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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/
SKILLS & DRILLS | LAYUPS
Want to get better at your layups? Practice makes perfect. Check out these 3 drill progressions you can do to perfect your layup.
Want to train like this? Check out the Hornets Academy program!
www.hillshornets.com.au/train/hornets-academy
CREATOR CALLOUT | NBL1 GAME DAY 🎥📸
Are you great with a camera? Do you live for high-stakes sports action? Hills Basketball Association is looking for an expert Videographer/Photographer to capture the energy of our NBL1 home games!
Click the link below to view the full description and apply. Applications close Mon 2 Feb.
https://hillshornets.com.au/nbl1-gameday-creator/
SUMMER 3x3 | WRAP - UP
What a week! Our Junior Summer 3x3 event wrapped up with fierce competition, elite talent, and incredible sportsmanship across the board. It was a massive two days of hoops that left it all on the court.
Huge congratulations to all our Junior teams who secured their spot at Nationals! We’re so proud of the hustle and heart you showed.
A massive shoutout to our friends at Stone Real Estate for keeping the energy high and the BBQ fired up! @karendangola_realestate
Ready for the next one? Keep an eye out for our upcoming 3x3 dates here:
🔗 : www.hillshornets.com.au/play/3x3
