Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup

16/06/2026

The Cup Directors with great sadness acknowledge the passing of Rod Bush. Rod was a great contributor to the Country Cup over many years and his legacy will be enduring. The following is the official post from Basketball Victoria.

Basketball Victoria is deeply saddened by the passing of Rod Bush OAM, one of the most respected and influential technical officials in the history of Victorian basketball.
Across more than 60 years of service, Rod helped shape refereeing, technical officiating and country basketball throughout Victoria, while mentoring and inspiring generations of officials, volunteers and basketball leaders.
Recently recognised with a Basketball Victoria 60 Years of Service Award and appointed a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), Rod's contribution to the game and community leaves an enduring legacy.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rod's wife Patsy, their three daughters Emily, Georgie and Madeline, their families, friends and the wider basketball community.
Read more about Rod's remarkable life and legacy via the following link:
https://basketballvictoria.com.au/news/vale-rod-bush-oam
Funeral details - Monday 29th June @1.00pm. Sacred Heart College, Geelong, McCauley Hall.

29/05/2026

FROM BASKETBALL TASMANIA
Today we acknowledge and celebrate the incredible contribution of Kylie French, who will conclude her time with Basketball Tasmania later this month after more than 12 years of dedicated service.
As our longest-serving staff member, Kylie has played an integral role in the growth and evolution of basketball across Tasmania. From business operations and integrity management through to pathway programs and representative tours, her professionalism, commitment, and care for the basketball community have left a lasting impact on our sport.
Many within the basketball community will know Kylie through her work with the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (ACJBC), where she has helped create unforgettable experiences for hundreds of athletes and families each year. Her contribution to the sport extends well beyond the office, with strong relationships and friendships built across Tasmania and around the country.
Kylie’s knowledge, resilience, and dedication have made her an invaluable member of the Basketball Tasmania team, and while we will certainly miss her, we are excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for her.
Please join us in thanking Kylie for her outstanding contribution to Tasmanian basketball and wishing her all the very best for the future. 🏀👏 See less

24/05/2026

Congratulations to Scott Pendlebury (from Sale Vic) on breaking the record with 433 VFL/AFL games. It is well documented that Scott's first love was basketball. He is seen here playing in the Country Cup for Vic Country Goldminers as a junior against NSW Country.

17/04/2026

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Tasman Coaches Clinic Video 2026

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22/02/2026

Now that the dust has settled on another Cup the Directors would like to take the opportunity to thank the Albury and Wodonga Councils for their on-going support and sponsorship. Special thanks to the two Mayors, Kevin Mack (Albury) and Michael Gobel (Wodonga) for their assistance at the opening and closing ceremonies.

20/02/2026

It is with profound saddness that the Cup acknowledges the passing of Life Member Sharon Venn from SA. Sharon was a long serving adminsitrator at the Cup whose contribution as one of the "red shirts" helped make the Cup what it is today. RIP
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VALE SHARON VENN
We are sad to announce that SA Country Basketball Life Member, Sharon Venn has passed away.

Sharon had a distinguished volunteer career as an Administrator and tireless worker for Basketball in multiple areas who began her Basketball journey as Administrator/Secretary for Basketball Mount Gambier Inc and went on to leave an indelible mark as a long-term Administrator of the Mount Gambier Pioneers.

Sharon became involved with the SA Country Basketball Council. In 1993, the concept of Regional Supervisors was formed and Sharon became the South East’s first Regional Supervisor, serving until 2020.

Sharon was the Stadium Supervisor at Forestville during Country Championships for many years as well as one of the first SA Country Administrators appointed to the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup.

We send our thoughts and condolences to Sharon’s family and friends during this difficult time.

09/02/2026

2026 Country Cup - Under 18 Boys Runner Up - NSW Kookaburras

09/02/2026

2026 Country Cup - Under 18 Girls - Runner Up - Vic Bushrangers

08/02/2026

2026 Country Cup - U16 Girls - Runner Up - Vic Bushrangers

08/02/2026

2026 Country Cup - Under 16 Boys - Runner Up - Vic Bushrangers