JUNIOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS
COMPETITIONS OFFERED
Girls Competitions:
- U8, U10, U12 & U14 – Saturday
- U16, U18 & U21 – Monday after school
Boys Competitions:
- U8, U10, U12 & U14 – Saturday
- U16 – Wednesday after school
- U18 & U21 – Thursday after school
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Timing – 2 x 18 minute halves / 45 minute schedule
- Venues – Frankston Stadium, Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC), Carrum Downs Secondary College, Flinders College, Frankston High School, McClelland College, Monash University (Peninsula Campus) Linen House (Healthy Futures Hub), Patterson River Secondary College & Skye Primary School.
- U8, U10, U12 & U14 (Saturday) – Games are played between 8:00am – 7:00pm. Generally U8 – U10 games are scheduled from 8:00am, U12 in the early afternoon and U14 from mid-afternoon.
- U16, U18 & U21 (Mid-Week competitions) – Games are generally scheduled at 4:45pm, 5:30pm & 6:15pm. 7.00pm games may be scheduled if required. The majority of games for these age groups are scheduled at Frankston Stadium and EMC with additional venues used subject to total entries received each season.
SEASON DATES & STRUCTURE
- Summer Season – Victorian school Terms 4 and 1.
- Winter Season – Victorian school Terms 2 and 3.
- Competition Dates – Games are not scheduled on public holidays or school holidays. Refer to competition calendars for exact dates of current season.
- Grading Phases:
- Phase 1 – Rounds 1 – 2. These games do not count towards season ladder.
- Phase 2 – Rounds 3 – 4. These games do not count towards season ladder.
- Confirmation Phase – Rounds 5 – 6. These games are played for premiership points.
- Finals Phase – Top 4 in two round playoff format:
- Semi Final winners advance to the Grand Final
Click HERE to view fixtures.
Fixtures are subject to change and should be checked regularly. Teams are advised NOT to print fixtures.
Fixture Requests
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
Team Registrations
Registration opens 4-6 weeks prior to the commencement of each season.
All junior teams are entered by our affiliated clubs:
FDBA Club Contacts/Teams Looking For Players
Independent team entries are not accepted by FDBA.
Player Registrations
Each club has their own registration form and fee structure.
All participants must also pay annual licence fees to become a registered member with Basketball Victoria. This is completed as part of the club registration process via PlayHQ.
Note – BV Annual Participant Licence must expire after the season end date. New players will need to purchase a licence and existing players will need to renew their licence if set to expire during the season.
BV Annual Participant Licence Fees
- Junior Player (Under 18) – $34.00p.p
- Senior Player – $48.00p.p
Licences are activated from the first date of use (first game).
PlayHQ Resources:
All junior teams are entered by our affiliated clubs. Independent team entries are not accepted by FDBA.
Please click the link below for club details and a list of teams currently looking for players:
Clubs currently seeking players for the Winter 2026 season:
Belvedere Breakers Basketball Club
- 1 x U10 Girl – Beginner to Intermediate
- 4 x U12 Boys – Beginner to Intermediate
- 3 x U12 Girls – bBeginner to Intermediate
- 1 x U14 Boy – Intermediate
- 4 x U16 Girls – Intermediate / rep level
- 2 x U16 Boys – Intermediate / rep level
- U8 – 2019/ 2020 Born mixed (boy or girl) – Saturday @ Frankston – Beginner/ Intermediate Multiple spots
- U10 – 2018 Born boys- Saturday @ Frankston – Multiple spots
- U8 – 2020 Born girls – Saturday @ Frankston – Beginner – No experience needed Multiple spots
- U14 – 2014 Born girls – Saturday @ Frankston – Beginner/ Intermediate experience– Multiple spots
- U8 Girls (2019-2021 born)
- U12 Boys (2015-2016 born)
- U12 Girls (2015-2016 born)
- U14 Girls (2013-2014 born)
Please click HERE for Age Group Classification for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026/27 Seasons
PLAYER FEES
- $34 – Junior (17 and under) playing participant
- $48 – Senior (18 and over) playing participant
Fee is paid directly to Basketball Victoria via PlayHQ registration. Provides 12 months registration activated from the date of the members first game.
