The latest on fees, training, key dates and more

The key dates for the 2020 Championship season;

1. Lightning training commences Sunday 24 May;
2. Monday 1st June - Fixtures released daily (1 week)
3. Monday 8th June - Season commences (even though it is a public holiday); and
4. Saturday 13th June - Super 8's continue (Aussie Hoops to be advised).

Our U14 Girls, playing in this division for the first time, have recorded a 5 point win over Rebels, a fantastic achievement. Thank you Coach Calum !!

Dear parents and players, we need your help with coaching (incentives apply) and score bench. If you are interested please read on...

Also please note training recommences 21 July.

We have just been advised that the back courts at the DBA Stadium are unavailable next week including this weekend due to the Arafura Games. This means training will commence Sunday 5 May, not Sunday 28 April as previously advised.

Training commences Sunday 28 April. Please check out the update for more info !

Purchase all Lightning playing gear here!

Lightning have a fundraiser BBQ at the DBA Stadium Saturday, 10th March. We will be in need of some volunteers to help on the BBQ.

The Lightning Basketball Club Inc. senior presentation tips off at 4pm, Sunday 3 December at the Airport Hotel. Award presentations commence at 5pm. The Club is proud to announce the Master of Ceremonies will be Jason "give me the microphone" Ivinson.

This year's junior presentation will be held at Lake Leanyer from 10am to Midday. Please come along for a sausage sizzle and of course trophy / award presentations. Families are most welcome. Bring your hats n sunscreen, bathers n towels. Presentations will commence at 11am.

We need your help, last time we raised over $1,000 !!!

The Lightning Basketball Club is proud to announce the Airport Tavern as a major sponsor

The 2017 Championship Season Tips off 31 July 2017

Basketball NT will this weekend host Basketball Australia's Head of High Performance Coach Development - Peter Lonergan. Peter will host a free clinic at the Marrara Indoor Stadium on Saturday 3rd June from 3:00-5:00pm titled "Drills to develop multi-skilled players". The clinic will be suitable for Coaches of all levels and provides a great opportunity to pick up new drills for your club team.

Thank you to everyone who served at the BBQ, donated cakes etc for sale or both. The Club cleared over $1,130 !!!

Lightning just received a grant to purchase new basketballs. Thanks to the NT Government. Click on more and then click the picture to see a bigger version. Can you spot yourself? I bet you can't miss our President Jason Ivinson (affectionately known to all as Ivo). He's in the front smiling.

With increasing expenses Lighting is looking for sponsorship to keep our fees low for our members. If you are interested or have contact information of a business or someone who may be interested in sponsoring our Club please contact Rozi Carbone on 0487 195 523 or pass our email address lightningbball@hotmail.com along to any interested parties.

Select the Resources menu link above and click on Players to access a short video on drills you can do between training sessions.

1. ALWAYS tell your coach if you can't make it to your game
2. HAVE FUN
3. Play as a team
4. Train hard and listen to your coach
5. Respect the referees and other players
6. Play hard but fair and KICK BUTT