Winter 2026 U19 Boys & Senior Domestic Competitions
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Category: Domestic Comp,
Winter 2026 Junior Domestic Competitions
Registration for Winter 2026 Domestic Competitions is now open!
The Winter season runs for 20 weeks (21 April to 23 September) with a break during the school holidays.
Don’t forget, when you register, you are committing to both terms.
SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO GET ON COURT.
Key Dates:
- Monday 9 March: Registration Opens for Juniors & Seniors (must register before Muster)
- Sunday 5 April: Junior & U19B Team Nominations close
- Sunday 19 April: Junior Registration closes prior to Muster
- Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 April: Junior Muster
- Tuesday 21: U19B & Senior Games Begin
- 4-19 April: Mid-Season Break
- 5 July: The second payment instalment will be taken for those who chose to pay via instalments.
- 22-23 September: Grand Final Week
GIRL’S COMPETITIONS
Everything you need to play girl’s basketball during Winter 2026
U13G GIRLS (turning 9, 10, 11 or 12yo in 2026)
The junior girls are returning to a two-term (20-week) season for Winter.
Players can join a team in two ways:
– attend Muster to be placed in a team or
– enter a school team.
MUSTER INFORMATION
Wed 22 April, 4-6pm on courts 3 & 4
For girls aged 9, 10, 11 or 12 yo
Season fees are due BEFORE Muster.
REGISTER HERE
View fees and payment process here.
View registration instructions here.
NOMINATE A TEAM
Schools and Summer Sports Clubs can still nominate a team by completing a quick Google Form. After that, SBA takes care of everything: registration, fees, and providing or supporting parent/teacher coaches.
Nominate your team here before Sunday 5 April.
WHAT IS MUSTER?
Muster is an important and exciting part of the season where all registered players are placed into teams. During Muster, the girls play mini-games so coaches can assess player combinations to create balanced teams for the season.
Competition starts the following week; you will be notified of your team via email before the first game.
PLEASE NOTE:
– Game times may differ from Muster times. Younger age groups will be given earlier time slots.
– All players registered by Muster will be placed on a team. SBA cannot guarantee participation for late registrations. Speak to the office before registering after Muster.
– SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS REQUEST: If your child would like to play with another, you can request so by completing this form by Sunday 19 April. SBA will take requests into consideration when organising teams; we cannot guarantee your request will be met. Please note, requests made after this date will not be considered. Complete your considerations request HERE.
Players wanting to play in a competition at a higher or younger age group must complete the Player Movement Request. Learn more here.
TOO YOUNG FOR U12s? Join our U10S COMP!
SBA Runs an U10s competition as a part of our Aussie Hoops Program on Thursday Afternoons. Contact the office for more info!
U17 GIRLS (turning 13, 14, 15 or 16yo in 2026)
The junior girls are returning to a two-term (20-week) season for Winter.
Players can join a team in two ways:
– attend Muster to be placed in a team or
– enter a school team (a cap applies to the number of rep players per team).
MUSTER INFORMATION
Tues 21 April, 4-6pm on court 2
For girls aged 13, 14, 15, 16 yo
Season fees are due BEFORE Muster.
REGISTER HERE
View fees and payment process here.
View registration instructions here.
NOMINATE A TEAM
Schools and Summer Sports Clubs can still nominate a team by completing a quick Google Form. After that, SBA takes care of everything: registration, fees, and providing or supporting parent/teacher coaches.
Nominate your team here before Sunday 5 April.
WHAT IS MUSTER?
Muster is an important and exciting part of the season where all registered players are placed into teams. During Muster, the girls play mini-games so coaches can assess player combinations to create balanced teams for the season.
Competition starts the following week; you will be notified of your team via email before the first game.
PLEASE NOTE:
– Game times may differ from Muster times. Younger age groups will be given earlier time slots.
– All players registered by Muster will be placed on a team. SBA cannot guarantee participation for late registrations. Speak to the office before registering after Muster.
– SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS REQUEST: If your child would like to play with another, you can request so by completing this form by Sunday 19 April. SBA will take requests into consideration when organising teams; we cannot guarantee your request will be met. Please note, requests made after this date will not be considered. Complete your considerations request HERE.
Players wanting to play in a competition at a higher or younger age group must complete the Player Movement Request. Learn more here.
GIRLS 17+ in 2026
Players aged 17 and older play in the Senior Competition. Join a team or nominate your own!
BOY’S COMPETITIONS
Everything you need to play boy’s basketball during Winter 2026
U12 BOYS (turning 9, 10 or 11yo in 2026)
Basketball is back for a two-term (20-week) Winter season.
During Winter Season 2026, players in U12 Boys can join a team in two ways:
– attend Muster to be placed in a team or
– enter a school team.
MUSTER INFORMATION
Wed 22 April, 4 – 6 pm on courts 1 & 2
For boys turning 9, 10, 11 yo in 2026
Season fees are due BEFORE Muster.
REGISTER HERE
View fees and payment process here.
View registration instructions here.
NOMINATE A TEAM
SBA is excited to invite local schools and sporting clubs to nominate a team for our U12 Boys competition. We’re keen to grow the game and create more opportunities for young athletes.
Current players are encouraged to be ambassadors! Talk to your school, invite your friends, and help form a team.
Introducing players at the U12 level builds skills, confidence, and a love of the game, setting them up to continue through the older age groups.
Schools and Summer Sports Clubs can nominate a team by completing a quick Google Form. After that, SBA takes care of everything: registration, fees, and providing or supporting parent/teacher coaches.
Nominate your team here before Sunday 5 April.
Note: The option to nominate a boys team is available only to U12B. The form can be completed by a teacher or parent.
WHAT IS MUSTER?
Muster is an important and exciting part of the season where all registered players are placed into teams. During Muster, the boys play mini-games so coaches can assess player combinations to create balanced teams for the season.
Competition starts the following week; you will be notified of your team via email before the first game.
PLEASE NOTE:
– Game times may differ from Muster times. Younger age groups will be given earlier time slots.
– All players registered by Muster will be placed on a team. SBA cannot guarantee participation for late registrations. Speak to the office before registering after Muster.
– SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS REQUEST: If your child would like to play with another, you can request so by completing this form by Sunday 19 April. SBA will take requests into consideration when organising teams; we cannot guarantee your request will be met. Please note, requests made after this date will not be considered. Complete your considerations request HERE.
Players wanting to play in a competition at a higher or younger age group must complete the Player Movement Request. Learn more here.
TOO YOUNG FOR U12s? Join our U10S COMP!
SBA Runs an U10s competition as a part of our Aussie Hoops Program on Thursday Afternoons. Contact the office for more info!
U14 & U16 BOYS (turning 12, 13, 14 or 15yo in 2026)
Basketball is back for a two-term (20-week) Winter season. Players must attend Muster to be placed in a team.
MUSTER INFORMATION
U14 Boys: Wed 22 April, 6 – 8 pm on courts 1 & 2 (aged 12 & 13)
U16 Boys: Wed 22 April, 6 – 8 pm on courts 3 & 4 (aged 14 & 15)
Season fees are due BEFORE Muster.
REGISTER HERE
View fees and payment process here.
View registration instructions here.
WHAT IS MUSTER?
Muster is an important and exciting part of the season where all registered players are placed into teams. During Muster, the boys play mini-games so coaches can assess player combinations to create balanced teams for the season.
Competition starts the following week; you will be notified of your team via email before the first game.
PLEASE NOTE:
– Game times may differ from Muster times. Younger age groups will be given earlier time slots.
– All players registered by Muster will be placed on a team. SBA cannot guarantee participation for late registrations. Speak to the office before registering after Muster.
– SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS REQUEST: If your child would like to play with another, you can request so by completing this form by Sunday 19 April. SBA will take requests into consideration when organising teams; we cannot guarantee your request will be met. Please note, requests made after this date will not be considered. Complete your considerations request HERE.
Players wanting to play in a competition at a higher or younger age group must complete the Player Movement Request. Learn more here.
U19 BOYS (turning 16, 17 or 18yo in 2026)
Basketball is back for a two-term (20-week) Winter season.
During Winter Season 2026, players in the U19s boys can join a team in two ways:
– create and nominate a team
– contact the office to organise a team to join
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Games are played on Tuesdays from 4-6 pm.
Boys turning 16, 17 or 18yo in 2026
Season fees are due BEFORE the competition starts.
REGISTER HERE
View fees and payment process here.
View registration instructions here.
NOMINATE A TEAM
Teams nominate by completing a quick Google Form. Nominate your team here before Sunday 5 April.
To enter a team, you must:
– identify a team delegate to manage all communication with the team
– nominate two duty referees
– complete rostered score table duty throughout the season
The extended age bracket allows players to stay with their school-age teammates rather than move up to seniors. Players who turn 18 this year can choose to play Seniors instead of U19B.
TOO YOUNG FOR U19S BUT WANT TO PLAY UP?
Players wanting to play in a competition at a higher or younger age group must complete the Player Movement Request.
JUNIOR PLAYER MOVEMENT REQUEST
JUNIOR PLAYER MOVEMENT REQUESTS (PLAYERS PLAYING UP OR DOWN AN AGE GROUP)
If you are looking to play in a competition instead of or in addition to your age group, you will need to complete a Junior Player Movement Request form. These requests are approved on a season-by-season basis so payers who have been approved for Summer 25/26 season will need to submit a new request for Winter 2026.
You can access the form by CLICKING HERE.
JUNIOR PLAYER MOVEMENT REQUESTS (JUNIOR PLAYERS PLAYING IN SENIORS)
If you are a junior player looking to play in a Senior competition instead of or in addition to your age group, you will need to complete a Junior Player Movement Request form. These requests are approved on a season-by-season basis so payers who have been approved for Summer 25/26 season will need to submit a new request for Winter 2026.
You can access the form by CLICKING HERE.
HOW TO REGISTER
Search ‘Shoalhaven Basketball’ for your organisation, then select ‘Junior Domestic Competition’ – Winter 2026 from the list of Programs/Competitions.
Registration Instructions can be found here.
FEES & REGISTRATION
Registration for our Winter 2026 Competitions open on Monday 9 March 2026. Fees are per player and are made up of two components, Annual Membership and Season fees.
MEMBERSHIP FEE
8-11yo: $88 (yearly) OR $63 (6 monthly)
12yo+: $101 (yearly) OR $76 (6 monthly)
SEASON FEE
Season fees can be paid in instalments, see payment options below for more details.
U13-U17 Girls: $285
U12-U19 Boys: $285
Junior players participating in two competitions receive a 50% discount on the second competition. Learn more here.
DOMESTIC PLAYING SINGLET: $55.00
Purchase online during the registration process (collect from the office before your first game) or at the SBA office.
TWO WEEK FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW PLAYERS! Contact the office to organise yours today!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Membership – If due, Membership will be automatically applied to the total registration fee, although the registration platform (Basketball Connect) does not explicitly say this.
- In full – Upfront payment at the time of registration
- Instalments – Two instalments – one to be paid at the time of registration, and the second instalment will be automatically direct debited on Thursday, 2 July.
- Payment Plan – Email enquiries@shoalhavenbasketball.com.au to receive a personalised link to create a customised payment plan through Basketball Connect
- Active Kids Vouchers are accepted. If you can’t process your AKV through Basketball Connect, contact the office BEFORE registering, and we can process them manually.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at enquiries@shoalhavenbasketball.com.au or on 0412 777 184
