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
2024|25 SQUAD
| First Name | Last Name | LGA |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew | Kensell | Tamworth Regional |
| Barry | Robinson | Tamworth Regional |
| Benji | Ralston | Tamworth Regional |
| Chevy | Souter | Tamworth Regional |
| Finn | Davis | Tamworth Regional |
| Flynn | Royall | Gunnedah Shire |
| Henry | Weinthal | Tamworth Regional |
| Isaac | Ryan | Tamworth Regional |
| Jackson | Brooks | Tamworth Regional |
| Lachlan | Alker | Tamworth Regional |
| Mason | Hill | Tamworth Regional |
| Maylen | Jenner | Tamworth Regional |
| Romeo | Hall | Gwydir |
| Thomas | McMullen | Tamworth Regional |
| Wallace | Robinson | Tamworth Regional |
| First Name | Last Name | LGA |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Brooks | |
| Scarlett | Connor | Tamworth Regional |
| Mackenzie | Kelly | Tamworth Regional |
| Jessica | Murphy | Tamworth Regional |
| Olivia | Noad | Tamworth Regional |
| Emily | O'Connell | Tamworth Regional |
| Emily | Peeters | Tamworth Regional |
| Sarah Elizabeth | Pickens | Tamworth Regional |
| Evie | Randall | Gunnedah Shire |
| Bronte | Rankmore | Tamworth Regional |
| Chelsea | Smith | Tamworth Regional |
| Molly | Stokeld | Tamworth Regional |
Program Personnel
| First Name | Last Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Brad | Ralston | Girls Head Coach |
| Kane | Butler | Boys Head Coach |
| Kylie | Ralston | Team Manager |
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
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
Anna Barwick
Dakoda Hayden
Mackenzie Kelly
Alexis Lockwood
Jessica Murphy
Emily Peeters
Sarah Pickens
Bronte Rankmore
Chelsea Smith
Molly Stokeld
Abigail Walker
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
Squad
Jackson Brooks
Ryan Johnson
Andrew Kensell
Callum Lockwood
Thomas McHarg
Thomas McMullen
Noah Pay
Benji Ralston
Wallace Robinson
Barry Robinson
Darnell Smith
Heath Watchirs
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