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Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful mums who play, coach, referee, support, be the taxi and biggest cheer squad. Being a Mum is one of the most if not the most important titles to have with everything that is attached to it.
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In winter we have a number of challengers to our schedule. For example Sapsasa, School camps, Murray Venture, football randomly on Thursday nights affecting some teams but not others. We can work with teams affected IF clubs and teams work with us, namely alert as early as possible.
The WBA has Bylaws around rescheduling games: ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for your patience in the 1st week of returning to the Teampay Match day payment model. There were a number of minor issues and will continue to be as people learn the new system! We did an audit over the weekend and were able to fix / claim most of the issue payments we did have.
One common issue was over payment, players paying twice for the same game. That can be refunded to you on the night if you wish via consultation with the Court supervisor OR we can negotiate to carry over that payment and play free in the next rnd if that is easier for you.
Another issue was people paid but then never turned up to play. This can often be avoided by not paying too early for your match. ... See MoreSee Less
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ABOUT WHYALLA BASKETBALLAn overview of the WBA |
GET INVOLVEDWant to start playing basketball? |
AUSSIE HOOPSDevelopment program for kids under 10 |
INTERVIEWS & VIDEOS
John Spooner
Our latest 3 part Video instalment is with ex WBA President John Spooner.
It was filmed last year but has taken interviewer Trevor Castle some time to edit due to the amount of content John provided.
Tia Bails, 2019
From Steelers to Rockets.
This Months video interview instalemnet by Trevor Castle features another one of Whyalla's young female high flyers.
Ray Girvan, 2019
Ray Girvin is a true basketball tragic.
He fell in love with the game when he played his first game for a team called Nomads back in 1971.
U16 Nationals – Jorja Eldridge Interview, 2017
Get to know one of Whyalla's young stars!
In January Jorja played in the Under 16 Girls Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in Albury then chosen in the ACJBC (Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup) team.
Keith Lenon – Past President Interview, 2017
Keith Lenon was a basketball pioneer in Whyalla.
When basketball began in Whyalla it was at the old Aerodrome (just behind where the wetlands are now) in 1955 and there were just 5 teams.
Allan Castle – Past President Interview, 2017
WBA Life Member Allan Castle moved from Pt. Augusta to Whyalla in 1969 and immediately became involved in the management committee of the Whyalla Basketball Association.
Army Challenge Video, 2016
Highlight footage taken by the Army at the first of our Army Vs Civilian Challenges during their July 2106 Exercise Hamel operations.
It was Grand final type atmosphere but better due to the amazing response from the local community to this charity event.
President Jeff Spry, 2016
Jeff Spry was elected to the position of WBA President at the AGM last year.
I caught up with Jeff in the middle of this term to get to know him a little and to talk about what he sees as the biggest challenges facing Whyalla Basketball at the moment.
Darren Quinn, 2015
Following his recent retirement from playing basketball at the end of Sumer Season 2014/2015, Darren Quinn, Whyalla's most decorated player, agreed to sit down and tell his story.
Grant Application – Larry Bird in Whyalla, 2015
The WBA are currently in the process of applying for some grant money to start a lighting upgrade.
We applied to Holden for a grant via their Home ground advantage support scheme.
Lawrence McLean – President Interview, 2014
Just before the start of 2014/15 Summer Season I sat down with WBA President, Lawrence Mclean and spoke about his basketball history as well as his 8 years as WBA President.