Includes insurance and eligibility to participate in all sanctioned leagues, events and competitions.
Club Fee’s are variable and cover their operating costs.
MATCH FEES
Winter 2026
Weekly match fees:
- U8 = $60.00 (1 referee)
- U10 = $67.00
- U12 – U16 = $72.00
- U18 – U21 = $78.00
BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA/BASKETBALL VICTORIA FEES
Basketball Victoria charges the following fees to help cover the costs of managing the sport, which includes the providing of services and insurance to participants, clubs and associations. These fees are built into PlayHQ club or association registration forms and are inclusive of GST and transaction fees but does not include fees that may be charged by your club or association.
Basketball Victoria Annual Participant Licence for players (per 365-days)
This is a statewide participation licence that applies to domestic, tournament* and junior representative player registrations and is charged when the player doesn’t already have a licence that covers them for the entirety of the season they’re registering to.
- $34 – Junior (17 and under) playing participant
- $48 – Senior (18 and over) playing participant
Fee is paid directly to Basketball Victoria via PlayHQ registration. Provides 12 months registration activated from the date of the members first game.
Includes insurance and eligibility to participate in all sanctioned leagues, events and competitions.
*Does not apply if the host association is using a tournament specific database in PlayHQ that’s excluded from the BV Licence
Beginner Basketball Program Participant (per term)
Applies to all pre-domestic level weekly introduction to basketball programs including Aussie Hoops and other beginner programs run by your club or association.
- $5 – Beginner participant
Basketball Australia Participant Fee (Game Development Levy)
From January 1, 2024, an annual Basketball Australia Game Development levy of
- $5.00 (+GST) per competition player
will be introduced nationwide.
The levy will be collected by Basketball Australia and the additional revenue generated will play a pivotal role in sustaining the growth of basketball for generations to come.
This levy will be applicable to all players participating in regular season competitions, excluding coaches, officials, volunteers, and administrators (unless they are also registered as basketball players). Regardless of how frequently a player participates in the sport each week, the levy will only be due on an annual basis (similar to the Basketball Victoria licence).
The introduction of this levy will enable Basketball Australia to expand opportunities within the basketball community, providing enhanced services and support across Australia, expediting their priority areas of coach development, pathways for officials, and digital transformation.
You can find more information about the levy, along with frequently asked questions on the Basketball Australia website.
Note: the $5 (plus GST) BA fee will be paid when a player next registers to a competition season (for existing players this may or may not coincide with the Basketball Victoria licence depending on anniversary dates).
PAYMENT OPTIONS
FDBA has made the responsible and safe decision to ensure all transactions are cashless. Match fees can be paid via the following options:
- Over the phone/at Frankston Basketball Stadium during office hours via EFTPOS
- On gameday via EFTPOS**
- Direct Bank Transfer
If teams would like to directly transfer match fees into the FDBA account, they can do so using the following details:
Name: Frankston & District Basketball Association
BSB: 633-000
Acc: 131937500
Please enter the teams name as the transaction reference and email remittance details to competitions@fdba.com.au.
Note – prepayments are checked manually, if your payment is made on the same day as your game please show remittance to the doorkeeper when you arrive at the venue.
**Note – No payment facilities are located at venues for the purpose of match fees, all match fees are made via an invoicing arrangement with our affiliated domestic clubs.
