SENIOR DOMESTIC COMPETITIONS
Winter 2026 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME
Teams entered after registration close – Sunday, March 29th, may not be added to the fixture until round 3.
Late entries will incur an additional $20.00 fee.
If your competition has closed, it has reached capacity. Fill in the team waitlist here: https://form.jotform.com/240918397700865
Register via the FDBA PlayHQ Registration Portal or click your preferred competition below:
Monday Night Men – Registrations OPEN
Monday Morning Women – Registrations OPEN
Tuesday Night Men – Registrations CLOSED
Wednesday Night Women – Registrations CLOSED
Wednesday Night Mixed – Registrations CLOSED
Thursday Night Men – CLOSED
Sunday Evening Men – Registrations OPEN
Sunday Masters Men (O35’s) – Registrations OPEN
Sunday Evening Mixed – Registrations OPEN
Player Registrations
Each team has a unique link that will enable players to register directly to the team.
Team delegates are sent this link in their confirmation email.
You can check players registrations:
- Team delegates should already have received a participant-to-team link via their confirmation email when the team registered.
- Team delegates can log into their PlayHQ participant portal/profile and see who has registered.
- Please see the below support article for further information: https://support.playhq.com/hc/en-au/articles/4407172415897
- If you need additional assistance in finding your participant-to-team link, please contact competitions@fdba.com.au
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
Men’s Competitions:
- Monday night
- Tuesday night
- Thursday night
- Sunday night
Masters Men (Over 35) Competition:
- Sunday night
Women’s Competitions:
- Monday morning
- Wednesday night
Mixed Competition:
- Wednesday night
- Sunday night
Note – Our Premier competitions are Monday Championship Men and Wednesday A Grade Women.
Players must be a minimum of 15 years of age at the commencement of a season to participate in senior competitions.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Senior games are played on 45 minute time schedule with 2 x 18 minute halves.
- First games commence 7:00pm.
- 5:00pm on Sunday
- Last games commence at 10:00pm.
- 8:45pm on Sunday
- Game are scheduled at Frankston Stadium, Elisabeth Murdoch College, Carrum Downs Secondary College, Frankston High School (subject to competition size)
- Monday morning Women’s games are scheduled between 09:30 – 11:45am.
Championship Men games are played on a 1 hour schedule:
Senior Competition Match Rules
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
- Summer Season – September to March
- Winter Season – March to September
- No games scheduled on public holidays
- Closed approx. 4 week over Christmas period for stadium maintenance
- Grading Phase – First four rounds of season (grading occurs concurrently and premiership points are awarded from round 1)
- Finals Structure – Top 4 teams in three round format:
- Week 1
- Qualifying Final: 1st vs 2nd
- Elimination Final: 3rd vs 4th
- Week 2
- Preliminary Final: Loser QF vs Winner EF
- Week 3
- Grand Final: Winner QF vs Winner PF
- Week 1
Click HERE to view fixtures.
Fixtures are subject to change and should be checked regularly. Teams are advised NOT to print fixtures.
TEAM REGISTRATION FEES
Team registration fees remain unchanged for Winter 2026
- Team Registration Fee = $90.00
- Late entry fee = $20.00 (subject to availability in desired competition)
- Withdrawal fee = $162.00
MATCH FEES
Match fees remain unchanged for Winter 2026
- Senior Domestic = $81.00
- Championship Men = $91.00
All match fees are required to be paid via Teampay
As of February 2026, Teampay charges a transaction fee of $0.26 plus a 2.5% Stripe credit card processing fee for each player payment – See our FAQ Page
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
NOTE: All transactions on PlayHQ will incur a service fee of 1.99%
*Does not apply if the host association is using a tournament specific database in PlayHQ that’s excluded from the BV Licence
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.
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)
An annual Basketball Australia Game Development levy of $5.00 (+GST) per competition player was be introduced nationwide in January of 2024.
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
All transactions at FDBA are cashless. Senior match fees are required to be paid via the Teampay App
Alternatively, teams may request an upfront season invoice. Please contact competitions@fdba.com.au and we will be in touch. This must be completed before round 1 of grading.
FORFEIT FINES
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.
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 endeavour to assist to help ensure the scheduled match can proceed.
