FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

   Where do we play?

         Cardinia Life, Pakenham

         Officer Community Hub

         Please see our Game Day page for further information.

   Where do we train?

         Beaconsfield Primary School

         Officer Community Hub

   Who runs the club?

         An elected committee of volunteers are responsible for various roles that keep the club running smoothly.

         Our volunteers are mostly parents of our junior players and we welcome new volunteers to at any time.

         Please contact our President if you'd like to know more.

   What are the expectations of members of our club?

         Members includes players, their families, coaches, team managers and committee. All members are

         expected to represent the club in a positive way and abide by the Club's Policies and values.

   When do we need to register?

         All registrations are completed via our Registration page for all players, coaches and team managers.

         Registration opening and closing dates will be emailed to existing players and posted on our website and

         Facebook page for existing and new players.

         Preference will be given to returning players with places in teams for new players offered as they become

         available. However, returning players who fail to register by the cut off date may lose their place to new

         players.

   What is the starting age for competitive basketball?

         Age 5 - 7 is a good age to begin playing matches. If you are unsure if your child is ready, they can try

         basketball through programs such as Aussie Hoops. These programs are run locally and they teach

         basic skills.

   What age group will my child/ren play in?

         The cut off date to determine what age group your child/ren will be placed in is 31st December. Players

         change age groups in the Winter season. A child must have turned 5 before being able to play.

         The table below provides a guide for the upcoming Winter 2024 season.

            Age Group          Date of Birth

            Under 8            Born 2017 and 2018

            Under 10          Born 2015 and 2016

            Under 12          Born 2013 and 2014

            Under 14          Born  2011 and 2012

            Under 16          Born 2009 and 2010

            Under 18          Born 2007 and 2008

   When do the seasons run?

         There are 2 basketball seasons in a year and they coincide with the school terms:

         Winter season is from April to September (terms 2 and 3);

         Summer season is from October to March (terms 4 and 1).

   When are games played?

         Games days depend on the venue. Saturday games generally begin with the younger age groups in the

         morning through to the older age groups in the afternoon. As a guide:

         Pakenham:

            Saturdays - Under 10s to Under 14s

            Monday from 4:40pm - Boys Under-16s and U18s

        Officer:

            Saturdays - U8 and some U12s

   What commitment is expected from players?

         Players are expected to show commitment to their team and coach by attending training regularly and

         arriving for games at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

         If players are unable to attend games or training, they are to advise their coach and team manager in

         advance.

   What commitment is expected from parents / guardians?

         Parents will be rostered on to share the game scoring duties during the season. Your team manager will

         advise you of this and will assist with teaching you. It is not a difficult task but is something the parents /

         guardians need to do so the Coaches and Team Managers can focus on the players and game.

   How do we make payments to the club for registrations, uniforms or merchandise?

         Payments can be made to the Club as follows:

         Bank Transfers:

            Account Name: Beacy Bandits Basketball Club

            BSB No.: 633-000

            Account No.: 160792479

         PayPal:

            Direct from your emailed invoice for registration or shop purchases.

         Note: all online registrations and shop purchases will also provide details of payment at the completion

         of the purchase.