GOLD COAST (Australia) – Oceania’s 3x3 development pathway continues to accelerate with the second FIBA Oceania 3x3 High Performance Camp, held on the Gold Coast.
Building on the momentum of the inaugural edition, this year’s camp brings together 20 female athletes, 10 coaches, and seven referees from across the region, supported through collaboration between PacificAus Sports, Olympic Solidarity, Commonwealth Sport, and Griffith University.
The camp directly supports the FIBA Global 3x3 Strategy, which prioritises strengthening high‑performance pathways, expanding the talent base, and elevating the standard of play across all regions. By bringing together emerging athletes, coaches, and referees from across the region, the program accelerates development in a discipline where Oceania continues to show rapid growth and competitive potential.
Athletes from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Solomon Islands, and New Caledonia have assembled for five days of intensive on‑court training, physical preparation, and education sessions designed to elevate their performance in the fast‑growing 3x3 discipline. Coaches from those nations, along with representatives from Vanuatu and Kiribati, are also participating in a dedicated development stream, while referees from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Palau are undertaking targeted officiating workshops and match play assessments.
This year’s camp arrives at a pivotal moment for the region.
Female athletes from Fiji, Tonga, and Papua New Guinea are in the final stages of preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where 3x3 basketball will feature prominently. Meanwhile, emerging players from Fiji, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and Tonga are gearing up for next month’s FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, which will serve as a key benchmark for the region’s rising talent.
Aligned with FIBA’s strategic priorities to empower National Federations and strengthen pathways in youth and women’s basketball, the camp provides a holistic development environment, combining high‑intensity training, competition scenarios, leadership development, and education around wellbeing, recovery, and the unique demands of 3x3.
“These camps are critical to building sustainable pathways for athletes, coaches, and referees in the 3x3 discipline,” FIBA Executive Director – Oceania, Amanda Jenkins said.
“Every participant here is part of a growing movement that is reshaping what high‑performance basketball looks like in our region. The commitment of PacificAus Sports, Olympic Solidarity, Commonwealth Sport, and Griffith University allows us to deliver opportunities that simply wouldn’t exist without their support.
Together, we are creating environments where Pacific talent can thrive, compete, and inspire the next generation.
With a shared focus on long‑term development, the second FIBA Oceania 3x3 High Performance Camp continues to strengthen the region’s competitive foundations, ensuring that athletes, coaches, and referees in the region are equipped to excel on the international stage and contribute to the community and global growth of 3x3 basketball.
About PacificAus Sports
PacificAus Sports is an Australian Government sports diplomacy initiative developing pathways for Pacific teams and athletes to compete in elite competitions and access high performance coaching in Australia and internationally. The program supports a range of Pacific sports, including basketball, rugby league, rugby union, netball, football, AFL, cricket and Olympic/Paralympic sports, with funding split evenly between women and men.
PacificAus Sports also partners with the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) to promote Pacific sport through ABC Television’s ‘That Pacific Sports Show’ and ABC Radio’s ‘Fresh Off the Field’. The high-performance outcomes of PacificAus Sports are complemented by the Australian Government’s Team Up program, which focuses on sport for development in the Pacific. For more information about PacificAus Sports and its initiatives, visit www.pacificaussports.gov.au and follow PacificAus Sports on Facebook.