Another week of hustle and teamwork across the board!
The Latest at Lakeside
Keep up with all the happenings! We regularly post news stories and events here, so you’re always kept in the loop. You’ll find info on holiday programs, upcoming events, training courses, and more. We create fun activities where everyone can get involved, so we stay active and connected as a community. Come and join us!
WABL Results | Round 8
Another exciting weekend of basketball for our Lakeside Lightning WABL crew! A BIG congrats to our U14 Girls & Boys and U18 Boys who walked away with a clean sweep!! Plenty of hustle and grit across all courts, love seeing our teams showing up and back each other week in, week out.
WABL Results | Round 7
Another exciting weekend of WABL action with some strong wins and nail-biting finishes! Great to see the hard work and team spirit shining through. Let’s keep the momentum going and keep learning each step of the way!
BATTLE OF THE BEST – New 5v5 Tournament at Lakeside!
Battle of the Best ⚡BATTLE OF THE BEST – New 5v5 Tournament at Lakeside! ⚡ We’re launching something fresh these school holidays, a space where teen ballers can play hard, have fun, and just be with their crew. 🏀Basketball doesn’t always have to be structured, this 5v5 scrimmage-style tournament is all about freedom, hustle, and fun. Think mixtape vibes, playground rules, and a whole lot of energy. Here’s what’s going down: 📅 2-Day Tournament Day 1 – Pool Play Day 2 – Run the Court (Winner Stays On) 5v5 Format with teams matched to skill level NBL1 Players as On-Court...
Youth Development Camp – These School Holidays at Lakeside!
The Youth Camp 🏀Youth Development Camp – These School Holidays at Lakeside!🏀 Want to sharpen your skills and grow your game? Our Youth Development Camp is the perfect place for players aged 11–16 to level up these school holidays. Across two high-energy afternoons, athletes will work on basketball fundamentals, game IQ, and technique, all under the guidance of experienced coaches, including NBL1 head coaches and players. This is real development in a fun, encouraging environment led by role models who know how to teach and inspire. It’s also the perfect lead-in to Battle of the Best, our new 5v5 tournament...
30 Years of Lightning | Honour Team Presentation
As we celebrate 30 years of Lightning, we were proud to recognise 30 incredible athletes, 15 men and 15 women who have made a significant contribution to the club over the years. Each player selected has shown outstanding commitment to Lakeside across multiple seasons. Both teams were formed based on minimum game and season requirements, as well as their contribution to the legacy of our program. Congratulations to all those honoured, thank you for shaping our story and inspiring the next generation.
WABL Round 4 Wrap-Up
Some tough losses, some great wins 💪 Well done to all our athletes, coaches, and supporters for showing up and repping the purple. Let’s keep building, learning, and bringing the energy into next week
WABL 2025 | Round 3 Results
Round 3 WABL Results A clean sweep for our U14 Boys and Girls! A huge effort from all players, coaches and supporters!
Round 2 WABL Scores and Results
A strong showing from Lakeside Lightning across the board in Round 2! 💜⚡ Big highlight: our U14 Girls and U16 Boys teams pulled off a clean sweep of wins. Great effort from all teams!
WABL 2025 | Round 1 Results 🏀
Round 1 is in the books! Wins, lessons and moments to build on, a great start to the season. Proud of all our athletes, coaches, Team Managers, Scorers and families who all volunteer their time showing up and representing Lightning 💜 Let’s keep growing. On to Round 2!
Lakeside’s July Basketball Camp is back – Registrations Now Open!
Lakeside Recreation Centre’s popular basketball camp is back for 4 days of holiday basketball fun. This July’s camp will be running from Monday 14 July – Thursday 17 July 2025. Please see other posts for information about our afternoon camps. Morning camp – 9:00am to 12:00pm (6 – 10yr olds). Basketballs are also available for purchase. Your kids will have the chance to train with NBL1 coaches Mike Malat and Marty Zeller, plus NBL1 roster players, giving them the opportunity to learn from the best and gain inspiration from real role models within our Lakeside Lightning community! Improve fundamental...
⚡ Celebrating 30 Years of Lakeside Lightning ⚡
This year is a significant year in the life of Lakeside as we celebrate 30 years since the beginning of Lakeside Lightning! Over the past 30 years the club has grown, changed and evolved into what it is today, and it is a privilege to be a small part of the history of Lakeside Lightning. From humble beginnings in 1995 with just 4 WABL teams, Lakeside Lightning has grown into a powerhouse of talent and community. By 2000, we expanded to 14 teams, and in 2025, we’re proud to have 34 WABL teams! Our journey continued with the semi-professional SBL...