Beachcombers

We understand that there will be some preference from parents (and kids) to place friends together in teams, however please understand that we are not able to accept these requests. This is to ensure that children are placed in teams appropriate to their skill level.

Generally where kids are older than their peers (this can occur due to starting school later), your child will not be able to play in a team with their peers, they will generally need to play in a team with in an older grade.

Note: There are circumstances where exemptions may apply, for example: learning delays or disabilities. Please contact the club if you need further clarification.

There are generally two seasons each year – Summer (Term 1 and Term 4) and Winter (Term 2 & Term 3). Teams play weekly, although there are breaks throughout due to school holidays, public holidays and representative competition. There is also a break in between seasons.

Games are usually held at Dromana College, Dromana Primary School, Rosebud Secondary College or Rosebud Primary School.

For ages U8 to U14, games are played on Saturdays.

For all ages above, games are played during the week.

Training is generally held once per week during the season.

Generally training is during the week before or after school hours.

The time for training depends upon the availability of your coach and the availability of a court to practice. This is generally discussed as a team.

Primary school teams generally train at Dromana Primary School.

High school teams generally train at Dromana College.

The youngest teams we form are for prep children. These kids will play in the Under 8 competition. Please do not add your child to the register your interest list if your child has not yet started prep.

For players in Prep, we generally hold a ‘come and try’ session once a year in term 3. This is a good introduction for kids who haven’t played basketball before.

Please keep an eye on our socials and Dromana Primary School Newsletters & Compass.

We hold a ‘come and try’ session for grades 1 to 6 in term 1 each year.

We welcome you to contact us if you are looking to join an existing team, or to start your own.

Volunteers (usually a parent) are required to coach a team that is formed. You will need to be available for training once per week, and for coaching games.

A volunteer will also be required to act in the role as team manager. The main responsibility of a team manager is to act as the contact person between the club and your team, and to collect/pay game fees.

Coaches and Team Managers require a valid Working With Children’s Check (WWCC).

At times, a new team can only be formed once there are sufficient players to do so.

Where there are no places available, we will register your interest until such a time a position may become available.

Please be aware that sometimes this can take a long time, but we do our best in promoting the club to create new teams. We encourage parents talking to the other parents when you register your child’s interest to play.

Yes we do.

We are looking to increase our high school participation and will be looking at how we can do this going forward. If you are looking to form a team, please contact the club.

The Southern Peninsula Basketball Association also host the “Aussie Hoops” program, which is a development program for 5-10 year olds.

It is all about learning to play basketball in a fun and safe environment.

More information on the Aussie Hoops program can be found here:  sthpen.com.au/aussie-hoops

We request that parents, team managers and coaches follow the this communication structure with the club and the SPBA.

Step by step:

Step 1: Player/Parent should first contact team manager or coach.
Step 2: Team Manager/Coach should contact club committee in first instance (not the SBPA).
Step 3: Club Committee will contact Southern Peninsula Basketball Association (SPBA)

Yes. There are modifications to playing rules up until U16s. Some of these changes might include, smaller basketballs, lower rings, reduced enforcement of violations (such cross court/seconds in the key), free throw shots from closer to the ring, and a mercy rule.

These rules are constantly being monitored by the SPBA and regularly discussed with clubs. Up to date information can be found in the domestic competition rules (by laws) available on the SPBA website.