The state has picked up the responsibility in the past. BSA ran at a loss in 2023 and presumably in 2024 so are in no position to take on more cost.

Interesting that at the same time as having no WNBL team in the region, Queensland South girls basketball has managed to perform very well. Some would say the existence of an WNBL is not required to produce elite junior players or grow grassroots basketball in this time of accessibility of all sport online.

Gone

They will get rebranded and propped up by the league to start.

Isn't bsa collecting a girls fund subscription or subdicees. Can't that be redirected to most valuable female program. We need to keep state teams strong and support.

My understanding is that the small loss in 2023 was primarily due to investment in the new State Basketball Centre - I would think it was a one-off.

I also understand that some of the BSA Female Participation Levy was used to provide some additional income for the Lightning players via coaching/school visits etc.

It wasn't to fund the team and I would guess the annual budget for the team is much more than whatever this levy generates.

as a long time supporter - It breaks my heart the possibility of not having a team - it's just unthinkable.
I'm pretty sure this set of circumstances has arisen once or twice before.
We can't lose the local WNBL pathway - it brings visitors into the state, media attention and SA sporting icons.
On a good night a crowd of a few thousand can assemble for the right game.
Adelaide national players / international imports all run clinics - we don't want that lost to our future generations.
I fully understand they don't run on fresh air - I'd just love to see what made us one of the best rebuilt moving forward.

let's get back to putting in to / for the team not just taking from it all (at all levels). Must cultivate continually.

Culitivate posivity. Totally concur. Least make that the ongoing theme for sixers and lightning. So much love for lightning across this city. Surely can motivate a culture to respond positively to hour of need. Home-grown in culture.lets rebound and take proactive vity approach.

Code Sports reporting Lightning basically done, WNBL likely going ahead with 7 teams for this season.

I saw a little bit of a story on ABC news last night and interviewing Rachael Sporn about this she didn't seem too concerned about the possibility of no Lightning in the league next season saying the club has been in this position a few times in the past yet finds a way to carry on.

would like to see old players / coaches / officials rallying to get behind the club - social media support - there are so many that achieved their fame via this club - all I'm seeing on social media is "gone" "past and done" mindsets.

I hope these people get 100% behind the cause.


Maybe can they play out of the state basketball centre ? the new grandstands are just about finished and would be better suited to their average crowd numbers ?

Could Mt Gambier be big enough and financial enough to take it on ?

the least our local clubs could throw some moral support and put something up to gather support on their social media.

It's a $2 million + business, Social media support means nothing. $$$ mean everything

any business would appreciate positive support - good advertising.
Agreed it's not directly providing the $ but it reflects interest - potential buyers can see support and marketing opportunities. Businesses that want to build could see an investment for the future.

Doing nothing is just not on.

Particularly if they are looking for govt support - people power gets it done 100% in this day and age.

Show no interest and it will get no interest. Hence my push for support from all avenues.

I heard that all Lightning players have been released from their contracts.

IF an Adelaide team gets up it will be a new Club, probably run by Robyn and LK initially.

The Lightning are done.

Hard to show social media support for something that no longer exists.

Could see Tassie early.

Could we see the return of the Fellas?
If it costs 2 million, does any team make a profit or at least get close to breaking even?
I mean most of the NBL teams lose money and they have way more resources in terms of sponsorship and attendance.

Gotta rally anyway any which way to get support.so sad for iconic brand. Why is this happening? If info than can try to address the issues.rally rally rally.

How many games you been to Herman?

Well ghost who walks let's say I can date myself with a history of Stirling and lucas to ninnis..so the Dotman walks the talk..not about me at games it's about how such iconic team who bought glory and fame can be in such a predictament and lasting legacy can't be alloud to dissolve with no whimpers of regret.