Celebrating the awards, achievements, and people who have made Belconnen Ramblers what it is today.
Club Awards
2024 — Chief Minister’s Canberra Gold Award
Awarded by the ACT Chief Minister in recognition of more than 50 years of service, participation and outstanding contribution to the Canberra community. Belconnen Ramblers was recognised as a cornerstone community organisation that has shaped the lives of thousands of Canberrans across multiple generations.
2022 — Good Sports ACT Club of the Year, Runners Up
Recognised for “outstanding dedication to inspiring positive change and building a healthier, more family-friendly club environment.”
Notable Alumni
Over more than 50 years, Ramblers has produced players and coaches who have gone on to careers in the NBL, WNBL, national programs, and international basketball.
- Guy Molloy — NBL player and coach
- Rob Beveridge — NBL player and coach
- John Stelzer — 1980s golden era
- Tony Wall — 1980s era
- Michelle Hocking — women’s program standout
- Tina Stelzer — 1980s era
- Dave Nelson — club’s formative years
- Mark Warmington — designer of the Rambler Man logo
The Lodding Legacy
Vale Joe Lodding (c. 1946 – 2026)
Joe Lodding brought basketball and the Ramblers name from Griffith, NSW to Canberra in the early 1970s, building the club from a single men’s team into one of the ACT’s most significant sporting organisations. He served as ACT Academy manager for many years and passed away in April 2026 at the age of 80.
“Joe and Barb both have made significant contributions to basketball in the ACT.” — Club tribute, April 2026
Barb Lodding went on to become a long-term manager of the Canberra Capitals (WNBL), a role celebrated throughout women’s basketball in Australia.
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Origins & Foundations | Growth & Development | The Modern Era | Club Identity | Honours & Alumni
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