Celebrating 50 years of Collingwood Basketball
In 2026, Collingwood Basketball Association celebrates 50 years of basketball, community and connection.
To mark the occasion, we are bringing together current and past players, coaches, officials, volunteers, families, supporters and friends of CBA for our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday 13 September 2026 at Collingwood College.
The celebration will recognise the people and moments that have shaped CBA over the past five decades, while bringing our current community together for a full day of basketball and activities.
Everyone is welcome. Come along, bring your family and friends, reconnect with old teammates and celebrate 50 years of Collingwood Basketball.
Event details
- Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
- Venue: Collingwood College
- Anniversary program: From 12.00 pm
- Entry: Everyone is welcome
What’s happening
The anniversary program will include basketball, formal celebrations and opportunities to explore CBA’s history.
- Junior All Star Games: Watch some of our current junior players take the court and represent the next generation of Collingwood Basketball.
- 50th Anniversary Ceremony: Join us as we formally recognise CBA’s 50th anniversary, reflect on the Association’s history and acknowledge people who have contributed to Collingwood Basketball across the past five decades.
- Three Point Competition: Players will put their shooting to the test in our anniversary three point competition.
- CBA Legends All Star Game: Past CBA players will return to the court for a special Legends All Star Game, bringing together familiar faces from across CBA’s history.
- 50 years of CBA history: Historical displays will showcase photographs, memorabilia and stories from across five decades of Collingwood Basketball.
- BBQ and activities: Enjoy the day off the court with a BBQ and other activities running throughout the anniversary celebration.
A celebration for the whole CBA community
CBA’s 50th anniversary belongs to everyone who has been part of the Association.
If you have played for Collingwood, coached a team, refereed a game, volunteered, served on a committee, supported a family member or cheered from the sidelines, we would like you to be part of the celebration.
Current members and families are also encouraged to attend and learn more about the people, teams and events that helped build the Association they are part of today.
Bring your family and friends and spend the day celebrating Collingwood Basketball.
Help us reconnect with the CBA community
We want to reach as many people from CBA’s past as possible.
If you know a former player, coach, referee, volunteer, administrator or supporter who has been part of Collingwood Basketball during the past 50 years, share the event with them and encourage them to come along.
Sunday 13 September is an opportunity to reconnect, share stories and celebrate the contribution of generations of people to Collingwood Basketball.
Stay connected with CBA’s 50th
Join the CBA 50th Anniversary Facebook Group to reconnect with past and present members of the Collingwood Basketball community.
The group is a place to share photos, memories and stories from across CBA’s 50 years, reconnect with former teammates, coaches and volunteers, and keep up with news leading into the anniversary celebration.
Know someone from CBA’s past? Invite them to join the group and help us reconnect with as many people as possible before 13 September.
All Stars. One Community. 50 Years.
