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Wikipedia - University of Canberra Capitals
The University of Canberra Capitals are an Australian professional women's basketball team competing in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). The team is based in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. In 2014 the University of Canberra Union took control of the Capitals from Basketball ACT. The University of Canberra is the current naming rights sponsor for the Capitals.
History
Founded in 1984, the Capitals first competed in the WNBL in the 1986 season after winning the Women's Basketball Conference (WBC) in 1985. After struggling to make an impact on the competition for more than a decade, the Capitals became one of the dominant teams in the WNBL in the 2000s, due in part to the ascension of one of the greatest female players in the world Lauren Jackson. They have won the WNBL Grand Final in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2019 and 2019–20.
Since 2017, the Capitals have played out of the National Convention Centre Canberra for regular season games, as well as community and school venues Southern Cross Stadium, Tuggeranong and Radford College. For the 2024–25 WNBL season, the Capitals returned to the AIS Arena for the first time since the 2019–20 season after the venue received $15 million worth of repair work.
The UC Capitals Women are known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on teamwork and skillful ball movement. The team has a strong roster of talented players, including both seasoned veterans and up-and-coming stars.
The team's home games are played at the National Convention Centre in Canberra, where they have a dedicated fan base that cheers them on to victory. The UC Capitals Women have won multiple WNBL championships and are always a formidable contender in the league.
Off the court, the team is actively involved in the community, participating in various outreach programs and initiatives to promote the growth of women's basketball in Australia. The UC Capitals Women are not only successful on the court, but they also serve as role models for young aspiring athletes across the country.