See some of the highlights of previous tournaments in Bali!

This tournament promises to be an experience of a lifetime with exciting cultural activities to provide you with the perfect blend of sports and recreation.

Families are encouraged to attend to support the teams and to enjoy a holiday in Bali, the number one tourist destination in the world!

Get your team involved today!

See some of the highlights of previous tournaments in Bali!

This tournament promises to be an experience of a lifetime with exciting cultural activities to provide you with the perfect blend of sports and recreation.

Families are encouraged to attend to support the teams and to enjoy a holiday in Bali, the number one tourist destination in the world!

Get your team involved today!

CRAIG 1
CRAIG FitzSimmons
Craig FitzSimmons has been active as a player and coach at the top levels for over 40 years. He has played and coached professionally in Australia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Craig has lived in Bali for the last seven years, and he has a good grasp of the Indonesian language and culture. His love of the game is exemplified by his continuing to play in the best leagues in Bali.
His current teams are Merpati, Hoop It Up!, Pelangi, and BBT.
CRAIG 2
UNIVERSITY CAREER
• St. Olaf College, Northfield Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Two time All MIAC Conference First Team (1978-79)
• NAIA All District 13 (1979)
• Honourable Mention All American (1978)
• MIAC Conference MVP Runner-up (1978)
• Has the 4th and 10th highest scoring seasons in school's history.
• Is 16th on St. Olaf's career scoring pst.
• Elected to the St. Olaf Athletic Hall of Fame (2015)
CRAIG 3
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER
Craig started his career with the Maryborough Bouncers in Queensland in 1980.
He has played over 700 games as a professional player, including 146 in the Australian National Basketball League (Perth Wildcats, Geelong Supercats, and Forestville Eagles).
He also played in the Singaporean National League with Mizuno, and the Mexican Del Pacifico League with Los Mochis.
CRAIG 4
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER
He also played a number of years in the Australian SEABL(Shepparton, Gippsland), the Western Australian SBL (East Perth, Wanneroo), and the VBL in Victoria (Warrnambool, Horsham, Shepparton, Altona, Southern Peninsula, and Craigieburn). A season was also spent with the Lang Park Lions in Brisbane in the AAABL.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A COACH
• Western Australian State Director of Coaching 1983-87
• Shepparton Giants (SEABL) 1992
• Gippsland Lightning 1994-95

CRAIG 1
CRAIG FitzSimmons
Craig FitzSimmons has been active as a player and coach at the top levels for over 40 years. He has played and coached professionally in Australia, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Craig has lived in Bali for the last seven years, and he has a good grasp of the Indonesian language and culture. His love of the game is exemplified by his continuing to play in the best leagues in Bali.
His current teams are Merpati, Hoop It Up!, Pelangi, and BBT.
CRAIG 2
UNIVERSITY CAREER
• St. Olaf College, Northfield Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Two time All MIAC Conference First Team (1978-79)
• NAIA All District 13 (1979)
• Honourable Mention All American (1978)
• MIAC Conference MVP Runner-up (1978)
• Has the 4th and 10th highest scoring seasons in school's history.
• Is 16th on St. Olaf's career scoring pst.
• Elected to the St. Olaf Athletic Hall of Fame (2015)
CRAIG 3
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER
Craig started his career with the Maryborough Bouncers in Queensland in 1980.
He has played over 700 games as a professional player, including 146 in the Australian National Basketball League (Perth Wildcats, Geelong Supercats, and Forestville Eagles).
He also played in the Singaporean National League with Mizuno, and the Mexican Del Pacifico League with Los Mochis.
CRAIG 4
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER
He also played a number of years in the Australian SEABL(Shepparton, Gippsland), the Western Australian SBL (East Perth, Wanneroo), and the VBL in Victoria (Warrnambool, Horsham, Shepparton, Altona, Southern Peninsula, and Craigieburn). A season was also spent with the Lang Park Lions in Brisbane in the AAABL.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A COACH
• Western Australian State Director of Coaching 1983-87
• Shepparton Giants (SEABL) 1992
• Gippsland Lightning 1994-95

