Join Us at the NBL1 West Indigenous Round in Albany!
The Albany Basketball Association is proud to host the NBL1 West Indigenous Round at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre! After years away, state league basketball is back in Albany, and we’re excited to welcome the community to experience elite basketball action while celebrating the rich culture and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Event Highlights:
- State Basketball Action: Witness the Perth Redbacks take on the Perry Lakes Hawks in both men’s and women’s matches.
- Cultural Celebration: Enjoy a Welcome to Country, traditional performances, and more to honor our First Nations heritage.
- Special Edition Merchandise: Teams will wear uniquely designed Indigenous-themed jerseys, representing stories and symbols from the community of Menang Country.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: A great day out for the whole family with activities and entertainment throughout the event.
Event Details:
- Date and times: July 5th 2025 (Women's: 5:00pm and Men's 7:00pm)
- Venue: Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
- Tickets: Available now! Visit our website to secure your tickets.
Let’s pack the house and show our support as we bring state league basketball back to Albany! This is more than just a game, it’s a celebration of culture, sport, and community.
FAQs
Conditions of Entry
- Patrons entering the event must have a valid ticket and must have their ticket scanned at the dedicated entrances.
- Patrons are not permitted to bring any basketballs into the venue.
- No backpacks or bags larger than an A4 sheet of paper are permitted in the venue.
- Patrons are not permitted to have prams in the Grandstand due to safety concerns. Please see a staff member to be advised as to where the pram can be left safely.
- Patrons are not permitted to bring in external food and drink.
- Patrons are not permitted to bring in external alcohol.
- Any alcohol purchased must be consumed at the venue and may not be taken outside of the licensed areas.
- Ticketing and Security Staff reserve the right to search bags.
- No musical instruments or artificial noise making devices (e.g. vuvuzela, drums) are permitted in the venue.
- Pass-outs for the event will only be given with a valid reason (e.g. to attend a domestic game, to go to the car, to smoke outside, etc.). Each individual that leaves the venue will require a pass-out card to re-enter.
- Children that require a pass-out to re-enter the event will only receive one with adult supervision and accompaniment.
- Specific designated areas in the stadium are licensed. All children must be under adult supervision at all times.
- Children under 18 years old will not be allowed to enter without adult supervision.
- Cash will not be permitted at the venue for purchase of any food, drink or merch item.
General Disclaimers
- During the player introductions there will be lasers, strobes, and lighting effects used. Anyone who may suffer adverse reactions to such lighting effects is forewarned and advised to leave the immediate area during this time.
- Throughout the game there may be periods of loud noise. This may include music, court announcers, and general crowd cheering and yelling. Anyone who may suffer adverse reactions to, or is sensitive to such noises is forewarned and advised to take the appropriate precautions – earplugs etc.