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Basketball WA is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kyle Hoath to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Hoath brings an impressive blend of professional expertise and a deep passion for basketball to this role. He currently serves as Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (WA) and works as the Chief Medical Officer at Oqea. In addition, he holds board positions at the AMA(WA) and the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association, as well as being the chair of the board for the Fremantle Language Development Centre.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Hoath has a strong personal connection to basketball. As a parent of children actively involved in junior WABL programs, he brings first-hand knowledge of the grassroots basketball community. His passion for the sport, combined with his extensive leadership experience and dedication to community development, will be instrumental in supporting Basketball WA’s mission to grow and enhance basketball across the state.

Kyle expressed excitement about his appointment to the Basketball WA Board, saying, “I am honoured and excited to be joining the board of Basketball WA and to have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing incredible work of Fiona Notley and the board. Basketball has the power to unite communities, inspire individuals, and improve lives, and I am passionate and committed to driving the initiatives of Basketball WA forward. I look forward to working with the board, the team at Basketball WA, the Associations, and the wider basketball community to continue growing our sport and ensuring it is accessible and inclusive for all Western Australians.”

We warmly welcome Dr. Kyle Hoath to the Basketball WA Board and look forward to his leadership and contributions to the strategic growth of basketball in Western Australia. The next Board meeting, scheduled for January 2025, will include updates on the appointment of the Basketball WA Board Chair.