Junior Competitions
Age groups & game days
| Age group | Game day |
|---|---|
| Under 10 (born 2017–19) | Girls Monday · Boys Tuesday · 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40pm |
| Under 12 (born 2015–16) | 4:10, 5:00, 5:50, 6:40pm |
| Under 14 (born 2013–14) | Boys Thursday |
| Under 16 (born 2011–12) | Boys Div 1 Wednesday 4:30–6:30 · Div 2–4 Friday 4:20–8:30 |
| Under 18 (born 2009–10) | Div 1 Wednesday · Boys Div 2/3 Friday |
| U16/U18 Girls Div 1 & 2 (born 2009–12) | Wednesday |
How registration works
Team managers register the team first on Basketball Connect, then invited players register to the competition and pay. Team managers, please email your team list to competitions@snakepit.com.au so names can be added to matchday.
All players must register to the 2026 Spring Junior Competition via Basketball Connect before the first game. Payment is required with registration.
Registration (BNSW levy)
The registration fee is a Basketball NSW levy (including sports injury insurance) plus the Illawarra association membership fee. From 1 January 2026 members can choose a 6 or 12 month registration.
| Age | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8 (born 2019 & later) | $30 | $50 |
| 8–11 years (born 2015–2018) | $70 | $120 |
| 12 & older (born 2014 & earlier) | $90 | $150 |
Instalments
$25 deposit on registration, then $67.50 on 3 August, 7 September, 12 October and 9 November.
Active Kids vouchers & family discount
Apply the voucher at checkout only when paying the full competition fee; if using instalments, email the voucher to competitions@snakepit.com.au. Families get 10% off the second child and every child after — email us with your payment option.
Families experiencing financial hardship can apply for the Hawks Nest Egg Fund or a payment plan. All applications are confidential.