Junior Competitions
2025 AUTUMN SEASON
​3 February - 4 July (Term 1 & 2)​​​
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How to register your team on Basketball Connect
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How to sign up and link Gameday profile
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Under 10
(Year of Birth 2016-17)
Girls: Monday
Boys: Tuesday
Game Times
Boys: 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40
Under 12
(Year of Birth 2014-15)
Girls: Monday
Boys: Tuesday
Game Times
4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40
Under 14
(Year of Birth 2012-13)
Girls: Monday
Boys: Thursday
Game Times
4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40
Under 16
(Year of Birth 2010-11)
Boys Div 1: Wednesday
Game Times
4:30, 5:30, 6:30
Boys Div 2/3: Friday
Game Times
4:30, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40
Under 18
(Year of Birth 2008-09)
Boys Div 1: Wednesday
Game Times
4:30, 5:30, 6:30,
Boys Div 2/3: Friday
Game Times
4:30, 5:20, 6:10, 7:00, 7:50, 8:40
U16/U18 Girls Div 1/2
(Year of Birth 2008-11)
Wednesday
Game Times
4:30, 5:30, 6:30
Competition Fees
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2025 Autumn Competition Fee - $265 + BC Fees
Player Registration (valid for 12 months)
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Registration fee is annual an BNSW levy with sports injury insurance and Illawarra association membership fee. All players must have a valid registration for insurance purposes.
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$112.50 - Players born 2008 - 2013
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$87.50 - Players born 2014 - 2017.
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$37 - Player born 2018 or later
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Illawarra Basketball is transitioning to the new Basketball NSW endorsed platform, Basketball Connect for the 2025 Autumn Competition. Read more about Basketball Connect here https://www.snakepit.com.au/post/basketball-illawarra-transition-to-basketball-connect​​​
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FAQs
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Where are games played?The Snakepit at Beaton Park is our main venue. Occasionally, other venues may include Beaton Park Leisure Centre, UniActive, Illawarra Sports Stadium.
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When do your social competitions run?IBA runs 2 seasons per year in conjunction with the school terms. Autumn Season : Terms 1 and 2 Spring Season : Terms 3 and 4
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What skill level is required?Players of any skill level and experience are welcome.
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Who do you play against?We create teams based on interested players that play against each other, along with other teams that are entered into the competitions from other groups/clubs.
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What programs do run for player development for Juniors?IBA offers two development programs for Juniors that are interested in learning and/or developing their skills as Junior players: Aussie Hoops – Basketball Australia’s foundational and introduction program to the sport of Basketball. This program will cater for any juniors between 5yrs-12yrs and is aimed at anyone who is eager to learn the fundamentals of Basketball (Ballhandling, Passing, Shooting, Defence and Footwork). This program will allow juniors to learn the skills needed to participate in our Local Competition on a weekday afternoon. Local Development – This program will cater for any juniors 12yrs-17yrs who are wishing to enhance their basketball fundamentals and improve their basketball knowledge.
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What is difference between Representative and Social basketball?The IBA offers Representative basketball from Junior to Senior levels. In this program you play for Illawarra against other teams within New South Wales. For more information check out the Representative pages from our "Basketball" menu. The IBA also offers social/domestic competitions for all age groups and skill levels. For more information check out the Competitions pages from our "Basketball" menu.
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Is Working with Children Check required to coach?Yes, all coaches and team contacts 18 + must provide a valid Working with Children Check.
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What are team uniform requirements?Matching singlets numbered front and back from 00 – 99. Basketball shorts (no pockets) same solid colour back and front, not necessarily the same colour as singlet.
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Where are game fixtures and results found?Click on the Draw / Results at the top of this page, or Download the "GameDay" app.
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How do I join Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA)?To register to play competition basketball, there are two fees that are payable, each one is 12 months in duration. Both are needed to play in IBA competitions. 8-11 Year Olds - Illawarra Participant Registration Fee – $43.32 - BNSW Participation Registration Fee – $33.68 12-17 Year Olds - Illawarra Participant Registration Fee - $31.81 - BNSW Participant Registration Fee - $72.19
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How much does it cost?The cost of the season can range between $200 – $300 per person per season depending on how many games are in the season. Note: This does not include registration fee.
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How do I use my Active Kids Voucher?Payment can be made on GameDay in the usual way and during one of the last steps, enter your AKV in the designated field.
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I'm having difficulty paying, what can I do?Please contact Selin on selin.kahraman@snakepit.com.au to arrange a payment plan. Confidentiality is assured. If having technical difficulties, contact Mackenzie on mackenzie.bates@snakepit.com.au.
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What is the Junior Committee?The aim of the Junior Committee is to ensure that local junior competitions are balanced, structured and enjoyable for all involved.