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Ipswich Basketball “Pink Round” – NBL1 - Ipswich Force vs Logan Thunder

Pink is the colour of care

Ipswich Basketball Association is proud to support the McGrath Foundation through our inaugural Pink Round, held on 9 May 2026 during our NBL1 North clash with Logan. This event is especially meaningful to our community as we honour the legacy of Tiana Mangakahia, whose strength, courage and impact on women’s sport continues to inspire athletes across the country.

By coming together in pink, we aim to raise vital funds to help place specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia — ensuring that individuals and families affected by breast cancer receive the care, guidance and support they deserve.

This is our first large-scale Pink event, and we are committed to making it a powerful, positive and heartfelt contribution from the entire Ipswich basketball community. Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference.

Thank you for supporting this cause alongside us. 

Fundraiser details

Date: 09/05/2026 - 09/05/2026

NBL1 Pink Round – NBL1 Ipswich Force vs Logan Thunder

Date: 09 May 2026 5:00pm (Women) & 7:00pm (Men)
Venue: Ipswich Basketball Stadium (QLD) - 2A Ross Llewyllen Drive, Booval, QLD

We are excited to invite you to one of the most meaningful events on our 2026 calendar — Pink Round on Saturday, 9 May at Ipswich Basketball Stadium.

This is more than just a game night. It’s an opportunity for our community, partners and supporters to come together, create an incredible atmosphere, and raise vital funds for the McGrath Foundation.

On the night – bring your gold coins because the stadium will be transformed with a full pink theme, alongside a range of activations designed to engage our friends and family and maximise fundraising impact, including:
• Face painting throughout the night
• Guess the Pink Lolly Jar competition
• Raffles with multiple prizes
• Pink support ribbons, stickers and balloons
• Ipswich Force temporary tattoos
• A memory board – for messages to/for loved ones.
• A variety of gold coin donation activities across the venue
We will also have a range of LIMITED EDITION merchandise available only on the night, including:
• Pink Ipswich Force jerseys and shorts – portion of each sale donated to the McGrath foundation.
• Pink supporter tees - – portion of each sale donated to the McGrath foundation.
• Pink headbands (as worn by our players)
• Silicone wristbands
• Pink Ribbon Pins
• Team Stickers
Fans will have the opportunity to interact with players through:
• Player Signature Bingo Cards
• Sharpies available for purchase for autograph signing

Our goal for the evening is to raise $20,000, with all proceeds going directly to the McGrath Foundation.

We encourage everyone attending to wear pink and be part of what promises to be a powerful and memorable night.

We would love to have you there as part of this event. Your support — whether through attendance, participation, or helping us spread the word — plays a significant role in the success of the evening.

To purchase tickets – please go here: https://www.intix.com.au/org/ipswich-force

Thank you again for your ongoing support of Ipswich Force.

Warm regards,
Ipswich Basketball Association / Ipswich Force 💚💗




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💗 2026 NBL1 PINK ROUND 💗

Ipswich Force is proud to announce that our 2026 NBL1 Pink Round will take place on Saturday, May 9 at Ipswich Basketball Stadium, as we take on Logan Thunder.
This will be the headline community event of our 2026 season — a powerful night of strength, awareness, unity, and support for the McGrath Foundation.
Across the night, Ipswich Basketball Stadium will turn pink, with pink uniforms, themed food, drinks, merchandise, and fundraising initiatives all helping bring our community together for an incredibly meaningful cause.
This round will also be held in memory of Tiana Mangakahia, whose courage, resilience, and leadership continue to inspire the basketball community. Her legacy will be honoured through a respectful in-game acknowledgement, ensuring her impact continues to empower women and young girls in our game.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 for the McGrath Foundation, helping provide vital breast care nurses and support services to individuals and families experiencing breast cancer across Australia.
Support the cause by purchasing our limited-edition 2026 Pink Round merchandise:
👕 Pink Supporter Tees — $25
$5 from every tee goes to the McGrath Foundation.
🩳 Pink Round Shorts — $30
$5 from every pair of shorts goes to the McGrath Foundation.
🎽 Pink Round Jerseys — $65
$15 from every jersey goes to the McGrath Foundation.
Merchandise is also available in kids sizes, so the whole Force family can get involved and wear pink with pride.
A special thank you to Rhan Hooper for the design of our 2026 Pink Round jersey, and to everyone helping bring this important event to life.
📅 Saturday, May 9
📍 Ipswich Basketball Stadium
🏀 Ipswich Force v Logan Thunder
⏰ Women: 5:00pm | Men: 7:00pm

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