Basketball Annual Report 2012/2013 Contents

Message from the Australian Sports Commission 1 Report from the Chair 2 Report from the CEO 4 BA Strategy 2011 – 2014 on a page 6 High Performance Report 7 Senior National Men’s Team 10 Senior National Women’s Team 11 Senior National Men’s Wheelchair Team 12 Senior National Women’s Wheelchair Team 13 Junior National Men’s Under 19 Team 14 Junior National Women’s Under 19 Team 15 Junior National Men’s Under 17 Team 16 Junior National Women’s Under 17 Team 17 Professional Leagues and Competitions Report 18 Game Development Report 22 2012/13 Financial Management Report 27 International Scorecard 28 2012/13 Directory 34 Corporate Partners and Suppliers 37

Published by Australia PO Box 7141, Alexandria NSW 2015 Level 2, 191 Botany Road, Waterloo NSW 2017 Tel: +61 2 8396 5500 •Fax: +61 2 8396 5501 www.basketball.net.au • [email protected] • ANNUAL REPORT 2012/2013 Message from the Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is committed to ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting arena, and increasing Australians’ participation in sport.

These two clear objectives are mutually In 2013-14, the Australian Government, reinforcing – international success inspires through the ASC, is investing almost $120 Australians to participate in sport and greater million in national sporting organisations participation helps nurture our future for high performance programs and to champions. Sport inspires individuals, unites promote grassroots participation in sport. communities and encourages active lifestyles. Our partner sports can expect a much Success at the international level has sharper focus by the ASC in future on best become even more challenging for practice governance and administration, Australian athletes. Traditional competitors intellectual property ownership, athlete keep getting better, and rising countries management and support structures and are becoming forces to be reckoned with. general accountabilities by the sports. Our tenth placing in the medal table at Equally, the ASC is committed to changing the London Olympic Games continued a to meet the needs of contemporary sport. downward trend over the past three games. Importantly, the ASC is focused on Through Australia’s Winning Edge 2012- promoting grassroots participation in sport 2022, our game plan to move Australian throughout Australia and to continue a suite sport from world class to world best, we of successful national programs such as the are changing the role of the Australian Active After-school Communities program. Institute of Sport (AIS) and the delivery of Increased community sport participation has the high performance program, improving a profound long term dividend, and remains the financial performance and position of a vital objective of the ASC. national sporting organisations (NSOs) and strengthening the governance structures The ASC looks forward to working in and standards of NSOs. collaboration with the sport sector to encourage more people into sport and to We have initiated a fundamental reform drive Australia’s continued international process to improve Australian sport, sporting success. by linking high performance sports funding more closely with performance; John Wylie AM ensuring the AIS is the world’s best high Chair performance sports institute; modernising Board of the Australian Sports Commission governance structures in a number of sports; investing to improve coaching, leadership skills, talent identification and innovation in Australian sport; and reinforcing public confidence in the integrity of sport. These reforms will create lasting change and improvement.

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2012-13 was once again a busy and demanding year highlighted by our performances in London in the Olympic and . Basketball Australia is very proud of the performance of our four national teams in London – the Boomers, Jayco Opals, Rollers and Gliders – silver medals for the Rollers and Gliders and another medal in bronze for the Jayco Opals.

We once again maintained our terrific The second initiative was the launch of budget of $364,000. We also lifted our international standing with FIBA rating us Australia’s Winning Edge strategy and reserves as a percentage of income from 5th in the world out of 213 playing nations. followed a review of the performance of 8.4% to 12.54%. On the front, the the Australian team at the London Olympic Rollers and the Gliders continued to be Games. The strategy focuses all sports’ We are indebted to the Australian Sports ranked in the top 2 nations. high performance programs on podium Commission for the investment that they finishes at major benchmark events, such as make in our sport. They are a terrific On the domestic front, the BA Board Olympic Games and World Championships. support and many thanks in particular undertook an extensive and exhaustive This necessitated a complete review of our to Chair John Wylie and CEO, Simon search for a new CEO in conjunction with high performance programs and led to some Hollingsworth. an international recruitment agency. It major changes such as BA taking over from In closing, can I thank a very hard was a delight to appoint our former Chair, the AIS our programs at what is now called working BA staff for their dedication and the Hon. Kristina Keneally, to the role of the BA Centre of Excellence in . CEO in August 2012. While there were a contribution. Can I also thank very sincerely number of outstanding applicants for the The Women’s National Basketball League my colleagues on the BA Board for their position, the Board was overwhelmingly was once again a great success, with more tireless contribution and all those people unanimous in its view that Kristina was the people attending games than ever and in our State and Territory Associations who person that BA needed and thus made the increasing viewership on ABC TV – the give so much. The success of our sport is appointment. Kristina started in the role in wonderful broadcast partner that we have grounded in the enormous contribution August, 2012. had since 1989. The season culminated in that is made by our huge and wonderful a sold out Grand Final in Bendigo between volunteers – we owe you a great debt Early in 2013 the Australian Sports two fantastic regional teams in the Bendigo of gratitude. Commission (ASC) introduced two Spirit and . The Spirit came Scott Derwin landmark and critical initiatives. The first away with the championship after a Chair was the Mandatory Sports Governance tremendous game. Principles aimed at all sports but in Basketball Australia particular at the seven sports who receive In March 2013, the National Basketball the most funding, of which we are one. League clubs made the decision to de- The principles are broadly based but merge from BA. This followed a major in particular require NSO’s to adopt “White Paper” that BA had undertaken contemporary governance standards regarding the NBL. BA worked very closely that are practised in the corporate world. and amicably with the NBL through the Secondly, it requires a closer alignment in de-merger process and they left with our the sport, both vertically and horizontally. best wishes and support. Following FIBA The good news is that the ASC’s view of BA rules, the NBL is licensed by BA and agree was that it was already one of Australia’s to follow a range of FIBA rules. better governed sports. However, the principles still required us to make a Financially we had a good year finishing number of constitutional changes. with a surplus of $522,000 against a

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Adam Gibson

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Transformation and growth marked 2012-2013 for Basketball Australia. The year began with success at the Olympics and Paralympics, with the Australian national teams bringing home 3 medals – bronze for the Jayco Opals and silver medals for the Rollers and Gliders.

Australian basketball contributed many Of course one of the most notable growth of the NWBL and the WNWBL in highlights to the London 2012 Olympics: transformations in 2012-13 came conjunction with BA in 2013-14. as the Australian Team about as a result of the ‘demerger’ of flag bearer at the opening ceremony, Liz the National Basketball League from The Australian Junior Championships Cambage as the first woman to dunk at an Basketball Australia. The separation of the continued to grow in terms of participation Olympic Games, and taking the financial, administrative and commercial and national attention. The AJCs also record as the highest scoring male player in management of the NBL from BA was provided a great testing ground for BA’s the tournament. the ultimate result of the BA’s White new approach to social media and online Paper process to deliver a sustainable and interactivity with fans and players. The Domestically, however, there were many commercially successful NBL. While the learnings from the AJCs gave BA’s media changes afoot after the Games. The Board did not begin with the aim of a and communications team terrific insights Australian Sports Commission introduced separation from the NBL, the White Paper when it came to transforming on our online Australia’s Winning Edge, a new method for process gave all involved the opportunity presence and using social media to build funding high performance sports based on to consider the most appropriate exposure and relationships with fans and medal prospects, and also mandated new management model for the League and players alike. The results are starting to be Governance Principles for the top seven commence the de-merger process. seen in our growing digital community sports, including ours. Many sports lost and other ways we are building upon the funding through the Winning Edge process, The Women’s National Basketball League strength of our significant participation but basketball succeeded in securing continued to go from strength to base. The future of Australian basketball, funding at current levels through to 2014. strength in 2012-13. Viewership numbers on show at the AJC’s, looks bright. Basketball Australia, along with the support continued their upward trajectory, with of the State and Territory Associations, record audiences for last year’s Grand BA asked a great deal of the States and made significant progress in meeting Final. BA is incredibly pleased with our Territories Associations in 2012-13, and we all the new Governance Principles and WNBL commercial partners who joined appreciate their support for projects such ended 2012-13 with high praise from the us in the past 12 months, most notably as National Online Registration and the ASC for its efforts in the improving sport Virgin Australia as the Official Airline of comprehensive review and re-launch of governance. the WNBL, Peak as the League’s Official Aussie Hoops. The former is well-advanced Licensed Teamwear partner and Alanic with input and advice from the States Other changes of significant magnitude as the League’s Official Compression and Territories, while Aussie Hoops will tip took place in 2012-13. Basketball Australia partner. Through much of 2012-13 BA’s off under its new look and with its new moved away from part-time senior commercial team laid the groundwork for approach in 2013-14. national coaches and appointed full- these commercial deals through the WNBL I acknowledge our State and Territory time Head Coaches for the Jayco Opals, Business Plan, and it is very pleasing to see management teams and Boards, who care Boomers, Rollers and Gliders programs. women’s basketball continue to garner passionately about the sport at a local level, The Basketball Australia National Centre support in Australian business and media. of Excellence at the AIS was launched, who the local associations, and who as the AIS basketball program began Further changes in our Leagues and nuture our future national team players at the transitioning to BA, and the BA National Competitions area came about with the earliest stages. Thank you for all that you do Wheelchair Centre of Excellence opened commencement of discussions regarding to build the sport of . at the New South Institute of Sport. the National Wheelchair Basketball League owes gratitude to the These changes marked a new direction in and the Women’s National Wheelchair Australian Sports Commission for its basketball high performance development Basketball League coming under BA’s commitment to excellence and its insistence in Australia, with the goal of complete umbrella. The past 12 months has seen on robust examination of all sports’ high integration of BA’s high performance much detailed and close work with the performance, governance and participation program across the country being led by Leagues and Clubs to make this a reality, activities. BA has a very good relationship the national team coaches and their staff. and we look forward to the continued

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Suzy Batkovic

with the ASC; basketball as a whole is the benefactor of that relationship. I thank the ASC, especially the CEO Simon Hollingsworth and Chair John Wylie, for their collaborative approach this past 12 months.

BA is fortunate to have a very committed, hard-working and enthusiastic team of people working for the sport. I am often impressed by how much our staff accomplish. As a sport, we run four national team programs, 3 national leagues, a learn to play program and a series of national championships as well as all other game development and high performance aspects of the game with less staff and significantly less resources than one AFL or NRL club. We can only do this because of our people, and I salute them and thank them for their tremendous work. In particular I want to acknowledge our senior executive team, including Graeme Allen, and the indefatigable Marie Byrne – the real engine in the BA machine!

