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
Autumn Season – January to July
Spring Season – July to December
Competition Schedule – Games are not scheduled on public holidays. Refer to competition calendars for exact dates of current season.
Grading Phase – Each season commences with a grading phase, usually 3-4 rounds. These games do not count towards season ladder.
Finals Phase – Top 4 in two round elimination playoff format (1v4 and 2v3)
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 each season. The majority of teams & players in the senior domestic competition 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.
To see the latest information about upcoming season dates, fees and registration visit hawthornbasketball.com.au/senior-team-registration/
FEES, PAYMENT & FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
Basketball Hawthorn operates a cashless system with all fees paid online. There is no door entry or fees paid at any venue on match day.
Fees are broken down into two categories:
Team Fees:
Season Registration Fees
Team Bonds
Match Fees
Forfeit Fines
Member Fees:
Basketball Victoria Participant License
Basketball Hawthorn Financial Resilience Levy
For a list of the current schedule of fees visit: hawthornbasketball.com.au/senior-team-registration/
Basketball Victoria Participant License
All players pay an annual license fee directly to Basketball Victoria. This license covers any BV sanctioned competition, training or event, with any club, team or association, allowing the participant to play as many times as they like within that 365-days period. For more information about this visit basketballvictoria.com.au/registration/
Basketball Hawthorn Financial Resilience Levy
As a result of the COVID pandemic and subsequent closure of operations in 2020, Basketball Hawthorn introduced a financial resilience levy to help pay down historic debt in order to future-proof the finances of the Association, and to provide the opportunity for enhanced investment and infrastructure in the future. For more information about this click HERE
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback related to the Financial Resilience Levy or the Basketball Hawthorn finances generally, please get in touch with the Board at weareback@hawthornbasketball.com.au
Teammo – Senior Domestic Match Fees
All senior domestic match fees are paid via our online transaction gateway partner, Teammo. Teammo provides a safe, secure and versatile solution for teams to manage team accounts:
Collect fees from team mates
Pay matches directly from the app weekly, or in advance
Automated payment reminders
Notify & payment of forfeits
See the video below for more information about how Teammo will make life easier for you and your team:
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.
