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HORNETS OFFICIALS | STATE REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
13 Hills referees have been selected for the newly redeveloped State Referee Development Program (SRDP), delivered by Basketball NSW.
The SRDP is a 12-week initiative designed to enhance referee performance through online workshops, resource access, coaching engagement, self-regulation skill development, and structured mentoring.
Congratulations to the following officials, whose commitment and excellence throughout the 2025 Senior Representative Season, across both the Waratah Senior League and NBL1 East, have earned them this well-deserved selection.
SRDP Emerging | Brendan Lim
SRDP Accelerate | Xander Palmer, Daniel Robinson, Holly Powell, Josh Garnon, Lachlan Fevre
SRDP Breakthrough | Dave Nicholls, Jacob Brennan, Jayna Bonney, Jesse Brown, Jess Berndt, Kelsey Ortiz, Yashar Ellin
2026 NBL1 WOMEN HEAD COACH | ROBERT MEYRICK
Hills Hornets are excited to announce Robert Meyrick is returning to his role as NBL1 Women head coach for the 2026 season. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the game, Rob continues to build on the strong foundation he has established in recent years. His leadership, vision, and commitment to the program have been key to our development, and we’re excited for what lies ahead as we take the next step in our journey.
Rob says “I’m thrilled to continue as Head Coach of the Hills Hornets NBL1 Women`s team. Hills is a special club built on great people, strong values, and genuine community spirit. I’m excited to build on what we’ve achieved together and take another step forward this upcoming season.”
Keep your eyes on our socials as we continue to announce our 2026 representative coaches, and view our website to submit an expression of interest for NBL1 trials.
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/rep-trials/
SPRING 3x3 | DAY 1 RECAP
There`s not much better than a full day of basketball, hanging out with your friends and cheering on your teammates! Thanks to all for coming out - we can`t wait to see you at the next one!
www.hillshornets.com.au/play/3x3
SUMMER 25/26 SEASON IS HERE!
Basketball is officially back at our venues, with our Summer 25/26 season kicking off from tonight, Monday 13 October.
A reminder that individual registrations must be completed prior to the game, either online or at the front desk.
Check your draw here:
🔗https://hillshornets.com.au/members/member#/draw
HORNETS ACADEMY IS BACK | TERM 4 BEGINS FROM MONDAY
Hills Basketball is excited to welcome Hornets Academy & HDP Term 4 sessions back to our venues from Monday, 13 October.
There`s still a few spots left for this term, so get in while you can. We cannot wait for another great term of skill development, team play and fun in the stadium!
For more information about our Hornets Academy program, click the link below:
🔗 https://hillshornets.com.au/train/
INTRODUCING | 2025 GRADUATING JUNIORS
Congratulations to the players graduating from the Hills Hornets Junior Representative Program in 2025.
With each player needing to be in the Hills Representative Program for a minimum of seven years, this is a significant achievement.
Well done to each of our graduates who should all be incredibly proud and we look forward to watching your basketball careers and young lives unfold. They have officially finished their junior career, but will always be a part of the Hornets family.
https://hillshornets.com.au/graduating-under-18s-2025/
PREP4REP CAMP | FRI 10 OCTOBER
Last chance to be involved in our Prep4Rep Camp on Fri 10 October! With elite coaches and plenty of skill development, this camp is perfect for taking your game to the next level.
BOOK CAMP HERE: https://hillshornets.com.au/hornets/rep-development/prep4reps/
U14 NATIONALS | BRONZE MEDALISTS
What a journey for our Hornets U14 Boys! After a tough opening loss to their eventual bronze medal opponents, our boys regrouped, refocused, and set their sights high. They stormed through the rest of pool play, finishing 2nd and advancing to the Championship Division, placing them among the top 12 teams in the country.
From there, the competition only intensified. They went toe-to-toe with the eventual silver medallists, held their nerve through pressure moments, and pushed their way into the quarter finals, where a gritty 5-point victory solidified their place in the top four in Australia.
A semi-final battle with the gold medallists didn’t go our way — but true Hornets never back down. The boys came out with fire and purpose in the bronze medal match against Dandenong Rangers, dominating from start to finish to claim an incredible bronze medal finish! 🥉
This team played with heart, pride, and the relentless energy that defines what it means to bleed green. 💚 Their resilience, teamwork, and belief in each other have made our entire Hornets community proud.
And to our families, friends, and fans, you were the #1 support crew all week long! Your cheers echoed through every screen, watching & supporting along at home.
Congratulations, Hornets! You’ve shown Australia what the Hills Hornets are all about. 💚🖤🐝
ROSE GOLD!!!!!!! 🥉🥉🥉
Congratulations to Coach Xander and the team!
Top team in NSW and #3 in the COUNTRY! 🐝❤️
NBL1 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | JOIN THE HILLS HORNETS
Are you interested in being a part of our 2026 Hills Hornets NBL1 team?
Expressions of interest are now open and with the trials starting as early as Sunday 19 October for our Men`s team, the deadline is fast approaching. Get your chance to be a part of the best community, team and environment.
LEARN MORE
🔗: https://hillshornets.com.au/seniortrials/