I also acknowledge the Board of Basketball Australia, who are committed, focused, and generous with their time and talents. Our Board members volunteer so much of their time and energy and give as much, or more, than professional management boards. It is exciting to work with a group of people who are so committed to growing the participation opportunities, commercial base, international success, and governance standards in basketball. I particularly note those Board members who are stepping down at this AGM for many years of service to the sport of basketball. On behalf of the senior management team at BA, I thank you.

The Hon Kristina Keneally Chief Executive Officer Basketball Australia

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Vision Basketball

Mission To ignite Australia’s passion for basketball through growth, success and unity

Our Shared Values Unity Integrity Excellence Innovation Accessibility National Pride

• Self-sustaining and commercial sport • More international success Three Year • Increased player and spectator registrations • Increased visibility of basketball in all media Outcomes and affiliations • Improved unity and strategic alignment within • Increased participation and spectator involvement the basketball community

Create and Integrated Cooperation Strategic International People and Marketing leverage National Inclusive and Good Priorities Success Facilities Database Competition Governance

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2012-13 was a year of tremendous activity for Basketball Australia’s High Performance programs, both on and off the court. The 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games tipped off the period for our four senior national teams in spectacular fashion, followed by BA’s successful Winning Edge funding submission to the Australian Sports Commission; the appointment of full-time Head Coaches to the Boomers, Jayco Opals, Rollers and Gliders; and preparation for the transition of the AIS basketball program to Basketball Australia’s National Centre of Excellence in Canberra.

Patty Mills

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Athletes with an Intellectual Disability FIBA Oceania Youth Championships marked a major change in how high The Boomerangs, under Head Coach Simon The FIBA Oceania Youth Championships performance sports are funded in Australia Robinson, had a camp and participated were held in Churchill, La Trobe Valley, and for many sports, resulted in a significant in the June long weekend tournament in in December 2012, with Australian loss of funding. BA was pleased that overall in 2013 as preparation for the men’s and women’s teams selected our funding remained largely unchanged. INAS World Championships to be held in from the September 2012 Australian However, the challenge ahead for Australian October 2013. Development Camp. The women were basketball is to deliver not only in areas coached by Paul Flynn and finished the where we have traditionally succeeded, but The Pearls had a quiet year, with the tournament in first place while the men also demonstrate potential podium success women’s World Championships cancelled were coached by Justin Schueller who took in the men’s program. due to a lack of qualified entrants them to a first place finish. internationally. Under Winning Edge: • The investment provided to Basketball Winning Edge 3x3 Australia recognises the ongoing success In January 2013, Basketball Australia of the Australian Opals women’s program The Inaugural FIBA 3x3 Senior World was invited to make a submission to the at Olympic and world championship Championships were held in Athens in Australian Sports Commission outlining levels. As such, funding levels for the Opals August 2012, with Australia sending a basketball’s contribution to the Winning will remain as they are; women’s team to the competition. Players Edge 2012-2022 high performance • Basketball will also benefit from part of were selected from the National Women’s strategy. BA put a strong case to the ASC a 14.1 per cent increase in funding for Depth Chart and participated in a two day to demonstrate the potential for podium Paralympic sports; camp at the AIS before departure. success in 2014 and 2016 across all of our Dick was the Coach/Team Leader, with Alice national programs. • There has been no change to Kunek, , Katie Ebzery and Tess participation funding; and Madgen representing Australia and winning In April 2013, the Australian Sports • The Australian Boomers program is bronze. Commission released revised funding unchanged for 2013/14, with future allocations to sports for 2013/14 under funding in 2014/15 and beyond In September 2012, the FIBA U18 3x3 Winning Edge, confirming basketball’s dependent on the program’s potential for World Championships took place in Madrid, national programs would retain strong international success. with Australia sending both men’s and funding support. The announcement women’s teams as well as a team for the mixed competition. Corrylynn Wellsteed coached the women’s team of Jaclyn Smith, Ivor Burge Championships Stephanie Bairstow, Ebony Rolph and to a bronze medal. The men’s team of William Hoole, Tanner Krebs, Matthew Young and Jake Horstman, led by Jonathan Goodman, placed 20th.

In January 2013, Basketball Australia managed the Competition for the AOC in the Australian Youth Olympic Tournament. The U18 tournament was held in Darling Harbour on portable courts until the weather sent the final day of competition inside at Boys High. In the seven-team competitions, Australia had two teams (Gold and Green) in both women’s and men’s competitions, winning both gold and silver respectively.

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AIS Program/Centre Lauren Jackson of Excellence Transition In November 2012, as part of the Winning Edge strategy, the Australian Sports Commission announced the AIS would transition out of directly delivering sport programs to empower sports to manage their entire high performance pathway. Basketball Australia commenced the transition from the AIS program to the Basketball Australia National Centre of Excellence in Canberra from 1 January 2013. Athletes remained on AIS scholarship throughout 2013 under the guidance of the AIS Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches, Phil Brown, Kristy Flores, Ian Stacker and .

From 1 January 2014, 12 male and 12 female athletes will be on scholarship with Basketball Australia. The men’s program has 12 school age athletes who are full time in the AIS residence. The women’s program will have 6 school age scholarships and 6 Emerging Opals on scholarship from the end of the WNBL season (March – October) until the beginning of the 2014/15 WNBL season. The Centre of Excellence programs are being run to develop future Jayco Opals and Boomers.

Player and Coach Development In 2012-13, a National Physical Development Program was implemented and delivered in conjunction with SIS/SAS networks. A National Shooting Program, National Minimum Quality Standards, movement screening and testing protocols were put in place through the NITP network. Individual Performance Plans were developed and being implemented throughout the country from AIS athletes to NITP programs. Australian athletes and coaches had a • The following players and coach attended number of development opportunities the June 2013 NBA Asia Pacific Team National Performance Programs continued offered to them in 2012-2013 via Camp in Nanjing: Kyle Clark, Robert to run through State programs and athletes external suppliers: Colton, Jayden Hodgson, Humphries, were identified through the National Depth Darryl McDowell- White, , Charts which were regularly updated • attended both the Euro Thomas Wilson, Jack McVeigh and Jock throughout the year. Athletes were all part Camp and the Hoop Summit NBA Camp Perry, with Mark Watkins. of the State Intensive Training Programs. in the first half of 2013; The new Advanced Coach Development • Dejan Vasiljevic and Abiola Akintola also programs have been assessed against attended the Euro Camp; previous coaching qualifications and • The following players attended the June systems put in place to create recognition 2013 NBA Asia Camp in Guangzhou: of competencies for coaches to upgrade Keanu Pinder, Tanner Krebs, Matthew their accreditations in the new system. Jackson, George Blagojevic, Pitcher, Tyler Constable, Jaden Weldon, State NITP Programs were regularly Wearne, Jack McVeigh, Bolden; and visited, reviewed and supported by Basketball Australia.

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With Head Coach at the helm, . Following a recruitment ahead of the Sino-Australia Challenge. That the Boomers went into the London Olympic process led by a Head Coach selection tournament recorded significant returns for Games campaign on a winning streak after panel – which included five-time Olympian our commercial partners, including: successful tournaments against China in , three-time NBA Champion the You-Yi Series and Greece in the and Boomers great , legendary • 52:45 hours of global broadcast coverage; Farewell Series. coach , AFL premiership coach • A global cumulative viewing audience of Paul Roos and BA management – three-time 17,291,385; The team departed for Europe directly from NBL Championship-winning coach Andrej • Major partner global media equivalency their final camp on home shores at the Gold Lemanis was appointed the new, full-time return of $4,204,464; and Coast, playing two games against Spain, Head Coach. and a tournament against Brazil and France • Game attendances of more than before arriving in London. Lemanis was contracted through to the 20,500 people. completion of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Lemanis also brought together an The men’s Olympic tournament tipped with a full performance review to take place Emerging Boomers team to take part in off with losses against Brazil and Spain, at the completion of the 2014 FIBA World the 2013 Boris Stankovic Cup across June followed by wins against China, Russia and Championships. His first camp as Head and July, with the team completing the Great Britain to put them into the quarter Coach was in as part of the newly- tournament undefeated leading into the finals. The team lost their quarter final clash branded Sino-Australia Challenge. A young World University Games. against the USA, going down 119-86 after Boomers outfit played two games against a gallant effort led by Patty Mills and Joe China in Perth followed by two games in Ingles, ultimately finishing 7th in China, with the series drawn 2-2. the competition. Basketball Australia and the Chinese After four years in the role that culminated Basketball Association have historically in that London quarter final appearance, enjoyed a strong relationship, which was Brown stepped down as Head Coach to further strengthened by the signing of a spend more time with his family in the four year collaboration agreement in 2013

Australian Boomers

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Following a European tour and successful Some of Australia’s best memories from won one of three. Joyce immediately set Farewell Series against Brazil, the Jayco these Olympic Games were forged by our about instilling a cohesive, values-based Opals stepped up their London Olympic Jayco Opals on and off the court, including Jayco Opals culture, scheduling several campaign with two tournaments in England Lauren Jackson being named the 2012 camps ahead of the 2013 FIBA Oceania and France. The team won games against Australian Olympic Team Flag Bearer for Championships. France, Great Britain and Angola in Sheffield the Opening Ceremony in London, and before going on to Lille where they defeated ’s historic first ever dunk by a An Emerging Opals team toured China at China and Brazil but went down narrowly female basketball player during Olympic the same time, participating in a four- to France. competition. nations tournament against an emerging China team, the USA University Women Led by Head Coach , the Jayco Shortly after the Olympic campaign, Coach and Hungary. The team, led by Coach Chris Opals tipped off their London Olympic Graf stepped down from the role to pursue Lucas, put up a strong fight but ultimately campaign with a win against Great Britain, other interests in Canberra. Following a lost each of their nine games on the tour. but then suffered defeat at the hands of recruitment process led by a Head Coach France despite a buzzer-beating half-court selection panel –five-time Olympian shot from to put the game into Andrew Gaze, three-time NBA Champion overtime. The team rounded out the group and Boomers great Luc Longley, legendary stage with solid wins against Brazil, Russia coach Jan Stirling, WNBL great and three- and Canada – finishing second in the group. time Olympic medallist , AIS Sports Performance Manager Crocker This set up a quarter final meeting with and BA management – was China who the Jayco Opals accounted appointed as Head Coach; the first full-time for comfortably, before falling short in role in more than a decade. their semi-final clash against the USA and proceeding to a bronze medal match with Joyce opened his tenure with a camp in Russia. A thrilling 9- win saw the Jayco Canberra followed by a tour to China with a Opals claim bronze. young Jayco Opals line-up where the team

