WINTER 2021
SEASON | APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2021
WELCOME TO OUR WINTER 2021 SEASON. Please find below information regarding the season, rules, regulations and procedures. Should you require assistance or additional information throughout the season please do not hesitate to approach either the Stadium Supervisor or Game Supervisor during your competition. Assistance is also available from our office staff between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday by calling 9894 8944 or send your enquiry by e-mail to competitions@hillshornets.com.au
MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MANAGER/MEMBER 18 YEARS+
TEAM ENTRY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MANAGER/MEMBER 18 YEARS+
AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY 8 MARCH UNTIL SUNDAY 28 MARCH 2021 (OR UNTIL AT CAPACITY).
While every effort is made to accommodate individual nominations, placement is not guaranteed.
By nominating as an Individual player, you are agreeing to:
- your details (individual name, email address, mobile phone number, grade) to be posted on the Individual Player Board located on the Hills Basketball Association website. Click here to view.
- HBA competition by-laws, policies and procedures. Click here to view all documents.
- Hills Basketball Association has several affiliated clubs who play within our competitions.
- Hills Basketball Association has several affiliated clubs who play within our competitions. If contacted by a club please note that additional fees for additional services may apply. Eg. training, coaching & uniforms.
No payment is required until player is placed in a team.
MINIBALL INDIVIDUALS | Born 2011-2014
Hills Basketball Association will be conducting Miniball Webinars for our Winter 21 season.
Click here to view (available from Monday, 15 February 2021).
JUNIOR & SENIOR INDIVIDUALS | BORN 2010 or earlier
Click here to nominate as an individual player (available from Monday, 15 February 2021).
If you wish to be removed from the Individual Player Noticeboard please forward an email to competitions@hillshornets.com.au
COMPETITIONS AVAILABLE
| U9 | Girls born 2013 or later | Saturday * | U9 | Boys born 2013 or later | Saturday * |
| U10 | Girls born 2012 or later | Saturday * | U10 | Boys born 2012 or later | Saturday * |
| U11 | Girls born 2011 or later | Saturday | U11 | Boys born 2011 or later | Saturday |
| U12 | Girls born 2010 or later | Saturday | U12 | Boys born 2011 or later | Saturday |
| U13 | Girls born 2009 or later | Tuesday | U13 | Boys born 2009 or later | Monday |
| U14 | Girls born 2008 or later | Tuesday | U14 | Boys born 2008 or later | Tuesday |
| U15 | Girls born 2007 or later | Thursday | U15 | Boys born 2007 or later | Monday |
| U16 | Girls born 2006 or later | Thursday | U16 | Boys born 2006 or later | Wednesday |
| U17 | Girls born 2005 or later | Friday | U17 | Boys born 2005 or later | Friday |
| U18 | Girls born 2004 or later | Friday | U18 | Boys born 2004 or later | Friday |
| U22 | Women Born 2000-2005 | Thursday | U22 | Men Born 2000-2005 | Wednesday |
| Senior | Women Born 2005 or earlier | Tuesday | Senior | Men Born 2005 or earlier | Mon, Thur |
| Unisex | Born 2005 or earlier | Sunday | Masters | Men Born 1981 or earlier | Wednesday |
*U9 & U10’s competition is non-competitive and results/ladder are not recorded. In addition, these game scores are not displayed on the scoreboard at the stadium. We believe U9 & U10’s is about participation, not competition.
FEES ARE BROKEN INTO 3 CATEGORIES. 1. TEAM ENTRY FEE 2. PLAYER REGISTRATION 3. GAME FEES
1. 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 |
| $70 (U9-U12 competitions) | $80 (U13-U18 competitions) | $90 (U22+ competitions) $100 Premier League |
2. PLAYER REGISTRATION | Each player is required to pay an annual registration fee. 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.
*COVID DISCOUNT | If your registration fell due during 2021 Sydney lockdown, you’ll receive a $15 discount (Covid Registration) at checkout. Registration fees are collected on behalf of Basketball Australia, Basketball NSW and Hills Basketball Association and include an insurance component which complicates coverage extensions. While not exactly a per month ratio, hopefully the reduced fee assists players for their next annual subscription.
| MINIBALL | JUNIOR | SENIOR |
| $100 per annum * | $115 per annum * | $130 per annum * |
Please note that Affiliate fees are available for players who are currently registered at a NSW Basketball 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 $40, Junior $55 and Senior $70.
3. GAME FEES | The game fee is a team cost. Based on actual games played, does not include byes or Grand Finals. The Team Manager will receive an invoice week 1 for the season for team game fees. Upon receipt of invoice, the Team Manager is asked to advise team members their portion of game fees and ask them to pay their individual portion online. Game fees are Active Kids Voucher eligible.
| MINIBALL | JUNIOR | SENIOR |
| $78 per game | $83 per game | $88 per game | $100 Premier games |
Season credits, forfeits and/or redraw invoices will be calculated after semi-final round.
GAMES ARE PLAYED AT HILLS BASKETBALL MANAGED FACILITIES
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)
SCHEDULE & HOLIDAY BREAKS
WINTER 2021 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Season commences the week of Monday, 19 April 2021 & concludes 18 September 2021.
- Week 1 Invoice #1 for Court Fees distributed
- Week 3 Invoice #1 closes online
- 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 – 5 September to 11 September 2021
- Grand Final Week – 12 September to 18 September 2021
COMPETITION HOLIDAYS/BREAKS
- Miniball & Junior holiday break – Monday 28 June to Sunday 11 July 2021 (inclusive).
- Senior holiday break – N/A
- Public Holidays – no competition played (all grades) on Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April) and Queens Birthday (Saturday 12 June – Monday 14 June (inclusive))
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 the ‘Change of Roster’ form.
Click here to submit ‘Change of Roster’ online.
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 Handwriting your name on the scoresheet each week does not qualify as an amendment to roster. Your Manager needs to complete the above form.
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.
KEY POINTS WHEN ORDERING YOUR TEAM UNIFORM
- tops must be matching
- shorts must be matching
- numbers (00, 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 $45. 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 $40.
EACH TEAM MUST SUPPLY ONE 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.
Further information please contact competitions@hillshornets.com.au
View Frequently Asked Questions HERE.