WINTER 2026
SEASON | APRIL – SEPTEMBER 2026
WELCOME TO OUR WINTER 2026 SEASON. Please find below the key information about our local competition. Should you have any enquiries about our local competition, please contact the Competitions Department via phone 9894 8944 or email competitions@hillshornets.com.au between 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday). Assistance is also available from our Stadium or Game Supervisor during your day / night of competition.
Contact Competitions on 9894-8944
Email competitions@hillshornets.com.au
View Frequently Asked Questions HERE.
TEAM ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MANAGER/MEMBER 18 YEARS+
SENIORS | Open MONDAY, 2 MARCH 2026 7AM | CLOSE TUESDAY, 3 MARCH 5PM
JUNIORS | Open THURSDAY, 5 MARCH 2026 7AM | CLOSE FRIDAY, 6 MARCH 5PM
CLICK HERE TO ENTER YOUR TEAM. HAVE YOUR TEAM MANAGER (18YEARS+) PROFILE READY!
While every effort is made to accommodate individual nominations, Hills Hornets cannot guarantee Junior and Senior players placement into teams. If you are interested in joining a team, please submit entry onto our Individual Player Noticeboard.
JUNIOR & SENIOR INDIVIDUALS (Born 2013 and earlier)
Click here to submit to our Individual Player Board.
LOOKING FOR A PLAYER TO JOIN YOUR TEAM!
The INDIVIDUAL NOTICEBOARD is available to Managers via their dashboard.
If you wish to be removed from the Individual Player Noticeboard please forward an email to competitions@hillshornets.com.au
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Age-Group |
Day of Competition |
Age Eligibility |
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U9 Boys |
Saturday |
Born 2018 or later |
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U9 Girls |
Saturday |
Born 2018 or later |
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U10 Boys |
Saturday |
Born 2017 or later |
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U10 Girls |
Saturday |
Born 2017 or later |
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U11 Boys |
Saturday |
Born 2016 or later |
|
U11 Girls |
Saturday |
Born 2016 or later |
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U12 Boys |
Saturday |
Born 2015 or later |
|
U12 Girls |
Saturday |
Born 2015 or later |
|
U13 Boys |
Monday |
Born 2014 or later |
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U13 Girls |
Tuesday |
Born 2014 or later |
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U14 Boys |
Tuesday |
Born 2013 or later |
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U14 Girls |
Tuesday |
Born 2013 or later |
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U15 Boys |
Monday |
Born 2012 or later |
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U15 Girls |
Thursday |
Born 2012 or later |
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U16 Boys |
Wednesday |
Born 2011 or later |
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U16 Girls |
Thursday |
Born 2011 or later |
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U17 Boys |
Friday |
Born 2010 or later |
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U17 Girls |
Friday |
Born 2010 or later |
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U18 Boys |
Friday |
Born 2009 or later |
|
U18 Girls |
Friday |
Born 2009 or later |
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U22 Men |
Wednesday |
Born 2005 – 2010 |
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U22 Women |
Thursday |
Born 2005 – 2010 |
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Senior Women |
Tuesday |
Born 2010 or earlier |
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Senior Men |
Monday |
Born 2010 or earlier |
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Senior Men |
Thursday |
Born 2010 or earlier |
|
Senior Men |
Sunday |
Born 2010 or earlier |
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Masters Men |
Wednesday |
Born 1986 or earlier |
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Unisex |
Sunday |
Born 2010 or earlier |
WINTER 2026 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Season commences the week of Monday, 20 April 2026 & concludes Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- Week 1 Invoice #1 for Court Fees distributed
- Week 3 Invoice #1 invoice payment due in full
- Week 4 Invoice #1 closed. Teams not permitted to play if full payment not received.
- Week 4 Uniform by-laws enforced
- Week 5 Team rosters finalised
- Week 5 – 9 Competitions reviewed
- Semi Final / Placing Week – Sunday 13 September to Saturday 19 September 2026
- Grand Final Week – Sunday 20 September to Saturday 26 September 2026
COMPETITION HOLIDAYS/BREAKS
- Junior holiday break – Monday 6 July to Saturday 18 July 2026 (inclusive).
- Senior holiday break – Sunday 12 July to Saturday 18 July 2026 (inclusive).
- Public Holidays – no competition played (all grades) on Monarch’s Official Birthday Public Holiday, Friday 5 June to Monday 8 June 2026.
