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HORNETS ACADEMY | TERM 1 ONLINE FROM 12PM TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Term 1 2026 is on sale from 12pm Tuesday 18 November and you don`t want to miss out on the new year!
We`ve got more basketball, more fun & more opportunities to get better! With sessions for ages 3 - 16 yrs and options for beginner - advanced, Hornets Academy is the perfect place to begin your basketball journey!
VIEW SESSIONS & BOOK: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy/
CALLING ALL LITTLE HOOPERS | FREE COME & TRY
We`re hosting a FREE Come & Try event for our Little Hoopers program!
With Term 1 2026 sessions still available, we invite you to see if the program is something your child would like to be a part of. Those turning 3 during January to April of 2026 are also invited to join the come & try day.
DATE | Tuesday 2 December
TIME | 10am - 10:45am
LOCATION | Hills Basketball Stadium
AGES | Born 2021, 2022, & Jan - April 2023
STONE REAL ESTATE PREMIER LEAGUE | MAPLE & WENDY STRONG
We went down to the HIVE on Tuesday to catch the Stone Real Estate Premier League! We`ve got some strong talent competing in our Women`s competition, including the mother-daughter duo Maple & Wendy Strong!
Wendy was a Hornets junior in 1997 and met her husband and father to her 4 children on a Hornets road trip. She only retired from NBL1 at the end of 2023, and now gets to play alongside her daughter Maple, who plays in our U18 Girls Premier League.
The teams are competing for a cash prize - thanks to our friends at Stone! Finals are about to be EXTRA FUN! 🔥🔥
HUGE MERCH SALE | 50% OFF SELECTED ITEMS
Head down to the HIVE to pick up 50% off merchandise! Available only at Castle Hill. Selected items only. While stocks last.
TRIAL STORIES WITH SAXON
Trial time can be really difficult. No one knows this more than our very own Saxon Orsini! He`s been unable to attend due to injury and even natural disasters, he`s been cut and he`s fought his way back. After hustling his way through juniors, Saxon is now a key part of our NBL1 team and his fondest memories are here in the HIVE. If you`re trialling this weekend, no matter what just remember that hard work goes a long way!
SALLY FAEHRMANN & THE GECKOS
A huge congratulations and good luck to our very own Sally Faehrmann, captain of the Australian Geckos, who will represent Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo this November!
Sally continues to embody what it means to be a Hornet — dedication, leadership and passion for the game. We’re so proud to see her leading our country and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
The Gecko`s will be taking on Kenya, Lithuania & Italy in Pool A. Let’s get behind Sally as she takes on the world!
SUNDAY 16 NOV | 11:30AM AEST vs. Kenya
MONDAY 17 NOV | 2PM AEST vs. Lithuania
WEDNESDAY 19 NOV | 2pm vs. Italy
Follow the @geckosdeafbasketball journey here: https://www.instagram.com/geckosdeafbasketball/?hl=en
SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS | ON SALE NOW
Summer Holidays are coming up and there`s something for everyone in the HIVE this holiday season! Check out the calendar to see when would work best for you as our Holiday Camps are on sale NOW!
HORNETS ACADEMY CAMPS | 2-DAY & 1-DAY OPTIONS | 5 – 16 YEAR OLDS
HDP CAMP | WED 28 JAN | U9 - U18 YEARS
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-camps/
2026 WARATAH MEN HEAD COACH | NICK GRAHAM
Hills Basketball is proud to announce Nick Graham as Head Coach of our Waratah Men`s team for the 2026 season.
Nick is a long-standing member of the Hornets community, having contributed extensively as a coach across multiple junior teams, as well as being a valued player within our senior program. His deep understanding and commitment to player development makes him an excellent leader for the Waratah Men’s program.
Nick says, "I’m proud to be part of the Hills community and I’m excited for the opportunity to continue building on the success of the Waratah Men’s program."
HBA is excited to see what Nick and the team bring next season.
View our website to register for trials.
🔗https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/rep-trials/
THANK YOU | NATHAN PAFF
Tonight marks the end of an incredible chapter as Nathan Paff takes the court for his final official refereeing duties at Hills Basketball local competitions before heading off to new career opportunities in Newcastle.
Paff has been instrumental in shaping the Hills Officials Program into what it is today. Over the years, he’s worn many hats, from Referee Education Coordinator to founder of the Intensive Referee Training Program (IRTP), driving growth, professionalism, and passion across every level of our officiating community.
As a current NBL Referee, Paff has set the benchmark for what it means to be a Hills official. His leadership, mentorship, and constant drive to give back, from grassroots through to senior ranks, have inspired countless referees to chase their own pathways in the game.
Paff has left an enduring mark on Hills Basketball. The lessons he’s shared and the referees he’s guided will continue to carry his influence for years to come.
If you see him around the courts tonight, make sure you say a massive thank you and wish him all the best in his next adventure. We know this isn’t goodbye, just a “see you later” and we can’t wait to see him back supporting Hills again soon.
STATISTICIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
This hands-on, 5-week course will train you to become a proficient statistician, capable of supporting our teams and understanding the game in a whole new way. The course is structured with one theory session followed by four practical, hands-on sessions.
Monday 10 November | Core Education Session
Mondays 17 & 24 November, 1 & 8 December | Practical Sessions
Click the link in our bio to sign up for FREE!
https://hillshornets.com.au/members/member#/storeview?category=27
