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CELEBRATING 24 YEARS OF QUEER BASKETBALL HISTORY
Welcome! You’ve discovered Australia’s fun, vibrant, and premier LGBTQIA+ inclusive basketball community! The Spectres began their journey as the Sydney Spectres, founded in 2001 by a passionate group of seven gay basketballers who came together to represent Sydney, Australia at the 2002 Gay Games.​
Since those humble beginnings, the Spectres Australia Basketball Association have grown into a national network of clubs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Over the past 24 years, the Spectres have proudly become a beloved and influential part of the Australian and international LGBTQIA+ sporting and basketball communities.
Our mission is to provide an environment free from harassment and discrimination for members and friends of the LGBTQIA+ community, to play basketball, get fit and socialise. Although winning is important, showing respect, making new friends, and building our community are the core values deeply engrained in the Spectres culture.
JOIN US!
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The Spectres caters for all levels of skill and fitness, and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all new and existing members. New players can enquire about joining us here. We train regularly at various locations around the country. Please visit our Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth teams pages for more information.
EXECUTIVE ROLES
Sydney Club President: Curtis Campion
Sydney Vice President: Nicolò Urbini
Sydney Secretary: Vacant
Sydney Treasurer: Rose McGill
Sydney Community Leader: Anoushka Sansom
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Melbourne Club President: Connor Wilson
Melbourne Secretary: Mox De Korte
Melbourne Treasurer: Andrew Bondini (he/him)
Melbourne Community Leader: Lauren Barbour
Melbourne Sports Leader: Zac Saunders
Melbourne Sports Leader: Nic Pearce
Brisbane Club President: Barb Kirby
Brisbane Secretary: Heidi Luchterhand
Brisbane Treasurer Manager: Vacant
Brisbane Community Leader: Vacant
Perth Club President: Kathleen Ryan
Perth Secretary: Jen Rozier
Perth Treasurer: Jon Yau
Perth Community Leader: Alex Brewer
Perth Sports Leader: Lauren Rudd
Perth Sports Leader: Ryan Corbitt
Adelaide Club President: Asad Safi
Adelaide Secretary: Rebecca Hogan
Adelaide Treasurer: Vacant
Adelaide Community Leader: Asad Safi
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SPECTRES AUSTRALIA BOARD
Andrew Bondini (Founder, Spectres Australia)
Asad Safi
Barb Kirby
Brent Devine
Connor Wilson
Curtis Campion
Kathleen Ryan
Justin Barnes
Nicolò Urbini
