JUNIOR LOCAL COMPETITION

For more information on MINI BALL – CLICK HERE

AGE GROUPS

Our junior competitions are age-governed. Ages are based on the year of birth, not the age a child turns during the competition

Our 2026 programs are as follows:

U7 – Born 2020/21

U9 – Born 2018/19

U11 – Born 2016/17

U12 – Born 2015/16

U13 – Born 2014/15

U14 – Born 2013/14

U16 – Born 2011/12

U18 – Born 2009/10

SCHEDULE

Winter Competition – Runs Term 2 & 3

Summer Competition – Runs Term 4 & 1

GAME TIMES

• Weekday games are usually played between the following time slots | 4pm, 450pm, 540pm, 630pm and 720pm. Saturday games can begin from 1015am
• Game times will vary from competition to competition depending on the number of teams in each
• You should expect that you will play at a different time each week   
• Mini Ball, Pink Ball League and U13 Mixed are played on a Saturday at Sutherland Basketball Stadium from 1030am. Games played at Endeavour TBC.

PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES 

• As basketball is a team sport it is an expectation that you will be committed to your team for the duration of the competition
• A player has to have played 66% of competition games in his team to be eligible to play in the final series

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Please ensure that registration fees and competition fees are paid on time. Notify the team contact or SDBA if your child is sick or away (eg: school excursion or family holiday) and cannot play a particular game /games
• All junior Boys and Girls teams are required to provide 1 parent or responsible adult to attend duty on their own games – one from each team

COACH

• All junior teams are required to have a competent and committed adult willing to coach the team. In the case of SDBA Junior teams a coach will be supplied.
• The association will provide training and support for all new coaches and managers
• Teams may also request a coach provided by the association, for an additional fee

LOCAL COMPETITION | MONDAY TO THURSDAY

Competitions played at Sutherland Basketball Stadium. Menai played at Menai Indoor Sports Centre

CLICK HERE to nominate a team

CLICK HERE to register as a new player

For more information on our senior competitions, please contact our competitions coordinator Michael Bills at competitions@sutherlandbasketball.net.au

Teams will compete in the Men’s and Women’s division for $3000 cash

3 Referees and bench duty are provided for each game

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. 2 x 18 Min halves fully timed.
2. A maximum of 4 NBL1 players are allowed per team entry.
3. A $250 team nomination deposit is required upon entry – Nonrefundable.
4. All teams MUST have matching uniforms – teams that present with uniforms that do not match will automatically forfeit their match.
5. The winning prize money of $3000 AUD will be deposited to the nominated team manager at the completion of the super league season.
6. Forfeit Fine is $120
7. All fees due by Week 6
8. 2 unexplained or unjustified forfeits a team will be disqualified from the competition

The Super League competition falls under the SDBA competition by-laws and competition rules

Any queries contact Michael Bills at competitions@sutherlandbasketball.net.au

CLICK HERE to submit an expression of interest for our next competition

Fees include team nominations, competition fees, and a yearly registration fee

TEAM NOMINATION FEE (as @17/2/26)

This is a one-off fee per team to secure your spot in the competition. Please note that nomination fees are non-refundable

COMPETITION GAME FEES (as @17/2/2026)

Competition game fees are per team, excluding U7 Mini Ball and Pink Ball League, which are per player. All competition fees are payable by week 6. Each designated team manager will be provided with the competition invoice. Players are responsible for paying their portion online via the members’ portal. Game Fees exclude semi-finals. A one-off fee of $80 per team applies for semi-finals. Grand Finals do not incur a cost

Note: Game fees are not inclusive of the team nomination fee. They are separate costs. No over-the-counter game fees can be accepted.  Active Kids vouchers can be used for competition fees

CLUB FEES

Note: Club team players will be charged a club fee by their respective clubs (eg: Jannali, Bosco)

WITHDRAWAL FEE

A $250 withdrawal fee will apply if you remove your team after the commencement of the competition. Please email competitions@sutherlandbasketball.net.au to advise of your withdrawal (extenuating circumstances may be considered for exemption)

PLAYER REGISTRATION

Registration is for 12 months and covers membership and insurance costs. All players must be registered before playing their first game. Registration is paid online via the members portal. Each player is responsible for being aware of their registration status. If you require any assistance please see the front desk.

CLICK HERE to pay your registration

Note: Active Kids vouchers can be used for registration fees. 

Please refer to the COMPETITION HANDBOOK for the full list of duty requirements

Duty Requirements for Senior Competitions:

Senior teams are responsible for attending duty. This will be listed on the draw. On your scheduled duty game, one of your team members may be required to referee. Please advise in your team nomination if you have any players who are accredited referees

Super League Competition will have referees and bench officials supplied. 

Duty Requirements for Junior Competitions:

All junior teams must have a competent adult present at all games and all duties.  All junior Boys and Girls teams will be required to supply a duty person on their own games – one person from each team. It would be advisable for team managers to arrange a roster at the beginning of the season to ensure each family meets their responsibility. 

CLICK HERE to view SDBA policies and procedures documents