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Ray Tomlinson Coaches Clinic

WNBL Coach of the Year, Five Time Olympian and Basketball Australia Hall of Fame inductee Ray Tomlinson is holding a coaches clinic at Box Hill Secondary College. [More Details]

3 on 3 Competition Fixtures

The sound of distant drumming is getting louder.....it's time to move the good furniture and medicate the elderly 'cause it's time to rumble 3/3 style. There has been some fine tuning of the draw so please make sure that you use only this version of the fixture. [More Details]

3 on 3 Lineup Taking Shape

With just over a week to go until the 3 on 3 competition, the lineup for the big exhibition of run 'n' gun basketball is well and truly taking shape. Here is a list of the entrants so far. [More Details]

Re Scheduled MLC Matches from Round 7 - Dec 3

Due to Methodist Ladies College (MLC) not being available on December 3 - all round 7 matches scheduled for that venue have been relocated to other courts. [More Details]

Amended Junior Competition Fixtures

As always, following the first three rounds of competition, our grade secretaries have been frantically working away re-grading the divisions to ensure the fairest competition possible. Please check to see whether your team and division has been affected by this. Download the amended fixtures on the FIXTURES page (via the menu on the left). Note: Since the original release of the amended fixtures, further changes have been made to 11/4. [More Details]

Hawthorn Magic’s 20th Annual 3 On 3 Comp

It is back bigger and better than ever for its 20th year. What better way to finish off the 2011 year of basketball than participating in the run and gun fun of 3 on 3 basketball. Teams made up of between 3-5 players are placed in a pool with 3 other similarly ranked teams. The pool plays off in a round robin with the top team declared Champions! [More Details]

2011 HBA AGM and Constitution Reform

The annual general meeting for the Hawthorn Basketball Association will be held in the Gleeson Room at Xavier College on Sunday 27th November 2011. In addition to the reports that will be presented on all the various facets of the association, high on the agenda is a proposed reform to the constitution. [More Details]

2012 Hawthorn Magic BigV Tryouts

Preparations for the 2012 season of BigV basketball starts right now for the Hawthorn Magic as preseason training and tryouts commence November 7th...If you'd like to play senior representative basketball for the Magic in season 2012, make your way down to the stephenson Centre at Xavier College every Monday and Wednesday (starting November 7th) to put yourself in the mix. [More Details]

2011/12 Junior Competition Fixtures Now Available

The fixtures for the 2011/12 Junior Competition season are now available on the FIXTURES page. Please check the website in the coming weeks as re-grading will result in the amendment of fixtures. [More Details]

2011/12 Junior Summer Fixtures Coming Soon

I'm sure you're all eagerly awaiting the publishing of the fixtures for the summer season of the junior competition. Divisional fixtures will be made available to the larger clubs Tuesday night and the full version will be published later in the week.

Hawthorn Magic 2012 BigV Coaching Appointments

The Hawthorn Magic is pleased to announce the appointment of the following to the coaching staff for 2012...Glenn Rees (Division 1 Men Head Coach); Cameron Taylor (Division 1 Men Assistant Coach); Darryl McDonald (Youth League 1 Men Head Coach); Charlie Fyffe (Youth League 1 Men Assistant Coach); Gary Cleeland (Division 1 Women Head Coach); Bruce Beaton (Youth League Women Head Coach). [More Details]

Magic feature in BigV Awards

At its annual awards night, BigV Basketball announced the award winners across all of its divisions for season 2011. For each division, the following awards were presented: Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, Rising Star and players selected to the All Star Five. Hawthorn Magic were well represented at this year's awards. [More Details]

2011/12 Senior Fixtures Now Available

The fixtures for the 2011/12 mens, womens and mixed competition season are now available on the FIXTURES page. [More Details]

2011 Junior Grand Final Fixtures

This is it! The biggest day in the Hawthorn Basketball calendar is upon us this Saturday as the last two standing in each division square off for the premiership. Here are the fixtures for the big day. Note: Fixtures subject to change. [More Details]

2011 Junior Preliminary Final Fixtures

For the teams playing this Saturday, this is their final chance to make the grand final. Here are the fixtures for the preliminary finals. Note: Fixtures subject to change. [More Details]

2011 Winter Senior Finals Results

After a season of nights spent running around in cold basketball stadiums, the top four from each division in the mens, womens and mixed competitions progressed through to the winter finals series and ultimately a winner was crowed on grand final night. [More Details]

2011 Senior Winter Finals Information

The 2011 season is reaching a thrilling conclusion in each of the divisions of senior basketball at the Hawthorn Basketball Association. All of the finals fixtures for mens, womens and mixed can be found below along with the finals eligibility lists. Please note the use of tabs in some Excel spreadsheets. [More Details]

