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MINIBALL | PLAY BASKETBALL!
Miniball is the first step for transitioning your child into playing local competition. Miniball caters for U9 – U12 age groups (2015 – 2018 born).
If you want to play Miniball in the Winter 2026 Competition but do not have a team, please watch our Miniball webinar. Once you have watched the Miniball webinar, you will be able to complete the nomination form for your child to play in our Winter 2026 season. Please keep in mind that placement is not guaranteed.
https://hillshornets.com.au/miniball/
2026 NBL1 EAST | HORNETS HOME DRAW
The 2026 season is about to be a BIG ONE! If you want to RISE WITH THE HIVE, you can purchase a Season Ticket & never miss the action.
ALL THE GAMES
Entry to 20 NBL1 Home Games PLUS all Junior & Senior Waratah League home games *excluding Finals.
SKIP THE QUEUE:
Just show your Season Ticket Keyring and walk straight in.
BIG VALUE:
Just $50 per person - with extra discounts for multiple tickets! Plus, receive perks at the “Green Zone” Bar and discounted Premium seating upgrades.
REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS & OFFICIALS:
Wear your Hornets gear for free entry, but grab a Season Ticket for your family to come along too.
https://am.intix.com/hills-hornets-basketball/hornets-season-tickets
HORNETS DAY 2026
Last weekend, we hosted our annual Hornets Day for our representative program in 2026! Hornets Day is an annual media day for our Hills Hornets Representative players to bond with their teammates and get a taste of what the professionals go through at the beginning of their season.
Players got to experience professional photos and some practice games ahead of their season tip-off. We`re so excited to see what our Hornets get up to this year!
Teams will be provided information about access to photos at a later date 🐝🏀
SAVE THE DATE | WINTER 2026 TEAM ENTRIES
Winter 2026 Local Competition team entries open very soon. Get your team together and get in quick!
Individual entries are NOW OPEN on our website. Please note that they do not guarantee a place and rely on teams requiring additional players.
Miniball entries are NOW open for those born 2014 - 2017 and interested in getting started in basketball | www.hillshornets.com.au/play/miniball
JUNIOR TEAM ENTRIES | Open Thu 5 March 7am | Close Fri 6 March 5pm
SENIOR TEAM ENTRIES | Open Mon 2 March 7am | Close Tue 3 March 5pm
🔗www.hillshornets.com.au/play/winter
GUZMAN Y GOMEZ | MINI`S
Busy training days call for food that works!
Our friends at GYG have you covered with their Minis range clean ingredients and big flavour 🌯 Perfect for post-training!
@guzmanygomez
LIFE MEMBER NOMINATIONS
Hills Basketball Association is built on the dedication of those who give their time, passion, and effort to our community. Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact over 10+ years as a player, coach,
official, administrator, or volunteer?
Now is your chance to recognize their contributions! Any current or financial member can submit a
nomination for Life Membership. Let’s celebrate those who help grow and develop our sport!
🔗 Click here to view the Life Member Criteria and nominate today!
https://hillshornets.com.au/lifemembers/
SKILLS & DRILLS | DRIBBLING
If you can’t control the ball, you can’t control the game. This week on Skills & Drills, we’re mastering the foundations of elite handles.
We’re laying the groundwork this week so you’re ready for the advanced variations and combos dropping next week.
Want to train like this? Check out the Hornets Academy program!
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy
SUMMER SLAM | HILLS HORNETS 2026
Our Summer Slam tournament brought the HEAT over the weekend, in more ways than one! 🔥🔥
With teams travelling from all over, it`s the best way to allow our teams to learn, bond, and compete before the games truly count for the upcoming season.
Yet, the Summer Slam isn`t just for players and coaches. Referee Development is a huge element that brings the standard of competition to a whole new level.
We`re so excited for the season to get underway! See you back for the next Summer Slam!
JUNIOR LOCAL COMPETITION RETURNS | SUMMER 25/26
We are excited to have everyone back and playing after the holidays and can`t wait to see you show off your skills.
Forgotten when or where you are playing? Don`t worry click the link below to see game times and locations:
🔗 https://hillshornets.com.au/members/member#/draw
TERM 1 | HORNETS ACADEMY STARTS MON 2 FEB
Hornets Academy Term 1 officially begins Monday, Feb 2. It’s a fresh start to build your skills, find your rhythm, and compete with the best.
Let’s make this the best term yet. See you Monday! 🐝
If you`re not signed up yet, there`s still a very limited number of spots available below:
https://hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy/
