ABOUT US
OUR PURPOSE
The Keilor Basketball Association , otherwise referred to as the KBA operates out of the Keilor Basketball Stadium and provides programs for all age groups and skill levels.
The KBA is proud to have become and will continue to strive to be a source of enjoyment, positivity and influence in the local community, while also contributing to growing the presence and quality of Basketball in Australia.
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Our represenetative team, the Keilor Thunder, continues to achieve and be recognised as fierce and respected competitors from our Junior through to our Senior teams.
OUR STRATEGY
Throughout 2024, the Board of Keilor Basketball Association, in coordination with GippSport Community Solutions, completed a comprehensive strategic planning process that included surveying members and key stakeholders, review of current and industry best practices and analysis of external impacts. Following that process, we are thrilled to launch our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. This document clearly articulates the direction of the Association for the next three years, our values, goals and how we expect to achieve them. See the full document here.
OUR FACILITIES
Since 1986, the centre of operations for the Keilor Basketball Association has been Keilor Stadium, located at Stadium Drive, Keilor Park, 3042.
In partnership with the Brimbank City Council, Keilor Stadium has been renovated and refurbished, with all facilities undergoing major upgrades. Now home to 6 regulation size courts and able to accommodate a capacity of 2000+, Keilor Basketball Association is able to further enhance it’s commitment to the growth of Basketball in Australia at all levels.
COMPETITION
Keilor Basketball Association operates both a Representative and Domestic program. The KBA is made up of 13 Junior Domestic Clubs who compete over two seasons. (Summer and Winter)
Home of the widely respected Keilor Thunder and with the largest representative program in Melbourne’s West, our teams are comprised of the following:
40+ Junior Male & Female teams, Youth Big V Male & Female teams and Senior NBL1 Male & Female teams
PROGRAMS
Keilor Basketball Association run a range of programs for children to participate and stayed involved in basketball.
Including Mini Thunder, our beginners program based for 5-8 year olds. An U8's competition for those who are looking to advance from Mini Thunder and play competitive games with minor rule constraints, Domestic Academy and Rep Ready programs.