Forfeit Fines :
- Notified = $162.00
- Un-notified = $202.00
Forfeit fines will be payable via the Teampay app for the Winter 2026 season.
- Team members will receive a push notification when an opposition team submits a forfeit within the app.
- The association will still attempt to contact the team delegate when the forfeit has been submitted.
- Push notifications will only be received if enabled in your phone settings.
- Forfeit fines will remain due 2 weeks from the forfeit date & can still be paid through the Teampay app during that time period.
Please see our updated FDBA – Forfeit Procedure
FDBA has partnered with Teampay as the Official Game Day Payments provider for all Senior Domestic Basketball matches.
Teampay removes the burden of collecting team and player game fees, making it simple for team delegates to process match payments without having to pay at the front counter.
The Teampay app is available on Android and iOS which allows for real-time transfer of payments:
Teams are provided their Teampay code prior to the commencement of the regular season which they can use to ensure all team members join after registering via the Teampay app. Participants can enter their Debit/Credit card details and add the card to their Teampay account. This information is securely stored with only the last 4 digits visible.
Teampay at FDBA + FAQ Page:
We recommend reading our Teampay at FDBA page which includes FAQ’s about the association’s decision to mandate Teampay as the official payment provider as well as clarification regarding fees: HERE
Current Season (Summer 2025/26) codes:
Winter Season (Winter 2026) codes:
- Will be made available shortly.
Please email competitions@fdba.com.au if you cannot find your unique team code.
Team delegates simply need to select which member is playing on game night, with the system automatically splitting the match fee amongst players that are available to play. Payments will be only deducted from players that have been selected.
For further information, please visit the following links:
TEAM REGISTRATIONS
Registrations open 6-8 weeks prior to the commencement of each season.
Winter 2026 – FDBA PlayHQ Registration Portal
You will receive 2 emails from PlayHQ following registration:
- Team Registration Confirmation
- Receipt for payment to FDBA with a copy of the invoice
PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
Each team has a unique link that will enable players to register directly to the team.
Team delegates are sent this link in their confirmation email.
How to check your PlayHQ player-to-team registration links:
- Team delegates should receive a participant-to-team link via their confirmation email when the team registered.
- Team delegates can log into their PlayHQ participant portal/profile and see who has registered.
- Please see the below support article for further information: https://support.playhq.com/hc/en-au/articles/4407172415897
- If you need additional assistance in finding your participant-to-team link, please contact competitions@fdba.com.au
All participants must pay annual licence fees to become a registered member with Basketball Victoria.
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
NOTE: All transactions on PlayHQ will incur a service fee of 1.99%
Licences are activated from the first date of use (first game).
PlayHQ Resources:
Please see our updated FDBA – Forfeit Procedure
Teams must notify FDBA if they are required to forfeit a match:
Phone: 03 9776 8999
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 and emailing 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 fines will be payable via the Teampay app – A guide will be made available to all team managers before the season commences.
An additional $40.00 fee applies for un-notified forfeits.
Teampay Forfeits:
Forfeit fines will be payable via the Teampay app for the Winter 2026 season.
- Team members will recieve a push notification when an opposition team submits a forfeit within the app.
- Team Delegates are still encouraged to contact the association directly when submitting a forfeit.
- The association will still attempt to contact the team delegate when the forfeit has been submitted.
- Push notifications will only be recieved if enabled in your phone settings.
- Forfeit fines will remain due 2 weeks from the forfeit date & can still be paid through the Teampay app during that time period.
Please see our updated FDBA – Forfeit Procedure
ARE YOU AN INDIVIDUAL LOOKING FOR A TEAM TO PLAY WITH?
Frankston Basketball has partnered with Just Play to help get you on court.
Founded in 2013, Just Play was created for everyone that kept saying: “I want to play but I don’t have a team?”
Simply pick your desired competition and Just Play will arrange team mates, uniforms and manage the administration of the team.
To register or for more information click HERE
Alternatively, players can fill out the FDBA Player Enquiry form to directly register their interest in FDBA competitions.
Click HERE to access the form.
ARE YOU A TEAM LOOKING FOR EXTRA PLAYERS?
Please contact the office via email for all enquires about acquiring extra players:
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.
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