FRED 1
FRED Lisko
Fred Lisko is the youngest member of our Ball In Bali team. He brings with him the innovation and enthusiasm of the next generation.
Fred was born and raised in the rich basketball culture of Seattle, Washington. After playing 4 years of varsity ball through High School, his focused shifted to coaching training and team building with NBC Basketball through his university years. Upon graduating university, he pursued his passion for coaching for several years in Bremen, IN and South Bend,IN before moving with his family to Bali, Indonesia in 2017. While in Bremen, Indiana he was the Varsity Assistant coach and focused on player development and team chemistry function.
After moving to South Bend he became the JV head coach and Varsit assistant focusing on player development, athletic development and leadership training. He currently plays with Takapit Basketball Club in Denpasar, Bali.
FRED 2
SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
• 4 year varsity player, average 12 ppg 6 rpg through district semi-finals final year Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Due to recurring back problems, Fred had to temporarily halt his basketball career. Instead, he concentrated on baseball, and had a distinguished career.
NBC BASKETBALL
• Fundamentals and leadership summer coach for 2011/2012
FRED 3
BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL
• Varsity Assistant
• Focus on player development and team chemistry function
CAREER ACADEMY OF SOUTH BEND
• Junior Varsity Head Coach
• Varsity Assistant
• Focus on player and athletic development and leadership training
FRED 4
TAKAPIT BASKETBALL CLUB
• Liga Bali 3x3 Runner-Up 2019
• IBL Go-Jek tournament Bali semi-finalist 2019
SKILLS TRAINER
• Shooting coach, focus on shot form deconstruction/reconstruction
• Athletic Development, focus on vertical jumping ability

FRED 1
FRED Lisko
Fred Lisko is the youngest member of our Ball In Bali team. He brings with him the innovation and enthusiasm of the next generation.
Fred was born and raised in the rich basketball culture of Seattle, Washington. After playing 4 years of varsity ball through High School, his focused shifted to coaching training and team building with NBC Basketball through his university years. Upon graduating university, he pursued his passion for coaching for several years in Bremen, IN and South Bend,IN before moving with his family to Bali, Indonesia in 2017. While in Bremen, Indiana he was the Varsity Assistant coach and focused on player development and team chemistry function.
After moving to South Bend he became the JV head coach and Varsit assistant focusing on player development, athletic development and leadership training. He currently plays with Takapit Basketball Club in Denpasar, Bali.
FRED 2
SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
• 4 year varsity player, average 12 ppg 6 rpg through district semi-finals final year Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Due to recurring back problems, Fred had to temporarily halt his basketball career. Instead, he concentrated on baseball, and had a distinguished career.
NBC BASKETBALL
• Fundamentals and leadership summer coach for 2011/2012
FRED 3
BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL
• Varsity Assistant
• Focus on player development and team chemistry function
CAREER ACADEMY OF SOUTH BEND
• Junior Varsity Head Coach
• Varsity Assistant
• Focus on player and athletic development and leadership training
FRED 4
TAKAPIT BASKETBALL CLUB
• Liga Bali 3x3 Runner-Up 2019
• IBL Go-Jek tournament Bali semi-finalist 2019
SKILLS TRAINER
• Shooting coach, focus on shot form deconstruction/reconstruction
• Athletic Development, focus on vertical jumping ability

