Program Summary

Program Season: September - February
Age Group: 16-18 Years of Age
Gender: Male and Female

Current Program Status: 

25/26 Nominations Open 1 August 2025
Nominations Close 18 August 2025

Trial: Sunday 24 August 2025
Thomas Hassall Anglican College, Middleton Grange
10:00am - 2:00pm

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport implements high performance programs for talented young athletes from South West Sydney across a number of sports.

The Academy implements a 3x3 Basketball performance pathway program as a licensed operator partnering with NBL 3x3Hustle, and is provided by high performance coaching staff, independently of a traditional 5v5 basketball program.

This program is targeted for athletes interested in gaining selection to future state and national high performance pathway 3x3 teams, with a focus on refining skill development and match play within the 3x3 brand of basketball throughout training and participation in identified 3x3 Hustle events.

Athletes competing in Association representative teams are also invited to nominate, as are athletes progressing from the Academy's UAA Basketball program, BNSW DAP and SPP programs.

Athlete Eligibility

• Male and Female Athletes must be between 16 and 18 years of age as of 31 December 2026. 
  • ie born in 2008 - 2010
• Athletes must hold, (or obtain on selection) a current FIBA / NBL Hustle Pass.
• Athletes must reside in, or attend school within the Academy area of Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly local Government areas.

In addition;

• It is recommended that athletes are also a registered member of a Basketball NSW affiliated Association.

• Athletes aged 13-15 are required to nominate for the UAA Basketball Program.  
• Athletes selected in to the UAA Basketball program, may be invited to participate in, or form teams in 3x3 Basketball events, on an event-by-event basis.

Selection Process

What to Expect:

The 3x3 Basketball squad is selected based on the athletes performance at one or multiple open trial/s.

The trial will feature a number of skill and drill components, followed by a series of trial games to assess the athletes skill and potential. 

Elements of sport science testing and/or fitness assessment may be conducted as a part of the trial, however there is no required "pass mark" for these elements to be achieved. 

Selection Process:

• Athletes must complete a South West Sydney Academy of Sport Athlete Nomination Form prior to the advertised closing date. 
• Athletes must attend at all trial dates. If an athlete is unable to attend a trial they must provide a reason in writing, prior to that trial to gain an exemption. 

• The Academy may select up to 16 athletes across both Males and Females across the 16&U and 18&U age groups within the 3x3 Basketball program.

• Whilst the Academy will select a squad, consideration will be given to the ability to form teams of four (4) athletes for participation in 3x3 events as a part of the program.

• Final selections, number of athletes and squad composition will be made dependant on the talent available during the trial process.

• Successful athletes will be advised within fourteen (14) days of the the final trial.  

Athlete Scholarship Levy

• An Athlete Scholarship levy of $300 inclusive of GST, will apply to all successful athletes. 
• This levy assists in offsetting the program costs of;
  • Annual Athlete Membership including ID Card, Athlete Journal, Annual Awards Dinner admission; 
  • Training and Development including training venue hire, sports equipment, skill development programming, and guest / coaching costs.
  • Education and Support Services including online access to AMS program Lumin, targeted sports education lectures and workshops with guest presenters, sport specific strength and conditioning program with an Academy Strength and Conditioning partner facility, sport science testing, and access to athlete wellbeing and support service network providers.

Additional Fees / Levies

Uniform Costs

• All uniform purchases are to be made via the Academy's uniform supplier ACEIT, utilising their online store. 
• New athletes will be required to purchase uniform consisting of at minimum, Athlete Polo Shirt, Walkout Shorts and Gym T-shirt. The cost of this is approx. $90. 
• New athletes will be provided a discount code to purchase an Academy tracksuit following receipt of payment of the Athlete Scholarship Levy. 
• Additional competition uniform costs exist, specific to sport requirements, which athletes will need to purchase. The required items, if not listed below, will be identified at the sport program induction. 
• Athletes may purchase additional Academy items, that includes Hoodie, Socks, Towel, Sports Bag, Backpacks, and Active Wear. 

Camps, Tours and Tournaments

• Camps, Tours and Tournaments form an important part of each sport program structure. The costs of these events, as with the overall sport program, are heavily subsidised by the Academy and its partners.
• Camp / Tour costs may be applied for certain activities throughout the program year and will be communicated well ahead of the event. These are generally costed at $100-$150 per day and include transport, accommodation and the majority of meal costs, as well as any entry fees associated with tournaments or performance elements of the camp / tour. 
• Tournaments held locally (where the Academy does not provide Accommodation) may attract a nominal fee of between $10 and $50 depending on the sport requirements, and are used to assist in covering the tournament entry, venue hire and any transport costs.

All Athlete levies must be paid in full within 30 days of the invoiced date, or the scholarship offer will be automatically withdrawn; unless financial hardship or payment plan arrangements have been made with the CEO.