Australian Jayco Opals

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The Rollers began their 2012 Paralympic Following the 2012 Paralympic campaign, campaign in form in Sydney at the 2012 Ben Ettridge was re-appointed as the Rollers World Challenge with an undefeated run of Head Coach in a full-time position, relocating five games against Japan and Great Britain, to a Sydney office base to work with the placing first in that tournament. NSW Institute of Sport on establishing Basketball Australia’s National Wheelchair At the Paralympic Games, the Rollers had a Centre of Excellence at NSWIS. dream run going undefeated against South Africa, Turkey, Spain, Italy and the USA right The Rollers tipped off 2013 with a camp through to the gold medal game where at the AIS’s European Training Centre in they were matched up against Canada. Varese, where they picked up some training The Rollers claimed the silver medal in scrimmages against club team Galatasaray. that thrilling wheelchair basketball final, ultimately going down to Canada 64-58. The U23 Wheelchair Men’s team began preparations in January 2013 for their 2013 At a ceremony held during the 2012 London World Championships. The players attended Paralympic Games, Australian wheelchair the Australian Development Camp under basketball legend was inducted the leadership of and . into the IPC . A member of the inaugural Australian wheelchair basketball team at the 1960 Rome Paralympic Games, Ponta continued to have a major impact on the Rollers program after his playing days, mentoring the likes of Ettridge, Captain , 2010 World Championship MVP and Rollers top-scorer .

Australian Rollers

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With Head Coach John Triscari at the helm, In February 2013 they toured to the Osaka the Australian Gliders also took part in the Cup in Japan, led by David Gould, where World Challenge in Sydney in July 2012 to they won all four of their games against prepare for the Paralympics. They won the Canada and Japan. tournament, progressing undefeated as they beat China, Japan and Germany in the In April 2013, BA commenced recruitment round games, then China in a semi-final and for a full-time Head Coach for the Gliders Germany in the final. program. Iconic wheelchair basketball coach Tom Kyle was appointed to the position in The team travelled to the Netherlands June 2013, bringing a wealth of experience for the Papendal Games in August for a from his tenure with the Rollers, Under 23 pre-Paralympic tournament, where they men’s wheelchair team and time in the defeated Great Britain and Mexico but lost National Wheelchair Basketball League. to Canada and the Netherlands, ultimately playing Great Britain in the finals series, which they won for third place.

The Paralympic Games followed in London, and the team got off to a great start with a narrow win over Brazil and a comfortable win over Great Britain. They then lost to Canada and beat the Netherlands to finish second in their pool. The quarter- finals saw them defeat Mexico and the Semi-Final was a great 1-point win against the US. The Gliders went down to Germany in the gold medal game, securing silver.

Australian Gliders

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The Emus tipped off 2012-13 by qualifying The 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships for the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships, were held in Prague from 27 June – 7 July. led by Head Coach Damian Cotter. The The Emus endured two gruelling first rounds team travelled to Porirua, New Zealand, for with wins against Senegal, Brazil and Russia the 2012 FIBA Oceania U19 Championships but losses to Serbia, China and the USA. in September, where they defeated New This meant a tough quarter final match up Zealand in all three games to qualify. against Spain, but the team came into their own to win and advance to the semi-finals. The team began their World Championship There they faced Serbia again and were preparation with a tour to China in May unable to better their previous result, going 2013, participating in a four-nations down 63-58 and heading into a bronze tournament against China, USA and medal game against Lithuania. The Emus Lithuania. After defeating China in the fought hard for a medal, sending the game first game, the Emus lost the next five into overtime, but were unsuccessful and games before beating China and Lithuania – lost 106-100 to finish 4th. Dante Exum was although they couldn’t get the better named in the Tournament All-Star 5. of the USA in round three.

In April, the team continued their World Championship preparation by travelling to Europe for games in the and Lithuania, winning 2 of 3 against the Czech Republic and 1 of 3 against Lithuania. The team returned to Europe in June and went to Caceres in Spain, losing to Spain and Argentina before defeating Russia to go into the World Championships with a win.

Dante Exum

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The Gems tipped off the year with a That month, BA named a Gems team for the clean sweep of the 2012 FIBA Oceania 2013 FIBA Under 19 World Championship for U19 Championships in Porirua New Zealand, Women in Lithuania headlined by a strong defeating New Zealand in all three games WNBL presence. The Gems prepared to take to qualify for the 2013 FIBA U19 World on the world’s best led by the two most Championships. recent WNBL Rookie of the Year winners in Carley Mijovic (2012) and Commencing preparation for the World (2013), along with fellow WNBL young guns Championships, the Gems travelled to China in , Casey Samuels and teen in May 2013 for a four-nations tournament sensation . with hosts China, Brazil and the USA. The Gems played 9 games and finished with a Boasting nine Basketball Australia National 5-4 record. Led by experienced Head Coach Centre of Excellence products and five , the team featured WNBL players from the 2012 FIBA Under 17 Rookie of the Year and rising star Stephanie World Championship team – Louise Talbot from the Lightning, along Brown, Alicia Froling, Tiana Mangakahia, with fellow AIS Centre of Excellence Vannessa Panousis and Lauren Scherf – the Scholarship holders Louise Brown, Darcee team brought together an exciting mix of Garbin, Alicia Froling, Tiana Mangakahia and emerging stars and talented prospects. . The Gems travelled to the Canary Islands In June, the Gems went on tour to France for a pre-tournament ahead of the World for tournaments in Reze and Fougeres, Championships at the end of July 2013. where they went undefeated through the two tournaments and clocked wins against Russia, Poland, Argentina, China, Brazil and France, continuing their impressive preparations for the World Championships.

Gems with Head Coach Cheryl Chambers

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The Junior National Under 17 Men’s Team participated in the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championships in Lithuania from 29 June – 8 July 2012. Led by Head Coach , the team had unprecedented success at this level. After a loss to the USA in the first game, the team continued the tournament undefeated right through to the gold medal game where they came up against the US again. After a great semi-final win over Croatia, they couldn’t get over the US and finished the tournament with a silver medal. Dante Exum was named in the All- Star Five Tournament team.

The next crop of U17 stars, aiming for the 2014 U17 World Championships, took part in both the September 2012 and January 2013 Australian Development Camps to begin the campaign. Mark Watkins was appointed the new Head Coach to take the team to 2014.

Junior National Under 17 Men’s Team

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The Junior National Under 17 Women’s Team went to the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championships in Amsterdam from 17 – 26 August 2012. Head Coach Marissa Fillipou lead the team to a 3-2 record in the preliminary rounds, leading to a quarter final match up with the USA, where the Australian team fell short. They went on to defeat the Netherlands and Italy to take out 5th place at the tournament.

The September 2012 and January 2013 Australian Development Camps saw the next group of athletes come together to begin vying for places in the 2014 World Championships team. Chris Lucas was appointed the new U17 Women’s Head Coach.

Junior National Under 17 Women’s Team

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National Basketball League respectively – was a boon for spectators. In Heal, passing their vast experience onto the The National Basketball League tipped off turn, fans voted with their feet, driving an next generation of stars. 2012-13 by making history as it launched increase in crowd numbers of 26%, with The 2012-13 NBL Grand Final Series was the first digital coverage deal of its kind in more than half a million people attending certainly one to remember, with the New Australia with Perform Media. NBL.TV – a NBL matches throughout the season. Zealand Breakers and new broadcast platform which saw all games The NBL returned a strong list of corporate storming their way through the semis. of the iiNet NBL Championship televised live supporters in 2012-13 – including naming The Breakers and the Wildcats forged the and in full across multiple digital platforms rights partner iiNet – alongside Virgin premier rivalry in the League, producing – provided unprecedented coverage Australia, AND1, Spalding and the Australian high-quality games that have kept fans on of the League through PCs, tablets and National Preventative Health Agency. NBL the edge of their seats time after time. smartphones. official licensed merchandise was sold Ultimately, the Breakers prevailed, claiming On top of that, the League’s new in 120 retail outlets in Australia and 110 their historic third straight championship. partnership with SKY Television in New outlets in NZ, and the League’s website 2012-13 was a year of transformation for Zealand let Breakers fans see more NBL experienced a 66% boost in traffic. the NBL. In July 2012, the ownership of matches across multiple platforms, too – On the court, quality was world-class. We the took the decision to including all Breakers away games – welcomed former NBL MVP withdraw from the League after going into for the first time ever. back to Townsville, as well as a number of voluntary administration, unable to meet The NBL was proud to announce an new imports who excited and entertained the financial terms required to participate. improved free-to-air broadcast deal which crowds: Seth Scott and Jonny Flynn of Having experienced significant growth gave fans a live Sunday afternoon game Melbourne, Darnell Lazare and Corin Henry over three consecutive seasons, the NBL on Network Ten and a better Friday night of Sydney and Lance Hurdle of Wollongong. moved forward as an eight-team league timeslot on One. Television viewership Importantly, a number of young Australian with a revised fixture with a 24 round shot right up yet again, with Friday night rising stars were drawn back to the NBL from season, All-Stars Weekend and top-four audiences up 49% on 2011-12. college, such as and Cameron Finals System intact. Gliddon in , and Nate Tomlinson in The opening of the state-of-the-art Perth Melbourne. Two NBL greats also returned to In March 2013, Basketball Australia formally Arena – as well as Melbourne and New the League in the form of Tigers Head Coach commenced discussions with Clubs about Zealand playing at Hisense and Vector and Kings Head Coach Shane the next step in the growth of the League, initiating a “White Paper” consultation process to examine options for the NBL’s future strategic growth and best possible Ben Madgen opportunity for financial success.

As part of the NBL White Paper consultation process, NBL Clubs identified ‘Returning the League’ as their desired option. In May 2013, BA agreed to work with Clubs to determine the best path forward in pursuing a possible de-merger, with NBL Clubs looking to resume effective commercial and operational control of the League for the 2013/14 season.

