UNDER 10
Introduction to basketball fundamentals and skill development with introductory competition.
JUNIORS BASKETBALL
Norths Basketball Club runs junior basketball programs for players from Under 10 through to Under 19. Norths coordinates team entry, player placement and Club administration, while Basketball ACT manages the competitions.
Whether your child is new to basketball or an experienced player, the information below explains how junior basketball works at Norths.
JUNIOR QUICK LINKS
AGE GROUPS AND COMPETITIONS
UNDER 12
Structured competition with continued skill development.
UNDER 14
Competitive basketball with a focus on team play and individual development.
UNDER 16
Higher-level competition with increased tactical focus.
UNDER 19
Senior-pathway competition for players approaching adult basketball.
Age groups are determined by the player's age as at 31 December of the competition year. Specific age-group availability may vary by season and competition.
TRIALS AND TEAM PLACEMENT
Norths conducts trials for competitive junior teams. Trials allow the Club to assess player ability and form balanced, competitive teams.
Trial dates, venues and registration requirements will be published through Norths Notices when available. Players must register for trials through the process advised at the time.
Attendance at trials does not guarantee team placement. Players who are not selected through trials may be placed in alternative teams where positions are available.
TRAINING
WEEKLY TRAINING
Most junior teams train weekly during the competition season. Training schedules are set by the team's coach and communicated to players and families through the team's communication channel.
TRAINING VENUES
Norths junior teams currently train at the following locations. Individual team training times are advised by the Club or team coach.
- Gold Creek High School GymnasiumNicholls ACT
- Aunty Agnes Shea High School GymnasiumTaylor ACT
Venue allocations may change between seasons. Confirm your team's training venue with your coach or team manager.
PLAYER SUPERVISION
Players must be supervised at all times during training and games. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring their child is collected promptly after training and games.
Coaches and team officials are not responsible for supervising players outside of scheduled training and game times.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
REGISTRATION
Players must be registered through the official Basketball ACT registration system before they can take the court for Norths. Registration is managed through PlayHQ.
Registration periods and instructions will be published through Norths Notices. Players should not assume they are registered until they have received confirmation.
FEES
Registration fees apply to all junior players. Fee amounts and payment arrangements are published through Norths Notices at the start of each season.
Fee enquiries can be directed to Norths through the Contact Us form. Select "Fees Enquiry" to ensure your message reaches the appropriate representative.
UNIFORMS
Junior players must have the approved Norths playing uniform. Playing numbers are allocated by the Club, and uniforms are purchased through the Norths online shop.
For complete information about uniform requirements, ordering, merchandise and returns, visit the Uniforms and Merchandise page.
GAMES AND TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
FIND YOUR TEAM AND GAME
PlayHQ is the authoritative source for current Norths teams, fixtures, results and ladders.
FIND JUNIOR GAMESIF A PLAYER CANNOT ATTEND
If a player cannot attend a game or training session, their team manager or coach should be advised as soon as possible using the communication method established for the team.
BENCH DUTY
Junior teams are required to provide bench officials for their games. This is a shared responsibility across team families.
Team managers will coordinate bench-official rosters. Failure to provide a bench official may result in competition penalties for the team.
VOLUNTEER COACHES
Junior teams are coached by registered Norths coaches. Coaches are required to hold current accreditation appropriate to the level at which they coach.
Team officials, including coaches and managers, must comply with the Norths Code of Conduct and all applicable Basketball ACT requirements.
POLICIES, SAFETY AND INSURANCE
PLAYER SAFETY AND INSURANCE
Registered Basketball ACT participants are covered under the applicable national insurance arrangements for sanctioned basketball activities, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of that insurance.
Coverage information, claims requirements and injury-reporting processes are managed externally and may change.
JUNIOR POLICIES AND RESOURCES
Norths policies explain the requirements applying to junior team selection, player conduct, fees, refunds and participation. Use the central Policies and Governance page to access the current published documents.