Sabres Basketball Club is a prestigious sports club located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1960, the club has a rich and proud history, producing olympians, NBL, and WNBL players. Sturt Sabres Basketball Club offers a diverse range of basketball pathways for players of all aspirations and abilities.
The club's top men's and women's teams play in the highly competitive NBL 1 competition, showcasing the best graduating players who have gone on to play basketball around the world. Sturt also offers teams for players who have graduated from junior programmes and wish to continue playing at a high level in Youth League and senior teams. The club's junior programme is highly regarded as the most professional and successful in South Australia.
Sturt Sabres Basketball Club offers various basketball programmes for different age groups and skill levels. The Aussie Hoops programme is a nationally run, locally delivered programme designed for beginner basketballers aged 5–10 years. It serves as a great pathway into the Sturt Domestic League. The Sturt Domestic League is a fun and competitive league for age groups ranging from Under 10 to Under 16, providing a pathway for players who want to play at a higher level in District Basketball.
The club also offers a Junior Inclusive Programme aimed at kids aged 6 to 14 with disabilities. This programme focuses on teamwork, fitness, dedication, and social skills improvement. The Junior District league, run by Basketball SA, is a skilful and competitive interclub league for age groups ranging from Under 10 to Under 23s, with divisions in each age group. For adults, Sturt offers the Senior District league, a competitive interclub league for both men and women.
Sturt Sabres Basketball Club takes pride in its culture of excellence and player development. With over 50 years of experience, the club has developed more talented basketball players who play at the highest levels than any other programme in Australia. Sturt's emphasis on elite player development is deeply ingrained in the club's DNA.
Aside from basketball, Sturt Sabres Basketball Club values its corporate partners, sponsors, and the wider community. The club has an Honour Roll to recognise outstanding players, coaches, referees, and contributors to the club. In 2010, the club initiated the Sturt Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its 50th season celebrations.
To get involved with Sturt Sabres Basketball Club and experience the top-notch basketball programmes, interested individuals can contact the club and visit their website for more information. Sturt Sabres Basketball Club is committed to providing an inclusive and high-quality basketball experience for all players in Adelaide.