Manly Warringah Basketball

What Manly Warringah Basketball does

Manly Warringah Basketball Association Inc (MWBA) is a not-for-profit community basketball organisation established in 1950 and headquartered at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC), a 6-court stadium facility in Warriewood, New South Wales, Australia. The association operates across Northern Beaches Sydney through NBISC and multiple satellite venues (Narrabeen Sports High School, Pittwater House School, St Luke's Grammar School, Galstaun College, Curl Curl Youth & Community Hall), running competitions and programs seven days per week and servicing approximately 4,500 players, 944 teams, and 100 officials (per most recent disclosed scale data).

Its product portfolio spans six core competition tiers (Senior 18+, Junior Years 7-12, Miniball Years 3-6, Opal/Boomer League single-gender, Little Eagles beginner, and 3x3 Hustle), representative pathways under the Manly Sea Eagles brand (16 junior and 4 senior rep teams competing in Waratah Junior Metro League and NBL1 East), the Waratah Wheelchair Basketball 'Wheel Eagles' Paralympic program, and add-on development offerings (MWBA Academy, holiday camps, term-based skills programs, Sunday Legends 35+). The underlying technology stack consists of the Let Me Play (LMP) online membership platform (registrations, team nominations, fee payments, integrated with Basketball NSW for insurance), iPad-based electronic scoresheets for live game documentation, SportsTG/The Basketball Network for data storage, and Humanitix for ticketing.

MWBA monetises through a subscription/recurring registration-and-team-fee model: individual annual registrations ($115-$136 per player) plus team fees ($1,295-$1,785 per team depending on competition tier), development program fees (e.g., $165 per 9-week Academy term, $115-$270 for holiday camps), $40 reversible singlet uniform sales, $10 pay-as-you-go Sunday Legends sessions, and Active Kids Voucher processing ($50/child NSW Government subsidy). Day-to-day operations are managed by General Manager Duane Jordan and a small functional team (~9 staff), with governance provided by a volunteer Board of Directors led by President Steven Ramage. The association is a core affiliate of Basketball NSW and Basketball Australia, and member of Wheelchair Sports NSW for the wheelchair program.

Name

Manly Warringah Basketball

Legal name

Manly Warringah Basketball Association Inc

Website

https://manlybasketball.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Manly Warringah Basketball Association is a not-for-profit community basketball organisation founded in 1950, serving approximately 4,500 players across the Northern Beaches of Sydney with local competitions, representative pathways to NBL1 East, wheelchair basketball, and skill development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Basketball Programs

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Basketball competition management
• Community sports programs
• Youth basketball leagues
• Representative basketball pathways
• Wheelchair basketball programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Warriewood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Annual registration fees collected from all players, coaches, managers, and referees. Fees vary by age category (Miniball, Junior, Senior) and include Basketball NSW insurance coverage. Registration is renewable every 12 months.
2. Team Competition Fees: Team fees covering court hire, referee fees, and competition administration. Fees are split among team members and vary by competition level (Senior, Junior, Miniball, Little Eagles, Boomer/Opal League).
3. Development Programs: Fees for skill development programs including Academy training, holiday camps, and specialized clinics such as Bounce Camp, Representative Camp, and Saturday Learn to Play programs.
4. Active Kids Voucher Processing: MWBA processes NSW Government Active Kids vouchers worth $50 per eligible child for sport and recreation costs. This reduces cash collection burden while subsidizing player participation.
5. Uniform Sales: Sale of reversible singlets and uniforms to teams ($40 per singlet), providing equipment needed for competition participation.
6. Sunday Legends Sessions: Casual pick-up games for adults 35+ at $10 per session, offering ongoing participation opportunities for mature players.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MWBA organises and runs community basketball competitions and development programs across Sydney's Northern Beaches, fielding 944 teams and 4,500+ players across age-tiered local competitions (Little Eagles, Miniball, Junior, Senior, Opal/Boomer League, 3x3 Hustle) and elite representative teams (Manly Sea Eagles in NBL1 East and Waratah Junior Metro League). It also delivers skill-development offerings (MWBA Academy, School Holiday Camps, term-based Skills Programs, Sunday Legends, Sporting Schools) and an inclusive Waratah Wheelchair Basketball program, with operations anchored at the NBISC six-court venue and managed through the Let Me Play online registration platform.

Product overview

Manly Warringah Basketball Association (MWBA) operates as a community basketball organization offering a multi-tiered portfolio of programs. The core offering includes local competitions across multiple levels: Senior (18+), Junior (Years 7-12), Miniball (Years 3-6), Opal/Boomer League (single-gender primary), Little Eagles (beginner development), and 3x3 Hustle. The representative program features Manly Sea Eagles teams competing in Waratah Junior Metro League, NBL1 East, and Youth League competitions, plus a dedicated Waratah Wheelchair Basketball Paralympic program. Supporting programs include development offerings (School Holiday Camps, MWBA Academy, term-based Skills Programs), Sporting Schools partnerships, and Sunday Legends for mature players. An online membership platform (LMP) provides registration, team management, and payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manly Sea Eagles: Mascot and team name for the Manly Warringah Basketball Association's representative program. The senior representative teams compete as the Manly Sea Eagles, including teams in NBL1 East and Youth League.

