The Senior Basketball NSW Waratah League is a state competition held across New South Wales, bringing together the best of local talent. In 2025, the Sutherland Sharks will be fielding teams in the Youth Mens 1, Youth Mens 2, Youth Womens 1 and Waratah Mens divisions. These teams will face off against some of the strongest basketball clubs in the state, battling it out in home and away games leading to a thrilling finals series to crown the champions

Think you have what it takes to represent the Sutherland Sharks? Our representative team trials for Youth Men, Youth Women, NBL1, and Waratah Men are open for those ready to show their skills, dedication, and love for the game. This is your opportunity to join a proud community of players.

Key Details:

• Location: Sutherland Basketball Stadium
• Cost: $10.00 for open trials
• Register here: Sutherland Basketball Senior Trials Registration
  • Select “Representative” from the product category dropdown box
• Invited Trials: Athletes selected for the next trial will be listed on the SDBA website the Tuesday after their open trial

Youth Men Division 1 & 2 Open Trial

• Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
• Time: 5pm to 7pm

Youth Men Invited Trials

• Trial 1: Saturday 2nd November 2024 | 4pm to 6pm
• Trial 2: Friday 8th November 2024 | 7pm to 915pm

NBL1 Women Open Trial (combined with Youth League Women)

• Date: Friday 25th October 2024
• Time: 730m to 930pm

NBL1 Women Invited Trial

• Trial 1: CANCELLED

Youth League Women Open Trial (combined with NBL1 Women)

• Date: Friday 25th October 2024
• Time: 730pm

Youth League Women Invited Trial – NOTE AMENDED TRIAL DATE

• Trial 1: Wednesday 30th October 2024 | 630pm to 830pm

NBL1 Men Open Trial

• Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
• Time: 615pm to 815pm

NBL1 Men Invited Trial

• Trial 1: Saturday 9th November 2024 | 615pm to 815pm 

Waratah Men Open Trials

• Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
• Time: 4pm to 6pm

Waratah Men Invited Trial

• Trial 1: Saturday 9th November 2024 | 4pm to 6pm

Becoming a Sharks player is about more than just wearing the uniform. It’s about being part of a team where every player is valued. We look forward to seeing you at trials.

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Congratulations to the athletes listed who have been invited to attend formal Pre-Christmas practice sessions with a final team list confirmed in January 2025

Note: Players with an * have been named in the Youth Men 1 & 2 squads for pre-Christmas practice sessions.

Youth 1 Men pre-Christmas Practice Sessions: Commencing Wednesday 13th November 2024 | 8pm to 930pm | Endeavour Sports High School 

Youth 2 Men pre-Christmas Practice Sessions: Commencing Thursday 14th November 2024 | 8pm to 930pm | Endeavour Sports High School

Congratulations to the athletes listed who have been invited to attend formal Pre-Christmas practice sessions with a final team list confirmed in January 2025.

Pre-Christmas Practice Sessions: Commencing Saturday 16th November 2024 | 5pm to 7pm | Sutherland Basketball Stadium