Play basketball with Margaret River Basketball Association
MRBA offers basketball opportunities for all ages, from young beginners to experienced adult players. Our programmes are designed to build skills, confidence and a love of the game in a supportive community environment and include:
Aussie Hoops. The perfect start.
Engaging Young Players with Aussie Hoops
Aussie Hoops (ages 5+) is Basketball Australia’s official beginner program and the perfect introduction to the game.
What makes Aussie Hoops great:
• Fun, active sessions designed for young children
• Builds basic movement, coordination and ball skills
• Encourages confidence and participation
• Focuses on teamwork, listening and trying new skills
Our Aussie Hoops programme runs through Term 4 and Term 1. Registrations typically open in early September.
Enjoyment and learning
Junior Competitions
Junior competitions are available from Under 9s (Year 1/2) through to Youth age groups. These competitions run from October through to March each year, with registrations open in August.
What juniors gain from playing:
- Teamwork, communication and resilience
- Skill development and game understanding
- Learning to win and lose respectfully
- Making friends and being part of a team
Competitions are structured to suit age and ability, with an emphasis on enjoyment, learning and fair play.
Senior Competitions
Our senior competitions (Open Men’s and Open Women’s) provide a great way for adults to stay active, compete and stay connected in the local community. These competitions run from October through to March each year, with registrations open in September.
Why play as an adult:
- Enjoy competitive but social basketball
- Maintain fitness and skills
- Be part of a local sporting community
- Support and role-model basketball for younger players
Stay Active and Connected
Senior Competitions
Stay Active and Connected
Our senior competitions (Open Men’s and Open Women’s) provide a great way for adults to stay active, compete and stay connected to the local community.
Why play as an adult:
• Enjoy competitive but social basketball
• Maintain fitness and skills
• Be part of a local sporting community
• Support and role-model basketball for younger players
Representative Hawks Basketball
Representative Basketball
The Margaret River Hawks represent our region in Basketball WA competitions, providing talented and committed players with the opportunity to compete at a higher level.
The Hawks program focuses on skill development, teamwork and personal growth in a positive and supportive environment. Players train regularly, learn advanced game concepts and represent Margaret River with pride, respect and sportsmanship.
Being part of the Hawks means committing to training, teamwork and high standards of behaviour — on and off the court — while enjoying the challenge and rewards of representative basketball.
Hawks teams are selected through trials, with pathways available for junior players aspiring to progress through the representative system.
Development Pathways
For highly committed athletes and umpires, there are pathways available to further your basketball journey beyond representing Margaret Rvier Hawks.
These pathways include BWA Performance & Pathways programmes and representing the South-West Slammers in the WABL competition from April to September.
The pathways provide an opportunity for motivated players and umpires to develop their skills, build new friendships, and experience the thrill of higher-level competition. They typically involve local trials and a commitment to travel to Busselton, Bunbury and Perth for training and games.
Members of the committee are experienced in these pathways so please reach out if you have questions.
Our Western Australia State Representatives
- Jemima Anderson
- Darren Arthur
- Phillip Becker
- Joel Burton
- Tully Evans
- Dennis Guthrie
- Norma Guthrie
- Shaye Lenton
- Ashley Plater
- Marg Robinson
- Will Teasdale
- Joanne Walker
- Daisy Worsley
Please contact us if you are aware of other MRBA players to represent Western Australia in nationals.