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CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN | VENUES CLOSED
All of our venues will close briefly for the upcoming Christmas holidays.
Whilst offices and HBS will be closed from Sat 20 Dec, Bernie Mullane will remain open for bookings until Mon 22 Dec. We hope everyone has a great holiday season and we can`t wait to see you again in 2026.
Hills Basketball Stadium Closed | Sat 20 Dec 2025 – Sun 11 Jan 2026 (inclusive).
Bernie Mullane Sports Complex Closed | Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 (inclusive).
Read more 🔗: www.hillshornets.com.au/venues
ATTENTION CUSTOMERS | TENNIS CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Please avoid parking in the Tennis carpark from 15 December to 20 January while major construction works are underway.
Parking is available in the Hills Basketball Stadium carpark or Field 6. Additional parking options are shown in the diagram on our website.
Click here to view:
https://hillshornets.com.au/venues/
ASSIST ALL HOOPS | STATE CHAMPS
We couldn’t be prouder of our All Abilities athletes who represented Hills Hornets at the Inaugural BNSW Assist All Hoops 3x3 State Championships!
It was a huge day at Kevin Betts Stadium. We sent 9 athletes straight from our All Abilities program to compete. Guided by Coaches Sherrie and James, they played incredible games, especially considering it was their first organised games EVER!
Want to get involved? If you’ve been thinking about basketball, now is the perfect time. We are hosting a FREE Come & Try Day for our All Abilities program!
Our All Abilities Sessions provide a group sport environment that accounts for additional needs to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy the game of Basketball.
Date: 29 January 2026 Location: Hills Hornets Basketball Stadium
🔗 Register/Info: https://hillshornets.com.au/train/specialty/all-abilities/
ALL ABILITIES | FREE COME & TRY
BASKETBALL is for EVERYONE! Our All Abilities Sessions provide a group sport environment that accounts for additional needs to ensure that every child has the opportunity to enjoy the game of Basketball. If you`re keen to give it a try, check out our FREE Come & Try Session.
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY
4:30PM - 5:30PM
5 - 16 YRS
HILLS BASKETBALL STADIUM
https://hillshornets.com.au/train/specialty/all-abilities/
LITTLE HOOPERS | GRADUATION
This week marks the final week of Hornets Academy for 2025, and we are celebrating a massive milestone. Our 5-year-old Little Hoopers are officially graduating and "levelling up" into our Skills Sessions! 🎓🏀
Congratulations, Class of `25!
If you`ve got a 3 - 5 yr old that`s interested in giving basketball a try, jump onto our website to book in for Term 1 2026!
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/little-hoopers
NEW SERIES | HORNETS ACADEMY SKILLS & DRILLS
We are pulling back the curtain on what we teach at our camps and sessions! In this new series, our coaches break down the fundamental movements that build great basketball players.
Before you extend your range, you have to perfect your form. Coach Lachlan breaks down the mechanics of a consistent shot.
SAVE this post for your next workout to start building better habits. Want to learn these skills in person? Join us at the next Hornets Academy camp!
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy
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! 💚
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! 🇦🇺
