Term 3 – Week 2 Wrap-Up
Week 2 of the second half of the season delivered solid results, new energy at training, and exciting steps forward across the club. With photo day just around the corner, rep trials on the horizon, and our first-ever tour filling fast, there’s a lot happening on and off the court.
Here’s everything you need to know this week.
On the Court – Week 2 Results
Week 2 brought a strong mix of results across all venues, with several teams putting in dominant performances.
Big wins came from 10F White, 16 White, 16F Black, and 12 Black PCYC, while 14 White, 14 Black, 18 White, and 10 Black all edged out tight contests with great teamwork and composure.
It was also great to see 12F Orange pick up a well-earned result after a close game, continuing their strong start to the term.
While 18 Black did not get a game this week due to a forfeit, the group used the time to reset and prepare for the weeks ahead.
Some of our newer PCYC teams are still settling in, but signs of improvement are already showing. The effort is there, the intent is there, and we are excited to see what Week 3 brings.
Across the club, we finished the round with 9 wins and 9 losses from 18 games played. A balanced result and a strong foundation to keep building on.
Photo Day – Saturday 16 August
Our club-wide Photo Day is coming up on Saturday 16 August at Niagara Park Stadium.
Photos start at 11:00 AM in the upstairs meeting room
Please have your team ready in the downstairs foyer 10 minutes before your scheduled time
No court access available, please don’t bring a basketball
Boys wear black, girls wear white – full playing uniform required
Photos are taken individually and digitally combined into team images, so every player must attend their scheduled time.
Photo Schedule:
11:00 AM START
10F White – 11:00 (arrive 10:50)
10 Black – 11:10
10 Orange (PCYC) – 11:20
12 Black – 11:30
12F White – 11:40
12F Orange – 11:50
12 Black (PCYC) – 12:00
12 White (PCYC) – 12:10
14 Black – 12:20
14 White – 12:30
14 Orange – 12:40
14F Black – 12:50
16 Black – 1:00
16 White – 1:10
16F Black – 1:20
16F White – 1:30
16 Lakehaven – 1:40
18 White – 1:50
18 Black – 2:00
18 Orange – 2:10
2:30 PM FINISH
If your child cannot make their scheduled time, please contact us in advance so we can attempt to slot them into a nearby session.
Welcome New Staff
We’re excited to welcome several new coaches to the Iron Tigers team this term.
- Cooper Harris – Head Coach, 12 Black (PCYC)
- Kingsley Lewis – Assistant Coach, 12 Black (PCYC)
- Fynn Milne – Head Coach, 12 White (PCYC)
- Suz Shui-Haskins – Lead Assistant Coach, 12 White (PCYC)
- Jesse Hughhan – Head Coach, 10 Orange (PCYC)
- Seb Abbott – Head Coach, 14 Black
Beanie Blitz – $10 Off for 10 Days Only
To celebrate the return to Term 3, we’re offering a limited-time special:
Only 10 Iron Tigers Winter Beanies available
$10 off – now just $9.95 each
Offer ends in 10 days or while stock lasts
Perfect for chilly mornings or repping the club on the side-line.
Prep for Rep – Term 3 Trial Readiness Program
We’ve partnered with Central Coast Waves to deliver a structured 8-week Prep for Rep program to help athletes prepare confidently for the 2026 representative trial period.
Who: U12 to U18 athletes wishing to trial for representative basketball in 2026
When:
Thursdays, 6:00–7:45 AM – U12s & U14s
Fridays, 6:00–7:45 AM – U16s & U18s
Where: Niagara Park Stadium
Start: Week of 28 August
Cost: $250 per athlete
Register here: Waves x Iron Tigers Prep for Rep Program
We are proud to contribute to this high-performance program with Waves, and equally committed to supporting all Iron Tigers families regardless of the pathway they choose. As an independent club, we have no formal ties to any representative program. Many of our coaches are involved with both Rebels and Waves, and our players are always encouraged to trial wherever they feel best suited with our full support.
2026 Central Coast Crusaders Rep Trials – Key Dates
Trial 2 Trial – Open Trials
Saturday 18 October and Sunday 26 October
For athletes born 2019–2014 who are not current rep players
Registrations open 1 September
Invitational Trials
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November
For selected athletes and current rep players
For more information on the Central Coast Crusaders representative trial process click here
We will continue to share updates from both Waves and Rebels programs to help families stay informed and support players preparing for the next step.
Iron Tigers Unleashed – Seaside Classic Tour EOI Still Open
Expressions of Interest are still open for our first-ever Iron Tigers Unleashed tour, heading to Port Macquarie for the Seaside Classic on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November.
We’re planning to take:
One U17 Boys team
Two U15 Boys teams
EOIs close Sunday 18 August. Final teams will be selected based on commitment, availability and performance throughout Term 3.
Submit your EOI here:
https://irontigersbasketball.com.au/unleashed-tours/
Celebrating 6 Months of Iron Tigers
This week marks six months since we officially launched Iron Tigers Basketball Club. What started as an idea to simplify and strengthen grassroots basketball on the Central Coast has quickly grown into a vibrant and committed club community.
In just half a year, we have grown to:
- 20 teams across three competitions (Terrigal, Lakehaven and Bateau Bay)
- Over 160 players wearing the Iron Tigers uniform
- 27 paid staff working across coaching, administration and operations
- 18 volunteers supporting teams as managers, scorers and behind the scenes
- 3 competitions – Breakers, Lakehaven and PCYC Bateau Bay
- 5 training venues – CC Hoops, CCGS, Niagara Park, Lakehaven and PCYC
And we’re only just getting started!
Thank you to every player, parent, staff member and volunteer who has helped make Iron Tigers what it is today.
