2019 BLADES SEASON INFORMATION

Message from Blades:

Thank you to all our new and past volunteers and players who helped get us through a second season since we almost folded in 2017.

We are the oldest junior club on the Gold Coast and it is exciting to see the rebuilding continuing particularly with our new U9 and U11 teams.

This season we went back to Wednesday afternoon/evening training at the Doyle Centre, Marymount College again fielding 4 teams making 2 finals (and a further 3 finals in Summer Comp). This year we got a win with Our U21 Div 1 team taking gold (with no coach or manager).

In Summer Comp our Blades Thunder and Blades Bombers topped the ladder with Blades Thunder taking the Gold.

With Troy and Leyhon’s patience finally paying off we got an U15 team up and running for Summer Comp and ended up with 3 x U17 teams as well. We had our first girls join the club and although Abbie had to play with the Boys team we will continue to build in this area. We also have 4 current or past Blades players representing Gold Coast in the U21 Div 1 team. Congrats to all involved.

It was great to welcome our new Coaches John, Cheyne and Pete (with some more volunteers in the wings) who have been instrumental in getting more players to the club and preparing their teams for the upcoming Winter Comp.

A big thank you to Coach Mark for organizing the Winter Comp medals and trophies and past Marymount Student and current QBL Roller’s player Christian Salecich for volunteering as our Guest Speaker on the night. Thanks also to Treasurer Peter who organized the Pizzas and the gifts and a huge thank you to Debbie who saved my bacon by taking on the Uniform Co-ordinator role. As usual we would like to thank the staff at Gold Coast Basketball (particularly Jennelle and Joel) and all the other club delegates who have been so supportive.

A few fabulous contributors have moved on from the Club. Matt and Lachlan played their last season in U20’s and we wish them well (Matt is still playing Rep). The Nicholson Family (May, Fred and Thomas) have also moved on and they will be missed after many years of service to the Club.

Below is the general information from Gold Coast Basketball and at the bottom is Blades specific information for the 2018 season.

Overview of Gold Coast Basketball Junior Basketball League (GCJBL)

The Gold Coast Junior Basketball league is the Premier Gold Coast Junior Basketball Competition (also known as Club or Winter Comp).

The League consists of ten clubs, TSS Suns (Southport), Celtics (Carrara), Heat (Reedy Creek), Blades (Burleigh), PBC Magpies (Palm Beach), Varsity Vipers (Varsity Lakes), Somerset Spartans (Mudgeeraba) Tweed Slammers (Southern Gold Coast/Northern NSW) and Panthers (Northern GC) and new for 2019 the Northern Nets!

Competitions are run for both boys and girls in the U9,11,13,15,17 and 20 age groups.

The purpose of the GCJBL is to provide a competition pathway for junior basketball players on the Gold Coast.

The 2019 Gold Coast Junior Basketball League runs from February 20th through to 7 Sep (Winter season) and from the 9th of October through to the 7th of December (Summer League). Currently Registration is only open for the Winter Season (Registration fees will cover the Pre-Season and Winter Season).

Blades Basketball will begin taking registrations now with trials taking place in February. As usual we will give preference to current Blades players but there could be limited spots so I would suggest you register early or you could miss a spot.

Please note, we are not currently offering all age groups but would welcome more volunteer coaches to be able to offer them for your child.

Age Groups:

Under 9s           (born 2011 or younger)

Under 11           (born 2009/2010)

Under 13           (born 2007/2008)

Under 15           (born 2006/2005)

Under 17           (born 2003/2004)

Under 20           (born 2002/2000)

Open Girls         (all age groups U13-U20)

Venues:

The GCJBL will be predominantly played at both Carrara Indoor sports Complex Tallebudgera Recreation Centre on Friday nights, Somerset on Wednesdays and Thursdays, then at Carrara Indoor Sports Complex on Saturday mornings. However, as the City Council are closing the courts for the month of May there is a shortage of courts so the season will start a week earlier than normal and there will be a reduced number of grading games.

