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WELCOME JADE KIRISOME | NBL1 WOMEN
Hills Basketball is excited to announce that Jade Kirisome will be joining our 2026 NBL1 East Women.
Jade joins the Hive with an elite winning pedigree, arriving fresh off back-to-back championships in the New Zealand Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league. A standout talent with a decorated collegiate career at St. Mary’s, Jade’s championship experience and defensive tenacity will be a major asset to our 2026 campaign.
BUY SEASON TICKETS www.hillshornets.com.au/hornets/nbl1
HILLS HORNETS X PROFORM PHYSIO
We are proud to highlight our ongoing partnership with ProForm - a collaboration which has been successfully running for almost 3 years and will continue into 2026.
This collaboration brings added value to our Hills Hornets members - with a strong focus on performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
If you want expert care from someone who truly loves and understands the game, Proform are your people. Let`s look after our bodies as well as we do our skills!
https://proformphysiotherapy.com.au/
Located at 409/29-31 Lexington Drive Bella Vista
Phone: (02) 8320 6186
WELCOME NED CARR | NBL1 MEN
Hills Basketball is excited to announce that Ned Carr will be joining our 2026 NBL1 East Men.
Ned joins us after a dominant stint in the Big V with the Pakenham Warriors, where he averaged a massive 22.5 PPG and 10 RPG. A former Dandenong Ranger with NBL1 South experience and a background in the 3x3 circuit, Ned is ready to bring that same intensity to the NBL1 East.
BUY SEASON TICKETS
www.hillshornets.com.au/hornets/nbl1
SKILLS & DRILLS | DRIBBLING PART 2
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.
Last week we laid the groundwork, this week we`re taking you through some variations and combos to move through as you progress.
Want to train like this? Check out the Hornets Academy program!
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy
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/
