*not just one round of games, but everyone plays each other at least once, who cares about home court advantage as long as everyone has a chance against all teams.

You are assuming that these measures won't be in place for longer than 6 months.

Yep, assuming something that no-one has a clue will end, that's what you took out of it!

Stadium at Wayville needs a good clean ,roof need fixing clocks need fixing ,now is the good time to fix while stadium not being used.

Basketball SA don't have time to do referee development while this crisis is in place,standard of referee has gone down because wrong people are in the joint.As you see a lot of older referees have heart to referee games give up their time but younger refs these days don’t want to referee because of the abuse given by people around them,don’t blame them.

Can’t see basketball SA doing anything ,Wayville will be full of spider webs when it reopens.

#580 probably not a great time to be spending your cash reserves when you have absolutely no idea when you will start receiving any revenue whatsoever.

Yes, he left.....

OP here. Yes, was a bit of a rant I admit, late on a Tuesday night and was bored so went on a bit. But was just thinking what can be done in layoff. Don't think upper echelon will be unemployed so what can they do with time off at home. I was mainly suggesting they clarify what isn't working or what can be improved and set up a strategy to try and make things better when games and trainings begin. And I'm not a parent. Money is a consideration, but I'm not talking infrastructure. Mainly developing and building relationships with key stakeholders and what is best for the whole. Not knowing the structure of BSA and I'm not sure they do either, maybe its time to look at streamlining its structure to avoid cockups all the time.
So with more than usual at home, what are some things that BSA should do when they come back, excluding infrastructure. I think everyone agrees air con at stadiums are one thing, but what are realistic changes that should be mad.

cant see BSA having reams of saved cash to keep people employed for long

so when this is all over, volunteers will be needed to run things again

i think a lot of sports will end up going back to full amateur status run by volunteers and not paid CEO's

Clubs threatened to withdraw from BSA competitions to change governance structure because BSA wouldn't do it.

Doesn’t sound like an open or positive relationship if clubs needed to take those measures.

The only change for the better (for BSA) is a number of powerful people who were willing to fight for a better system for clubs and their members have left the sport from Basketball Adelaide and Club land.

The changes at BSA have all been for the worse, both in service delivery and financially.

If BSA get rid of the one constant in their last 6 years of saga's the sport in this state would be far better off.

I know it will cost money, but they should get an outside consultant to do a review. See whats working and what isn't. But get the feedback from stakeholders and members, not just within BSA. Apart from stadiums which now are mainly not owned by BSA, what would the normal fan find wrong with the service.
My thoughts are the inconsistency, especially with referees. Give proper feedback. Referee of the year a few years ago was one of worst in communicating with coaches, he may know the rules but communication should be a part of it. And I think all clubs publicise that bad behaviour isn't tolerated, why not start really coming down on it.
Fixtures isn't easy, but surely at that stage of the season there should be a lot of help. Have one person overseeing it and get others to help.
Again, not a parent, but a lot of state selections are mainly due to politics, whos at what club. Get some independent people involved.
Better strategies of getting girls involved.
Keeping clubs in line, not some getting different treatment.
In future getting more and better facilities.

Can someone tell me why BSA cancelled state champs? Wait until the last minute. I understand why they cancelled NBL1. There are fixed costs and a rampup time needed but there was NO reason to cancel state champs.

Those in positions of power at BSA and clubs for that matter have no care for the sport or those that truly resource the sport. To them it's a job. They are going to make an absolute mess of this and have been doing so already.

Um, they cancelled due to the Corana virus...

State Champs could have been delayed. There was a time we played the Tournament in October. Would be a good way to come back with a mini-Winter Season followed by a State Championship at the end of the basketball year for a change.

To say they'd try run a State League but just cancel State Champs is proof that BSA and many clubs don't want to run the event in the first place.

That's something to raise with BSA as per this post. Definitely have it as summer lead in with this year's teams

Is anyone else concerned that at this very critical time for the sport and the governing body that it appears BSA is at its most unskilled time in its history between Governing Body and Management?

Hardly any basketball people involved in the Commission, CEO has shown no interest in the sport just cut cut cut. Another exodus of staff, kids are running the game right now.

Why did they cancel State Champs? They just cancelled the Olympics you moron. Maybe have a reality check dude!

It's an interesting one. We out there know BSA's woes, inefficiency and capabilities from top to bottom. I think it is likely that as Govt restrictions are lifted locally based, community based competitions independent of BSA will quickly begin to popup.

In my experience BSA truly believe their main stakeholders are themselves. They are totally out of touch with the basketball community at all levels. If BSA does not become better in all areas the modern age that will come out of this will mean they are even less relevant or valued to who their stakeholders should be.

If the Clubs were looking for something to do both from Admin to Committees, now would be the perfect time to work out the way to take over Adelaide comps

#722 BA (Basketball Australia not Basketball Adelaide) will not endorse any organisation other than BSA so you can rant all you like but BSA will continue to remain relevant. It's pretty simple.

Well #738, it's time we let Basketball Australia know what little opinion us as stakeholders have in bsa. Or let bsa know themselves. With this virus basically wiping out nearly the whole district competition they need the clubs United and not come in with their inept management. Time to wipe the slate clean.

Haha good luck. BAust are not going to endorse BAdelaide so enjoy that pipe dream.

If Basketball Adelaide pulled out of Basketball SA it would go broke within 3 months. Basketball Australia would then have no option hit to accept a full restructure.

If BSA said we're recommending in June but clubs turn around and say, nah, we're going to sit out till you get your shit right, what are they going to do. Be like government not having tax payers. Clubs will be struggling anyway, if they can get fees paid just to train at least, screw BSA.
Saw North are trying to collect fees, if I was parents wouldn't be paying till some idea if there was going to be season. What are they going to do, not let kids train or play till fees are up to date.

Norwood asked for pre payment of winter fees, donations, sports vouchers

Apologies for the North comment, obviously didn't read it correctly.

If the CEO hasn't gotten rid of the person all those concerns are targeted at then they might not be able to placate the clubs. Hence why the club threatened the withdrawal from the competitons .

I'm interested in what positive action the new CEO has taken to change BSA for the better?

I've heard a lot of negatives, I'm open to hearing the otherside if anyone can share some tangible changes he's made?