School Competitions

Basketball ACT School Competitions

Basketball ACT delivers a range of school competitions across the ACT for primary, high school, and college students. These competitions are hosted to provide a fantastic opportunity for students of all skill levels to get involved in the game.

Open to all local schools, our events focus on participation, development, and sportsmanship, fostering a love of basketball in a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment.

Whether students are just starting out or already passionate about the sport, our school competitions offer something for everyone.

Sue Geh & Jamie Pearlman Cup – Primary Competition

2026 Competition Open

The Sue Geh (Girls) & Jamie Pearlman Cup (Boys) are Basketball ACT’s annual competitions open to any primary schools in Canberra. With boys and girls divisions for Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 students played in North, South and Gungahlin school conferences, the annual primary school competitions culminate in the best of each conference playing off in the Finals.


3/4 SG & JP School Competition Dates

JP North

12th of May

JP South

14th of May

SG North

19th of May

SG South

21st of May

JP Central

2nd of June

SG Central

4th of June

3/4 Grand Finals

17th of June


5/6 SG & JP School Competition Dates

SG North

29th of July

SG South

12th of August

JP South

26th of August

JP North

9th of September

JP Gungahlin

23rd of September

SG Gungahlin

21st of October

3/4 Grand Finals

4th of November

Kate Tominac & John Stelzer Cup – College Competition

2026 Competition Open

The Kate Tominac Cup (Girls) & John Stelzer Cup (Boys) are Basketball ACT’s annual secondary school tournaments. Both cups are contested across Open Divisions.

The Champion of the Kate Tominac and John Stelzer Cup (Open division) will gain qualification to compete in the Australian Schools Championships in the Championship Division.

KT & JS

6th of May

3×3 School Competitions

2026 Competition Open

The 3×3 School Competitions are Basketball ACT’s annual school competitions adapted to the 3×3 format for a fast paced, physical game.

Basketball ACT’s 3×3 School Competitions are contested across:

High School – contested across Yr 7/8 and Yr 9/10 age groups – male and female; – 2025 Competition Closed

College – contested across male and female.

High School 3×3

15th of October

High School 3×3

29th of October

College 3×3

18th of March

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact our competitions team:

E: competitions@basketballact.com.au
P: (02) 6189 0709


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