Hervey Bay Basketball Association

24 hours ago

Let’s get behind one of our own legends! 🏀 Vote for Kane in the Queensland Community Achievement Awards 👉 awardsaustralia.app.do/2026-7news-community-achievement-awards-for-queensland?fbclid=IwdGRjcAViXh...Kane Macready of Point Vernon volunteered to manage the construction of Hervey Bay’s first dedicated basketball stadium. By securing government support, coordinating contractors and attracting financial and in-kind contributions from local businesses, he delivered a two-court facility on a $4.5 million budget, with an estimated value exceeding $9 million. The stadium brings previously scattered basketball activities together, improving court access, participation and volunteer coordination. Kane continues coaching and refereeing while helping the association establish sustainable operating systems. His approach has attracted interest from sporting organisations seeking to deliver similar community facilities across Queensland. ... See MoreSee Less

Hervey Bay Basketball Association

1 day ago

🏆💜 GRAND FINAL DAY IS HERE! DRAW IS LIVE!🩵🏀

The countdown is on! The Grand Final Draw for Saturday 21st November 2026 is here, and we're gearing up for an incredible day of basketball!
After a season of hard work, dedication, teamwork and plenty of competition, it all comes down to this. Our teams are ready to hit the court, give it their all and battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights! 🔥

But Grand Final Day is about more than just the scoreboard. It's about celebrating our basketball community, recognising the efforts of our players, coaches and volunteers, and bringing everyone together to support the teams who have worked so hard to get here.

👏 Bring your family, bring your friends, wear your team colours and bring the noise!

Let's fill the stadium with energy, encouragement and plenty of positive support. Cheer loudly, celebrate great plays, show respect and remember that every team deserves to feel the support of our basketball community.
Whether you're playing, coaching, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines, we can't wait to see you there!
ONE COMMUNITY. ONE BIG DAY. LET'S MAKE IT COUNT! 💜🩵 ... See MoreSee Less

Hervey Bay Basketball Association

3 days ago

Great work! Wonderful to see more 🏀 development opportunities in the Bay for our kids 💪Welcome St Mary's College Toowoomba and St James Lutheran College to the Bullets family!

As we continue to grow our regional development pathways, we’re proud to partner with two new schools, creating more opportunities for young basketballers to develop their game and take the next step in their basketball journey. ... See MoreSee Less

Hervey Bay Basketball Association

1 week ago

🏀 FINALS ARE HERE – LET'S FINISH THE SEASON STRONG! 🩵💜
As we head into our final's series, we want to wish all our teams the very best of luck! It's been a fantastic season of basketball, and we're looking forward to some exciting games, great competition and plenty of team spirit on the court.
To ensure our finals run smoothly and fairly for everyone, we ask all players, coaches, team managers and clubs to take a few minutes to read through the following important finals rules and reminders
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🏀 FINALS ELIGIBILITY & COMPETITION RULES
1. Player Registration & Fees
All players must be fully registered and financial before taking the court for finals. No exceptions.
2. Player Names on Scoresheets
If a player's name has not been appearing on the scoring iPad throughout the season, this must be resolved immediately. Players or coaches should contact admin@herveybaybasketball.com to rectify the issue before finals.
3. No Borrowed Players
Borrowed players are not permitted during finals. Players competing in another division must have completed and paid the Playing Up Another Division registration to be eligible.
4. Minimum Games Requirement
Players must have played a minimum of 5 games for the team they are representing to qualify for finals.
Exemptions may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Requests must be emailed to admin@herveybaybasketball.com.
5. Team Uniforms
Clubs are responsible for ensuring there are no uniform clashes during finals. Players or teams with identical uniforms, duplicate numbers or numbers that are not clearly visible (including reversed jerseys) will not be permitted to take the court until the issue is rectified.
6. Score Bench Duties
Each team must provide one score bench official for Semi-Finals and Preliminary Finals.
7. Junior Team Coaches & Volunteers
All junior teams must have a nominated coach or registered volunteer on their team bench. This person must be registered through Basketball Connect and hold the appropriate Blue Card clearance.
Basketball Connect Registration Links -
Rangers - registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=dbe65ef4-bba7-4454-9712-b54c50...
Flames - registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=805fea82-3753-4a9a-aa8b-d16c90...
St James - registration.basketballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=7cb71351-1c0f-4fd4-9c1a-9564e1...

8. Suspended Members
Suspended members are not permitted to sit on team benches or undertake score bench duties during games.

⏱️ FINALS GAME RULES
Please familiarise yourselves with the following game rules:
Game Duration: 4 x 10-minute quarters.
Time Outs: 2 in the first half and 3 in the second half. The game clock stops for all time outs during finals.
Overtime: 3 minutes, with team fouls carrying over and 1 additional time out per team.
Stop Clock: During the final 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, the clock will stop for all whistles and baskets when the score difference is 10 points or less.
Substitutions & Time Outs: All requests must be made through the score bench officials.
Behavioural Penalties: A 2-minute (game clock) sin-bin applies for behavioural-related technical fouls and unsportsmanlike fouls.

💜 RESPECT THE GAME, RESPECT EACH OTHER 🩵
Finals bring excitement, passion and sometimes a few extra nerves! We know everyone wants to win, but it's important to remember that how we play the game matters just as much as the final score.
We ask everyone to show respect to our referees, court controllers, score bench officials, opposition teams and fellow spectators.
Our referees and officials work hard to make our competitions possible, and many are young people who are still learning and developing their confidence. They deserve our encouragement and support, just as much as the players on the court.
Please remember:
Cheer loudly, positively and proudly for your team.Respect the decisions of referees and officials, even when you disagree.
Treat opposition players, coaches and supporters with kindness and sportsmanship.
Be a positive role model for our junior players.
Remember that basketball is a game, and everyone deserves to enjoy it!
Warning cards may be issued by Court Controllers or Referees where behaviour does not meet the standards expected at HBBA.

🌪️ GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR FINALISTS!
Whether you're chasing a Grand Final spot, supporting from the sidelines or volunteering behind the scenes, thank you for being part of our basketball community. We want our finals to be competitive, exciting and, most importantly, a positive experience for everyone involved. Play hard, play fair, respect the game and enjoy every moment!

Good luck to all teams, and we'll see you on the court! 🏀🩵💜
Warm regards,
Hervey Bay Basketball Association
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