Skip to content

Blue Mountains Classic

Notorious Basketball Academy, Hype Nation Basketball & Blue Mountains Basketball Association are excited to announce the upcoming Blue Mountains Classic Basketball Tournament over the 2026 Australia Day long-weekend!

 

Tournament basketball for everyone.

 


The Blue Mountains Classic is a social tournament for community clubs, schools and domestic teams. It’s designed to give every player the chance to experience the excitement of tournament basketball in a friendly, inclusive environment.

 

The Blue Mountains Classic brings teams from across the Blue Mountains, Western Sydney and the Central West together in the spirit of competition, community and sportsmanship. It’s a great way to kick off the year, test your squad, and enjoy a family-friendly event in a stunning setting.

Here’s everything you need to know

If you play in a club domestic competition and want to try tournament basketball without the intensity of representative play, this tournament is for you!

Our Purpose

Basketball is for everyone — and so is this tournament.

 

The Blue Mountains Classic was created to give domestic and school teams the chance to experience the excitement of tournament basketball in a supportive, inclusive environment. Too often, only representative players get this opportunity — we want to open the door for all players, no matter their level.

 

Our goal is to:

   – Provide a fun, competitive event that’s accessible to all

   – Give teams and players a chance to learn, bond and grow

   – Celebrate the community spirit of basketball in the Blue Mountains

 

This is your chance to experience the big-event atmosphere — round robins, finals, and trophies — without the intensity of rep-level competition.

Event Snapshot

Event: Blue Mountains Classic Basketball Tournament 2026

 

Dates: Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January 2026

 

Note: Some Friday evening games may be scheduled for local teams; this will be advised after EOIs are received.

 

Location: Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre and Katoomba High School – Blue Mountains, NSW

 

Competition Format

Structure: Round robin into Semi Finals and Grand Finals

 

Game duration: 15-minute halves

 

See tournament rules for full details.

Expression of Interest

Submit your Expression of Interest by emailing with:

   – Association/Club/School & Team name

   – Contact person (name, email, phone)

   – Age group & division you wish to enter

 

Entry Fee:  $500 per team (payable upon accepted team nomination). Includes court fees, referees and score bench.

 

We welcome all domestic-level teams — no prior tournament experience required!

 

Referees & Officials: Nominations are welcome from Associations in the area. Please nominate via the email above.

Key Dates

EOI closing date: 17 October 2025

 

Confirmation of entry: 30 November 2025 (TBC)

 

Draw released: January 2026 (exact date TBC)

Why Participate

   – Experience the thrill of a tournament without rep-level pressure

 

   – Play competitive, well-organised games in a supportive atmosphere

 

   – Great opportunity for team bonding and development

 

   -A fun way to spend the Australia Day long weekend in the mountains

Call for Volunteers

The Blue Mountains Classic is a community event — and we’d love your help to make it a success!

 

We are looking for volunteers to assist with:

 

   – BBQ & Canteen: Help feed the players and supporters

   – Court Supervisors: Keep games running smoothly and on time

   – Scorebench & General Support: Great roles for parents and older siblings

   – Set-up & Pack-down: Lend a hand before and after the event

 

Even a short shift makes a big difference.

 

📧 Interested?
Complete our online form with your availability and area of interest, and we’ll be in touch!

Become a Sponsor

We’re looking for local businesses and organisations from across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and the Central West to help bring the Blue Mountains Classic to life.

 

Sponsorship is a great way to:

   – Showcase your business to hundreds of players and families

   – Support grassroots basketball in the region

   – Be part of a positive, community-focused event

 

Opportunities Available

We have a range of sponsorship options including:

   – Naming Rights & Major Partners

   – Court & Division Sponsors

   – BBQ & Canteen Sponsors

   – Prize & Raffle Donations

 

No matter the size of your business, there’s a way to get involved and make an impact.

 

📧 Interested in sponsoring?
Contact to receive our sponsorship information pack and discuss opportunities.