About Us

Formed in 1967, the Southern Peninsula Basketball Association (SPBA) is one of the largest sporting organisations on the Mornington Peninsula. With close to 3000 members, including over 300 teams from grass roots through to the elite level.

We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all members of the community so that they will enjoy life long participation in physical activity.

Our 5 Association Values are:

We are RESPECTFUL

We show admiration and consideration for abilities, qualities, achievement and cultures of each other and the broader community. Our respectful behaviour earns the respect of others for all that we do as individuals and as an Association.

We are INCLUSIVE

We provide a program that involves all of our community, regardless of background or ability. In conjunction with a culture that is fun, healthy and accessible.

We are TRUSTWORTHY

We operate with integrity, honesty and empathy in the willingness to accept and support a cohesive team culture.

We foster ENJOYMENT

We provide a positive environment that brings joy to the community within a social, safe and fun setting.

We drive EXCELLENCE

We constantly look  for ways to improve and inspire success whilst providing diverse opportunities and aspiring to achieve the highest quality.

The SPBA maintains 4 indoor facilities inclusive of 7 courts with the intention to increase to over 10 courts, catering for participants from Mornington to Sorrento.

SPBA is a not-for-profit organisation, it’s primary objectives are to:

  • Administer the sport of basketball from Mornington to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
  • Provide an avenue for its players, coaches, officials and administrators to participate and develop through organised competitions and development programs.

SPBA has participating within our Association:

  • 300+ domestic teams (social competition)
  • 30+ junior representative teams (Victorian Junior Basketball League & Sharks Academy)
  • 4 senior representative teams (Big V) – Youth League Women, Youth League Men, Senior Women & Senior Men
  • 30+ regular participants during All-Abilities sessions

We also work alongside Dromana Primary School & Rosebud Primary School maintaining their courts and using them for our trainings and competitions.

Our facilities are not only used for our basketball, they are also used by the schools, other sports and community groups.

SPBA’s strategic plan is “Our Game Plan 2025” with the primary objectives to:

  • Grow Participation
  • Engage Community
  • Operational Excellence
  • Develop Facilities
For any questions regarding strategic direction, please contact SPBA General Manager Ben White at gm@sthpen.com.au.
 
For department operational queries, please contact our staff as below: