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LAST WEEK OF HORNETS ACADEMY | TERM 4
As the year comes to a close, Mon 8 - Sat 13 will be the final week of Hornets Academy!
We are finishing the term with a festive celebration! We are encouraging all participants to get into the holiday spirit and wear your favourite Christmas-themed gear to training! Whether it’s festive socks, a Santa hat, tinsel, or a Christmas coloured shirt - we want to see the Hive filled with holiday cheer! 💚
RAGING WATERS SYDNEY | NEW PARTNER
We are thrilled to welcome Raging Waters Sydney as an official partner of Hills Hornets Basketball.
As Sydney’s biggest water park, Raging Waters is the ultimate destination for summer excitement. Home to world-class attractions, adrenaline-pumping slides, and family-friendly zones, they are an iconic landmark here in Western Sydney.
This partnership brings a splash of excitement to the Hive. Keep your eyes on your emails Hornets - a big Summer splash is coming your way!
https://www.ragingwaterssydney.com.au
HORNETS RECOGNISED | BNSW ASSOCIATION AWARDS
At the conclusion of every calendar year, the outstanding achievements of the NSW Basketball community are recognised at the BNSW Annual Awards.
Hills Basketball took home an incredible 5 awards for efforts in 2025. We congratulate the members of our community who make this possible, but also the other award winners who continue to grow and develop our sport.
REFEREE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR (OVER 3,000 MEMBERS) | Hills Basketball was recognised for an outstanding program with highlights including having 11 referees selected for Senior Finals Weekend of which 4 refereed Grand finals. 11 of our referees were selected for MJL Finals.
COACHING PROGRAM OF THE YEAR (OVER 3,000 MEMBERS) | Hills Basketball was recognised for an outstanding program with over 60 Representative coaches and over 60 Hornets Academy coaches. We also made steps forward this year, launching our High Performance Centre, which includes strength & conditioning coaching and intensive on-floor coaching.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS REFEREE OF THE YEAR | NBL1 MEN | Nathan Paff
WARATAH LEAGUE REFEREE OF THE YEAR | WARATAH MEN | David Nicholls
WARATAH LEAGUE REFEREE OF THE YEAR | WARATAH WOMEN | Kelsey Ortiz
HORNETS ACADEMY CHRISTMAS CAMP | 18 & 19 DECEMBER
End the year on a high note with the Hills Hornets Christmas Camp!
We are bringing the festive energy to the court for two massive days of action. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or just have a ball with your friends, this is the place to be these school holidays.
🎁 FREE Camp Gift included & awesome prizes up for grabs!
📆 WHEN: Thursday 18 & Friday 19 December | 10am - 4pm
Need a little extra flexibility? Before & After Care is available for those who need a longer day!
🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://hillshornets.com.au/members/member#/storeview?category=3
SALLY FAEHRMANN & THE AUSSIE GECKOS | 8TH IN THE WORLD
Sally Faehrmann and the Australian Geckos have wrapped up their Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics campaign, securing a hard-fought 8th in the world. An incredible experience and a massive achievement to be ranked inside the global top 10. We love seeing Hornets shine on the international stage!
Welcome home, Sally. You’ve done Hills Hornets and your country proud! 🇦🇺
LITTLE HOOPERS | COME & TRY
What a turnout for our Come & Try Day on Tuesday! The future of Hills Hornets is looking bright (and adorable).
If your little one loved the session - or if you missed out, it’s not too late to join the Little Hoopers crew.
JOIN US FOR TERM 1! We still have a few spots remaining for the upcoming term. Don`t let your little athlete miss out on the fun.
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/little-hoopers/
Whether you’re just starting your basketball journey, looking for holiday fun, or grinding for the rest of the summer season—we have a spot for you at the Hive these holidays! 🐝
Which one are you hitting up?
Dec 18 & 19 (5-12 Yrs)
Jan 15 & 16 (5-12 Yrs)
Jan 19 & 20 (5-12 Yrs)
Jan 28 (U9-U12) | HDP Camp
Jan 29 (5-16 Yrs)
📲 Spots are filling up! Hit the link in our bio to secure your place before the holidays kick off.
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-camps/
SUMMER 3X3 TOURNAMENT | HUSTLE IN THE HIVE
3X3 is back in the HIVE and better than ever! Our Hills Hornets 3X3 events have an electric atmosphere, with fast paced games, non stop music and prizes to be won.
You don`t need experience, just grab your mates and enter a team today!
WED 21 JAN | U8 - U12
THU 22 JAN | U14 - U18
HILLS BASKETBALL STADIUM
ENTRIES CLOSE MON 19 JAN 9AM
LOCAL & REPRESENTATIVE DIVISIONS
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/play/3x3/
The Hive is buzzing with holiday excitement! Want to be part of the fun? Check the link in bio for our Holiday Camps! 🏀🎄
It`s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the HIVE! With School Holidays on the way, make sure you check out our holiday camps! 👇🏻👇🏻
https://hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-camps/
