Rob Baker appointed as head coach

Image: Ian Wilson Photography Basketball Ballarat has officially announced Rob Baker as the head coach of the Central Highlands Water Ballarat Rush Youth for the upcoming Big V Youth League Championship Season. Director of Coaching Brendan Joyce said the appointment was a great fit for the program. “Rob will bring passion and experience to the…

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Sporting Globe Ballarat Senior Tournament boosts local economy

The 2020 Sporting Globe Ballarat Senior Tournament is set to boost the local Ballarat economy over the Labour Day Long weekend. Team registrations are up on previous years with over 70 teams entered across the long weekend tournament which is estimated to provide upwards of 2,000 bed nights and inject significant economic impact to the…

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Integra extends 25 year partnership with Basketball Ballarat

Integra and Basketball Ballarat have been supporting each other for over 25 years and are excited to announce that this will continue for a further three years. Integra have always had a strong passion for Women’s Basketball and their continued commitment to Basketball Ballarat has greatly assisted girls from across the Ballarat region participate across…

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Peter Eddy to retire from Basketball Ballarat

Basketball Ballarat’s long time CEO Peter Eddy has announced his decision to retire from his role later in 2020, ending 30 years of service as the leader of the Association.   Eddy said, with his current contract due to finish in December this year, he felt that the time was right for the ever-growing business…

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Sherry Glennie signs with Ballarat

The Selkirk Ballarat Rush are thrilled to announce the signing of Sherry Glennie who will join the team for NBL1 2020. Glennie was looking forward to playing with a fresh playing group in Ballarat is upcoming season. “I am very excited to be playing for Ballarat this season and meeting my new teammates and seeing…

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2020 Miners Rush Family Day brought to you by Stockland Wendouree

The 2020 Miners Rush Family Day brought to you by Stockland Wendouree will be at the Ballarat Sports Events Centre on Sunday March 22nd from 11am to 1pm. We’re inviting everyone from the local community to get along and check out a range of activities during the 2 hours! When: Sunday March 22nd, 2020 Time:…

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Vicky Lowe receives 2019 Scoretable Official of the Year Award

Congratulations to Vicky Lowe on receiving the 2019 Scoretable Official of the Year Award Via the Victorian Basketball Scoretable Association (V.B.S.A.) “Vicky, a Level 4 VBSA member has been nominated as she did a marvellous job coordinating the scoretable people for the Ballarat U14 Tournament in 2019. She helped Bendigo with the WNBL, and was…

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