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Want to play basketball? Find out more about our Junior and Senior competitions.
2026 Season Information
Due to the opening of our new stadium in 2026 we are asking for Player Expression of Interest Details now – to ensure the 2026 season will be able to support the increase in demand!
Events and Ticket
Early Bird access to tickets for the Trans-Tasman Throwdown featuring the Boomers v Tall Blacks and the Opals v Tall Ferns | UniSC Arena on Friday 9 May 2025.
Hervey Bay Basketball Association
Welcome to Hervey Bay Basketball – The home of Basketball on the Fraser Coast
Our association prides itself on providing social, development and competitive basketball programs and competitions for the Fraser Coast community.
We offer our members:
- Junior and Senior Club Competition – Male and Female leagues
- Under 8’s Learn Basketball Program
- Representative Junior & Senior Basketball Program
- Referee and Coaching Development programs
2026 will run as 2 seasons – Winter Season from Mid Feb-July & Summer Season August-November – Dates, Days of Play and Membership Fees are still to be confirmed.
Due to our new Indoor Stadium Opening in 2026 we anticipate an increase in player interest across our Junior & Senior Leagues. To help our Association support this demand and plan our leagues and days of play we have now opened Player Expression of Interest Form. By filling out this form you will be the first to know when registrations open!
Basketball is a great sport for all ages and skills.
Our association values your enjoyment for the game and providing development pathways for all players and officials.
We extend appreciation to our Sponsors who are helping us to bring you a thriving Basketball community to the Fraser Coast.
See you on the court 🏀
Competitions
Juniors
Held on Wednesday and Friday evenings, run by dedicated club associations.
Competitions
Seniors
Thursday night competitions, offering a competitive and social range of divisions for men and women.
Our Clubs
Rangers Basketball Club
Fraser Flames FCAC
Thunder Basketball Club
St James Lutheran College
Get Involved
Coaching
How To Get Involved As A Coach?
Are you passionate about your child’s basketball development or eager to share your love for the game with the next generation of junior stars? Hervey Bay Basketball invites you to join our team of dedicated coaches for both club and representative teams.
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Whether you’re an experienced coach, former player, or a parent just starting out, we have a variety of coaching opportunities for all levels.
Want to become a coach and have a positive impact for our juniors? Learn more about junior coaching with Hervey Bay Basketball.
Steps to become a Coach:
- Please fill out the Coach Expression of Interest Form
- Apply for a QLD Government Working with Children Blue Card
- Enrol in the Basketball Queensland Community Coach Accreditation Course
- Upskill your training sessions with our Coaches Resource Library
Referees
Hervey Bay Basketball, working in conjunction with Basketball Qld and Basketball Australia has various pathways in place to allow you to further advance your officiating at Local, State and National level.
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For more information on becoming a referee, contact refereeofhbba@gmail.com
Referee Tools
We upload a host of informative and visual content that is sure to assist you on the right path to Referee excellence.
- Official FIBA Rules
- Changes To Official FIBA Rules 2022
- Summary Of Rule Changes
- Official Basketball Interpretations
- Official Basketball Equipment
- 2 Person Mechanics
- 3 Person Mechanics
- 3 Person Mechanics Part 2
- Referee Signals
- Shot Clock Operation
- Goal Tending / Basket Inference
- Cylinder / Block / Charge
- Zero Step
- Unsportsmanlike Foul
- Special Fouls
Volunteers
How To Get Involved?
Hervey Bay Basketball operates as a not-for-profit organisation which relies heavily on the generosity of volunteers to be able to deliver a full range of basketball activities. Get involved in a great family environment while helping to deliver the sport of basketball to the Hervey Bay Community.
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Our junior clubs provide the lion’s share of these volunteers, and they do an amazing job for us particularly organising the junior teams. We truly appreciate everything our volunteers do for us, and we acknowledge that our Association would not be the success story it is, without their help.
Looking To Volunteer?
Looking for a way to engage with Hervey Bay Basketball and help contribute to basketball in Hervey Bay? Why not volunteer!
- Scorebench
- Managers / Coaches
- Fundraising
Contact Danielle (Secretary): secretaryofhbba@gmail.com
Register Online
Register Now
To participate in competitions and other basketball activities organised and operated by Hervey Bay Basketball you must register and pay online.
Registration provides players, coaches and volunteers insurance under Basketball Queensland umbrella insurance policy.
Our Values
Our goal is to be a progressive sporting organisation that enhances opportunities for all members of the community to participate in basketball in a family friendly environment.