BA – seeing a sustainable men’s national competition as integral to the game in Australia – worked with Clubs in 2012-13 to provide the leadership and transition to commercial and operational control conducive to the League’s future success and viability, with the de-merger completed in the 2013-14 financial year ahead of that NBL season.

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Women’s National Basketball League ’s 20 point, 11 effort in The 2012/13 season recorded television The Women’s National Basketball League the 2012-13 WNBL Grand Final topped off her viewing audiences of 1,389,000 at an – Australia’s longest running elite women’s debut season in the League as the 25 year average per game viewing audience of sporting competition – entered its 33rd old US import was crowned Grand Final MVP. 60,391, resulting in a 18% increase on the consecutive season in 2012-13. We went previous season. An average television The League continued its free-to-air into this WNBL season buoyed by the audience of 149,000 viewers witnessed the television partnership with the ABC – which brilliant performances from the Jayco win the Championship title has existed since 1989, making it one of Australian Opals at the 2012 Olympic at the sold out 2012/13 WNBL Grand Final the longest running broadcast partnerships Games, and we were proud to have seven hosted in Bendigo – a viewing audience in Australian sport – with an improved of our 12 Opals playing in this year’s increase of 30% on the previous year. broadcast deal giving fans a better timeslot competition. for free-to-air TV and more choice on how The WNBL website – www.wnbl.com.au Indeed, the calibre of our players and our they view weekly games. – continued to be the go-to for all news, teams made for one of the closest and results, match reports and features. Live The WNBL proudly boasts a broad, most competitive seasons yet, producing Stats were again a major feature of our supportive fan-base right across the thrilling basketball for fans and some shock online presence, with all WNBL games country – and that’s why we were pleased results. In turn, fans voted with their feet, from the season-opener to the Grand to announce our improved WNBL coverage driving a phenomenal 37% increase in Final providing live stats updates. deal with the ABC for fans who couldn’t attendances across the league. physically make it down to a game to Once again, our corporate partners – A new, key feature of the 2012-13 season support their local team. Those fans were Champion, Spalding, iiNet, the Australian was a series of games taken to regional still able to watch a live WNBL game every Sports Commission, Skins, Victor, centres. In Round Five the West Coast Friday night through ABC’s Grandstand SportingPulse and the ABC – provided Waves hosted the Boomers in Eaton, portal; catch the delayed coverage on invaluable support across the season. while Logan also hosted free-to air TV at the far more convenient a ‘home’ game against Dandenong in timeslot of 4:00PM Saturday; or watch it Rockhampton, . The Canberra anytime on ABC TV’s catch up service iView. Capitals travelled to Albury for Round Seven, while West Coast hosted Sydney in Alice Springs in Round 18. 2012-13 WNBL Champions Bendigo Bank Spirit

Suffice to say, the 2012-13 WNBL Grand Final between the Bendigo Spirit and the Townsville Fire was an historic game for both teams. It was the first time that both Bendigo and Townsville appeared in a WNBL Grand Final, and it was also the first time Bernie Harrower and Chris Lucas took their teams to a Grand Final as Head Coach. For the winners Bendigo Spirit – led by home-town favourite – it was both the first time Bendigo laid claim to a national sporting title and the first time a regional WNBL team won the championship.

Adelaide Lightning star capped off another outstanding year, winning Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season in 2012-13. Continuing the form that saw her claim the WNBL’s highest individual honour in 2011-12, the Jayco Opals veteran was again dominant in the major statistical categories, leading the competition in points (21.3 per game), rebounds (9.8) and blocks (2.6) as her Adelaide team reached the WNBL finals for the second consecutive season.

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AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 Australian U14 Boys Club • Ivor Burge Women’s Champion VIC Metro The Australian Junior Championships are Championships: Kalamunda, WA 78 def. NSW Country 45 (3rd – NSW Metro) one of the most anticipated events on • Championship Division – The Ken Watson • Bob Staunton Awards: Dante Exum and the basketball calendar as every State and Trophy: 42 def. Alex Wilson Territory is represented in events for both Melbourne Tigers 40 (3rd – Hills Hornets) • Ivor Burge MVP: Cameron Slacik and boys and girls from the U14’s age group • Shield Division: Penrith Panthers 38 def. Kaitlyn Papworth through to the U20’s. In addition to these Albury Cougars 32 (3rd – Maroochydore • Kim Larkin Fair Play Award (Ivor Burge age categories, Championships are also run Clippers) only): Tasmania Women for athletes with an intellectual disability • Fair Play Award: and junior wheelchair championships. 2013 Australian U18 Junior Throughout the year, we’re continually 2012 Australian U14 Girls Club Championships: , QLD entertained and inspired by the most Championships: Morphett Vale, SA • Men’s Champion: VIC Metro 63 def. promising young talent in Australia as our • Championship Division – The Michele NSW Metro 60 (3rd – Tasmania) stars of tomorrow for the title of National Timms Trophy: Melbourne Tigers 62 def. • Women’s Champion: QLD North 55 def. Champions. It’s safe to say everyone who Hawthorn Magic 32 (3rd – Norths Bears) VIC Country 52 (3rd – QLD South) plays at these championships follows in • Shield Division: Dandenong Rangers 55 some very big footsteps, with the AJCs def. Coffs Harbour Suns 37 (3rd – Central having proven time and time again to be a 2012 JUNIOR AWARDS District Lions) springboard to national and international An important part of the Australian Junior careers for many of our great players. • Fair Play Award: Canberra Capitals Championship series is acknowledging some of our most talented performers and 2012 Australian U16 Junior 2012 Australian Schools Championships: rewarding them publicly, whether they are Championships: Tamworth, NSW Kilsyth/Knox, VIC athletes, coaches, referees, administrators or volunteers. • Men’s Champion – The Robert Young • Men’s Champion: Caulfield Grammar def. Trophy: Vic Metro 70 def. QLD South 46 Lake Ginninderra (3rd – Unley High School) (3rd – VIC Country) • Women’s Champion: John Paul College Male Player of the Year – Dante Exum (VIC) • Women’s Champion – The Norma def. Rowville Secondary College (3rd – Connolly Trophy: Vic Metro 53 def. QLD Mountain Creek State High School) • Silver medallist – Under 17 World South 50 (3rd – NSW Metro) Championships • Fair Play Award: QLD South Women 2013 Australian U20 and Ivor Burge • All Star Five – Under 17 World Championships: Launceston, TAS Championships 2012 Australian 18 & Under 3x3 • Men’s U20 Champion – The Jack Terrill • Silver medallist – Under 18 National Junior Championships: Sydney, NSW Trophy: VIC 67 def. NSW 63 (3rd – SA) Championships (in conjunction with Rollers & Gliders • Women’s U20 Champion – The Arthur • AIS Scholarship Holder World Challenge) McRobbie Trophy: VIC 57 def. SA 48 (3rd • Men’s Champion: SA Metro 13 def. – NSW) Female Player of the Year Tasmania 7 (3rd – ACT) • Ivor Burge Men’s Champion: VIC Metro 78 – Vanessa Panousis (NSW/AIS) • Women’s Champion: VIC Country 13 def. def. QLD 43 (3rd – VIC Country) • Member of the Under 18 Women Sydney VIC Metro 12 (3rd – QLD) Comets Gold Medal winning team, named MVP of the Grand Final • Captain of the Under 18 Metro Women’s Australian Junior Championships Gold Medal winning team – the first ever gold women’s medal for NSW • Member of the in the WNBL • Member of the Under 17 Australian Team who finished 5th at the World Championships • BNSW Female Junior Player of the Year

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Male Wheelchair Basketball Player Female Coach of the Year Female Contribution to Basketball for of the Year – Tom O’Neill-Thorne (NT) – Lori Chizik (VIC) Players with an ID – Cheryll Peters (VIC) • Selected in Emerging Rollers team that • Australian Under 20 Championships – • Tireless volunteer work to grow won gold at Fazza Cup in Dubai National Champions, Victoria Women Westernport’s All Abilities program, • Selected in National Wheelchair Basketball • Assistant Director of Coaching – Bulleen including local school programs, League team Qld Spinning Bullets Boomers organising and driving Westernport’s participation in tournaments and boosting • Selected in Emerging Rollers team that • Basketball Coordinator – Wesley College program growth won 3rd at NSW Slam Down Under Male Referee of the Year • Involved with Westernport’s All Abilities • Selected in QLD Junior team that won – Jack Taylor (ACT) programs since their inception at the bronze at Kevin Coombs Cup • Referee at 2012 Australian Schools Westernport Basketball Association • High Point Scorer at Kevin Coombs Cup Championships, received gold medal • Previous work as a coach and manager of • Awarded NT Junior Sports Person of the men’s game the BVC State Teams attending Ivor Burge Year (2012) • Referee at 2012 U18 AJCs, received National Titles • Current Scholarship holder with NTIS bronze medal women’s game • Provides regular advice to Basketball • Achieved all of this at 15 Victoria on inclusion Female Referee of the Year Male Player of the Year – Kate Davies (VIC) Best Media Coverage – Roy Ward (VIC) with an Intellectual Disability • Promoted to Victorian Senior Panel 4 after • Journalist since 2007 covering everything – Jamie Phillips (VIC) 2011 rankings from Victorian junior basketball to the • A member of the Vic Metro Ivor Burge • Under 18 Girls Grand Final Referee at the Horsham Hornets and the Canberra team that won gold at the Ivor Burge 2012 National Junior Classic Gunners, Boomers/Jayco Opals and NBA Championships • Under 16 Girls National Championships • Currently covers basketball for The Age • A contributor to the team’s success Grand Final Referee in Tamworth 2012 focusing on the NBL and the WNBL averaging 14 points, 8.7 rebounds and • Under 18 Girls VC Grand Final Referee • Also writes as a sports journalist for a 0.9 blocks per game whilst also providing of the 2012 VJBL (Victorian State Junior number of weekly local publications leadership and support to his fellow League) • A regular supporter of the Vic Metro State teammates • Vic Youth League 1 Men’s Finals series, not Team program and has written numerous • Selected for the Australian Boomerangs Grand Final though. ( League) profile stories on elite junior players Training Squad in the preparation for the • Passionate about basketball, having played 2013 INAS World Championships in Turkey • Selected to attend and attended the 2012 FIBA Oceania Youth Tournament in with the Whittlesea Pacers from U14’s Churchill to U20’s and in the Big V Youth League Female Player of the Year with the Pacers; refereed for the VJBL • Ranked 2nd on Victorian Senior Panel 4 with an Intellectual Disability junior panel and the ACT senior panel for 2012 – Nyamal Bany (VIC) and served as an Assistant Coach to Steve • Starter and youngest member of • Promoted to Senior Panel 3 and given the Bruce with the Horsham Hornets in the the Vic Metro Ivor Burge gold medal opportunity to referee SEABL in 2013 Big V competition winning team in the Ivor Burge National Championships in Canberra Male Contribution to Basketball for Jnr Statistician of the Year • Since 2011, Captain of the Emerson Girls Players with an Intellectual Disability – Richard Noble (ACT) – Shane Howard (VIC) Basketball Team in the Vic Health Cup • Helped develop and sustain statisticians in Special School State Championships • In 2012 Shane coordinated and run Colac the ACT (State Champions in 2011 and runners Basketball’s for players with a disability, • Ran U20 and Ivor Burge Championships up in 2012) organising referees, coaches, managers, • Attended U18 AJCs as ACT representative • Invited to attend the Australian Pearls scorers, and carers training camp • Vice President of the Colac Basketball Association Male Coach of the Year • A tireless worker for the All Abilities – Guy Molloy (VIC) program in Colac, all players and • Head Coach – Australian Under 17 Men’s officials have enjoyed his high level of Team commitment to this program • Silver medallist – Under 17 World Championships • Head Coach – Ballarat SEABL Men’s Team

