Celebrating 30 Years of Partnership with Ballarat Basketball & Integra

Integra is proud to celebrate a remarkable 30 years of partnership with Ballarat Basketball and the Ballarat Miners. Over the decades, this collaboration has played its own role in the growth and success of the sport in Ballarat.

As one of the longest-standing supporters of Ballarat Basketball, Integra has witnessed firsthand the growth and success of the association over the years. Matt Agterhuis & Nick Grylewicz are both not only Directors at Integra but have also heavily been involved in significant roles at Ballarat Basketball as players, coaches and board members, they shared their thoughts on what this partnership has meant to them;

Matt Agterhuis: “One of our core values here at Integra is the commitment to building strong communities, that’s at the heart of what we do. When I think of community, I think of health, education, and sport, as they form the foundation of a thriving community. So, when we can connect with those pillars, like the Miners and Ballarat Basketball, it plays a key role in fostering deeper community engagement.”

Nick Grylewicz: “At Integra we have now been creating communities for over 40 years, part of that role is connecting people, and sport does that for us. Being part of the Ballarat Basketball partnership, especially around Women’s sport has been fantastic.”

Nev Ivey, CEO of Ballarat Basketball, reflected on the significance of this partnership: “The relationship between Ballarat Basketball and Integra Ballarat is something truly special. Over the past three decades, their support has been instrumental in enabling us to develop and expand our programs. Matt, Nick, and the entire Integra team have always been more than just sponsors, they have been true partners in every sense. Together, we’ve created opportunities for so many athletes, coaches, and volunteers, and this partnership has helped us build a stronger, more vibrant basketball community in Ballarat.”

Chris Thornton, Partnerships and Marketing Manager at Ballarat Basketball, highlighted the significance of the partnership and the ongoing impact it has on the association’s ability to achieve its goals, stating, “Celebrating 30 years of partnership with Integra is a remarkable achievement. The support we’ve received from Matt, Nick, and the entire Integra team has been unwavering. Their commitment has enabled us to take bold steps forward, and their belief in our vision has made a real difference in the development of our programs. We’re excited for the future and look forward to many more years of collaboration with such an integral part of the Ballarat basketball family.”