1971
Formation of the Mundaring and Districts Basketball Association. The Hills Raiders Basketball Association (HRBA) has a rich history, beginning in 1971 when it was founded as the Mundaring and Districts Basketball Association.
At that time, local basketball enthusiasts had to travel to Harper Park, West Midland, or other suburbs for games. However, this changed with the inaugural meeting held on February 10, 1971, at Mundaring Primary School, which led to the first basketball season at Harry Riseborough Oval.
1977
By 1977, the HRBA moved to a new, multi-functional court at the Mundaring Recreation Ground, a pivotal moment in improving local basketball facilities.
The introduction of Tuesday night basketball in 1986 marked another significant development. In 1987, the association officially became known as the Hills Raiders Basketball Association.
1989-1990s
The HRBA expanded its infrastructure with the construction of an outdoor office and canteen in 1989, followed by further expansions in the mid-1990s.
Notable upgrades in 2000-2001, such as court resurfacing and installing new fencing, created a better basketball environment for local players and teams.
1997-2002
The HRBA’s affiliation with Basketball WA in 1997-1998 was a key milestone, fostering the growth of junior basketball.
This led to the introduction of mini basketball for children and the launch of the Primary School Skills Development Program in 2001-2002, which has been instrumental in encouraging youth basketball participation and developing local talent.
2012-2018
The association’s vision for an indoor basketball stadium took shape in the early 1990s, but it wasn’t until 2012 that substantial progress was made, thanks to community support and local government involvement.
A generous donation and a grant pledge finally made the stadium a reality. By 2018, the Hills Raiders Indoor Basketball Stadium was completed, marking a monumental achievement in the association’s history.
2018
In 2018, the Hills Raiders Basketball Association reached another important milestone by joining the West Australian Basketball League (WABL). On August 20, 2018, the association became the 13th WABL club, and the first new club to join since Lakeside in 1995.
The Hills Raiders’ inaugural WABL season in 2019 featured four teams, growing to 23 teams by 2023, underscoring their commitment to youth basketball development.