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Basketball is the second highest team AUSSIE HOOPS the elite end of the sport and the stars participation sport in Australia, played It has been a productive year for Aussie of the future participating at a local by more than one million people across Hoops, the number of Associations and junior level. the country with 9% of Australians aged Clubs taking part in the program shooting Aussie Hoops also benefited from game between 5 and 75 years currently playing up from 154 to 213 – an increase of day activations during the Sino-Australia the game. Of our 1,015,000 grassroots 38%. Of those 213 Associations and Challenge in Western Australia on 7 and 9 participants, 625,000 are 15 years and Clubs, 79 registered participants online June 2013. Twenty participants from Perth over, while 390,000 are under 15 years. (37%). The total number of Aussie Hoops Basketball Association and Kalamunda participants registered online in 2012-13 The latest sports participation data Basketball Association participated in was 4,978, with the majority coming from from the Australian Bureau of Statistics player introductions, anthem ceremonies Victoria (45%), Queensland (36%) and the – released in October 2012 – shows and half time entertainment before being Australian Capital Territory (14%). 2,179 basketball has defied the national trend presented with an Aussie Hoops medallion (44%) of the total participants also paid and continued to grow its already strong by Australian Boomers players. for the program online. participation base among children. Alongside day-to-day operations and The Children’s Participation in Cultural Aussie Hoops received marketing support increased exposure for the program, a and Leisure Activities survey collected from the Women’s National Basketball major Product Positioning and Branding information on participation in sport, League during its 2012-13 season, with Review commenced. With valuable funding cultural activities and use of technology a number of half-time game activations support from Basketball Australia’s principal for children aged between 5 and 14. rolled out across Victoria, New South partner, the Australian Sports Commission, Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. In a glowing endorsement for Australian leading sports marketing agency Gemba An Aussie Hoops participant was featured basketball, the study found: was engaged to conduct the review. each week in the WNBL’s Spotlight game • Overall, 42,000 fewer Australian children program, providing a direct link between are playing organised sport than three years ago; • However, basketball participation for 5 – 14 year olds jumped from 201,900 in 2009 to 220,200 in 2012 – that’s an Aussie Hoops increase of 7.9%, or 18,000 participants; and • Since the 2006 version of the ABS study, basketball participation among children has grown by almost 44,000 children – that’s 25% in six years.

That growth is even more remarkable when you consider that the same ABS study found nearly all other major participation sports – including cricket, swimming, , tennis and Australian Rules Football – suffered a decline in participation levels within the same timeframe.

Basketball has always been one of Australia’s strongest participation sports – and the latest ABS data cements that. These numbers are a ringing endorsement of the strength and effectiveness of Basketball Australia’s grassroots programs – including Aussie Hoops and Active After-School Communities – as well as the support put behind game development at national, state and local levels.

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The extensive review – running for more 2013 FIBA Oceania Referees than six months – included a situational analysis, consumer research, internal and external stakeholder consultation, determination of the optimal business model and brand strategy development. The report recommendations and product strategy have articulated a clear pathway for Aussie Hoops to achieve significant growth in participation over the next five years. Importantly, realisation of this potential presents the opportunity for Aussie Hoops to be recognised as a tier one junior game development program in Australia.

The final report was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission, Basketball Australia and its State and Territory member associations. The remodelled Aussie Hoops program will be re-launched in the 2013-14 financial year. THE BASKETBALL NETWORK Basketball WA provided associations with THE ACTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL In 2012, Basketball Australia engaged a 55 laptops to utilise Stadium Scoring for COMMUNITIES PROGRAM full-time staff member for the role of The representative competitions, with legacy The Active After-School Communities Basketball Network Manager. This additional associations able to use the hardware (AASC) program continued to provide resourcing resulted in renewed interest for domestic associations reducing the sporting opportunities for primary around the program and subsequently, burden on staff and volunteers to enter school children across Australia, investing significant advancements in the solution. results manually. approximately $20 million into grassroots In 2013, Basketball and Basketball Australia in conjunction with Fox sport in order to deliver more than 28,000 Basketball Tasmania also engaged part-time Sports Pulse surveyed over 1000 states, programs engaging 760,000 participants. resourcing for The Basketball Network (TBN). associations and clubs regarding their use An estimated $600,000 of that funding Out of the 411 affiliated associations in of TBN and received more than 242 results. was allocated to basketball programs in Australia, 262 associations are actively using Overall, satisfaction with the solution was 2012-13, with the number of participants part or all of TBN to better manage their positive. A need for further training and in basketball programs increasing by 11% membership, competition and capacity to education was identified. to a total of 52,612 participants nationally. communicate through a website. Major increases occurred in the Northern Basketball Australia and Pulse Territory (45%), the ACT (31%), Queensland More than $5.7 million in online developed an integrated approach (28%) and Western Australia (23%). transactions has passed through the to provide 1st level support to states, gateway during this period, up from $3.8 associations, and clubs increasing support The number of basketball programs million in the previous year – an increase satisfaction, reducing response times and delivered by AASC increased by 8% in 2012- of 151%. 161 associations/clubs transacted improving shared knowledge between the 13 to a total of 1,976 programs, with major online payments, with not one organisation two organisations. increases in the Northern Territory (39%), discontinuing its use. Western Australia (29%) and Queensland Over 327,601 participants hold an active (17%). The number of coaches in basketball Basketball Australia delivered education record in 2012-13, with 116,000 also programs also increased by 9% to 1,378 in and training in conjunction with state holding a game record. 2012-13, with major increases in coaches bodies to more than 172 associations and coming from sports clubs (15%), community clubs, as well as conducted training for members (14%) and students (8%). state operational staff with 29 people in attendance. State TBN coordinators and leading associations attended a three day conference, with 100% of attendees indicating the conference was valuable and they would certainly attend again.

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NATIONAL REFEREE PATHWAYS REVIEW Statisticians A National Review of Referee Pathways was conducted, with a final report submitted to Basketball Australia’s Competitions Commission on 1 October 2012. The purpose of the review was to examine the effectiveness and relevance of current systems being utilised for the Referee Pathway. The review also sought current best practices across Australia, with a view to implementing these in a model to provide consistency while also considering the needs of some States and Territories.

Consultation for the report involved: • Online survey to the public; • Consultation with State/Territory CEO’s, State Referee Managers, Educators and other personnel involved with referee management and development; and GREEN SHIRT PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL FIBA REFEREE • A post-consultation workshop bringing The Green Shirt program for beginner APPOINTMENTS together participants from coaching, referees remains popular, with sales of The following Australian FIBA/IWBF Referees refereeing, elite and grassroots basketball 1,437 green shirts from State Offices were appointed to officiate at international (the final report and recommendations and the online store in 2012-13. Championships: which were submitted to the BA Michael Aylen High Performance and Competitions REFEREE SUPPORT Commissions had been developed Olympic Games, London, UK from this workshop). In 2012-13, manuals supplied to referees attending the Australian Junior Vaughan Mayberry The review ultimately recommended Championships were updated. Officiating Olympic Games, London, UK a pathway model for the identification, Guidelines were created to give referees a education, development and retention resource for what is expected with game Matt Wells of referees. It also identified ways of using control, judgement, rule knowledge, Paralympic Games, London, UK court presence and mechanics. Officiating technology to deliver a referee pathway Philip Haines Directives provided a more instructive that provides opportunities at all levels Paralympic Games, London, UK of the sport. outline of what referees should and shouldn’t call during a game. Brad Giersch FIBA Olympic Qualifier, Venezuela NATIONAL OFFICIALS SCHOLARSHIP Funding from the Illicit Drugs in Sport PROGRAM program was also able to provide Referee Chris Reid Basketball Australia was once again Evaluation booklets for every referee U17 Men’s World Championships, Lithuania successful with its application for the attending the AJCs, as well as the 55 National Officiating Scholarship in referees officiating in the AJCs’ Toni Caldwell December 2012, which was granted to two participation division. U17 Women’s World Championships, referees: Nikki Ireland from South Australia Amsterdam, Netherlands. and Rebecca Keirs from NSW. The year-long The introduction of the Australian U18 scholarship involved workshops hosted by 3x3 tournament in conjunction with Matt Townsend the Australian Sports Commission as well as the Rollers and Gliders World Challenge Boris Stankovic Cup, China working and reporting to the physiologist, provided opportunities and challenges nutritionist and psychologist managing the for referees and Scoretable with the new Scott Beker program. Nikki and Rebecca both travelled fast paced game. This was the platform Chinese Basketball Association interstate to officiate and be evaluated for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival Semi-finals, China by referee coaches on SEABL games in in Sydney and Basketball Australia hosted Tim Boswell Canberra and Big V Championship games the 3x3 tournament in Darling Harbour, NBA Summer Camp in Victoria. with referees from the Australian U18 3x3 tournaments and ACT called upon for their Brett Hogan vast education and knowledge. East Asian Basketball League

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Scoretable

STATISTICIANS SCORETABLE A workshop for the Australian Basketball The Scoretable community once again Statistics Committee was conducted over been worked tirelessly to look after two days in Sydney in October 2012, with games, tournaments and national team a comprehensive review of all course and scrimmages during camp. Opportunities training materials and subsequent updates available in 2012-13 for people to gain recommended incorporate all rule changes experience on international games and since the last review of training resources coaching included: in 2009. • FIBA Oceania Pacific Games; The workshop was represented by a • Australian Youth Olympics, 3x3 Basketball; Coordinator from each available State/ • The Sino-Australia Challenge; Territory. Issues discussed included the • Rollers and Gliders World Challenge; and segregation of the level 2 course and • Gems v Japan games in Canberra. upgrades of nominations to level 4. Sian Mulholland from the Australian Sports As part of their educational pathway, Commission addressed the Committee one Scoretable representative and one to outline the requirements and process statistician from each State were sent to of having the Statisticians Curriculum the 2012 Australian U16 Championships in accredited with the ASC. Tamworth and to the 2013 Australian U18 Championships in Brisbane. Scoretable The Australian Basketball Statistics representatives were given the opportunity Committee subsequently updated all to work among people from other States in course and training materials, with the order to facilitate knowledge-sharing final documents distributed to personnel and education. qualified to run statisticians courses. Scoretable educational materials have also been updated as required, and representatives have been kept updated with changes to scoretable operation by FIBA. The next face-to-face workshop is scheduled for 2014.

