Tongue & Groove presents the Big Bangs Cocktail Fundraiser 2010!
Join us for an evening of canapes, bubbles, music, laughter and a raffle, all to support the work of the Big Bangs!
Tickets are $50, with all proceeds directly funding our work in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
Here’s what $50 does across the world:
• Creates 100 “emergency packs” for street and slum kids in Bangladesh, containing enough rice, oil, soap, water and milk for a week.
• Purchases enough basketballs, t-shirts and supplies to run a day-camp …

Our CEO, Pierre Johannessen, is taking part in this year’s CEO SLEEPOUT!
On Thursday 17 June 2010 the Vinnies CEO Sleepout takes place in capital cities across Australia. The event challenges business and community leaders to experience homelessness first-hand for one night, raise important money, and with fresh insight go on to effect change in social opinions on this serious issue. All money raised goes directly towards the ongoing provision of Vinnies’ homeless services across the country.
To donate to this great cause, click on THIS LINK. No amount is too small.
Tell your …

On Saturday 8th May, the Big Bangs – Australia team put on a day-camp for kids from Camp Quality, Canberra.  Big Bangs camps involve a lot of games, running around and of course teamwork-building exercises, with kids and volunteers alike getting a chance to have a great day out together while learning how much easier it is to get things done as a team!
Our sincere thanks to the volunteers who showed up on the day, not only for their great patience and support of the kids, but also for being …

On Saturday 1st May, the Big Bang Ballers – Australia held a charity basketball tournament at Canberra Boys Grammar School.
Attended by 8 teams, players from around the city came together to fight out a long, tough day of basketball for a prize of $400.
Thanks to the participation of almost 80 players, we raised $1,000 from the day, all of which will be funding our programs here in Australia.
Congratulations to Stevedom, our 1st men’s champs!
Their name should sound familiar – the same team (with girls, of course) took out the 1st …

From the UC Monitor, our CEO’s alma mater publication:

UC graduate shoots hoops for hope
Kristyn Comino
12 April 2010: Having been named ACT Young Australian of the Year for 2010, Pierre Johannessen doesn’t care about the personal achievement, but about how it will raise the profile of his organisation that spreads hope through playing basketball.
The University of Canberra graduate is CEO and co-founder of the Big Bang Ballers, a non-governmental organisation that uses the game of basketball to tackle youth poverty and social disadvantage.
“On a basketball court you’re part of a team, …

On Saturday the 17th of April, the Big Bangs held a charity mixed tournament at Canberra Boys Grammar.
The event was attended by over 100 participants and raised over $1000 for their community and youth activities in Australia. These activities include the upcoming camp quality event, the kicks for kids campaign, sponsorship of local multicultural groups such as the Sudanese-Australian Eagles and the upcoming Midnight Basketball program for local youth at risk to be conducted with Basketball ACT.
Thanks to everyone involved in the day for turning up and playing, but most …

The Big Bangs, a not-for-profit organization that uses the game of basketball to fight youth poverty and social disadvantage worldwide, proudly invites you to participate in the inaugural CHARITY 5×5 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.

This is a Men’s Open Tournament, with FIBA rules.

Put together your crew for the tournament to be held on SATURDAY 1st MAY at Canberra Boys Grammar.  Current timetable runs from 10am to 4pm, however subject to change.

Get your team of 10 players max together and email:
pierre@bigbangballers.org to register. Team registrations close on Wednesday 28th April.

Cost per team is $150 – all proceeds go directly to our …

The Big Bangs are running a Charity Basketball Tournament on Saturday, 17th April, at Canberra Boys Grammar courts.
Put together your team for a 5×5 Basketball tournament to be held on Saturday, 17th April at Canberra Boys Grammar.  
Get your team of 10 players max together and email pierre@bigbangballers.org to register.  Team registrations close on Monday 12th April.
Cost per player is $10 – all proceeds go directly to our programs in Australia and overseas.
Rules are standard FIBA, not traditional mixed.  We do stress however that this is a social event, and as such …

Congratulations to Coach Don and the Big Bangs/Sudanese All-Stars for taking out the Canberra Classic B Trophy on the 24th of January, 2010!
Dominating their opponents throughout the 3-day tournament, the team was joined in the semi-finals by another Big Bangs team, who unfortunately were beaten by eventual finalists, the CPL Diesel.
Playing unselfish team basketball and running at every opportunity, the new-look side came away with a well-deserved win after an undefeated tournament.
Our sincere thanks to all of the teams, officials and friends involved.  We’re looking forward to next year’s tournament!
Special …

Thanks to our friend Taylor Brown, from PeacePlayers and the Wollongong Hawks, a group of 12 Big Bangs members attended the Wollongong Hawks game vs the Cairns Taipans on the 20th of January, 2010.
What an awesome game!  The hometown Hawks crushed the Taipans, with solid vocal support from the fantastic crowd, which included of course the drumming of our very own Mac Fryz.  The Big Bangs were also fortunate to meet up with our brothers from the UBL, who have been such loyal supporters.
Our sincere thanks to the Hawks and …