The Gametime by Kmart mission is to strengthen the community program and engage Australian and New Zealand children aged between 5 - 12 years old at primary schools and to define a clear synergy between this first touchpoint with basketball, the club and the NBL.

About the Program

• Our aim is to strengthen connections between the Illawarra Hawks, local schools and the wider community, showcasing how sport can unite people of all backgrounds.
• The clinics are designed for students in Year 2, 3 or 4 at school.
• The clinics are an engaging and interactive primary school allowing students to meet and play against the Illawarra Hawks NBL players or our community coaches.

‍Program Inclusions

• 30-minute on-court clinics for student groups up to 40 total.  
• Kmart GameTime provided to each participant on the day.  

What the teachers say

"the students loved every minute of their sessions and were so excited to take part"

‍Carla, Sports Coordinator for St Columbkille's and Good Samaritan‍

"I just wanted to say thanks to you for organising our school visits last week. Everything ran so smoothly, and we truly appreciate all the time and effort that went into coordinating the sessions. Charlotte, Ella, Kobe and Luca were absolutely amazing. They were engaging, professional and fantastic with the students. At both schools, the students loved every minute of their sessions and were so excited to take part (and get their new singlets). The feedback we have received has been incredibly positive"

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"It was amazing!"

‍Amanda, Farmborough Public School‍

"It was amazing! Every student was engaged and participating the entirety of the sessions. the inclusiveness and the one-on -one for those who needed it. really honing in on skills students did not have"

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Participating Schools:

KMART GAMETIME CLINICS

2025:

• Term 3: Balgownie PS, Keiraville PS, Mt Ousley PS, Tarrawanna PS, Unanderra PS
• Term 4: Albion Park PS, Balgownie PS, Farmborough PS, Figtree PS, Koonawarra PS, Lakelands PS, Lake Heights PS, Pleasant Heights PS, Woonona PS

2026:

• Term 1: Farmborough PS, Good Samaritan Primary, Lakelands PS, Mt Ousley PS, Oak Flats PS, St Columbkille's Catholic Primary
• Term 2: Albion Park Rail PS, Mt St Thomas PS, Nareena PS
• Term 3: Lakelands PS, Mt Warrigal PS, Nareena Hills PS, St Brigid's Catholic Primary, St Francis's of Assisi Catholic Primary, Russell Vale PS, Thirroul PS, Towradgi PS, Woonona PS, Wingdang PS

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Note:

• Player appearances is subject to availability during season and off-season
• Term 3, 2026 is booked out and Term 4, 2026 is 50% booked out.