FORFEIT FINES
Based on member feedback teams wanted a deterrent for forfeits as it was an inconvenience for teams and this deterrent was to apply fines at above the normal team sheet rate. The FDBA are often bound to pay referees; incur fixed cost expenses even when forfeits are pre-notified. Notifying teams once a forfeit has been advised adds an administrative burden on the FDBA. The FDBA will endeavor to accommodate all prior requests, but can not guarantee game times can be changed. FDBA understands that unforeseen circumstances can arise whereby it may not be possible to play. With advanced warning (at least 1 week) the FDBA will endeavor to assist to help ensure the scheduled match can proceed. Notifying the FDBA the day before or the day you cannot play, is not advanced warning.
- U8 = $120.00
- U10 = $134.00
- U12 – U16 = $144.00
- U18 – U21 = $156.00
Un-notified forfeits incur an additional $40.00 fee.
Teams must notify FDBA if they are required to forfeit a match:
Staff can be contacted via phone:
- 9.00am – 5.00pm, Mon – Fri
We’re currently working with our IT department to implement a phone system that will allow participants to reach us outside of standard hours; however, this system is not yet in place. The best way to contact us out of competition hours is to email competitions@fdba.com.au
Email: competitions@fdba.com.au – include team name and forfeit in subject line.
If your team is forfeiting on the day of notification we recommend calling to ensure the opposing team is notified.
Forfeiting teams are required to pay a fee equal to twice the match fee. This may be waived if advanced notice of 7 days is provided.
Forfeit fine breakdown:
- U8 = $120.00
- U10 = $134.00
- U12 – U16 = $144.00
- U18 – U21 = $156.00
An additional $40.00 fee applies for un-notified forfeits.
All teams and their members must be familiar with FDBA Competition By-Laws and Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct. These documents are available from the FDBA website.
By registering and playing at FDBA all members agree to the following;
- The team will abide by the FDBA By-Laws and Participant Behaviour Policy
- The team will comply with BV Codes of Conduct.
- The team will comply with all requirements in relation to Working With Children Check legislation.
- The team will ensure that all fees, match payments and fines incurred will be paid promptly.
All junior teams must abide by the FDBA Fill In Policy
A fill-in policy flowchart is available HERE
Please click HERE for Age Group Classification for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026/27 Seasons
The Junior Competition Committee (JCC) is an FDBA Sub-Committee.
Each season FDBA will call for nominations for the JCC from affiliated domestic clubs. The committee’s primary role is to oversee the grading of all junior domestic competitions.
Committee members shall be appointed as a grading secretary or grading assistant. The committee is chaired by a member of the FDBA match committee and all members are required to declare any conflicts of interest on the nomination form. The committee must consist of at least 9 members.
The JCC shall meet a minimum of 3 times during each competition season:
- Prior to round 1 – initial grading pool allocation
- Post Grading Phase 1
- Post Grading Phase 2
Additional meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the chair.
Grading Secretary
Grading secretaries are allocated to oversee a specific age group and submit grading recommendations to the committee following the completion of each grading phase.
Grading Assistant
Grading assistants support the grading secretaries and may be allocated to a single age group or multiple age groups. The responsibilities of each grading assistant are determined at the first JCC meeting each season. A grading secretary may also be appointed as a grading assistant for another age group.
New members are always welcome, please direct enquiries to the FDBA office.
Please click the link below to download the JCC nomination form:
Basketball Victoria provides a level of insurance to all registered members of Affiliated Associations.
Basketball Victoria’s insurance provider is V-Insurance Group (Corporate Authorised Representative of Willis) and details regarding the level of coverage can be found via the
V-Insurance Basketball website:
- What is covered? Downloadable Copy of the Summary of Cover Brochure for Victoria
- Certificate of Currency – Contact details for Victoria
- Download Documents – Public Liability/Professional Indemnity, Personal Accident & Association Liability Policy schedules and wordings and Personal Accident Claim Form
- Match Day Checklist and Guidelines
- How to Make a Claim
V-Insurance
V-Insurance Group Pty Ltd
Level 28, Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
P: 02 8599 8660 or toll free 1300 945 547
E: basketball@vinsurancegroup.com