TRI 1
TRI Adiloka
Tri Adiloka is a true legend in Indonesian basketball. He is revered in his home island of Bali, and admired throughout Indonesia for his exploits as a player and a coach.
TRI 2
PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER
• Tri started his playing career with ASABA in Jakarta from 1989-1993. In 1994 he went to Indonesia's most successful club, ASPAC,in the Indonesian Basketball League and played with them for 10 years. He finished his distinguished career in the IBL with Mitra Kalila, playing with them in 2003 - 04.
• Tri also spent 10 years playing with the Indonesian National team. He was the first Balinese player to ever represent Indonesia in basketball. He paved the way for many Balinese players to follow in his footsteps.
TRI 3
PROFESSIONAL COACHING CAREER
• Tri's coaching career has spanned over 20 years. The list of teams he has coached goes on forever. He was an assistant coach in the IBL for 12 seasons (Citra Satria Jakarta, Garuda Bandung, Satria Muda Jakarta). He also was an assistant with Satria Muda in the Asean Basketball League.
• Tri has also been an assistant coach with the Indonesean Women's National team for a number of years, representing Indonesia at the last two Sea Games (2013 and 2017).
• As a head coach, Tri coached NSH-GMC Jakarta in the NBL in 2012-2013. He also coached Stadium Jakarta in the NBL in 2014.
• In 2018 Tri coached GMC Cirebon in the Liga Srikandi, the Indonesian Women's professional league.
• He has also been the head coach for various junior teams at the state and national level.

TRI 1
TRI Adiloka
Tri Adiloka is a true legend in Indonesian basketball. He is revered in his home island of Bali, and admired throughout Indonesia for his exploits as a player and a coach.
TRI 2
PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER
• Tri started his playing career with ASABA in Jakarta from 1989-1993. In 1994 he went to Indonesia's most successful club, ASPAC,in the Indonesian Basketball League and played with them for 10 years. He finished his distinguished career in the IBL with Mitra Kalila, playing with them in 2003 - 04.
• Tri also spent 10 years playing with the Indonesian National team. He was the first Balinese player to ever represent Indonesia in basketball. He paved the way for many Balinese players to follow in his footsteps.
TRI 3
PROFESSIONAL COACHING CAREER
• Tri's coaching career has spanned over 20 years. The list of teams he has coached goes on forever. He was an assistant coach in the IBL for 12 seasons (Citra Satria Jakarta, Garuda Bandung, Satria Muda Jakarta). He also was an assistant with Satria Muda in the Asean Basketball League.
• Tri has also been an assistant coach with the Indonesean Women's National team for a number of years, representing Indonesia at the last two Sea Games (2013 and 2017).
• As a head coach, Tri coached NSH-GMC Jakarta in the NBL in 2012-2013. He also coached Stadium Jakarta in the NBL in 2014.
• In 2018 Tri coached GMC Cirebon in the Liga Srikandi, the Indonesian Women's professional league.
• He has also been the head coach for various junior teams at the state and national level.

Tournament Includes The Following:

Airport Transfers
8 X Nights’ Accommodation
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
Awards Reception
International Clubs And Schools Tournament
Guaranteed 3 X Matches
Trophies And Medals
Daily Transport
Cultural And Fun Tours Of Bali - Everyone Has The Opportunity To Experience Bali, The Island Of The Gods!
Welcome Packs From Our Charity Partner Stella’s Child Option To Extend Your Holiday At Great Rates And Extra Tours
Bring The Family And Make It A Holiday To Remember. You can extend you stay at great rates and add in additional tours and activities

Tournament Includes The Following:

Airport Transfers
8 X Nights’ Accommodation
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
Awards Reception
International Clubs And Schools Tournament
Guaranteed 3 X Matches
Trophies And Medals
Daily Transport
Cultural And Fun Tours Of Bali - Everyone Has The Opportunity To Experience Bali, The Island Of The Gods!
Welcome Packs From Our Charity Partner Stella’s Child Option To Extend Your Holiday At Great Rates And Extra Tours
Bring The Family And Make It A Holiday To Remember. You can extend you stay at great rates and add in additional tours and activities

TRAVEL PARTNER

Bali Holidays and More are the chosen travel partner for the tournament.

Their professional staff will handle all travel aspects for the tournament to ensure the highest level of customer service and to make getting your team to Bali seamless and stress free!

Don’t forget this is a family friendly tournament and Bali Holidays and More are available to assist families that wish to extend their say to experience more of what Bali has to offer.