Professionalism
Excellence
Integrity
Sustainability
🏀💜 2025 Hurricanes Awards Presentation 💜🏀
Hervey Bay Basketball is excited to invite our 2025 Representative Players and their families to celebrate an incredible year at our Hurricanes Awards Presentation 🎉
✨ Free entry
🍴 Light snacks provided
🍹 Drinks available for purchase at the bar
📅 Please RSVP by 5pm, Tuesday 20 January - forms.gle/JJzF8h7s8NRyb3Dh9
Due to the timing of State Championships across the year, this presentation will recognise the following teams:
🏆 U18 Teams – States | January 2025
🏆 U16 Teams – States | April 2025
🏆 U14 Teams – States | June–July 2025
🏆 U12 Teams – States | September 2025
Let’s come together to celebrate the dedication, resilience and achievements of our Hurricanes athletes 🌪️💪
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🏅Congratulations to Riley Laycock for his Division 1 Girls Gold Medal match today at U18 QLD State Championships! 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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Champion effort!
Good shi bro
You deserve it Riley Laycock! 🙌
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💜🌪️ U18 State Championships – Day 3 Results 🌪️💜
Day 3 of the U18 State Championships is complete, with our Hervey Bay Hurricanes continuing to take the court with effort and pride.
🔥 Boys U18 – Teal
• Hervey Bay 56 def by Brisbane Capitals 98
• Hervey Bay 67 def by SWM Pirates 85
🔥 Girls U18
• Hervey Bay 47 def by Moreton Bay 68
• Hervey Bay 40 def by Brisbane Capitals 69
🔥 Boys U18 – Purple
• Hervey Bay 53 def by Logan Thunder 64
• Hervey Bay 40 def by Sunshine Coast Phoenix 74
👏 Competing against strong opposition at this level has been a valuable experience for our athletes.
💜 Thank you to our coaches, officials, families and supporters for your ongoing support.
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💜🌪️ U18 State Championships – Day 2 Results 🌪️💜
Day 2 has wrapped up at the U18 State Championships for our Hervey Bay Hurricanes!
🔥 Boys U18 – Teal
A tough opening game followed by a strong bounce-back performance:
• Hervey Bay 49 def by South Districts 134
• Hervey Bay 78 def Rockhampton 70 💪
🔥 Boys U18 – Purple
Two hard-fought matches against quality opposition:
• Hervey Bay 59 def by Red City 64
• Hervey Bay 58 def by Northside Wizards 68
🔥 Girls U18
Another challenging matchup for our girls against a strong Rockhampton side:
• Hervey Bay 41 def by Rockhampton 89
👏 Huge credit to all athletes for continuing to compete with heart and commitment throughout the tournament. The experience gained at this level is invaluable, and the Hurricanes spirit was on full display.
💜 A massive thank you to our coaches, officials, families and sponsors for your ongoing support.
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💜🌪️ State Championships Day 1 Results🌪️💜
Day 1 of the U18 State Championships is complete for our Hervey Bay Hurricanes, with all teams showing effort, resilience and Hurricanes pride on court.
🔥 Boys U18 – Teal
Our teal boys took the court for one tough matchup, going down to a strong SWM Pirates side:
• Hervey Bay 50 def by SWM Pirates 102
🔥 Boys U18 – Purple
A nail-biting contest for our purple boys, falling just short in a hard-fought battle:
• Hervey Bay 67 def by South Districts 68
🔥 Girls U18
The girls faced two challenging games on Day 1, competing hard against quality opposition:
• Hervey Bay 39 def by Logan Thunder 84
• Hervey Bay 50 def by Northside Wizards 74
👏 While the scoreboard didn’t go our way, the determination, teamwork and commitment shown by all athletes was outstanding. Every game at this level is valuable experience and part of the journey.
💜 Huge thanks to our coaches, officials, families and sponsors for your continued support.
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💜🏀 LET’S GO U18 HURRICANES! 🏀💜
Our U18 Girls and Boys Hurricanes teams are kicking off at the Basketball Queensland State Championships on the Gold Coast today and we couldn’t be prouder!
We wish all players and coaches the very best of luck as you compete against the best in the state. Play hard, back each other, and represent Hervey Bay with pride 💪🌪️
A huge thank you to our sponsors who make opportunities like this possible:
🙏 Hervey Bay RSL
🙏 Big Dog Pet Foods
🙏 Forty Winks
🙏 Wilson’s Coastal Concreting
Your support helps our athletes chase big goals and create lifelong memories.
💜 Go Hurricanes! 💜
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All the best U18’s 💪 👏 🏀
Good luck boys all the best .
Wishing you all lots of luck
🔥🎶 TEAM, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎶🔥
Players, parents, families, friends - it’s time to lock in a table, rally the crew, and bring the noise 🏀💃
Music Bingo Night is BACK, to support our Hervey Bay Basketball Rep Teams!
After the epic vibes last time, we’re hitting rewind and pressing play again 🎧✨
Laughs, throwback tunes, friendly competition, and bragging rights guaranteed!
