Finals is around the corner!
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 (March 21st).
Fixture Release Schedule – Junior Finals
Saturday Semi Finals → Released by Wednesday, March 18th
Monday Semi Finals → Released by Wednesday, March 18th
Wednesday Semi Finals → Released by Friday, March 20th
Thursday Semi Finals → Released by Friday, March 20th
Saturday Grand Finals → Released by Wednesday, March 25th
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FDBA junior team fixture request policy is as follows:
- Head coaches of multiple teams will be accommodated (no games clash)
- Players in multiple teams, permanent specific games time requests and team manager requests will not be accommodated
- Special event (one-off) requests may be accommodated with 7 days’ notice
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Finals Rules – Click Here
- The clock will stop during time-outs (excluding U8s).
- Clock stops on all whistles in the final two (2) minute of the 2nd half (same as regular season).
- Drawn matches (U10 and up) – Initial five-minute period of extra time and then three-minute periods for any additional overtimes. Match clock and team fouls will operate as per 2nd half.
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Good luck to all junior teams beginning their finals campaign.
Reminder: In finals, 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.
