the scorebench

📱 Fixtures, courts and game times can change. Before heading to the stadium, make sure you check MyHoops and keep notifications turned on.

A quick check before tip-off helps everyone enjoy a smoother game day experience.

➡️ Swipe through the slides to learn more.

The U22 Combine is set to start in late August for the Male's and early September for the Female's.

LBA are seeking coach nominations for 6 Male teams and 4 Female teams.

Register via the link - https://forms.office.com/r/aEKkaaAcxe

📲 MYHOOPS APP REMINDER 📲

Players, coaches and families are reminded to regularly check the MyHoops app throughout the season.

While every effort is made to avoid changes, fixture times, courts and game details can occasionally be updated at short notice.

🏀 Check your fixture before leaving for the stadium
🔔 Keep notifications switched ON
📅 Review your schedule regularly throughout the season

Download MyHoops today:

🍎 Apple App Store
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/myhoops/id6449492986

🤖 Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playhq.myhoops&hl=en&gl=US

Thank you for helping us keep competitions running smoothly.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Jackson Ford Launceston Basketball Association wishes to advise that Simon Austen has made the decision to step down as President of the Association.

Simon has remained committed to supporting the Associaition throughout his tenure and has worked closely with the Board to ensure a smooth transition moving forward.

“It has been a privilege to serve in this position, and as part of the LBA Board of Directors for the past 3.5 years. I remain committed to supporting the Association where I can moving forward.” – Simon Austen

We sincerely thank Simon for his dedication, leadership, and contribution to the LBA and broader basketball community and wish him all the best moving forward.

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Registration extended so you can get sorted over the weekend. Check it out now.

ALERT! REGISTRATIONS RE-OPENED
https://KWBasketballBOOKNOW.as.me/

We’ve listened to our busy basketball families and understand that life gets hectic!

Due to the number of families that have missed the deadline, we have re-opened registrations for the KW NEXT GEN SERIES for a final time.

REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSE:
Monday at 5:00PM

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is the FINAL extension. No further re-openings will occur.

🏆 CLUB LEADERBOARD COMPETITION ANNOUNCED! 🏆

And we've got an incredible prize up for grabs...

WIN 2 PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL COACHING SESSION's WITH KEELY FROLING!

One lucky athlete will have the opportunity to train one-on-one with one of Australia's premier basketball players.

At KW Basketball, we pride ourselves on giving back to our members and creating experiences that go beyond the court.

The KW NEXT GEN SERIES is shaping up to be something special:
✅ 10 Unique Rounds
✅ Elite Competition
✅ Structured Learning
✅ Team-Based Development
✅ Money Ball Leaderboards
✅ Premium Game Day Experience

Don't miss your chance to be part of the inaugural series.

FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday | 5:00PM
https://KWBasketballBOOKNOW.as.me/

Register now before the doors close for good!

🔥 ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT TO REGISTER 🔥

Jackson Ford Launceston Basketball Association in collaboration with KWBasketball are excited to announce the inaugural NEXT GEN SERIES — an elite winter competition designed specifically for Premier League and TJBL athletes not currently eligible for Development League.

Don’t let your skills freeze over this winter.
This is your chance to continue developing, competing, and improving in a high-level basketball environment built around:
🏀 Basketball IQ
🏀 Competitive game play
🏀 Structured team learning
🏀 Decision making under pressure
🏀 Elite coaching and concepts

The NEXT GEN SERIES isn’t just another competition.
Every Saturday brings a new challenge, a new format, and a new opportunity to grow.

✔ 10 Weeks
✔ 10 Unique Rounds
✔ Boys & Girls U12–U20
✔ Elite Level Athletes Only
✔ Starting Saturday 20th June

Spots are strictly limited and registrations close tomorrow — Friday 29th May at 5PM.

Register now: https://kwbasketballbooknow.as.me/schedule/23bb7988/?appointmentTypeIds[]=93321829

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