McKinnon Basketball Association (MBA) is a not-for-profit Community Sporting Association that provides people within the cities of Glen Eira, Bayside and Kingston the opportunity to play basketball

The MBA has produced a number of athletes who have furthered their achievements at a state level and international college level. The MBA also features an outstanding Referee Program, Coach Program and Scoring/Statistician Program offering employment opportunities and a way to stay involved within this great sport.

Whilst the MBA is extremely proud of its successes, we are firmly committed to the continuous development of our Association and our members through the growth and development of both facilities and programs.

COMPETITION

The MBA is made up of 9 Domestic Clubs that participate in the local junior and senior domestic competition across two seasons (Winter and Summer).

The McKinnon Cougars Representative Basketball program gives our best players from U12-U20 the opportunity to represent McKinnon in a state-wide competition called VJBL and a Senior Representative Program that currently plays in the BIG V competition featuring some of the best players state-wide.

PROGRAMS

The MBA runs a range of programs for children and adults to participate in and stay involved in basketball.

This includes our Aussie Hoops program for children 5-10 years old as an introduction to basketball, Slam Jam for children 7-10 years old as a way to introduce them to competition basketball via 3 vs 3, All Abilities which is a program aimed at children and adults with a disability, and Holiday Programs.

AWARDS

The McKinnon Basketball Association has been recognised over the years for its commitment to inclusion, diversity, community engagement and growth by both Basketball Victoria and The Victorian Government.

The MBA prides itself on its multi-faceted and diverse approach, which has been commended in recent years. The MBA are exceptionally proud of the recognition received over the years:

  • Basketball Victoria’s Junior Club of the Year Award – 2012

  • Basketball Victoria’s Administrator of the Year Award – 2012, 2016

  • Basketball Victoria’s Big V Club of the Year Award – 2013, 2014

  • Basketball Victoria’s Domestic Coach of the Year Award – 2012, 2018 Basketball Victoria’s Association of the Year Award – 2013

  • Basketball Victoria’s Inclusive Association of the Year Award – 2010, 2014, 2016

  • Big V Chairman’s Award for Community Engagement – 2015 (recognising our wider community contribution through Pink Out and Fair Go Sport!

  • VJBL Girls Got Game Association of the Year Award – 2015, 2017 (recognising the MBA’s promotion and support of females in sport)

  • MUVJBL Large Association of the Year Award – 2016

  • Basketball Victoria’s General Manager of the Year - 2020, Anita Ledger

  • Basketball Victoria’s Junior Club of the year - 2022