FEES ARE BROKEN INTO 3 CATEGORIES
1. TEAM ENTRY FEE | 2. PLAYER REGISTRATION | 3. GAME FEES
TEAM ENTRY FEE
One-off payment per team to secure position within a competition. Team members will be sent their individual dashboard details during this process. It is extremely important that Managers provide correct details during this process.
| MINIBALL | JUNIOR | SENIOR |
| $90 (U9-U12 competitions) | $100 (U13-U18 competitions) | $110 (U22+ competitions) |
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Each player is required to pay an annual registration fee. Registration includes individual player injury insurance and affiliation to Basketball NSW. Please note that all players are responsible for their own registration status. Registration can be completed online. Please note that each user has a unique username & password. Registrations are Active Kids Voucher eligible.
| MINIBALL | JUNIOR | SENIOR |
|
$125 (online) per annum *$135 (front desk) |
$140 (online) per annum *$150 (front desk) |
$155 (online) per annum *$165 (front desk) |
Please note that Affiliate fees are available for players who are currently registered at a Basketball NSW affiliated Association. Proof of registration is required when affiliating. Affiliated players can not pay affiliations online. All affiliations must be completed at the venue. Please note that affiliation expiry date must match your primary registration expiry. Affiliate fees are – Miniball $67.50, Junior $75 and Senior $82.50.
GAME FEES
The game fee is a cost charged to each team to participate in the local competition. The team is invoiced a total of ‘Game Fees’ for the number of games played during the competition (excluding byes and Grand Finals). The team manager will then notify the team members of their portion of the game fees. Each team member is responsible to pay their individual portion via their player dashboard. Please note that in the event of a redraw, teams may receive an additional invoice to cover additional games or provided with a coupon should they play less games. Game fees are Active Kids Voucher eligible.
| MINIBALL | JUNIOR | SENIOR |
| $95 per game | $100 per game | $105 per game |
Click here to learn more about our online payment system.
TEAM ROSTER MUST BE FINALISED BY WEEK 5 OF COMPETITION
The scoresheet lists the names of registered players who have been nominated by the Team Manager. Managers wishing to add or delete players from the roster must do so on their Personal Dashboard.
Click here to learn more about the Personal Dashboard. This allows managers to remove players, change uniform colours and player numbers. It also allows them to request additions to your team roster.
Players cannot be added to the roster after week 5. Requests to waive this rule will be considered on a case by case basis.
NB Temporarily adding a player to the scoresheet each week does not qualify as an amendment to roster. Your Manager needs to make changes through their dashboard.
Looking for an extra player to join your team? Check out the Individual Player Board! Click here to view or contact competitions@hillshornets.com.au if looking for a Miniball player.
PLAYING NUMBERS & UNIFORM
Managers are asked to add playing numbers and uniform colour through their personal dashboard. The scoring app used on-floor will automatically populate data each week. Click here to learn how.
UNIFORM RULES:
- tops must be matching
- shorts must be matching
- numbers (0-99) must be displayed on the front and back of each playing top
- no parts of the uniform may feature external pockets or any other feature with potential to cause injury
- undergarments which protrude from under the uniform must be the same colour as uniform, black or white.
- Please note that all teams must be in correct uniform from week 4. Refer to by-laws for clarification.
All teams playing at Hills Basketball must be in full uniform by Week 4 of competition, as per our by-laws. If your team requires an extension to these timeframes please click here to complete an exemption request.
MINIBALL TEAMS | Formed by Hills Basketball Association
Singlets – Teams formed through individual noticeboard or Hornets Academy will play in a Hornets Academy reversible singlet, available for purchase at the Hills Basketball Stadium for $50. Please make sure that each player in the team has a different number.
Shorts – Teams formed through individual noticeboard or Hornets Academy are also asked to wear black shorts (no pockets). Black shorts are available from a variety of retail outlets but can also be purchased at Hills Basketball Stadium for $50.
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EACH TEAM MUST SUPPLY ONE PER PERSON PER GAME
Your team only needs to supply one person per game. Team Manager is asked to roster one parent/supporter per game to undertake scoretable duties throughout the season. Hills staff will provide assistance for the first few weeks of the competition. Team Managers are asked to provide a roster to all members of the team so that each member knows when it is their turn to undertake scoretable duties. Please note the scoretable official should be minimum 14years+
Want to learn more about Scoretable duties click here.
CASTLE HILL | Hills Basketball Stadium, Fred Caterson Reserve, Caterson Drive, Castle Hill.
KELLYVILLE | Bernie Mullane Sports Complex, Marella Avenue, Kellyville.
DURAL | Dural Recreation Centre, 36Z Pellitt Lane, Dural (next to Dural Library)
Contact Competitions on 9894-8944
Email competitions@hillshornets.com.au
View Frequently Asked Questions HERE.
GLORY LEAGUE provides automatically generated full game videos, which players can access after their game and send to their friends.
