PAST CLUBS

1966 – IRON KNOB

IRON KNOB – For approximately 10 years in the late 60’s early 70’s a number of teams competed under the iron knob banner.

These teams later disbanded and were absorbed by Bevan Braves Basketball club. They only managed to take out 1 premiership in the time competing which was in WB grade in 1970/71.

*SIDE NOTE

We don’t have any old photo’s or other information about Iron Knob.

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ALL PAST CLUBS

BEVAN

PAST CLUBSBevan was the WBA’s 2nd oldest club established in 1970. Bevan’s on court success is evident by the fact they hold the record for the most MA premierships in the WBA. Bevan started with 2 Bevan Cres School teams in 1970 wearing Black/White uniforms under the...

SHARKS

PAST CLUBSSharks Basketball club was started by a group of policemen in 1988. In the early years Organisation & administration of Sharks including a monthly gazette featuring awards such as the Gummy Shark award was done by Greg “Toots” & Cindy Turner & Phil & Debbie...

1955 – GIANTS

GIANTS– Starting in 1955 making them won of the founding clubs of International rules Basketball in Whyalla.

1955 – JAFFA’S

JAFFAS – Starting in 1955 Jaffas were won of the founding clubs of International rules Basketball in Whyalla.

1955 – MORMONS / LATTER DAY SAINTS (L.D.S)

LATTER DAY SAINTS (L.D.S)–In 1955 the Mormons basketball club became one of the WBA’s founding clubs.

1955 – POSTALS

POSTALS – Are one of the founding clubs of the WBA. They started as a group of workers from the South Australian Postal Institute.

1955 – TIGERS

TIGERS–In 1955 the Tigers beat the 30 -9 in the 1st season of International rules Basketball ever Played in Whyalla.

1957 – KNIGHTS

PAST CLUBSThe Knights Basketball Club came into being at the start of the 1957/8 season with the formation of an U16 boys team to enter the new competition created by the association. The team was made up by a number of school friends and who played colts football for...