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Olympic superstar Jackson’s valuable Ipswich mission

FIVE-time Olympian Lauren Jackson inspired the next generation of Ipswich basketballers, coaches and officials delivering a special message of encouragement. “Seeing the amount of people who just want to be involved and be around it is awesome,”...

Towering Jemyma’s state team reward after national honour

SHE’S 195m tall, eager to learn and one of Ipswich’s most exciting basketball prospects. Ipswich Force teenager Jemyma Manyok is rising up the representative ranks being selected in her first Queensland South under-18 team for the national...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

Award-winning Ipswich Basketball progressing major asset

BOOSTED by three recent awards, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) officials are focused on progressing a much-needed sporting facility that will shape the city for years to come. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a feasibility study...

Top community efforts rich in Ipswich pride

AN incredible period of team and individual success, backed by a strong financial commitment has earnt the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) a major reward. The IBA was named Sporting Organisation of the Year at the 15th annual City of Ipswich...

‘Beautiful’ Jemyma’s Oceania recognition

IPSWICH Force NBL1 North player and coach Lorna Shepherd is excited to be helping “raw talent” Jemyma Manyok make the most of her first international experience. Jemyma has been selected to represent the Under 15 Basketball Australia Sapphires...

Excited coach to strengthen Ipswich basketball ties

INCOMING Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic has gained extensive NBL1 experience since last working in the city’s basketball program. However, he was eager to accept his latest challenge having retained strong links to Ipswich while...

Top Ipswich coach stands down

CHAMPIONSHIP-winning Ipswich Force head coach Chris Riches hasn’t ruled out a return in the future after standing down from his NBL1 role next season. However, the astute mentor is already enjoying more family time not having to start 2025...

Force junior basketball sides rise to next level

AS one Ipswich Force junior side stood tall on the national stage, six other young representative basketball teams also provided positive signs for the future. Ipswich’s under-14 girls finished a creditable fourth in the Shield competition at the recent Club National Championships in Melbourne.

Ipswich basketball’s new shot of knowledge

POSITIVE psychology assistance for players, coaches and parents, years of teaching experience, and exciting development support. Two Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) management committee newcomers add a diverse range of skills to the sport, with...

Ipswich benefits from tough seasons, Youth teams rise

THE calm and calculated Chris Riches will make some important off-season reflections after seven years as Ipswich Force men’s team head coach. He started the 2024 NBL1 North season guiding a team that had months earlier created Ipswich history by...

Ipswich Force’s silver stars set for national challenge

A FEARLESS and skilful Ipswich junior basketball team is heading to the national championships with a shot of confidence after their latest state titles silver success. The Ipswich Force under-14 girls qualified for the Australian tournament in...

Winning double gives Force teams late lift

BOTH Ipswich Force senior teams showed what they are capable of in securing a winning double in the final NBL1 North home games of the season. It’s just a shame the Force men and women didn’t replicate that form more often in earlier matches...

Ipswich basketball program finds future stars

FOUR of the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA)’s most exciting prospects have been rewarded, with more valuable opportunities ahead. Zephaniah Teaukai and Ty Khomenko have been selected to represent the South Queensland Under-16 side at the...

Ipswich Basketball backs major indoor stadium plan

HAVING “fixed” a financial situation, the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) has received a significant funding injection as they back a massive multi-purpose stadium proposal. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a $15,000 Basketball...

Loyal Ipswich captain’s make-or-break faith

IPSWICH Force captain Jason Ralph hopes a short break helps his misfiring team refocus before a doubleheader that will make or break their NBL1 North season. The defending champions have to win their remaining six matches to have any chance of...

Playoffs double blow: Ipswich Force not finished yet

ASTUTE Ipswich Force head coach Chris Riches knows where there’s life, there’s hope. After watching his team lose both NBL1 North doubleheader games, Riches had every reason to concede the defending premiers were sliding out of playoff...