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In March 2024, Luke Cannell—son, brother, friend, teammate, and colleague—tragically passed away after a courageous four-year battle with brain cancer. Luke’s strength, resilience, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him, and his memory continues to inspire us. In his honour, we are committed to raising funds to support vital research aimed at combating this devastating disease. Through this initiative, we hope to contribute to the fight against brain cancer and ensure future families don’t endure the same heartbreak.
To honour Luke—affectionately known as ‘Baby’—we thought it fitting to celebrate his life through basketball, a sport he excelled at and loved. In 2013, Luke was a member of the First V at Trinity College, and in the years following, won social competitions alongside his brothers, Jake and Sam. So, we’re hosting a 3v3 Basketball tournament—Ballin’ For Baby—on the March long weekend. The tournament will take place at Trinity College, where Luke served as Deputy Head Prefect for the Class of 2013. Competitors will play for the Luke Cannell Memorial Trophy. Registration is open to everyone, and if competitive basketball isn’t your thing, there will also be a three-point contest.
Following the tournament, there will be a function at The Wembley Hotel with presentations, raffles, silent auctions, and a chance to catch up with friends and remember one of the greats. All proceeds from both the tournament and function will be donated to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
Join us on the 2nd of March, 2025, at Trinity College for the Ballin’ For Baby 3v3 Basketball Tournament. The tournament will kick off at 10:30 am, where teams will compete for the Luke Cannell Memorial Trophy in a group stage format with the top team of each group
qualifying for the final 16 bracket. Registrations are essential.
Before the knockout rounds, make sure to check out the 3-Point Contest, where competitors will showcase their shooting skills and compete for a great prize. Even if you're not playing, come down to enjoy the BBQ, grab some raffle tickets, and check out our stall selling shirts—all proceeds supporting the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
3x3 COMPETITION
3x3 Competition
The 3v3 Basketball Tournament will feature 8 groups of 4, with the top team from each group advancing to the knockout rounds and competing for the Luke Cannell Memorial Trophy.
Entry Fee: $100 Donation per team
3 Point Shootout
The 3-Point Contest will have competitors shooting from five different spots around the arc, with each participant taking 10 shots to score as many points as possible.
Entry Fee: $10 Donation per person
Registration fees (donations) can be paid on the day in cash or via bank transfer - please use tcontact form below for details
BALLIN 4 BABY FUNDRAISER
After the tournament wraps up, join us at The Wembley Hotel from 4pm for the Ballin’ For Baby fundraiser!
We’ll kick off with presentations from the tournament, announcing the winners and sharing some highlights from the day.
There will be raffles, silent auctions, and plenty of ways to get involved, with all proceeds going directly to the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. Enjoy charity kegs from local breweries like Shelter, Rocky Ridge, and Pirate Life Brewing, and don’t forget to grab a Ballin’ 4 Baby fundraiser shirt to support the cause. We’d love to see you there!
