The Saturday Pink Ball League is a brand-new ALL GIRLS basketball competition running on Saturday mornings in Term 1. It is designed specifically for girls aged U8–U12 who are looking for a supportive, fun environment to learn the game and play weekly matches.

The competition runs directly after the Pink Ball Learn to Play session at 1015am

Any girl aged U8–U12 can register. This includes:

• Current Pink Ball participants

• Girls in Super Sharks, Future Sharks or Rising Stars (who will be 7 to 11 in 2026)

• Girls who have never played before but are keen to give basketball a go

No previous basketball experience is required.

You do not need to be in a Learn to Play program to join the competition.

However, we highly recommend pairing your competition registration with one of our learn to play classes to help develop fundamental skills alongside game play, although this is not essential. For more information on our learn to play classes CLICK HERE

➡️ The Pink Ball League will begin in Term 1 with a FREE orientation and team formation session on:

Saturday 31st January | 9 to 1030am

This session is designed to help girls get comfortable playing games, meet coaches and teammates, and allow us to form balanced teams for the term. Grab your friends and come along to see what it is all about

➡️ Official competition games will commence on Saturday 7th February at 1015am

Term 1 will run for 9 weeks in total, with the first week included free of charge.

The competition cost for Term 1 is made up of two parts:

1. Competition Fee

➡️ $10 per week, paid by term

➡️ Term 1 runs for 9 weeks, with Week 1 FREE

Total competition cost for Term 1:

$80 (8 paid weeks × $10)

➡️ Sharks competition reversible singlet: $35

(Only required if you do not already own one)

Total Cost for Term 1

• • • $80 – Competition only

    • $115 – Competition + singlet

(Basketball NSW annual registration applies separately, as per domestic competitions.)

2. BNSW Annual Registration Fee

All players must hold a valid Basketball NSW registration to participate.

This covers player insurance for 12 months and is paid once per year (not per term).

Current BNSW rates:

➡️U8: $60 per year

➡️Ages 8–11: $95 per year

If your child has a current BNSW membership from another program or previous season, you will not need to pay again until it expires.

• No payment is required before the competition begins.

• Families will receive an invoice via email after Week 1 for the Term 1 competition fee.

• BNSW registration is paid online when completing or renewing your membership on the members portal on our website (separate to the SDBA invoice). CLICK HERE to login to the dashboard to pay your registration

Registration is completed through our online Want to Play form.

✔ Fill out the form here: https://sutherlandbasketball.com.au/want-to-play/

Once submitted, our team will contact you with next steps prior to the first session.

• Water bottle

• Comfortable sports clothing

• Sharks competition reversible singlet (if you have one or purchase for $35)

• Runners/basketball shoes

Yes. Our coaching staff will create teams to ensure balanced games and a positive playing environment for all participants.

Yes. The Pink Ball Learn-to-Play session teaches core basketball fundamentals.

The Saturday Pink Ball League allows players to play real games each week, apply their skills, and build confidence in a supportive all-girls setting.