Willetton Basketball Association — Restaurant in Willetton

A Heartwarming Experience on a Rainy Day

Today was a rainy day, and we needed a safe and dry place for little Edward, who has cerebral palsy, to continue his daily walking exercise. Instead of walking in front of the house, we decided to visit Willetton Basketball Stadium. We are so grateful to the kind and accommodating staff who allowed us to walk inside the stadium. Their generosity and understanding made a huge difference for us.

The atmosphere at the stadium was incredibly welcoming. Edward received so much encouragement from the kids and parents who were there, which truly motivated him. He walked more than half of his usual daily distance, which is a big achievement for him. It was heartwarming to see such a supportive and inclusive community.

Thank you to the staff at Willetton Basketball Stadium for your kindness and to everyone there who made our day so special. This experience reminded us of the power of community and compassion. We highly recommend this stadium not just for sports, but for its wonderful people and...

We had a free entry to a NBL 1 game and we were then told that we were quote on quote “sneaking in” even though it was free entry. We then told to “go home” repeatedly and the employee wouldn’t even let us speak our reasoning. We were extremely confused because we were told by another employee that we were allowed to play and that there were others on the other half of the court who walked in with us, so while we were getting bombarded with comments telling us to go home and leave, others were casually playing around and having the fun that we missed out on. We were then told that they do not want us there. Although we didn’t understand and faced an extremely wrongful accusation, we picked our heads up and left. This was a frightening and unwelcoming experience for that we wish to never have...

Umpiring seems to allow and more concerningly, is ultimately fostering rough play. Players are penalised for accidental contact (which is fair) but aggressive players who intentionally use body weight against the smaller players are hardly called upon. Given that each age group spans two years, this attitude is worrying. There is no duty of care or safety for the vulnerable. Games are not so much a test of skill as much as it is biggest and strongest wins. It is dangerous and players have been getting hurt. Coaches have been encouraging rough play I'm guessing because their teams are getting away with it. Smaller players should not be disadvantaged by their stature. They should be entitled to a fair game. Escalating concerns to supervisors only results in passive replies like...I'll...