new order. This subject has been rehashed and rehashed ad infinitum. Everyone involved with basketb all in SA AGREES that new stadiums are needed. The stadiums named are a disgrace and not of a standard to play junior basketball in and yet the senior competition in this state is forced to endure these facilities. The question is "who will fund new stadiums". As Matthew stated above basketball stadiums are not a big money spinner, unless they become a multi use venue which can attract competitions both day and night. The new stadium at Marion seems to have either been cancelled or adjourned for the moment. BSA don't have the finances to build stadiums and seem intent on getting as much money out of the current stadiums and participants without putting anything back (look again at Hillcrest, Marion, St Clair, Port Adelaide). The problem IMO is that not enough people play basketball in SA to justify funding (in the eyes of BSA or the SA Government) of new stadiums, compared to the number playing basketball in Victoria, where huge stadiums such as Dandenong (which is also a multi sport/purpose venue) can exist. I have been involved with basketball in SA for most of my life, and have had to endure these sub standard venues for that time, but , alas I fear that nothing will change in my lifetime. Maybe there is a fairy godmother or godfather out there who will provide funding, but that would also seem to be a pipe dream.