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COACHING ILLICIT DRUGS IN SPORT In 2012-13, Basketball Australia commenced During 2012-13, BA also: The Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDiS) program two major projects to support our coaches: • Developed NCAS Association Coach continued athlete education around Illicit • The National Coaches Database – in line Curriculum to provide updated content Drugs and Social Media at the start of with the National Registration Database, to deliver the new Basketball Australia the 2012-13 year. IDiS courses reached compiled to identify accredited coaches Coach Development Program NCAS the Australian Boomers prior to the 2012 across the country and migrate them to Accreditation system; Olympic Games, as well as NBL and WNBL the The Basketball Network; and • Captured and migrated Level 2 and Level players at the joint pre-season tournament in Dandenong. WNBL players also received • The National Coach Depth Chart – used to 3 accredited coaches to the new NCAS education on match-fixing, with the NBL show the placement of identified coaches Awards (Performance/Master Coach) having previously undergone this session. in order to accurately project their system; capability for certain events or programs. • Provided resourcing to Association Coach The National Education Manager (NEM) courses in NSW and Victoria, including continued with delivery of direct education A total of 14 Coaches Clinics were delivered accredited program content and to the National Intensive Training across Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Launceston, workbooks and materials and consultation Programme (NITP) athletes at a state level, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Bendigo and to State Directors of Coaching; and over the course of a project year each Ballarat – providing coach development state program was provided with education opportunities from primary school and • Contributed to the PHD student program opportunities delivered to fit in with athlete domestic coaches right through to our at the AIS which in turn supports the camps and availability. Direct education national level senior and junior coaches. development of basketball in Australia; was provided to students participating in Coaches are able to watch an experienced • Managed the FIBA Licensed Coaches No School No Play, athletes at the U20 AJCs coach in action take a group of young Program covering Performance and and Ivor Burge Championships, and National players through fundamentals, drills and the Master coaches that are or have been Wheelchair Basketball League players. philosophy of the game in two hours. Clinics involved in the international program; were also conducted at the Australian Junior • Delivered coaching workshops on BA also sought further training from ASADA Championships in Tamworth, Maitland, international trends in basketball observed on education around performance and Launceston, Kilsyth and Brisbane, as well as at FIBA World Championships and Olympic image enhancing drugs. The third and the 2012 Farewell Series in Melbourne. Games to broaden the knowledge final IDiS round was developed around the and sphere of influence in developing theme of Illicit and Performance Enhancing 2012-13 saw the establishment of the internationally competitive players and Drugs and Supplements, with the Emerging National Coach Development Strategy coaches – an effective strategy of in Boomers undertaking that round in 2012-13. to formulate a clear, integrated, national servicing and developing high performance plan raising standards across all levels of and association coaches; and coaching and supporting long-term coach MATCH FIXING AND INTEGRITY • Hosted Juan Orenga, the Spanish National development. The strategy aims to create a BA was one of the first sports to provide Men’s Coach, providing an opportunity for world-class coaching system which produces direct education to athletes on match- a series of world-class Coaches Clinics in exceptional coaches and highly-skilled fixing and integrity issues, also having made Australia in conjunction with FIBA Oceania. players by drawing on experience within the a significant contribution to the Australian game and focusing on best practice from Government’s development of a national around the world and other sports. digital education tool for all sports.

BA developed the Terms of Reference for Taking a proactive approach to these a Coach Development Experts panel, with issues, BA expanded the National Education the support of Basketball Victoria, to assist Manager’s role to include integrity, and the education of coaches and parents in education was delivered to all BA and managing the workloads of students and stakeholder staff on issues pertaining to junior players. The need was identified to: betting, match-fixing and integrity. • Establish Athlete Welfare Task Force to identify opportunities and priorities; • Conduct Athlete Welfare Workshop to identify priorities and support mechanisms; and • Conduct regional workshops to implement athlete management communication structures.

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In 2012-13, BA had a good year finishing with a surplus of $522,000 against a budget of $364,000. We also lifted our reserves as a percentage of income from 8.4% to 12.54%.

2012/13 operating revenues of $13.74 2012/13 expenditures of $13.22 million BA Limited’s Statement of Financial million were comprised as follows: were made up as follows: Position at 30 June 2013 was as follows:

Grant revenues High Performance and National Teams Current assets $5.53 million 40.2% of total revenue $4.71 million 35.7% of total expenditure $5.27 million

Membership and participation fees National Basketball League Non-current assets $1.79 million 13% of total revenue $4.05 million 30.6% of total expenditure $0.15 million

Sponsorships Community Basketball Total assets $2.44 million 17.8% of total revenue $1.55 million 11.7% of total expenditure $5.42 million

Media rights Women’s National Basketball League Current liabilities $1.78 million 13% of total revenue $0.88 million 6.7% of total expenditure $3.69 million

Competitions income Administration and finance Non-current liabilities $1.17 million 8.5% of total revenue $1.55 million 11.7% of total expenditure $0.01 million

Other income and interest Other marketing and communications Total liabilities $1.03 million 7.5% of total revenue $0.48 million 3.6% of total expenditure $3.7 million

Accumulated funds $1.72 million

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION During the year the company had 14 key management personnel (2012: 13) who were compensated as follows:

Remuneration band 2013 2012 $nil 5 4 $1 - $99,000 2 4 $100,000 - $199,000 5 3 $200,000 - $299,000 1 1 $300,000 - $400,000 1 1

Total key management personnel compensation $1,417,314 $1,406,587 Bonus payments (included above) $43,100 $70,872

In its fourth year of operation, BA Limited (Basketball Australia) recorded an overall surplus of $522,094 for 2012/13.

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2012-2013 NATIONAL TEAM RESULTS Boomers Emerging Boomers

Exhibition Games in Granada Sino-Australia Challenge Boris Stankovic Cup Malaga (Spain) and Strasbourg (France) Perth and China Lanzhou, China July 2012 June 2013 27 June 2013 – 3 July 2013

Team Team Team Peter Crawford, Patrick Mills, Gibson, , Jason Cadee, Igor Hadziomerovic, Igor Hadziomerovic, Jason Cadee, , , , Ben Madgen, , Cameron Gliddon, Mitchell Norton, Owen Odigie, Todd Blanchfield, Davd Barlow, , , Clinton Steindl, , Anthony Petrie, Clinton Steindl, , Andrija Dumovic, , , Aleks Maric Daniel Johnson, , Cody Ellis, Mitchell Young, Cameron Bairstow, Matthew Andronicos Staff Staff Brett Brown, , Martin Clarke, Andrej Lemanis, Luc Longley, Rohan Short, Staff Mohammad Dakhil, Nic Mercer, Steve Evans, Mick Downer, Graham Lee, David Philpot, Andrej Lemanis, Michael Downer, Rohan Short, Graham Lee, Diana Glazer Nic Mercer, Diana Glazer David Hillard, Jared Campbell

Results Results Results 17.07.12 Australia lost to Spain 69-75 07.06.13 Australia lost to China 55-61 27.06.13 Australia defeated Argentina 62-59 18.07.12 Australia lost to Spain 75-81 09.06.13 Australia defeated China 85-50 28.06.13 Australia defeated China 64-59 22.07.12 Australia lost to Brazil 71-87 12.06.13 Australia defeated China 68-65 29.06.13 Australia defeated Puerto Rico 72-68 23.07.12 Australia defeated France 69-67 14.06.13 Australia lost to China 88-81 30.06.13 Australia defeated Germany 79-64 02.07.13 Australia defeated Nigeria 76-61 London Olympic Games Malaga (Spain) and Strasbourg (France) July 2012

Team Peter Crawford, Patrick Mills, Adam Gibson, Joe Ingles, Brad Newley, Matthew Dellavedova, Davd Barlow, Mark Worthington, Aron Baynes, David Andersen, Matthew Nielsen, Aleks Maric

Staff Brett Brown, Andrej Lemanis

Results 29.07.12 Australia lost to Brazil 71-75 31.07.12 Australia lost to Spain 70-82 02.08.12 Australia defeated China 81-61 04.08.12 Australia defeated Russia 82-80 06.08.12 Australia defeated GB 106-75 08.08.12 Australia lost to USA 86-119

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Jayco Opals Emerging Opals

Sheffield Invitational Tournament London Olympic Games China Four Nations Tournament 13 -15 July 2012 July 2012 17- 27 June 2013

Team Team Team Elizabeth Cambage, Lauren Jackson, Elizabeth Cambage, Lauren Jackson, Stephanie Cumming, Katie Rae Ebzery, Kristi Harrower, , , Kristi Harrower, Laura Hodges, Jennifer Screen, , Emma Langford, , , Kathleen MacLeod, Samantha Richards, Kathleen MacLeod, , , Olivia Belinda Snell, Jarry, Suzy Batkovic, Belinda Snell, , Suzy Batkovic, Thompson, Alex Sheedy, Wehrung, , Jenna O’Hea Abby Bishop, Jenna O’Hea Rosemary Fadljevic, Amy Lewis

