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MEET THE TEAM | NBL1 HILLS HORNETS
Our Hornets NBL1 teams are getting ready for their first NBL1 Home Game on Saturday and they are keen to put on a show for you! Get to know our crew and make sure you come and say hi!
We are all about creating great connections and role models for our young athletes to look up to, and these players are truly inspiring.
Click the link in bio to purchase tickets to our first home game and get down to the HIVE to support!
TRAIN LIKE A HORNET | HDP CAMP
Join our Hornets NBL1 players at the AUTUMN HDP CAMP and take your game to the NEXT LEVEL! 💪🐝
📅 Wednesday 16 April
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
💰 $105 Online
📍 For U9 – U18 Local Competition Athletes
✅ NBL1 Athlete Coaches 🏆
✅ Meet & Greet 🤝
✅ Positional Work & Game Play 🏀
✅ Strength & Conditioning 💪
✅ Shooting Technique Clinic 🎯
Spots are LIMITED! Secure yours now 👉 www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-development
HOME GAME OPENER | GET DOWN TO THE HIVE
Our first home game of the season is HERE, and we’re bringing the energy! The Hornets take on the Sutherland Sharks this Saturday, April 5th, with a stacked schedule of games starting from 2:30 PM!
Don`t miss the action, the atmosphere, and the hype as our NBL1 teams hit the home court for the first time in 2025!
🎟️ Tickets are available NOW! Grab your season tickets for the ultimate Hornets experience or secure premium courtside seats for the best view in the house!
Be part of the buzz! 🐝🏀
🎟️: https://www.intix.com/org/hills-hornets-basketball
🏀: https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/nbl1/
NOMINATE A LIFE MEMBER
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/
TRAIN LIKE A HORNET | HDP CAMP
To be the best, you need to be trained by the best. We are offering a camp for our Local Competition athletes to develop their game, coached by Representative level coaches & NBL1 athletes.
INCLUDES:
- A strength & conditioning based warm-up program
- Shooting & Finishing technique clinic
- Positional based game play for guards & posts
- Competitive small sided games & 5v5 game play
- NBL1 Athlete Q&A
The camp will be coached and mentored by our NBL1 players, followed by a Meet & Greet segment for young athletes to learn all they can from our NBL1 talent.
CAMP | WED 16 APRIL | 10AM - 4PM
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-development
NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER | REECE POTTER
Hills Basketball is pleased to announce the appointment of Reece Potter as our new High Performance Manager, effective Monday, 14 April 2025. With an extensive background in sports performance, coaching, and athlete development, Reece is set to elevate Hills Basketball`s commitment to excellence and drive the next phase of growth and success across our programs.
In this key role, Reece will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the training, development, and support of elite athletes and coaches across all performance disciplines. He will work closely with staff, coaches, and athletes to implement cutting-edge strategies aimed at improving athlete and team performance and achieving new benchmarks of success.
“We are excited to welcome Reece Potter to this new role. He’s already a committed Hornet and he brings a wealth of experience and passion for elite Basketball. We are confident that under his leadership, our players and coaches will reach even greater heights,” said CEO Steve Burke.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high performance training and resources, Hills Basketball is also thrilled to announce plans for a dedicated High Performance Centre for our Representative athletes. Set to open later this year, the facility will offer athletes the latest equipment, specialised training environments, and a holistic approach to performance that includes sports science, recovery, and mental wellness.
“I’m really excited to be expanding my involvement with Hills Basketball.” said Reece Potter. “I was always looking to continue my role of NBL1 Men’s head coach and to be able to do that while extending my involvement in our pathways is a dream come true. I’m eager to fully get across the plans for the High Performance Centre as I think it can be a game-changer for our athletes. We’re excited to open the doors as soon as possible, and I look forward to working with our team to make the vision a reality.”
Stay tuned for more information on the new High Performance Centre.
PLAY BALL WITH THE HORNETS | AUTUMNHOLIDAYS
There’s something for everyone in the HIVE this holiday season! There are a variety of camp options from beginner to advanced. The Hills Hornets passionate and professional basketball coaches can help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camps provide the perfect environment to improve skills, meet new friends and have fun during the school holidays! Spots are booking fast so get in quick to be a part of the action.
HORNETS ACADEMY CAMPS | 2-day & 1-day options | 5-16 year olds | 14 & 15 April, 22nd April
3X3 TOURNAMENT | Wed 23 April (U8 – U12) & Thurs 24 April (U14 – U18)
HORNETS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HDP) CAMP | Wed 16 April | U9 – U18 | Advanced Camp with NBL1 Athlete Meet & Greet
COURT BOOKINGS | available at Castle Hill and Kellyville.
NBL1 HOME GAMES | Watch our Hornets in the HIVE for the first home game of the season on Sat 5th April.
For more info visit: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-programs
HORNETS ACADEMY | WITH COACH DAVO
Hornets Academy & Representative Coach, Lachlan Davidson, is one of our best! Come along as he coaches one of our skills sessions and get a glimpse of just how fun learning basketball can be.
We still have spots available in our Hornets Academy Term 2, otherwise you can join us for our Autumn Holiday camps.
TERM 2 | www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy
HOLIDAY CAMPS | www.hillshornets.com.au/train/holiday-camps
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2025 COMMUNITY REFEREE COURSES
Our Community Referee Course is the perfect opportunity for young people to learn a new skill and earn extra $$. We have a high demand for referee courses, yet cap the numbers to ensure that each individual receives the highest level of training and development possible.
Don’t forget to register for the Community Referee Course for all those 13+ who would like to begin their referee journey!
Term 2 Registrations open 27th March 10am
www.hillshornets.com.au/officials/referees/referee-courses/