Ball In Bali has selected Stella’s Child as its community service organization for the tournament. Stella’s Child help underprivileged youth residing in children’s homes and orphanages open doors to experiences & opportunities in business, to develop skills, stimulate creativity, and to provide a launch pad to success to which youth may otherwise not have access. Their entrepreneurship program partners youth and mentors to develop and launch social enterprise businesses in an after school program.

The program was developed as a playground for the youth to practice their entrepreneurial skills in the real world. Their Love Our Earth brand is now creating employment opportunities for graduates as they train to manage the business and will be the providers for a unique welcome gift for all participants.

FAQ's

1When is the tournament?

The Welcoming Dinner is Saturday, January 18th 2020. Games will run starting Sunday, January 19th 2020 and finishing Saturday, January 25th 2020

1Who is playing?

There will be four divisions; U/12, U/14, U/16, and U/18, both boys and girls. Invitations are being sent out to clubs and schools in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China, and Indonesia.

1How many games will we play?

Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Teams making the finals will play a 4th game.

1When will we play?

Section A will play Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Section B will play Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Off days will be for scheduled Bali tours. Teams in the finals will play on Saturday.

1Is accommodation Included in the fee?

Yes, we will make all arrangements for your Bali accommodation, tours and transport. Room allotment will be provided after your registration.

1What Bali tours are included?

We want all kids involved to not only play basketball against teams around Australasia but also experience the wonder of Bali. Tours will include Bali culture and Asia’s No. 1 Waterpark – “Waterbom”

1Will our team stay in the same hotel?

Yes, all team players and support staff will stay in the same hotel. This ensure the best possible safety and organizational ability.

1Can players families attend?

Yes, absolutely. This is a great opportunity for families to be involved in their children’s favorite sport whilst being able to experience the wonder of Bali.
Where possible we will allocate families in the same hotel. Our travel partners are looking forward to assisting turning this event into a family holiday for those that wish to do that

1What is the cost of the tournament?

The cost is $595 USD per person travelling to the tournament

1What Does The Tournament Fee Include?

The fee is per person travelling to the tournament and includes the following:

Airport Transfers
Accommodation and Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
International Clubs And Schools Tournament
Guaranteed 3 x Matches
Trophies And Medals
Transport
Cultural And Fun Tours Of Bali - Everyone has the opportunity to experience Bali, The Island Of The Gods!
Welcome Packs From Stella’s Child Bali Orphanage
Does Not Include airfares

1Are Airfares included?

No. This price does not include airfares. You can find the best flights at our travel partners site at - https://flight.balihotelsandmore.com/

1What deposit do we have to pay?

Initial Deposit is only $150 per participant. The balance is due 4 week before arrival

See some of the highlights of previous tournaments in Bali!

See some of the highlights of previous tournaments in Bali!

CRAIG 1

CRAIG FitzSimmons

CRAIG 2

UNIVERSITY CAREER

CRAIG 3

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER

CRAIG 4

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A COACH

CRAIG 1

CRAIG FitzSimmons

CRAIG 2

UNIVERSITY CAREER

CRAIG 3

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER

CRAIG 4

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A PLAYER

PROFESSIONAL CAREER AS A COACH

FRED 1

FRED Lisko

FRED 2

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

NBC BASKETBALL

FRED 3

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER ACADEMY OF SOUTH BEND

FRED 4

TAKAPIT BASKETBALL CLUB

SKILLS TRAINER

FRED 1

FRED Lisko

FRED 2

SEATTLE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL

NBC BASKETBALL

FRED 3

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER ACADEMY OF SOUTH BEND

FRED 4

TAKAPIT BASKETBALL CLUB

SKILLS TRAINER

TRI 1

TRI Adiloka

TRI 2

PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER

TRI 3

PROFESSIONAL COACHING CAREER

TRI 1

TRI Adiloka

TRI 2

PROFESSIONAL PLAYING CAREER

TRI 3

PROFESSIONAL COACHING CAREER

TRAVEL PARTNER

FAQ's

Pre-Registration is Now Open!

Pre-Registration is Now Open!