Staff Staff Staff Carrie Graf, Phil Brown, Peter Buckle, Carrie Graf, Phil Brown, Peter Buckle, Chris Lucas, Simon Pritchard, Claudia Brassard, Rachel McAlister, Tony Ward, Dr Don McIntosh, , Rachel McAlister, Miranda Wallis Renae Maycock Dr David Hughes, Renae Maycock Results Results Results 17.06.13 Australia lost to USA 50-83 13.07.12 Australia defeated France 69-59 28.07.12 Australia defeated GB 75-58 18.06.13 Australia lost to China 49-82 14.07.12 Australia defeated GB 87-63 30.07.12 Australia lost to France 70-74 19.06.13 Australia lost to Hungary 76-84 15.07.12 Australia defeated Angola 70-46 01.08.12 Australia defeated Brazil 67-61 21.06.13 Australia lost to China 73-76 03.08.12 Australia defeated Russia 70-66 22.06.13 Australia lost to USA 72-82 Lille International Tournament 05.08.12 Australia defeated Canada 72-63 23.06.13 Australia lost to Hungary 63-79 20 -22 July 2012 07.08.12 Australia defeated China 75-60 25.06.13 Australia lost to USA 56-83 09.08.12 Australia lost to USA 73-86 Team 11.08.12 Australia defeated Russia 83-74 Elizabeth Cambage, Lauren Jackson, Kristi Harrower, Laura Hodges, Jennifer Screen, Samantha Richards, Kathleen MacLeod, China Tour Belinda Snell, Rachel Jarry, Suzy Batkovic, 19 -23 June 2013 Abby Bishop, Jenna O’Hea Team Staff , Cayla Francis, Renae Camino, Carrie Graf, Phil Brown, Peter Buckle, Natalie Hurst, Sara Blicavs, , Michele Timms, Rachel McAlister, Jennifer Screen, Belinda Snell, , Delwyn Griffiths, Dr David Hughes, , Renae Maycock Staff Results Brendan Joyce, Lori Chizik, Scott Butler, 20.07.12 Australia defeated China 84-53 Tamara Sheppard, Rachel McAlister, 21.07.12 Australia defeated Brazil 78-75 Dr Simone Page 22.07.12 Australia lost to France 58-64 Results Game 1 Australia lost to China 64-69 Game 2 Australia lost to China 61-65 Game 3 Australia defeated China 69-59

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Rollers Gliders

Paralympic Games World Challenge Paralympic Games London Sydney London August 2012 17-21 July 2012 August 2012

Team Team Team Justin Eveson, , Shaun Norris, , Clare Nott, Shelley Chaplin, Amanda Carter, Clare Nott, Shelley Chaplin, Michael Hartnett, , Jannik Blair, Cobi Crispin, Leanne Del Toso, , Cobi Crispin, Leanne Del Toso, Kylie Gauci, , Tige Simmons, , Bridie Kean, , Tina McKenzie, Bridie Kean, Katie Hill, Tina McKenzie, , Brad Ness, , Stewart, Amber Merritt, Sarah Stewart, Sarah Vinci

Staff Staff Staff Ben Ettridge, Tom Kyle, Matteo Farrano, John Triscari, David Gould, Ben Osborne, John Triscari, David Gould, Ben Osborne, Jesse , Joanna Vaile, Leigh Gooding Miranda Wallis, Marian Stewart Miranda Wallis, Marian Stewart, Scott Smith

Results Results Results 30.08.12 Australia defeated South Africa 93-39 17.07.12 Australia defeated China 60-41 30.08.12 Australia defeated Brazil 52-50 31.08.12 Australia defeated turkey 71-64 18.07.12 Australia defeated Japan 67-41 31.08.12 Australia defeated GB 51-24 01.09.12 Australia defeated Spain 75-59 19.07.12 Australia defeated Germany 54-45 01.09.12 Australia lost to Canada 50-57 02.09.12 Australia defeated United States 65-49 20.07.12 Australia defeated China 57-45 02.09.12 Australia defeated Netherlands 58-49 03.09.12 Australia defeated Italy 68-48 21.07.12 Australia defeated Germany 48-46 04.09.12 Australia defeated Mexico 62-37 05.09.12 Australia defeated Poland 76-53 06.09.12 Australia defeated USA 40-39 06.09.12 Australia defeated United States 72-63 07.09.12 Australia lost to Germany 44-58 Papendal Games 08.09.12 Australia lost to Canada 58-64 Arnhem, Netherlands Osaka Cup 15 -19 August 2012 Japan Team 14- 16 February 2013 Amanda Carter, Clare Nott, Shelley Chaplin, Team Cobi Crispin, Leanne Del Toso, Kylie Gauci, Natalie Alexander, Shelley Chaplin, Bridie Kean, Katie Hill, Tina McKenzie, Shelley Cronau, Leanne Del Toso, Caitlin De Wit, Amber Merritt, Sarah Stewart, Sarah Vinci Melanie Domaschenz, Natalie Hodges, Georgia Staff Inglis, Amber Merritt, Kathleen O’Kelly-Kennedy, John Triscari, David Gould, Ben Osborne, Ella Sabljk, Sarah Vinci Miranda Wallis, Marian Stewart, Scott Smith Staff Results David Gould, Alison Mosely, Sissy Taufika, 15.08.12 Australia lost to Canada 46-61 Jane Kyle 16.08.12 Australia defeated GB 51-49 Results 17.08.12 Australia lost to Netherlands 51-56 14.02.12 Australia defeated Canada 64-55 18.08.12 Australia defeated Mexico 70-45 15.02.12 Australia defeated Japan 50-43 19.08.12 Australia defeated GB 61-44 16.02.12 Australia defeated Canada 59-46 16.02.12 Australia defeated Japan 54-48

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Emus

2012 FIBA Oceania U19 Championships 2013 Tour to Europe 2013 FIBA U19 Men’s World Championships Porirua, NZ Nymburg and Prague, Czech Republic and June 2013 20 – 22 September 2012 Kaunas, Lithuania May 2013 Team Team , Nicholas Duncan, Dante Exum, Mirko Djeric, Nicholas Duncan, Dante Exum, Team Anthony Fisher, Fabijan Krslovic, Gerard Martin, Anthony Fisher, Matthew Jackson, Fabijan Krslovic, Jonah Bolden, Mirko Djeric, Nicholas Duncan, Emmett Naar, Oswald, Keanu Pinder, Jack Lopez, Gerard Martin, Emmett Naar, Dante Exum, Anthony Fisher, Fabijan Krslovic, Dane Pineau, Michael Rowley, Felix Von Hofe Dane Pineau, Michael Rowley, Dougal Weir Gerard Martin, Emmett Naar, Joshua Oswald, Keanu Pinder, Dane Pineau, Felix Von Hofe Staff Staff Damian Cotter, Paul Goriss, Al McAughtry, Damian Cotter, Mark Watkins, Bob McGugan, Staff Peter Suffolk, Dr George Pitsis, Bob McGugan Peter Suffolk, Dr George Pitsis Damian Cotter, Paul Goriss, Bob McGugan, Steve Evans, Dr George Pitsis Results Results 27.06.13 Australia defeated Senegal 90-46 20.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 85-64 Results 28.06.13 Australia lost to Serbia 57-78 21.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 90-75 Czech Republic 29.06.13 Australia defeated Brazil 73-45 22.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 93-60 26.05.13 Australia lost to Czech Republic 71-75 01.07.13 Australia lost to China 79-88 27.05.13 Australia defeated Czech Republic 80-52 02.07.13 Australia lost to USA 51-94 2013 Four- Nations Tournament 28.05.13 Australia defeated Czech Republic 83-69 03.07.13 Australia defeated Russia 78-61 China Australia won series 2-1 05.07.13 Australia defeated Spain 87-76 April 2013 06.07.13 Australia lost to Serbia 58-63 Lithuania Team 30.05.13 Australia defeated Lithuania 72-56 07.07.13 Australia lost to Lithuania 100-106 Mirko Djeric, Nicholas Duncan, Anthony Fisher, 27.05.13 Australia lost to Lithuania 81-83 Fabijan Krslovic, , Gerard Martin, 28.05.13 Australia lost to Lithuania 68-71 Emmett Naar, Joshua Oswald, Keanu Pinder, Lithuania won series 2-1 Dane Pineau, Felix Von Hofe, Dougal Weir Pre- World Championship Tournament Staff Nymburg and Prague, Czech Republic and Damian Cotter, Paul Goriss, Jennifer De Gabriele, Caceres, Spain Peter Suffolk, Dr George Pitsis June 2013 Results Team Sanming Jonah Bolden, Nicholas Duncan, Dante Exum, 19.04.13 Australia defeated China 83-79 Anthony Fisher, Fabijan Krslovic, Gerard Martin, 20.04.13 Australia lost to USA 49-78 Emmett Naar, Joshua Oswald, Keanu Pinder, 21.04.13 Australia lost to Lithuania 63-85 Dane Pineau, Michael Rowley, Felix Von Hofe Chongqing Staff 23.04.13 Australia lost to USA 68-82 Damian Cotter, Paul Goriss, Al McAughtry, Peter 24.04.13 Australia lost to China 51-59 Suffolk, Dr George Pitsis, Bob McGugan 25.04.13 Australia lost to Lithuania 78-82 Nanchang Results 27.04.13 Australia defeated China 54-50 21.06.13 Australia lost to Argentina 91-94 28.04.13 Australia lost to USA 58-80 22.06.13 Australia lost to Spain 65-76 29.04.13 Australia defeated Lithuania 77-73 23.06.13 Australia defeated Russia 88-82

