NBL 3x3 Big Hustle National Championships moved to January

The NBL 3x3 Big Hustle National Championships in Ballarat have been rescheduled to January 2022 to allow the more than 700 participants the best chance of playing in one of the most exciting basketball competitions in the country.

Initially scheduled for October this year, the event will now be held on January 22 and 23 in 2022.

The Ballarat Sports Events Centre will remain host of the tournament that will feature three brand new, state-of-the-art outdoor 3x3 basketball courts.

"Based on the current COVID situation around the country and expert advice, we've elected to move the event to ensure we can get the best outcomes for everyone involved," 3x3Hustle Manager Jaele Patrick said.

"The community's health and safety is paramount and at the forefront of all our
decision-making. The event will now take place during the summer school holidays and on dedicated 3x3 courts at the Ballarat venue, so it sets up an exciting opportunity for our 170-plus teams.

"We thank the City of Ballarat for its continued commitment to the NBL 3x3 Big Hustle National Championships and can't wait to see the city come to life with thousands of people including the players, support teams and spectators."

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney, echoed Patrick's sentiments.

'The City of Ballarat is fully committed to hosting the 3x3 Big Hustle National Championships," he said.

"We are excited to welcome the teams and basketball fans to Ballarat in January for what is set to be an entertaining weekend on the Ballarat Sports Events Centre's new outdoor 3x3 courts."