iron tigers weekly - 30/10/2025
Iron Tigers Weekly Update
| A huge week ahead for the Iron Tigers family as we head to our first Unleashed Tour, build momentum toward the North vs South Gala Day, and continue expanding our Academy and competition pathways. |
Iron Tigers Unleashed Tour – Seaside Classic
Our first official Iron Tigers Unleashed Tour heads to Port Macquarie this weekend for the Seaside Classic.
Three teams will proudly represent the club as we take our brand of basketball on the road for the first time.
Each player is being provided with a complimentary tour shirt to commemorate the event, plus a personal first aid kit from Survival and some mouth hygiene products from Seabreeze Dental. Supporting our team on tour will be a sports Physiotherapist from Coast Sport
Good luck to all players and coaches travelling! It’s going to be an unforgettable weekend of competition and team bonding.
Look out for updates this weekend on our socials
North vs South Gala Day – Celebrities Announced!
The countdown is on for our North vs South Gala Day on Saturday 15 November at Niagara Park Stadium.
We’re thrilled to announce two special guests for our Celebrity Coaches Game:
Lukas Radovich – actor and local talent from Home and Away
Liam Forcadilla – Australian netball sensation and captain!
Both will bring their competitive energy and Coast pride to what’s shaping up to be one of the biggest club events of the year.
Stripes Academy – Term 4 Spaces Still Open
There’s still time to join the Stripes Academy before the year wraps up.
Finish 2025 strong with high-quality training that builds skill, game IQ, and athletic performance.
Register here 👇
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Lake Haven Joins the Academy Pathway
We’re excited to confirm that Lake Haven is now officially part of the Iron Tigers Academy Pathway.
Sunday sessions are open to all players and are just $10 per session, an affordable way to keep improving and experience the Iron Tigers training environment close to home.
Sign up here 👇
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Iron Tigers Lake Haven Academy
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Niagara Park Teams – 2026 Expansion
Iron Tigers Niagara Park is building quickly for Term 1 2026. We will be entering teams in the following age groups for the new competition:
- U12 Boys
- U12 Girls
- U14 Boys
- U14 Girls
- U16 Boys
- U18 Boys
Be part of the next evolution of Iron Tigers, submit your Expression of Interest now to join the program.
Important Information for Waves Representative Players
With Central Coast Waves Basketball Association representative trials now complete and team announcements expected soon, we want to make sure all Iron Tigers families understand what comes next for players who are selected.
As part of the Waves representative program, all rep players are required to participate in the Waves Domestic Competition and must do so in their own age group.
We understand this may create some logistical challenges for Iron Tigers players who are currently part of other local competitions. To help with this transition, Iron Tigers will be entering teams in the new competition at Niagara Park (Term 1 + Term 2) so our rep players can continue playing under the Iron Tigers banner while meeting their Waves domestic requirements.
Please note: under Waves’ rules, a maximum of three (3) representative players per team is permitted.
For those currently playing in PCYC or Lakehaven, your existing competitions will have finished by the time the next Niagara Park competition begins, meaning we’ll likely be able to slot you straight into a new team for the season.
For players in Terrigal, your current competition will still be mid-season when Niagara Park commences. We’ll work with each family individually to manage this transition and minimise disruption to your current team commitments.
We’ll be in touch again once representative team announcements are made and will start confirming placements for the new competition shortly after.
Grit for Girls – Basketball NSW Program
Grit for Girls is a free online program created by Basketball NSW to help young female athletes build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness.
You can complete the course at your own pace and receive a certificate of completion.
👉 Enrol here
When prompted, select “NSW Accreditations and Education” to locate the course.
Can’t Make Your Usual Training Session?
Did you know that all Iron Tigers players can attend any age-appropriate session at ANY location, free of charge, if you can’t make your regular team training.
So if you can’t make your usual Wednesday 11-13s training session at CCGS, it’s no problem to go along to the Thursday U12s session at PCYC. Can’t make your sunday morning session in Lake haven? Head down to CCGS on Thursday night to join the 15-17 teams train.
Keep improving, keep working on your game and make some new friends along the way!
Stack Team App
All team communication and schedules are now managed through Team App. If you haven’t joined yet, please do so today to make sure you don’t miss updates, training times, or game information.
Sponsor Feature – Core Elements Physiotherapy
A huge thank-you to Core Elements Physiotherapy, one of our valued Silver Sponsors.
They’re offering 10% off all services for Iron Tigers families, helping players stay strong, recover faster, and perform at their best.
Services include:
Physiotherapy • Dry Needling • Women’s Health • Lymphoedema & Low-Level Laser Therapy • Remedial Massage • Shockwave Therapy • Pilates (Matwork & Reformer) • Worker’s Compensation • CTP • DVA • Chronic Disease Management
To book an appointment or learn more:
We’re Looking for Coaches – Niagara Park Expansion
As we prepare to launch our Niagara Park teams in Term 1 2026, we’re looking for passionate and committed coaches to join the Iron Tigers family.
This is a great opportunity to be part of our next stage of growth and help shape the future of local basketball on the Central Coast.
Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting out, we provide full support, mentoring, and access to club resources and development pathways through Basketball NSW.
If you share our passion for player development and want to be part of a positive, structured club environment, we’d love to hear from you.
