We, the undersigned players, supporters, and community members, call upon the Young Basketball Association (YBA) and Basketball NSW (BBNSW) to immediately reinstate an open-age basketball competition in Young, NSW.

In 2025, the senior basketball season was abruptly cut short without proper consultation or justification. Despite multiple teams ready to play, a willing host venue (PCYC), and clear community demand, the YBA:

• Cancelled the competition mid-season.
• Refunded player fees — thereby, under its own constitution, stripping players of financial membership and voting rights.
• Prioritised an Under-23 competition without offering an equivalent for adult players.
• Cited referee shortages and behavioural issues without any formal investigation, documentation, or transparency.
• Failed to present inclusive alternatives or a path forward for senior participants.

These actions are not just exclusionary — they directly contradict the stated mission of Basketball NSW, which promotes “participation, inclusion, and the love of the game.”

We believe:

• Basketball is for everyone — not just juniors.
• Decisions that affect competitions and members must be evidence-based, transparent, and procedurally fair.
• No member should be disenfranchised through strategic refunds or administrative loopholes.

We call on the YBA to:

• Immediately reinstate an open-age senior basketball competition in Young;
• Publicly acknowledge and engage with the adult playing community it has excluded;
• Make governance processes transparent — including publishing meeting minutes, complaint outcomes, and criteria used to cancel the season.

We call on Basketball NSW to:

• Actively uphold its role as governing body — not passive bystander;
• Ensure affiliated associations operate transparently, inclusively, and in good faith;
• Prevent strategic exclusion of members through governance manipulation.

This is about more than one season. It’s about the future of grassroots basketball in our community — and ensuring it remains open to all players.