DOMESTIC COMPETITION
Basketball in Midland
Throughout 2025, Binar Basketball Association (BBA) successfully consolidated and strengthened its Domestic Basketball Competition at Swan Active, Midland.
The competition has grown from a single participating club into a six-club association, reflecting strong community demand and increased local capacity. BBA has now transitioned fully from hands-on team support to a competition governance and oversight role, marking a significant milestone in the competition’s maturity and long-term viability.
The competition supported 64 teams, with 429 registered players. Almost 45% of participants were new to the association, and 46.5% identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, highlighting the competition’s reach and inclusivity.
Equity and access remained central to delivery, with targeted initiatives supporting new clubs, reducing financial barriers and encouraging broad participation. Strong partnerships, including continued support from
Midland Brick, played a key role in ensuring the competition remained accessible and community focused.
As Binar Basketball Association looks ahead to 2026, the focus remains on strengthening the Domestic Basketball Competition to support long-term participation, positive experiences and sustainable growth. With a stable structure now established, BBA is entering a phase focused on consistency, clarity and continuous improvement. This forward-looking approach will support players, referees, clubs and families, while ensuring the Domestic Competition continues to provide safe, positive and high-quality basketball experiences for the Midland community.
Boys & U10 mixed comp
“Team Mamba has been proud to support Binar Basketball Association’s Junior Domestic Competition since Season 1 and it’s been inspiring to see it evolve into a thriving program with more clubs and new teams joining each season. The continued growth has raised the weekly standard and provided our Mamba kids with consistent, high-quality game experiences that accelerate development.
Our Mamba mentality “Get Better Every Day” aligns with Binar’s objectives and Binar’s presence in Midland continues to have a positive impact on our families by providing a safe, community-focused environment where young players build confidence, friendships and strong habits beyond basketball.”
— Avinash Poinen, Team Mamba Club President
The XXCEL Girls Competition is Binar's dedicated girls basketball league, created to provide a fun, supportive and competitive environment where girls can develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy the game.
Held exclusively for girls on Thursday nights, XXCEL brings together players from across our six clubs in a competition designed to foster participation, friendship and growth. Teams are carefully balanced with a mix of experienced and developing players, creating an inclusive environment where every participant can contribute, improve and feel valued.
The competition caters for three age divisions: Under 12, Under 14 and Open Championship (Under 16 to Under 21), providing opportunities for girls at every stage of their basketball journey.
XXCEL plays an important role in strengthening the pathway for girls within Binar. For many players, it provides additional court time, game experience and skill development that complements representative basketball programs such as WABL. At the same time, it creates opportunities for new players to discover the sport and become part of the Binar community.
Most importantly, XXCEL is a space where girls come first. Through dedicated competition nights, team connection and a positive playing environment, we are helping create a basketball experience where girls feel supported, empowered and excited to keep playing the game they love.
The name XXCEL reflects our vision for girls to excel both on and off the court.
XXCEL Girls Competition
“Team Mamba has been proud to support Binar Basketball Association’s Junior Domestic Competition since Season 1 and it’s been inspiring to see it evolve into a thriving program with more clubs and new teams joining each season. The continued growth has raised the weekly standard and provided our Mamba kids with consistent, high-quality game experiences that accelerate development.
Our Mamba mentality “Get Better Every Day” aligns with Binar’s objectives and Binar’s presence in Midland continues to have a positive impact on our families by providing a safe, community-focused environment where young players build confidence, friendships and strong habits beyond basketball.”
— Avinash Poinen, Team Mamba Club President