An Integral Part of the Eastern Community
Our Club History
Founded in 1946, the Norwood Basketball Club’s origins can be traced back to Moresby in 1943.
The club was formed from returned servicemen of the 2/10th Battalion from World War II.
The principal sport of the American Soldiers was basketball, and it did not take long for others to see their enjoyment. Basketball was played by the 2/10th unit at Moresby, but it was at Kairi in 1944 and 1945 where close to every member of the Battalion became imbued with the idea that basketball was a great game.
Companies & platoons formed teams, and challenges were thrown out in all directions. The unit side, skippered by Bluey Clarke, quickly developed into a first-class combination, and had some great tussles with teams from other units. Most of the games were played outdoors. When the weather became wet it was discovered that the huge amenity halls were ideal for basketball.
Since inception, Norwood have produced a long and successful history as one of South Australia’s leading sporting clubs, with a reputation as a centre of excellence for young basketballers.
Red and blue wearing juniors have, over the years, gone on to play for American Colleges, State & National League teams, with an elite few going on to represent Australia on the Olympic and international stage.
Norwood Basketball Club offers children the opportunity to play basketball at many different levels.
* Domestic League (ACBA): 6 year-olds getting the chance to experience the game in an organised way for the first time
* Junior District basketball: Under 10 to Under 23 age groups
* Men’s or Women’s Senior programs: NBL1 is the state league, flagship team of the club which field both Women & Men’s sides in the highly competitive NBL1 Central Conference.
Our basketball coaching and development programs also spread far and wide in the inner eastern suburbs. We interact and support several high School programs in our catchment area, as well as primary school teams, social teams and other sporting code clubs. We provide coaches to run programs, games and provide assistance to incumbents in school environments.
The Norwood Flames have been an integral part of Adelaide’s eastern community for several generations and have touched the lives of many local families, with one time playing grandparents now enjoying their grandchildren’s participation.
Our Home Stadium
Norwood Basketball Club’s home is at The ARC Campbelltown.
With 5 basketball courts (including two show courts), NBL1 games offer grandstand seating on both sides of the court as well as upstairs seating.