FAQs
When are the seasons?
- Basketball runs all year with two (2) seasons; each season consists of grading games, competitive season and finals.
- The Winter season runs from April to September (term 2 and term 3 of the school calendar)
- Summer season runs from October to March (term 4 and term 1 of the school calendar) with an extended break from mid-December through to late January.
When are the games played?
- The CBA Junior Domestic Competition runs on Saturdays from 8.00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The younger the age group, the earlier the start, age groups do not have allocated time slots so game time may vary each week and from season to season.
- The fixtures are released at the start of the week before your games and will be announced on TeamApp.
Where are the games played?
- The Coburg Basketball Association use various venues for training and games.
- For the venues and their addresses, please refer to: Game and Training Venues
What age group will my child play in?
Our teams compete in all age groups; under 8, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, under 18 and under 20. The competition is split into separate competitions for boys and girls (except for under 8s).
Age groups are determined by the year a player is born - the month is not considered and this age group is then fixed for the year.
For Example:
| Age group |
Summer 2023/2024 Players born in... |
Summer 2024/2025 Players born in... |
| Under 8 | 2017, 2018 | 2018, 2019 |
| Under 10 | 2015, 2016 | 2016, 2017 |
| Under 12 | 2013, 2014 | 2014, 2015 |
| Under 14 | 2011, 2012 | 2012, 2013 |
| Under 16 | 2009, 2010 | 2010, 2011 |
| Under 18 | 2007, 2008 | 2008, 2009 |
| Under 20 | 2005, 2006 | 2006, 2007 |
The costs of playing include Club fees (paid at the start of each season), Basketball Victoria registration fees (paid annually) and a one-off uniform fee.
The Panthers Basketball Club aims to keep fees as low as possible and maintain consistent fees across each season but these costs can very from season to season - we encourage you to contact the club directly to discuss current season fees.
When and where will training be held?
Until a player is allocated to a team, we cannot advise what day, time or venue the team will train. Our teams train once per week for one (1) hour.
- Teams are allocated a 1-hour weekly training session with younger teams given priority to earlier time slots, subject to the coach’s availability (and court availability).
- Players are expected to attend their team training, be punctual and bring a basketball and drink bottle. We encourage all players to play it safe and wear a mouthguard!
- Training is held during the school terms, if school is not on then generally the facilities where the teams train are not available for training.
- If you are unable to play on game day or attend training, you must advise your coach/team manager and give as much notice as possible.
- Players are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the start of their game for warm up and direction from their coach.
- We encourage all players to play it safe and wear a mouthguard!
- During a game, players must sit on the bench alongside their coach (not with their parents). Players must place their drink bottles near the team bench at the start of the game.
- Following the game, the coach will have a quick chat with the team about the game.
- All families are expected to assist with scoring throughout the season. When scoring, you will either operate the scoreboard and clock or the online scoring. Scorers are also responsible for the possession arrow.
- Coaches are appointed by the committee and are mostly parent members who are actively supporting the club.
- We are extremely fortunate to also have current/past players and other volunteers coaching at our club. These volunteers give up their time to ensure that we can enable kids to play our great game!
- The club supports our coaches and aims to have all coaches holding the Club Coaching Course accreditation as a minimum.
- Each team has a team manager.
- The team manager assists with the smooth running of the team.
- The team manager is the link between the coach, parents and the committee.
- Team manager will assign parents to score each game.
- Your team manager should be your first point of call for any questions.
The club will communicate regularly using Stack Team App.
Basketball is an excellent recreational activity for enjoyment and health. It’s also a lot of fun to watch! However, sometimes the behaviour of a participant (Player, Parent, Spectator, Coach, Administrator or Official) ruins the fun, or even the safety, of others.
During the game, spectators are encouraged to support and call out positive comments, but there must be no coaching, instructing or officiating. Remember, coaches are volunteers, please treat them and the referees with courtesy and respect and let our players have fun!
No spectator is to speak directly to the referee at any time. Umpires wearing green are trainee referees, please be considerate, all umpires must learn somewhere. Remember, that umpire you are angry with could be your son or daughter, please treat them with respect.
During the game, spectators are encouraged to support and call out positive comments, but there must be no coaching, instructing or officiating. Remember, coaches are volunteers, please treat them and the referees with courtesy and respect and let our players have fun!
No spectator is to speak directly to the referee at any time. Umpires wearing green are trainee referees, please be considerate, all umpires must learn somewhere. Remember, that umpire you are angry with could be your son or daughter, please treat them with respect.
Codes of Conduct
Basketball Victoria have developed Codes of Conduct so that we can all be clear of the behavioural expectations that apply to us. These Codes are designed to assist everyone to safely receive the maximum benefit from their involvement in basketball.
Remember that breaches of code not only undermine the enjoyment & safety of the sport -they can also lead to sanctions being applied to individuals, teams or even the Club. In such circumstances – ignorance of a Code is not accepted as an excuse.
PANTHERS BASKETBALL COC
If controlling your behaviour is an issue, remain outside the venue – go and get a coffee, catch up on emails, go for a walk – let our children enjoy basketball.
What size basketball do we use
| Basketball | Age Group & Gender |
| Size 5 | Under 10 - boys & girls Under 12 - boys & girls |
| Size 6 | Under 14 - boys & girls Under 16 - girls Under 19 - girls |
| Size 7 | Under 16 - boys Under 18 - boys Under 20 - boys |