2011 Junior Finals Player Eligibility Lists

With finals fast approaching, here's a quick check to see which players are qualified or on track to be qualified to play finals. In order to qualify for finals players must have played a minimum of 5 games throughout the season. In order to have 'played' a game a player must have either fouled, scored or signed the back of the score sheet. Note: Please use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to navigate between age groups. [More Details]

2011 Junior Semi Finals Fixtures

The success of the regular season has only been a prelude to the battle for silverware in the finals. The semi finals week sees the top two teams play for a spot in the grand final while the loser lives to fight another day in the preliminary final against the winner of 3 v 4. For the loser of the latter, the season is over. Here are the all important fixtures for this Saturday's semi finals. Note: Fixtures subject to change. [More Details]

Winter 2011 Junior End of Season Ladders

With the regular season done and dusted for the 2011 winter season, the top 4 teams progress through to September finals action. In each division, 1 plays 2 for a spot in the grand final while 3 plays 4 for a preliminary final date with the loser of the 1 v 2 match. Keep your eyes glued to the website for the semi finals fixtures which will be released later this week. [More Details]

2011/12 Summer Competition Entry Forms

Applications are now being invited for the 2011/12 Summer Season. Competitions to be conducted are all the usual Junior competitions; Men’s A Grade, A Reserve, B Grade, B Reserve, C Grade, C Reserve, Youth League One and Youth League Two; Women’s A Grade, B Grade, C Grade and D Grade; Mixed Division One, Division Two and Division Three. [More Details]

ATOMS "Dribble and Shoot" Holiday Clinic

Tommy Greer and other Melbourne Tigers players will prepare you for the new season (in a team environment). Training will focus on the basics of basketball, e.g. dribbling and shooting. The clinic is suitable for boys and girls aged 6–12 of any experience level. [More Details]

Referees Beginner School

Untold wealth, charm and an irresistible charm to the opposite sex are just around the corner for anyone taking part in the next referee's beginner school. It will be held over 2 action packed nights @ Xavier College in the Gleeson room of the Stevenson Centre from 6.30-8.30pm. The dates are Monday 8 & Wednesday 10 August. Essential items such as whistles ($6) and breath freshener will be on sale. To book your spot please call GMac 98150771 or haw@netspace.net.au.

Re Scheduled MLC Matches August 6

Due to Methodist Ladies College (MLC) not being available on August 6 - all round 11 matches scheduled for that venue have been relocated to other courts. [More Details]

Junior Magic Expressions of Interest to Coach

The Hawthorn Magic Representative Program is currently calling for expressions of interest for Coaching /  Assistant  Coaching  positions  of  all  age  groups  of  boys  and  girls  (U12  –  U20)  for  the  2011/12 Championship Victorian Junior Basketball League Season. [More Details]

Junior Magic Tryouts 2011/12 Season

Do you want to represent the Hawthorn Magic in the upcoming season of the VJBL? The upcoming tryouts are your opportunity to play representative basketball for the Magic. [More Details]

Tomorrows Stars Basketball Camp

You’re invited to Brett Rainbow’s Elite Basketball Camp these school holidays. With 20 years of playing, coaching experience & over 1000 kids participating already in Brett’s camps across Victoria per year, it’s a great opportunity to improve your basketball knowledge, skills & techniques whilst having a great time. [More Details]

Amended Junior Competition Fixtures

As always, following the first few rounds of competition, our grade secretaries have been frantically working away re-grading the divisions to ensure the fairest competition possible. Please check to see whether your team and division has been affected by this. Download the amended fixtures on the FIXTURES page (via the menu on the left). Note: Further changes to 14G5, 16B3 and 16B4 were made on May 19th and to 12G1; 12G2 and 20B1 on May 24th; 14G2 on June 16th. [More Details]

Bendigo Bank Winter Newsletter - Proud sponsors of Hawthorn Basketball

In just 4 years, the Canterbury, Ashburton & Surrey Hills Community Bank Branches have returned more than $1,400,000 in sponsorships & grants to approximately 180 not for profit local organisations. [More Details]

Atoms "Dribble and Shoot" Holiday Program

Tommy Greer and other Melbourne Tigers players will prepare you for the new season (in a team environment). Training will focus on the basics of basketball, e.g. dribbling and shooting. The clinic is suitable for boys and girls aged 6–12 of any experience level. [More Details]

Jazzy J selected for the BigV Big Bounce

BigV Basketball is showcasing the best mens talent from around the league on All Star Saturday on the Queens Birthday long weekend at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre...Hawthorn Magic's very own sharp shooting "Jazzy" Jay Allen has been selected in the Division One Mens all star team. [More Details]

