Our History

Ken Harvey, long-time YMCA stalwart and City of Sydney Basketball Association (CSBA) Life Member, generously bequeathed part of his estate to support club-level basketball within the CSBA. The KHY Basketball Club was formed in 2020, amalgamating junior teams playing as the Eastern Suburbs Astronauts and senior YMCA teams. The Astronauts were a junior club initially formed and administered by CSBA. The origin of the name dates back to the first season of the NBL in 1979, when the CSBA fielded a team named the City of Sydney Astronauts. That team had developed from the Sydney YMCA teams that had previously played in the Australian Club Championships that predated the NBL. The links between the YMCA and Astronauts are strong, making the formation of the KHY Basketball Club incorporating both groups a natural choice.

As mentioned, Ken Harvey was a Life Member of the CSBA, but this does not do full justice to his other achievements and accolades. Quoting from his obituary that appeared on the CSBA Facebook page: “We rightly laud the elite athletes and referees who participate at the top level of competition in basketball and recognize the efforts of administrators who guide the development of the sport. But for all those who have reached the highest levels, there are many more volunteers and tireless workers who are the foundation of a successful sport. They coach the kids who just want to play, organize teams, wash the uniforms, referee and do the score bench. They are there to do what is necessary. Ken Harvey was such a person and what made him so unique was that his efforts were maintained for over 70 years.”

Ken Harvey was inducted into the Basketball NSW Hall of Fame in 2013, see his citation. For a more personal perspective see Legend in the City.

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Our Mission

Our History

The primary objectives of the KHY Basketball Club are to promote and foster the life and legacy of Ken Harvey by encouraging participation in the sport of basketball by players and supporters of all ages, all skill levels, and all social, religious and cultural backgrounds, in a friendly, safe, and mutually respectful manner and spirit.

News

Grand final success in 2022-1

KHY well represented in Junior finals

Of the six teams who made it through to the 2022-1 grand finals 3 secured victories. Congralutions to all teams, coaches and supporting parents. A great KHY success story.

KHY well represented in Junior finals

Great results for KHY juniors. Several KHY teams have made it through to the grand finals in the 2022-1 competition. Good luck to 10 Girls, 12 Boys D4, 12 Girls D2, 14 Boys D2, 14 Girls D2, and 16 Boys D1 in their respective finals.

So close in 3A

KHY well represented in Junior finals

So close in 3A

It was so close to an all KHY final in Men's 3A. Good luck to KHY White in the grand final.

Past news ITEMS

AGM 16 January, 2022

Div 1 men debut new uniforms

Gala Day 16 January, 2022

Immediately preceding the Gala Day, the KHY Basketball Club we will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM). All members of the Club are invited to attend. Members of the Club comprise all senior players, the responsible parent or legal guardian of all minors playing in a KHY Astronauts junior team and officials of senior and junior teams.

The AGM will be held at Alexandria Stadium from 9am – 10am. The agenda for the meeting is:

1. President’s report

2. Junior and senior reports

3. Financial report

4. Committee membership

5. General business

For further information contact Denzil on 0411 303 965.

Gala Day 16 January, 2022

Div 1 men debut new uniforms

Gala Day 16 January, 2022

To all current and prospective KHY Basketball players, please join us at Alexandria Stadium from 10am – 1pm on Sunday January 16 for the second KHY Basketball Gala Day. Games, skills challenges and finishing with a BBQ lunch. Talk to someone who was there last year to get a good idea of what to expect.

Please register by January 8, 2022.

Div 1 men debut new uniforms

All senior teams are now in their new uniforms with the Div 1 men restarting with a win.

Out of lockdown in style

Winning weekend for KHY girls

Div 1 men debut new uniforms

The senior uniforms have now arrived just in time for the long awaited resumption of competitions after lockdown. Looking good guys.

Winning weekend for KHY boys

Winning weekend for KHY girls

It was a round 4 sweep for the KHY Astronauts with all teams, boys and girls coming away with wins. The clean sweep was completed by a big 92-29 win by the 16 boys pictured here with a happy coach. Other results were wins to the 10 boys 27-21, 12 boys Div 1 39-26, 12 boys Div 2 35-29, 14 boys Div 2 52-33 and 14 boys Div 3 35-15. Well done to all players, coaches, managers and cheering spectators.

Winning weekend for KHY girls

Round 4 proved a winning weekend for the KHY Astronauts. The day got off to a thrilling start with the under 10 girls winning 10-9 with a made free throw after the buzzer. The under 12 girls, pictured here, seemed pleased by their 42-14 win while the 14 girls got their first win of the season 42-12.

New uniforms have arrived

Junior uniforms are here and they look great.

Gala Day awards

New uniforms have arrived

The skills challenges led to some healthy rivalry between the juniors as they showcased their shooting and dribbling skills.

Gala Day

New uniforms have arrived

Gala Day action

Our first Gala Day was a huge success. As someone commented "Ken would have been very happy".

There was a great atmosphere with lots of willing workers contributing to the success.

Gala Day action

There was plenty of action on the court at the KHY Gala Day. Good luck to all the KHY teams as the 2021 competition gets underway.