BASKETBALL

Program trials will be held on Saturday 19th October 10am – 2pm in Gunnedah. 

Program Information

The NIAS Basketball program includes skill development, team development, fitness assessments, and competition opportunities, along with access to performance support and education. The program offers each athlete the opportunity to further develop and improve skills required to gain selection in higher levels of representation, and is part of the Basketball NSW development pathway.

The program for both boys and girls squads in 2024|25 includes:
-Access to RuralFit Training Hubs around the region
-Regional training sessions | technical and tactical skill development
-Performance support and athlete education
-Participation in Academy Challenge and Your Local Clubs NSW Academy Games
-Complimentary ticket to the NIAS Annual Academy Awards

2023|24 SQUAD

First NameLast NameLGA
JacksonBrooksTamworth Regional
RyanJohnsonTamworth Regional
AndrewKensellTamworth Regional
CallumLockwoodTamworth Regional
ThomasMcHargGlen Innes Severn
ThomasMcMullenTamworth Regional
NoahPayInverell
BenjiRalstonTamworth Regional
BarryRobinsonTamworth Regional
WallaceRobinsonTamworth Regional
DarnellSmithArmidale Dumaresq
HeathWatchirsInverell
First NameLast NameLGA
AnnaBarwickTamworth Regional
ScarlettConnorTamworth Regional
DakodaHaydenGlen Innes Severn
MackenzieKellyTamworth Regional
AlexisLockwoodArmidale Dumaresq
JessicaMurphyTamworth Regional
SarahPickensTamworth Regional
BronteRankmoreTamworth Regional
ChelseaSmithTamworth Regional
MollyStokeldTamworth Regional
AbigailWalkerTamworth Regional
LilyWoodburyInverell

Program Personnel

First NameLast NamePosition
EmilyTudmanGirls Head Coach
ChrisTudmanGirls Assistant Coach
DonnaMcClellandBoys Head Coach
CoryMcClellandBoys Assistant Coach

Eligibility & Selection

– Male and Female athletes aged 14-15 years in 2024 (born in 2010/2011), who reside in or attend school in the NIAS catchment area, and are a registered member of a Basketball NSW affiliated association.
– Athletes will be offered a place in the NIAS Basketball Program based on performance at selection trials and through talent identification processes, including attitude and commitment to Basketball.

Program Partners

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ATHLETE BENEFITS & COMMITMENT

  • Intensive coaching from accredited regional, guest and state level coaches.
  • Regional training sessions – technical and tactical skill development.
  • Access to RuralFit Training Hubs across the Northern Inland Region. 
  • Performance Support including Sport Psychology, Nutrition, Fitness Assessments, Strength & Conditioning and more.
  • Complimentary invitation to the annual Academy Awards.
  • Opportunities to participate in higher level competitions and challenges.
  • Attend all program activities.
  • Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the field.
  • Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any feedback.
  • Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive opportunities.
  • Behave and dress in an appropriate manner when representing NIAS and its sponsors.
  • Wear NIAS apparel when representing the Academy at events.
  • Be available to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes.
  • Adhere to NIAS Athlete Code of Conduct and policies including anti-doping policy.
  • Maintain regular communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required.

$250 includes: training sessions, coaching and performance support activities, and invitations to special events such as the annual Academy Awards Night.

  • Academy Challenges, Academy Games and any specific Sports Tours are additional to the Athlete Levy. Costs differ from sport to sport.
  • Athlete Uniform. Costs vary from sport to sport.

Past Squad Archives

Girls
Giann Catania
Miley Clark
Eva Flick
Bella McCarthy
Sophie McMullen
Emma Rumble
Katie Sheppard
Georgie Williams
Emily Wood

Development
Scarlett Connor
Ava Harding
Erica Holzigal
Tayla Hubner
Mackenzie Kelly
Jessica Murphy
Sarah Pickens
Bronte Rankmore
Kelsie Simpson
Chloe Smith
Abigail Walker

Sara Belfield
Scarlett Connor
Dakoda Hayden
Darcie Kelly
Mackenzie Kelly
Sophie McMullen
Sarah Pickens
Bronte Rankmore
Chloe Smith

Squad
Lucas Broderick
Ned Hagon
Cooper Holzigal 
Reid Humble
Alex Morgan-Giles
Sam Peeters
Lucas Percy
Bayley Ralston
Patrick Roods
Billy Ryan
Zac Whalan 
Charlie Whale 

Development
William Alexander-Tolhurst
Lachlan Alker
Cooper Hunt
Callum Lockwood
Thomas Mahony
Thomas McMullen
Jacob Parker
Benji Ralston
Max Ryan

Riley Lightfoot
Callum Lockwood
Thomas McMullen
Bayley Ralston
Benji Ralston
Griffin Sanderson
Ryan Shanley
Colby Walker
Rex Watson

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