Australian Geckos
The Geckos are the Women’s National representative team for deaf basketball in Australia. The first Australian Women’s Deaf team was formed in 1982 and won its first medal in the 15th Summer Deaflympics in Los Angeles, California, USA in 1985.
For the first time in over a decade, the Geckos are back and ready to compete at the 2024 Asia Pacific Deaf Basketball Championships. We will continue to build the Geckos program so they are ready to take on the world at the 2025 Deaflympic Games in Japan.
Know of a deaf or hard of hearing basketball player who may be interested in joining the Geckos? If so, fill out the expression of interest form below or get in touch with us via the contact page. We would love to hear from you!
Meet your Geckos.
#4
Ashleigh Bilyj
#5
Ashleigh ‘AJ’ Bransden
#6
Ella Thornton-Elliot
#7
Samantha Williver
#8
Tahlia Denham
#10
Sally Faehrmann
#11
Ava Hough
#12
Tanisha Iyer
#13
Isabella Russo
#14
Shirley Liu
#15
Lucy Christodoulou
GECKOS STAFF
Deb Coulson
Head Coach
Tracey Wightman
Assistant Coach
Braithyn 'Bray' Kerr
Assistant Coach
Steph Britton
Team Manager
Marnie Jarvis
Osteopath
Mathew Grey
Sports Psychologist
Madi
Auslan Interpreter
Mel
Auslan Interpreter
Help us make history and donate today
On 21st September 2024, we are headed to Melbourne, to compete against the best Asia Pacific basketball nations at the Asia Pacific Deaf Basketball Championships with the aim to qualify for the Deaflympics in Japan, Tokyo in November 2025!
If you would like to make a donation towards the team to assist us in covering the costs of the trip, no matter how small a donation, we would greatly appreciate it. We can offer bank donation and tax deductible options for all donations.
Get in touch with us if you would like to donate! Contact DBA
Follow the tournament page for more information on the tournament, merchandise, schedule and ticket sales!
Future Try-outs for Geckos Deaflympics Squad
Late October 2024
DBA and the Geckos will host open try-outs for any Deaf and Hard of Hearing women who are keen on trying out for the Australian Geckos squad in late October 2024. The selected squad will have the honour of representing Australia at the Deaflympics in Tokyo in November 2025!
Try-outs to be hosted in Melbourne, Victoria (exact dates to be announced shortly). Contact us for more information or register your interest!
