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FULL COURT PRESS
Members Newsletter
Edition 10 December 2017 |
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Message from Executive Officer
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| Hi All, What a year 2017 has been! I am sure you are all going to enjoy a well earned break and are hopefully looking forward to a new and exciting basketball year in 2018. 2017 saw 2 great seasons of basketball with massive improvements in competition standards. The introduction of the Super 8's has seen an influx of children remaining in basketball after completing the Aussie Hoops program and has helped to transition these youngsters into competition type games before Under 10's. We will continue with Under 10 - Division 1 and 2 next year. This year has also seen Stage 1 of the facility improvements and we look forward to continuing work on the venue in the new year. 2017 saw some exciting representative results from U14 Cyclones teams, school sports teams and clubs teams who travelled overseas. 2018 has some exciting events in store with the Australian School Sports tournament being played in Darwin in August. There has been some changes to the seasons for 2018 which are explained further below and introduction of some new competitions in line with other states. I hope you all have an enjoyable Christmas, Happy New Year and don't forget to register for 2018 Season 1 as early as possible as registrations are now open to help your club organise teams! Merry Christmas....Regards Kerri |
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BNT Fees - BNT or Basketball Northern Territory is the peak body of our sport in the Territory. Each state and/or Territory has a peak body which works with the National Body (BA or Basketball Australia) to maintain and improve our sport. Each peak body has fees associated with administration and program delivery and also includes player insurance. The BNT fee has previously been incorporated in the DBA fee, and was $33. The fee will now be increased to $49.50 and will be purchased separately upon initial registration and is payable yearly as a compulsory fee (regardless of how many seasons you play).
"Basketball Northern Territory have increased the fee to associations for each registered member for the following reasons:
- To ensure a break even budget;
- To take into account the reduction in funding from the NT Government;
- To provide services to the associations and consequently members; and
- To continue to run national/peak programs, including Aussie Hoops, Sporting Schools, National Club Competition and National Pathway Competitions.
In order to achieve the break even budget, the increase is reflective of a combination of a reduction in funding from the NT Government and of not having increased the fee previously to a level consummate to the financial requirements of the organisation. After the Governance Review Project, the outlined financial benefits in shared costs across several cost centres was not achieved, and as a direct result the costs to Basketball NT continue.
As part of the increase, and with the introduction of the National Registration System, the costs to the member will be taken once in the calendar financial year and will allow that member insurance coverage nationally, across multiple associations, peak/territory based competitions and will provide the associations with their current affiliation benefits" - BNT Board
DBA Fees - Darwin Basketball Association (DBA) fees are set each year by the Board and take into account Competition costs, maintenance and repairs, facility upgrades, administration etc. Last year, they were set at $100 per season (Juniors) and $115 (Seniors) and made good use of the NT Sports vouchers (as credit cannot be given for these). In previous years they have included the $33 BNT fee, however this year they do not include that fee but will remain the same $100 (for Juniors) to ensure the NT sports vouchers can be used, however there will be reductions in other areas to offset this. The $5 pre registration which was compulsory has been dropped. The Senior fee for 2018 will be reduced to $85.
DBA game fees - DBA game fees are used to pay the running costs of the games. In 2017 the game fees were $8 Juniors, Seniors were $13 and League was $15. For 2018 the Junior game fees will be reduced to $7. Seniors and League will remain the same as there was a reduction in DBA fees.
Club Fees - Clubs set their own fees. 100% of the club fees go to the club to assist with court hire, presentations, uniforms etc. Clubs are entirely responsible for setting these fees and various clubs include various benefits. If you have any enquiries on Club fees please contact your clubs.
ONE PAYMENT - Sporting Pulse is now being utilised to collect all tiers payments in one transaction. The BNT fee of $49.50 will be compulsory for ALL players. The DBA Senior fee will also be compulsory for ALL players over U18's. The Junior payment of $100 will be preset as $0 for Sports Voucher utilisation, however if you DONT want to use your Sports Voucher you will need to select the $100 option also. Club fees will all be compulsory. If you have an additional training fee for your club please select and pay it also to avoid club follow up and penalties.