🏀🎶 Hervey Bay Basketball & The Clubhouse present 🎶🏀
CHARITY MUSIC BINGO NIGHT
📅 Saturday, January 17th, 2026
📍 The Clubhouse Hervey Bay
🕔 Doors open 5PM | 🎵 Bingo kicks off 6PM
🎶 80s, 90s & 2000s anthems
💰 Cash prizes
🎟️ Raffles & Money Board
🧡 One big night backing our basketball community
🎟️ $50 ticket includes:
✔️ Drink on arrival
✔️ 6 games of Music Bingo
✔️ Cash prizes up for grabs
👉 PRO TIP: Book a table, make it a team night, wear your club colours and turn it into a proper social outing! Parents vs players? Coaches vs families? Let’s see who really knows their tunes 👀🎤
🎫 Tickets are on sale now:
👉 events.humanitix.com/charity-music-bingo-night-jan17th/tickets
🔥 Limited seats — don’t sit this one out.
Bring the family, bring the team, and let’s make it a night to remember!We had so much fun last time we had to rewind the tape and play it back !
🎶 **HERVEY BAY BASKETBALL & THE CLUBHOUSE PRESENT** 🎶
## **CHARITY MUSIC BINGO NIGHT**
📅 **Saturday, January 17th, 2026**
🕔 **Doors Open: 5:00 PM**
🎵 **Bingo Starts: 6:00 PM**
📍 **The Clubhouse Hervey Bay**
Get ready for a **night of music, prizes, and good times** while supporting **Hervey Bay Basketball**!
🎧 Featuring hit tracks from the **80s, 90s, and 2000s**
🎟️ **Tickets: $50 each** — includes:
✅ 1 Drink Voucher (house wine, standard schooner, or soft drink)
✅ 6 Games of Music Bingo with **CASH PRIZES**
💥 Extra Bingo Books available on the night for $30
🎁 **Prize Pool Example (Based on 100 Tickets Sold):**
* **Game 1:** $250
* **Game 2:** $450
* **Game 3:** $100
🧡 **Break Time** — Raffles and **Money Board** drawn (if full)
* **Game 4:** $250
* **Game 5:** $450
* **Game 6:** $100
📣 *Please note:* Prize amounts are based on 100 tickets sold and will be **scaled up or down** depending on **total ticket sales** and **extra book purchases** on the night. The more support, the bigger the prizes!
🎟️ Raffles | 💸 Money Board | 🎶 Great Vibes | 🏀 Supporting Local Basketball
🎫 **Tickets available now:**
👉 events.humanitix.com/charity-music-bingo-night-jan17th/tickets
🔥 **Seats are limited** — Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night for a great cause!
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🏀 As 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to share an update on what has been a big year for Hervey Bay Basketball!
📣 Our Members Update is now available to read via our website or right here on Facebook.
✨ Looking ahead to 2026, we’re entering an exciting new era - with our long-awaited home on the horizon and growing interest from the wider community. As we prepare for this transition, the Committee will be carefully reviewing leagues and game days in January, following feedback and community interest gathered through our Player Expression of Interest Form. Thank you to all members who continue to share their thoughts and ideas, your input truly matters.
🚀 Building on the strong foundations laid in 2025, HBBA remains committed to creating more opportunities for player development, community connection and enjoyment. Together with our members, we’ll continue to foster a culture of unity and inclusivity, ensuring Hervey Bay Basketball remains the heart of basketball in our region.
💜 A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers - there are so many to acknowledge. Your generosity of time and willingness to help is what allows basketball to thrive in our community.
We wish all our members a safe and wonderful New Year!
Warm regards,
Matt Baker
President – Hervey Bay Basketball
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A new auditor was acquired late last year, due to changes with our auditor. We are awaiting for them to confirm when they will complete our financials. Once we know more an announcement will be posted online and via email.
A huge year for HBBA! Looking forward to 2026 season 🏀
Is there any idea of the date for the AGM?
🎄🏀 Merry Christmas from Hervey Bay Basketball 🏀🎄
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every player, parent, coach, referee, official, volunteer, sponsor and supporter who has been part of our Hervey Bay Basketball family this year.
To our volunteers – your time, energy and passion are the heartbeat of our association. From early mornings and late nights, running competitions, coaching, refereeing, scoring, managing teams and supporting events, your contribution makes basketball possible in our community. We simply couldn’t do this without you. 💜
To our members and families – thank you for your commitment, encouragement and sportsmanship. Your support helps create a positive, inclusive environment where players of all ages can learn, grow and love the game.
2025 has been a year of growth, resilience and exciting progress for our association, and we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. We can’t wait to build on this momentum as we head into an even bigger year ahead.
From our basketball family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy and relaxing Christmas and a successful New Year. 🎅🌴
We look forward to seeing you back on the court in 2026!
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