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Gems

2012 FIBA Oceania U19 Championships 2013 France Tour- Reze and Fougeres 2013 FIBA U19 World Championships for Porirua, New Zealand May 2013 Women September 2012 Klaipeda and Panevezys, Lithuania Team July 2013 Team Louise Brown, Alicia Froling, Darcee Garbin, Mikhaela Donnelly, Darcee Garbin, Jessica Good, Tiana Mangakahia, Carley Mijovic, Vanessa Team Brianan Kentwell, Tiana Mangakahia, Panousis, Maddison Penn, Casey Samuels, Louise Brown, Alicia Froling, Darcee Garbin, Carley Mijovic, Maddison Penn, Tenaya Phillips, Lauren Scherf, Stephanie Talbot, Tahlia Tupaea, Tiana Mangakahia, Carley Mijovic, Vanessa Casey Samuels, Stephanie Talbot, Madeleine Alex Wilson Panousis, Maddison Penn, Casey Samuels, White, Alex Wilson Lauren Scherf, Stephanie Talbot, Tahlia Tupaea, Staff Alex Wilson Staff Cheryl Chambers, Wayne Pollock, Peta Sinclair, Cheryl Chambers, Wayne Pollock, Peta Sinclair, Robyn Houghton, Paula Peralta, Dr Sandra Mejak Staff Robyn Houghton, Paula Peralta, Dr Sandra Mejak Cheryl Chambers, Wayne Pollock, Peta Sinclair, Results Robyn Houghton, Paula Peralta, Dr Sandra Mejak Results 06.06.13 Australia defeated Russia 79-29 20.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 72-65 07.06.13 Australia defeated Poland 59-37 Results 21.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 89-55 08.06.13 Australia defeated Argentina 84-43 18.07.13 Australia defeated Argentina 69-48 22.09.12 Australia defeated NZ 83-54 09.06.13 Australia defeated France 66-60 19.07.13 Australia defeated Japan 96-82 13.06.13 Australia defeated Russia 75-54 20.07.13 Australia lost to Spain 63-81 2013 Four Nations Tournament 14.06.13 Australia defeated China 84-73 22.07.13 Australia defeated Russia 96-72 China 15.06.13 Australia defeated France 67-57 23.07.13 Australia defeated Brazil 69-51 April 2013 24.07.13 Australia defeated Serbia 89-53 26.07.13 Australia defeated China 74-65 Team Tournament in Canary Islands Louise Brown, Alicia Froling, Darcee Garbin, July 2013 27.07.13 Australia lost to USA 77-54 Jessica Good, Tiana Mangakahia, Carley Mijovic, 28.07.13 Australia defeated Spain 73-68 Vanessa Panousis, Casey Samuels, Lauren Scherf, Team Stephanie Talbot, Tahlia Tupaea, Alex Wilson Louise Brown, Alicia Froling, Darcee Garbin, Tiana Mangakahia, Carley Mijovic, Vanessa Panousis, Staff Maddison Penn, Casey Samuels, Lauren Scherf, Cheryl Chambers, Wayne Pollock, Robyn Stephanie Talbot, Tahlia Tupaea, Alex Wilson Houghton, Jessica Thornton, Dr Viran De Silva Staff Results Cheryl Chambers, Wayne Pollock, Peta Sinclair, 03.05.13 Australia defeated Brazil 62-46 Robyn Houghton, Paula Peralta, Dr Sandra Mejak 04.05.13 Australia lost to USA 67-68 Results 05.05.13 Australia lost to China 55-67 12.07.13 Australia lost to USA 66-71 07.05.13 Australia defeated USA 59-49 13.07.13 Australia defeated Canada 72-65 08.05.13 Australia lost to China 52-64 08.06.13 Australia defeated Spain 75-58 09.05.13 Australia defeated Brazil 65-59 11.05.13 Australia defeated China 58-51 12.05.13 Australia lost to USA 85-63 13.05.13 Australia defeated Brazil 85-70

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U17 Men U17 Women FIBA Oceania

2012 FIBA U17 World Championships for Men 2012 FIBA U17 World Championships for Pacific Youth Kaunas, Lithuania Women Championships 29 June-8 July Amsterdam, Netherlands 17- 26 August Team Women Nicholas Duncan, Mirko Djeric, Fabijan Krslovic, Team Churchill, VIC Darcy Malone, Gerard Martin, , Annie Blackburn, Louise Brown, Stephanie Collins, December 2012 Joshua Derksen, Dante Exum, Matthew Jackson, Alicia Froling, , Tiana Mangakahia, Michael Luxford, Jack Purchase, Felix Von Hofe Vanessa Panousis, Danni Pearce, Lauren Scherf, Team , Carly Turner, Abigail Wehrung Shelby Britten, Ella Hellessey, Bride Kennedy- Staff Hopoate, Krystle McKenzie, Danijela Milisic, Guy Molloy, Jamie O’Loughlin, Kevin Smith, Staff Bridget O’Brien, Georgia Pineau, Alexandra Sharp, Bruce Anderson, Cliff Baxter Marissa Fillipou, Simon Pritchard, Chris Lucas, Elizabeth Tonks, Morgan Yaeger Donna Ironmonger, Rosie Molloy, Dr George Pitsis Results Staff 29.06.12 Australia lost to USA 67-89 Results Paul Flynn, Tracy York, Ashleigh Joyce, 30.06.12 Australia defeated China 92-55 17.08.12 Australia lost to Spain 49-65 Judi Roberts 18.08.12 Australia defeated Brazil 56-46 01.07.12 Australia defeated Czech Republic 67-89 Results 03.07.12 Australia defeated 88-73 19.08.12 Australia lost to Netherlands 62-70 26.11.12 Australia defeated Tahiti 105-24 04.07.12 Australia defeated France 64-42 21.08.12 Australia defeated Turkey 53-63 27.11.12 Australia defeated New Caledonia 117-21 06.07.12 Australia defeated Argentina 78-59 22.08.12 Australia defeated Japan 100-66 28.11.12 Australia defeated Samoa 142-9 07.07.12 Australia defeated Croatia 83-71 24.08.12 Australia lost to USA 68-89 29.11.12 Australia defeated PNG 124-23 08.07.12 Australia lost to USA 62-95 25.08.12 Australia defeated Netherlands 82-59 30.11.12 Australia defeated Fiji 92-20 26.08.12 Australia defeated Italy 58-49 01.12.12 Australia defeated NZ 67-49

Men Churchill, VIC December 2012

Team Abiola Akintola, Kyle Clark, Darryl McDowell-White, William McDowell-White, Timothy Molloy-Leigh, Matthew Owies, Jock Perry, Pupavac, Dejan Vasiljevic, Tom Wilson

Staff Justin Schueller, Alan McAughtry, Ashleigh Joyce, Wayne Bird

Results 26.11.12 Australia defeated Guam 84-46 27.11.12 Australia defeated Samoa 83-36 28.11.12 Australia defeated Tahiti 87-55 29.11.12 Australia defeated PNG 109-31 30.11.12 Australia defeated Fiji 99-53 01.12.12 Australia defeated NZ 66-49

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Patron Commissions Australian Basketball The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister Associations Commission Hall of Fame Members Gillian McFee (Chair) Legends - Dr John Raschke (dec), Alistair Chair Rob Marcolina (BA Board) Ramsay, Scott Derwin BACT, Mark White Inductees - Michael AhMatt (dec), Frank BNSW, Paul Beale Directors Angove (dec), Barry Barnes, Sandy Blythe BNT, Paul Feeney Martin Cleaver (dec),, , Cal BQ, Neil Hamilton-Smith Scott Derwin Bruton, Dr Ivor Burge (dec), Ken Cole (out BSA, Peter Sexton Andrew Gaze of session induction in December 2012), BTas, Lou Cox Rob Marcolina , David Carmichael, Wayne BV, Kirtley Gillian McFee Carroll, Jenny Cheesman, Norma Connolly, BWA, Libby Woods Justin Milne Kevin Coombs, Eddie Crouch, Karen Dalton, George (Juris) Dancis, Ian Davies, Mark High Performance Commission Chief Executive Davis, Lorraine Eiler, Bob Elphinston, Merv Andrew Gaze (Chair) The Hon Kristina Keneally Emms (dec), Trish Fallon, Scott Fisher, Inga Jill Cook Freidenfelds, Andrew Gaze, Lindsay Gaze, Jason Hellwig Basketball Australia Members Shelley Gorman, , , Paul Roos Constituent Associations Elaine Hardwick, John Holden, Adrian Bob McGugan Basketball ACT Hurley, Maree Jackson, Michael Johnson, Bronwyn Marshall Basketball NSW , Brian Kerle, , David Crocker Basketball NT Luc Longley, Greg Love, Robyn Maher, Tom Basketball Queensland Competitions Commission Maher, Herb McEachin, Arthur McRobbie Basketball SA Andrew Gaze (Chair) (dec), Karin McRobert, Keith Miller, Patricia Basketball Tasmania Libby Woods Moore, Danny Morseu, Julie Nykiel, Bill Basketball Victoria John Davidson Palmer, Ed Palubinskas, , Basketball WA John Martin Henry Perazzo (dec), Alistair Ramsay, Dr John Raschke (dec), George Russell, Avis NBL Clubs Grant Wallace Simon Brookhouse Scullin, , Jack Small (dec), ACN 137 225 837 Pty Ltd [] , Malcolm Speed, Rachael Sporn, Taipans Basketball Incorporated [Cairns NBL Commission Robert Staunton (dec), Sid Taylor, Michele Taipans] Justin Milne (Chair) Timms, Ray Tomlinson, Bob Turner, Fred Van Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club Ltd Martin Cleaver (BA Board) Dongen, , Betty Watson, Ken Proteam Holdings Ltd [NZ Breakers] Michael Slepoy Watson (dec), Michael Wrublewski (dec), Bill Wildcats 2000 Pty Ltd [Perth Wildcats] Stephen Dunn Wyatt, Robert Young Pty Ltd Adrian Garrone Wollongong Hawks Basketball Ltd Peter Bahlmann Basketball Australia Kings Basketball Pty Ltd Kristina Keneally (BA CEO) Sydney All Correspondence: Life Members WNBL Commission PO Box 7141, Alexandria NSW 2015 Frank Angove OAM (dec), Ivor Burge MBE Scott Derwin (Chair) (dec), Richard Butler, Bob Elphinston OAM, Courier Address: Lesley Podesta William Feltham (dec), Lindsay Gaze OAM, Level 2, 191 Botany Road, Alexis Dodwell Ron Harvey CVO AM, OAM, Waterloo NSW 2017 Jayne Arlett Robert Kidner (dec), , Ken Phone: +61 2 8396 5500 Jeremi Moule Madsen MBE, John Martin, Arthur McRobbie Fax: +61 2 8396 5501 Matthew Phelps OAM (dec), Alistair Ramsay OAM MBE, John Melbourne Raschke OAM (dec), George Russell OAM, Honours and Awards Commission All Correspondence: Jack Small OAM (dec), Malcolm Speed, Ken Madsen (Chair) PO Box 218, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Robert Staunton OAM (dec), Sid Taylor AM, Barry Barnes Courier Address: Ken Watson MBE (dec), Betty Watson OAM Rachael Sporn Level 4, 210 Albert Road, Pat Mickan South Melbourne VIC 3205 Lesley Podesta Phone: +61 3 9697 4300 Kristina Keneally (BA CEO) Fax: +61 3 9697 4301

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