LAKERS NEWS

New Lakers uniforms are coming, and we want our club community to help choose the design! Take a look at the four options below and vote for your favourite. Cast your vote here: https://form.typeform.com/to/wd4NZaFp

AGM Details Monday 19th October 20266:30pm – 7:30pmHills Hub, Emerald Committee Nominations Nominations are open for the following positions: President Vice President Secretary General Committee Member Nominations close Thursday 8th October 2026. Nomination forms can be submitted here: https://form.fillout.com/t/w8iagDMDerus Proxy Voting If you are unable to attend the AGM, eligible members can submit a proxy vote in accordance with the Club's Constitution. Proxy Forms close

If Raiders is on your player’s radar, now is the time to get organised. Some of the next pathway opportunities are happening within weeks, not months. If your player is interested in playing representative basketball with Knox Raiders, it's worth understanding the pathway early. Knox Basketball has a structured pathway into its Junior Raiders representative program, and the pathway your player follows depends on where they are currently playing and whether they have previousl

Has your child outgrown their current playing singlet? Has it been damaged, lost or simply seen better days? Our August 2026 replacement playing singlet order is now open for current Emerald Lakers players. As every playing singlet is custom made with an individual player number, the Club places two bulk uniform orders each year. 📅 Order Deadline Orders close Saturday 1 August 2026. All orders received by this date will be included in our August production run. The next oppo

Across two school holiday clinics, we welcomed 37 young players, with 21 U10s taking to the court on Tuesday and 16 U12s joining us on Thursday. It was fantastic to see so many kids spending part of their school holidays developing their skills, building confidence, making new friends and, most importantly, having fun. On Tuesday, our U10 players were treated to a very special experience, learning from Knox Raiders NBL1 stars Haleigh, Brandon and Kobe. From fundamental skills

Presentation Night is always a highlight of the Emerald Lakers calendar, and this year's event was one to remember. With a fantastic turnout from players, families, coaches, team managers, volunteers and supporters, the evening was a wonderful celebration of another successful season of basketball, friendship and community. After keeping a close eye on the weather forecast all week, we were fortunate to enjoy perfect conditions that allowed families to gather, catch up, and c

This year, we had two teams competing at the Southern Peninsula Tournament, alongside many other Lakers players representing their schools, VJBL clubs and tournament teams across Victoria. One of the things we love most about the Southern Penn Tournament is the chance for players to team up with friends from other clubs across the Knox Basketball community. It's a great reminder that while we compete against each other during the season, basketball also creates friendships th

One of the most popular attractions at this year's Emerald Lakers Presentation Night was the Pixel Booth, which kept players, families and volunteers entertained throughout the evening. From teammates striking a pose to families capturing special memories together, the photo booth added an extra layer of fun to an already fantastic night. We would like to extend our thanks to Pixel Booth for helping make the evening even more memorable for our Lakers community. To learn more

After a few big seasons, it’s time to come together and celebrate the effort, passion and dedication that runs right across this club. Sunday 24 May 4:00pm – 7:00pm Emerald Primary School Stadium & Courtyard 🏀 Presentations from 4:30pm 🍕 Food available to purchase from food trucks 🎟️ Raffle packed with some seriously good prizes 🍦 Sweet treats and a photo booth for the kids 🥤 BYO drinks, enjoy responsibly We’re working hard behind the scenes to create a celebration that

Basketball Australia has launched MyHoops, the official mobile app for community basketball across the country. For Emerald Lakers families, it’s a simple way to keep track of games, results and schedules all in one place. Whether you’re a player, parent or supporter, the app makes it much easier to stay connected to your team throughout the season. What is MyHoops? MyHoops is the official basketball app for Australia, designed to bring community competitions together in one

The 2026 summer season finals series was a remarkable journey for Emerald Lakers Basketball Club. Across three intense weeks of competition at the State Basketball Centre, Lakers teams featured at every stage of the finals. From preliminary finals to grand finals, our players showed determination, teamwork and a genuine love of the game. Many teams fought their way through tough semi-finals and preliminary finals to keep their seasons alive. Others earned direct places in the

Three Emerald Lakers players recently travelled to New Zealand with Knox Raiders to compete in the SAS Australasian Easter Slam, one of the region’s major junior basketball tournaments. Tiago Folloni, Griffin Kewish and Bailey Hamm represented their Knox Raider's representative club with pride, stepping onto the court against strong competition from across New Zealand. The tournament brings together talented teams from across Australasia and provides young athletes with the o

The Winter 2026 Saturday competition begins shortly after the Easter school holidays and runs through to the finals series in September. Please review the key dates below so families can plan ahead for the season. Season Start The first round of the Saturday Winter competition will be played on: Saturday 18 April 2026. From this point, teams will play regular weekly rounds throughout winter. King’s Birthday Weekend There will be no games scheduled on the King’s Birthday long

Sunday Competition – Winter 2026 Season Schedule The Winter 2026 Sunday competition also begins shortly after the Easter school holidays and runs through to finals in September. Season Start The first round of the Sunday Winter competition will be played on: Sunday 19 April 2026. Teams will then play regular weekly rounds throughout winter. King’s Birthday Weekend There will be no games scheduled on the King’s Birthday long weekend. No games: Sunday 7 June 2026 Winter School

Congratulations to all our coaches, leading our kids all the way every season. Go Lakers

Fantastic effort from our 14.3’s today, Runners Up at the Knox Basketball Summer Grand Finals 2025

Well done to Emerald Lakers 14.7 boys today, Runners Up at the Knox Basketball Summer Grand Finals 2025

Emerald Lakers Under 14 Boys participating in 2025 Knox Basketball Grand Finals

Emerald Lakers 12.1 boy's runners up at the Knox Basketball Grand Finals 2025

Emerald Lakers Under 10 girl's coaches having fun on Grand Final Day 2025