Calendar:

2019 GCJBL WINTER LEAGUE CALENDAR
GCJBL GRADING
ROUND	MONTH	WEDNESDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
Round 1	FEB	20	22	23
Round 2	FEB/MAR	27	1	2
Round 3	MAR	6	8	9
Round 4	MAR	13	15	16
GCJBL SEASON PROPER
ROUND	MONTH	WEDNESDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
Round 1	MAR	20	22	23
Round 2	MAR	27	29	30
Round 3	APRIL	3	5	6
Round 4	APRIL	24	26	27
Round 5	MAY	1	3	4
Round 6	MAY	8	10	11
NO GAMES	MAY	15	17	18
NO GAMES	MAY	22	24	25
NO GAMES	MAY/JUNE	29	31	1
Round 7	JUNE	5	7	8
Round 8	JUNE	12	14	15
Round 9	JUNE	19	21	22
Round 10	JUNE	26	28	29
Round 11	JULY	17	19	20
Round 12	JULY	24	26	27
NO GAMES	JULY/AUG	31	2	3
NO GAMES	AUG	7	9	10
Round 13	AUG	14	16	17
Round 14	AUG	21	23	24
Semis	AUG	28	30	31
Finals	SEPT	Friday 6th	6	7

Please pay attention to the dates where games will not be played due to venue unavailability

Fees:

Gold Coast Basketball/Basketball Queensland registration for 2019 is $110.00 for players in age groups U11-U20's (plus club fees see below).

Registration for players under 10 is $60.00 (plus club fees see below).

To participate in the GCJBL all players must be registered & paid with Gold Coast Basketball and pay separate club fees listed below.

2019/2020 Representative Season:

To represent Gold Coast Basketball in the 2019/2020 BQJBC season; all players must participate in 50% of the 2019 Winter Season.

2019 Summer Season:

A short fun competition with many participants coming from other codes to keep fit. You can put together your own team as trials are not necessary. Information will be provided later this year.

Blades Training (Pending Confirmation)*

Training times will be allocated to team coaches or as group sessions at The Doyle Centre, Marymount College usually on Wednesdays from 3.30 onwards (depending on age group). We often get last minute notification from Marymount that the courts are not available so please make sure your coach has your phone number so they can advise you.

Trials (Pending Confirmation & Teams Availability)*

For all registered Winter Season players trials will commence at The Doyle Centre, Marymount College Saturday 2^nd and Wednesday 6^th February. Times to be advised.  

*Waiting on confirmation from Marymount

 Club Fees

Breakdown of season costs below, all fees include team nomination and game fees, court hire, training fees, end of season medals.

GCBASKETBALL Fee Breakdown	U11-U20’s	U9’s
Basketball Queensland/Gold Coast Basketball Registration	$110.00 for 12 month Rego Fee	$60.00 for 12 month Rego Fee
Blades Basketball Club Fees
Total Club Fees	$375.00	$270.00
UNIFORM (IF REQUIRED)	$100.00	$100.00

Payment Options

Full season fees are payable via the link below

N.B. Players with 2018 outstanding amounts will not be able to be transferred to other clubs or participate in 2019 competition until FULL payment is made.

Volunteer Positions: Coaches, Team Manager (makes up roster for scorebench and is contact person for players), Committee Members, Awards Night Organizer (the fun one!), Please note, our Treasurer has not had a child at the Club for 2 years and this year will be my last as my son will be too old for a Junior Club so plenty of opportunities to take on!

Email bladesbasketball@hotmail.com with an Expression of Interest.

Communication is best via our fb page “Blades Basketball Club” as the email is not constantly monitored.

To register with Blades Basketball for the 2019 Gold Coast Junior Basketball League please click the link below:

https://membership.sportstg.com/regoform.cgi?aID=5613&pKey=1ec24bdcdcab9220162b466221d2a75b&formID=54301