The following information will provide a general overview of the structure and governance of Basketball Hawthorn Senior Domestic Competitions.
FIXTURES, LADDERS & RESULTS
Games times and venues are available at the association website. The competition management solution is provided by PlayHQ and Basketball Victoria. Fixtures are subject to change and should be checked regularly. Teams are advised NOT to print fixtures.
COMPETITIONS OFFERED
Sunday Mixed
Monday Men
Tuesday Women
Wednesday Men
Thursday Men
Senior competitions are available for players 15yrs and older. If you are looking for junior competitions click HERE
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Timing – 2 x 18minute halves / 45 minute schedule
Venues – various facilities are used across the Boroondara municipality and surrounding region. For a complete list of venues click HERE
Match Times – Mid-week competitions (Women & Men) are scheduled between 6:45pm to 10:30pm. Sunday Mixed competition are scheduled between 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Times are subject to change based on venue availability and total entries received.
COMPETITION VENUES
As a general guide, below you will find the venues predominately used for each competition;
Sunday Mixed: Kew High School, Methodist Ladies’ College and Doncaster Secondary College
Monday Men: Auburn High, Greythorn Primary and Siena College
Tuesday Women: Auburn High and Methodist Ladies College
Wednesday Men: Auburn High, Swinburne Community Centre and Carey Baptist Grammar School
Thursday Men: Boroondara Sports Complex, Kew High School and Kingswood College
Note – these venues are subject to change at short notice based on availability factors beyond the control of the association. For a complete list of venues and address information please click HERE
SEASON DATES & STRUCTURE
Summer Season – October to March
Winter Season – April to September
Competition Schedule – Games are not scheduled on public holidays. Refer to competition calendars for exact dates of current season.
Grading Phase – First three rounds of season. These games do not count towards season ladder.
Finals Phase – Top 4 in two round playoff format.
REGISTRATION
Basketball Hawthorn welcomes registrations from new and existing teams. The registration period will be open for twice a year leading up to the commencement of the Winter and Summer seasons. The majority of teams & players in Senior Domestic Competitions register as independent teams. Teams are required to be fully self sufficient; register online, have a complete list of players, and pay all applicable fees directly to the association.
FEES
Fee schedule effective Winter 2020 season:
Team Registration:
New Team Registration Fee = $180.00 (early bird = $140.00)
Existing Team Registration Fee = $140.00 (early bird = $100.00)
Late Team Registration Fee = Double standard registration fee (x1.5 if before fixture released)
Team Bond (New Teams) = $160.00
Player Registration:
Basketball Victoria Member Fee = Adult $39 / Under 18 $25 (annual)
Basketball Hawthorn Member Fee = $10
Match Fees = $80.00
Forfeit Fines:
Forfeit notification & processing via Teammo:
24hr+ notification = $160.00
Less than 2hrs notice = $180.00
Forfeit notification & processing WITHOUT Teammo:
24hr+ notification = $160.00
Less than 24hrs notice = $200.00
Un-notified = $240.00 + possible expulsion from competition.
Note – Forfeit fines are inclusive of the usual match fee.
Basketball Hawthorn operates a cashless system with registration and match fees paid via online registration & invoicing. There are no door entry or match fees paid at any venue on match day.
COMPETITION BY-LAWS AND CODES OF CONDUCT
All teams and their members must be familiar with Basketball Hawthorn Competition By-Laws and Basketball Victoria Codes of Conduct. These documents are available from the association website.
By registering and playing at Basketball Hawthorn all members agree to the following;
The team will abide by the association Competition By-Laws.
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.
