SUMMER 2025/26 – JUNIOR FINALS FIXTURE RELEASE

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.