Products and services

• Senior Competition Local basketball competition for players aged 18 and older featuring Open Men (Divisions 1-5) and Open Women divisions, with games played on Monday and Wednesday evenings at NBISC and satellite venues.
• Junior Competition High school basketball competition for students in Years 7-12, offered in multiple skill-level divisions for both boys and girls with games on various weekday evenings.
• Miniball Competition Mixed-gender basketball competition for primary school students in Years 3-6, held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons with multiple divisions based on skill level.
• Opal/Boomer League Single-gender basketball competition for primary school students in Years 3-6, offered separately for boys and girls on Saturday afternoons.
• Little Eagles Beginner-level basketball development league for primary school students in Years 1-6, focused on learning fundamentals in a non-competitive environment with no ladder or finals.
• 3x3 Hustle 3x3 basketball competition endorsed by FIBA, providing players with world ranking points and a pathway to Olympic and Commonwealth Games-level 3x3 basketball.
• Junior Representative (Manly Sea Eagles) Elite representative basketball program for players aged 10-17, competing as the Manly Sea Eagles in Waratah Junior Metro League, State Cup, and State Championships with teams across U12-U18 age groups.
• Senior Representative (Manly Sea Eagles)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ players and 944 teams participate in local competitions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Basketball NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for basketball in NSW. MWBA operates under BNSW authority for competitions, insurance, and representative programs. Provides referee courses, coaching accreditation, and competition pathways.
• Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre (NBISC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier 6-court basketball facility in Warriewood. MWBA has major rental agreement and uses facility 7 days per week. Home venue for MWBA headquarters and main competitions.
• Let Me Play (LMP)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline membership platform provider for player registrations, team nominations, competition draws, and fee payments. Integrated with BNSW systems.
• Narrabeen Sports High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite venue for MWBA competitions. One of several school partnerships enabling distributed competition across Northern Beaches.
• The Pittwater House SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite venue for MWBA competitions including Miniball and Junior games.
• St Luke's Grammar SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite venue for MWBA competitions.
• FordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of MWBA with logo displayed on website.
• Guzman y GomezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing referee of the week recognition. Community partner supporting basketball on Northern Beaches.
• Brookvale MitsubishiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive dealer sponsor with logo on MWBA website.
• Bendigo Bank (Freshwater Community Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity banking partner supporting MWBA through community sponsorship program.
• MG MotorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Wheelchair Sports NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak body for wheelchair sports in NSW. MWBA wheelchair program 'Wheel Eagles' affiliated with WSNSW for insurance and classification services.
• Sporting Schools (Australian Government)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner$320 million Australian Government initiative. MWBA delivers basketball programs in schools through partnership with Basketball NSW.
• Clarke and Humel PropertyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing Player of the Week recognition for junior players.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Basketball NSW: State governing body for basketball in NSW. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella organisation through which MWBA operates competitions, insurance, rep pathways, and coaching accreditation.
• Basketball Australia: National governing body for basketball in Australia. Provides the overarching competition and development framework that MWBA operates within, including national pathways and policy direction.

Direct peers

• Norths Bears Basketball: North Sydney-based community basketball association fielding teams in NBL1 East. Directly comparable in scale, program mix (local comps, rep teams, development), and Sydney regional basketball market overlap with MWBA.
• Inner West Basketball Association: Inner Sydney community basketball association offering local competitions and development pathways. Directly comparable NFP structure, member-fee model, and youth/adult competition programming.
• Bankstown Basketball: Large Greater Western Sydney community basketball association. Comparable in running multi-tier local competitions, rep teams, and development programs — competing in the same Basketball NSW ecosystem as MWBA.
• Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Basketball Association: A community basketball association serving Sydney's upper North Shore. Highly comparable to MWBA: it runs local competitions, rep programs in NBL1 East, and youth development pathways — competing directly for Sydney basketball participation and talent.
• Penrith Valley Basketball: Greater Western Sydney community basketball association offering local competitions and development programs. Directly comparable multi-age competition stack and NFP operating model.
• Sutherland Sharks Basketball: Sydney Sutherland Shire basketball association with community competitions and representative pathways. Comparable membership model, age-grouped competition structure, and Basketball NSW affiliation.

Emerging players

• Aussie Hoops (Basketball Australia program): Basketball Australia's introductory 5–10 year-old skills program delivered in partnership with associations including MWBA. Overlaps with Little Eagles/Miniball and represents an alternative grassroots delivery channel.

Regional players

• Illawarra Basketball: Wollongong/Illawarra-based community basketball association. Comparable in operating local competitions, rep teams in NSW pathways, and youth development — but serves a different geography south of Sydney.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaEaglesbasketball
• Instagraminstagram.com/manlywarringahbasketball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manly-warringah-basketball

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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