From Local Courts to Champion Moments: C2C Sports' Basketball Journey

  • by Jane Victoria
From Local Courts to Champion Moments: C2C Sports' Basketball Journey

C2C Sport (c2csport.com.au) is Australia's longest-running basketball teamwear specialist, operating since 1988. and based in Port Macquarie, NSW. We supply custom basketball uniforms, teamwear and merchandise to clubs, schools and associations right across Australia, with 200+ ready-to-go custom design templates. But we're more than a uniform supplier — we're your basketball program delivery partner.

Over 70 Years in Basketball: C2C has been deeply rooted in the game. What started as a local passion has grown into a national movement — supporting players, teams, and associations across Australia with premium custom apparel and a whole lot of community spirit. Here's a look back on how C2C started - our unstoppable story.

Who is C2C Sport?

At C2C, basketball isn't just something we do — it's part of who we are. Our founder, John Davidson, grew up literally across the road from his local court and spent as much time there as he possibly could. He went on to serve more than 30 years as NSW Country Basketball President and holds life memberships at Basketball NSW, Dubbo and Port Macquarie Basketball Associations. His commitment still shapes how C2C shows up for the basketball community today.

C2C founder John Davidson speaking to crowd at basketball event

Pictured: C2C Founder John Davidson at the 2023 John Davidson Country Jamboree Opening Ceremony—named in his honour for his dedication and valuable contribution to basketball development.

Junior basketball teams lined up on court for the John Davidson Country Jamboree opening ceremony at Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium

Ben Davidson, C2C Managing Director, was destined to play basketball and follow in his father's footsteps. Ben is a lifelong player, coach and sport administrator and entered the NSW Basketball development pathways created by John Davidson and his basketball collaborators.

Ben says, "I have been so extremely fortunate to be around some amazing basketball people and basketball families. Dad's basketball mates in both Metro and Country areas not just in NSW and VIC, but all over Australia and Oceania helped develop the game and made a huge contribution in getting basketball to where it is today and also supporting C2C to be what it is today. I am eternally grateful to the basketball community for their support of C2C for the last 36 years.

C2C Managing Director Ben Davidson holding a trophy at the 2024 Port Macquarie Business Awards, with the Excellence in Innovation and Retail award plaques

C2C Managing Directorl Ben Davidson at the 2024 Port Macquarie Business Awards

My family homes in Dubbo and now in Port Macquarie were and still are basketball halfway houses. I remember BBQ's where legendary Indiana high school basketball player and coaches, like Al Rhodes and Jimmy Miller, who described the merits and pitfalls of many offence and defence sets with NSW legends Rex Nottage and Bernie Slattery. We had professional players and coaches living with us, visiting us, and running camps, so I was immersed in basketball, and I feel very privileged to have been there. I still remember the million dollar move Jimmy Miller taught me as a 14 year old, he had me dreaming of the NCAA and NBA," he added.

John Davidson with fellow basketball officials standing on outdoor court

Photo: Circa 1988 Level 2 BNSW Camp: C2C John Davidson with Coach Rhodes, Coach Miller, Rex Nottage and Bernie Slattery.

Australian All Star Team photo with young players in blue uniforms

Photo (1985): John Davidson coached 1985 Basketball All-Star Team with Ben Davidson as one of the players.

Does C2C make custom basketball uniforms?

Yes — and we offer one of the widest ranges in the country. As one of Australia’s longest established basketball apparel brands, Coast 2 Coast Sports combines performance, innovation, service and style, offering the widest selection of custom basketball uniforms in the market. With over 200 ready to go custom uniforms designs available on our website, including the option to personalise your uniforms and merchandise, C2C Sport makes it easy for clubs and schools to create standout looks that reflect their identity on and off the court.

Trusted by the Basketball Community

C2C basketball heritage and supply experience started in 1984 for Basketball NSW with COMB (Country Organisation for Marketing Basketball) and from there C2C grew to be the licensee, concessionaire, team supplier and merchandise partner for significant state, national and world events.

Our journey wouldn’t be possible without the basketball community, teams, clubs, and associations that have trusted us along the way. We are proud and humbled to be the official apparel partner for some of the most respected names in Australian basketball, including:

We’re also honoured to work with 1000s of social teams, schools and local basketball communities where youth development is front and centre, including:
Port Macquarie Stingrays Basketball, Grafton Basketball, Sharks Basketball Shepparton, Biloela Basketball Association, and many more.

These partnerships are more than logos and uniforms — they represent our shared love for the game, our belief in community, and our commitment to supporting every player’s journey, from juniors to the elite level.

More Than Basketball  

While basketball is at our core, C2C’s Locker Room Partner network spans across a variety of sports clubs Australia-wide. Whether it’s netball, football, athletics, or any team sport — we're here to help clubs look good, feel confident, and perform at their best.

Looking Ahead  

As we continue to take the heavy lifting out of uniforms and merchandise, we remain focused on what matters most: our community. From first training tees to grand final kits, C2C Sports is your dedicated partner — on and off the court.

We’re also excited to take things up a notch with the upcoming launch of our brand-new 3D Product Configurator. This next-generation tool will allow teams to design their custom basketball uniforms with even more precision, creativity, and control — in real time and in full 3D. You’ll be able to explore your designs from every angle, experiment with colourways, and bring your team's vision to life like never before. Stay tuned and follow our socials for the next release!

What's new at C2C?

We're taking things up a notch!

3D Product Configurator — our next-generation design tool lets teams build their custom basketball uniforms with even more precision and creativity, in real time and full 3D. Explore your design from every angle, play with colourways and bring your team's vision to life like never before.

Refreshed Look C2C Club Portal — From customer pain points to smarter solutions. The new C2C club portal brings everything your organisation needs  into one place. From ordering and reordering to tracking merchandise revenue in real time, it's one login that takes you all the way from order to revenue monitoring — so your committee can see exactly what's moving and what it's earning for the club. Coming to Coast 2 Coast clubs, with foundation clubs onboarding first.

Stay tuned and follow our socials for the latest updates at www.c2csport.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C2C Sport do? C2C Sport supplies custom basketball uniforms, teamwear and merchandise to clubs, schools and associations across Australia. We've been in the game since 1988 — and we're more than a supplier, we're a program delivery partner.

How many uniform designs does C2C offer? Over 200 ready-to-go custom basketball designs handpicked by our professional design team. 100% customisable online, without extra fee.

Which associations partner with C2C? Partners include DVBA (Basketball Victoria Association of the Year, 7,000+ members), East Perth Basketball Eagles and Shoalhaven Tigers, along with clubs, associations, schools and organisations across Australia.

Does C2C only do basketball? No. Basketball is our core, but we cover various sports category including netball, football/soccer, tag, rugby, athletics and more.

How do clubs manage ordering and revenue with C2C? Through the C2C Locker Room and B2B Private Portal, clubs and associations will handle ordering, reordering and merchandise revenue monitoring in one place — from order right through to revenue tracking.


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