Finals fever is well and truly in the air!
A special shoutout to the coaches, team managers and club volunteers for their hard work and cooperation throughout the season.
Saturday Semi Finals are set to tip off this weekend (September 13th), and we are very excited to host over 100 games. Good luck to all teams competing!
📅 Fixture Release Schedule – Junior Finals
Saturday Semi Finals → Released Tuesday, September 9th
Monday Grand Finals → Released Wednesday, September 10th
Wednesday Grand Finals → Released Thursday, September 11th
Thursday Grand Finals → Released Friday, September 12th
Saturday Grand Finals → Released Tuesday, September 16th
🏀 Finals Rules – Click Here
The clock will stop during time-outs (excludes U8’s)
Qualification lists available at each venue, check with staff for any queries
Playing an ineligible player will result in automatic forfeit
Venue Supervisors and Referee Supervisors will be present
🏆 Grand Finals & Presentations
Weekday Grand Finals: Fixtures available via PlayHQ. Presentations with trophies and MVP medals following each match. Presentations immediately after each game, look for signage on game day.
Saturday Grand Finals: September 20th. Fixtures finalised by Tuesday, September 16th. Presentations immediately after each game, look for signage on game day.
👶 U8 Competitions
Saturday, September 13th → Regular season game during Semi Final round.
Saturday, September 20th → Finals participation matches (1st vs 2nd, 3rd vs 4th, etc). Presentations after all games.
📢 Final Word
Good luck to all junior teams beginning their finals campaign and to the senior teams continuing their three-week play-off format.
⚠️ Reminder: Teams are not permitted to add a “fill-in player” unless approved by an FDBA staff member. Junior teams may contact their club to verify if a player has qualified for finals. Qualification sheets will be available at each venue. Any team fielding an ineligible player will forfeit as per competition by-laws.
Let’s make Winter 2025 Finals a celebration of Respect, Sportsmanship, and Community. Good luck to all teams!