Level 2 Referee to C Grade Accreditation Initiative

The Hawthorn Basketball Association in partnership with the Hawthorn Branch of the Victorian Basketball Referees Association is extending an opportunity to all established Level 2 referees to participate in a 3-day course to become an accredited C Grade referee. [More Details]

Junior Competition Fixtures Winter 2011

We're just about set fo the commencement of the 2011 winter season of junior basketball. Here are all the fixtures for this season. Note: These fixtures are subject to change following the re-grading process that ensures parity in each division. [More Details]

Interim Winter Junior Fixtures - Round 1 ONLY

The winter season of junior basketball kicks off this Saturday April 30th. Interim fixtures are now available from the FIXTURES page. Note: These fixtures are applicable for Round 1 ONLY. Check back in the next few days for the release of the full season fixtures.[More Details]

Mens Fixtures Amendment

Due to an error in the dates on the Youth League fixtures, an amended set of Mens fixtures have been issued. [More Details]

Junior Fixtures Coming Soon

Sit tight everyone. The winter fixtures for the junior competition are in the process of being finalised and will be made available on the website in the next day or two.

2010/11 Summer Finals Results

March madness has hit the Hawthorn Basketball Association as we reach the conclusion of the 2010/11 summer season of mens, womens, mixed and junior basketball. The results of the respective finals series will be published below as each competition concludes. [More Details]

2011 Winter Competition Fixtures

The only place to get your winter fixtures is via the FIXTURES link on the left. The mixed and mens competition fixtures are now available. [More Details]

2010/11 Junior Grand Final Fixtures

This is it! The whole summer season has come down to this. The last two standing in each division will playoff on grand final day for the premiership trophy. Here are the fixtures for the big day. Note: Fixtures subject to change. [More Details]

2010/11 Junior Elimination Finals Fixtures

The top four teams in each division have earnt the right to play in the postseason and a shot at a spot in the grand final. In each of the divisions, it is 1v4 and 2v3 for a spot in the big one. Note: Fixtures subject to change. Red denotes changes since original release. [More Details]

2010/11 Senior Summer Finals Information

The 2010/11 season is reaching a thrilling conclusion in each of the divisions of senior basketball at the Hawthorn Basketball Association. All of the finals fixtures for mens, womens and mixed can be found below along with the finals eligibility lists. [More Details]

Re-scheduled Matches - Round 14 (Mar 19)

Due to CAGGS not being available on March 19, the following games have been relocated to Genazzano Girls College. [More Details]

2010/11 Junior Finals Player Eligibility Lists

With finals fast approaching, here's a quick check to see which players are qualified or on track to be qualified to play finals. In order to qualify for finals players must have played a minimum of 5 games throughout the season. In order to have 'played' a game a player must have either fouled, scored or signed the back of the score sheet. Note: Please use the tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet to navigate between age groups. [More Details]

Atoms Dribble and Shoot Holiday Clinic

Work on the basics with a pro! Tommy Greer and other Melbourne Tigers players will prepare you for the new season (in a team environment). Training will focus on the basics of basketball, e.g. dribbling and shooting. Suitable for boys and girls aged 6–13 of any experience level. [More Details]

Job Advertisement - Magic YLW Coaching Staff

The Hawthorn Magic State Youth Championship Women's team is looking for an assistant coach and a team manager for this season...Require committed enthusiastic assistant coach and team manager. Must be available to attend training and games throughout the season. [More Details]

Primary Edge Fundraising Opportunity

Earn extra $$$$ fro your club. Primary Edge introduce Shock Doctor mouthguards...Talk to us about this great fund raising opportunity. [More Details]

2011 Winter Competition Entry Forms

Applications are now being invited for the 2011 Winter Season. Competitions to be conducted are all the usual Junior competitions; Men’s A Grade, A Reserve, B Grade, B Reserve, C Grade, C Reserve and Youth League; Women’s A Grade, B Grade, C Grade and D Grade; Mixed Division One, Division Two and Division Three. [More Details]

Kids Cancer Trust Beginner Basketball Clinics

Come and join 3 time Australian and 2 time international coach Mark Walker for a beginners basketball Clinic to raise much needed funds for the Kids Cancer Trust. The clinic will run on Thursday nights at Hawthorn Secondary College. [More Details]

Hoopaholics is back in 2011

An action packed basketball camp designed to improve young players skills in a fun & safe environment. Ratio of coaches to players is 1:10. [More Details]

Juniors Round 9 Fixture Changes

Please make note of changes made to the junior fixtures for round 9 this Saturday February 5th. [More Details]