**ALL SPORTS VOUCHERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE HANDED IN DURING FEB AND MARCH**
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| Competition |
Number of Teams
(Cap) |
Playing Night |
| Under 16 Boys Div 1 |
8 |
Tuesday |
| Under 16 Boys Div 2 |
8 |
Tuesday |
| Under 16 Boys Div 3 |
TBD |
Tuesday |
| Under 18 Boys Div 1 |
8 |
Thursday |
| Under 18 Boys Div 2 |
8 |
Monday |
| Under 18 Boys Div 3 |
TBD |
Monday |
| Under 16 Girls Div 1 |
8 |
Tuesday |
| Under 16 Girls Div 2 |
8 |
Tuesday |
| Under 18 Girls |
6 |
Monday |
| Junior League Men |
8 |
Monday |
| Junior League Women |
6 |
Monday |
| Men Div 1 |
8 |
Thursday |
| Men Div 2 |
8 |
Friday |
| Men Div 3 |
8 |
Wednesday |
| Men Div 4 |
8 |
Wednesday |
| Men Div 5 |
TBD |
Wednesday |
| Women Div 1 |
8 |
Thursday |
| Women Div 2 |
6 |
Wednesday |
| Women Div 3 |
6 |
Wednesday |
| Women Div 4 |
6 |
Friday |
| Masters Men |
6 |
Thursday |
| Masters Women |
6 |
Thursday |
| League Men |
8 |
Friday/Saturday |
| League Women |
8 |
Friday/Saturday |
| Competition (Saturday) |
Number of Team |
Playing Day |
| Under 10 Boys Div 1 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 10 Boys Div 2 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 12 Boys Div 1 |
8 |
Saturday |
| Under 12 Boys Div 2 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 12 Boys Div 3 |
TBD |
Saturday |
| Under 14 Boys Div 1 |
8 |
Saturday |
| Under 14 Boys Div 2 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 14 Boys Div 3 |
TBD |
Saturday |
| Under 10 Girls Div 1 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 10 Girls Div 2 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 12 Girls Div 1 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 12 Girls Div 1 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 14 Girls Div 1 |
6 |
Saturday |
| Under 14 Girls Div 2 |
6 |
Saturday |
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| Due to the DBA League season not commencing until after Easter, the DBA is excited to release a new competition designed for League Men and Women. The DBA is partnering with MAD Events in a FIBA endorsed Super League 3 on 3 event, running on Saturday nights from the 10th Feb. Players will need to pay the BNT registration fee of $49.50 (includes Insurance coverage) - the team will pay $100 for the 7 competition weeks. $10 player entry each night. Cash and Prizes to be won. Registrations online!!! |
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| Under 10 Boys Div 1 |
Aiden Anstess |
Uni Rebels |
| Under 10 Boys Div 2 |
Reuben Bryett |
Palmerston Power |
| Under 10 Girls Div 1 |
Stavroula Mavrou |
Essington |
| Under 10 Girls Div 2 |
Leah Pearson |
Razzle |
| Under 12 Boys Div 1 |
Jacob Lloren |
Ansett |
| Under 12 Boys Div 2 |
Jasper Manning |
TV Jets |
| Under 12 Girls Div 1 |
Taneesa Hampton |
Uni Rebels |
| Under 12 Girls Div 2 |
Kira Lesh |
Ansett |
| Under 14 Boys Div 1 |
Joel De Barros |
Ansett |
| Under 14 Boys Div 2 |
Brian Carleton |
Razzle |
| Under 14 Girls Div 1 |
Sophie Palmer |
Essington |
| Under 14 Girls Div 2 |
Shakoda Watson |
Razzle |
| Under 16 Boys Div 1 |
Zeb Hantelmann |
Palmerston Power |
| Under 16 Boys Div 2 |
Thor Curry |
Palmerston Power |
| Under 16 Girls Div 1 |
Iesha Friel |
Eagles |
| Under 16 Girls Div 2 |
Lara Wilson |
Ansett |
| Under 18 Boys Div 1 |
Jordan Sing |
Eagles |
| Under 18 Boys Div 2 |
Gerard Simbulan |
TV Jets |
| Under 21 Girls |
April Rummery-Lamb |
Essington |
| PBL Social |
William Tollner |
Cobras |
| Mens Div 1 |
Tim Morris |
Uni Rebels |
| Mens Div 2 |
Rhys Thomas |
Wolves |
| Mens Div 3 |
Glenn Cawdrey |
RBA Demons |
| Mens Div 4 |
Phil Chan |
Lightning |
| Womens Div 1 |
Iesha Friel |
Eagles |
| Womens Div 2 |
Brooke Johnstone |
Palmerston Power |
| Womens Div 3 |
Natalie Cocks |
Palmerston Power |
| Womens Div 4 |
Caitlin Chamberlain |
Gimbelles |
| Mens Junior League |
Fiston Bizima |
Essington |
| Mens Masters |
George Mavros |
Ansett |
| U21 Female League Player |
Iesha Friel |
Eagles |
| U21 Male League Player |
Jordan Sing |
Eagles |
| Womens League Coach of the Year |
Dan Sivan |
Ansett |
| Mens League Coach of the Year |
Paul Rowse |
Ansett |
| Men All Star 5 (International) |
Anthony Golden |
Eagles |
| Men All Star 5 (International) |
Spencer Coleman |
Uni Rebels |
| Men All Star 5 (International) |
Tim Morris |
Uni Rebels |
| Men All Star 5 (International) |
Jerron Jamerson |
Ansett |
| Men All Star 5 (International) |
Tobiasz Hose |
Essington |
| Mens All Star 5 (Australia) |
Jesse Bell |
Lightning |
| Mens All Star 5 (Australia) |
Travis Ellis |
Essington |
| Mens All Star 5 (Australia) |
Deba George |
Essington |
| Mens All Star 5 (Australia) |
Jake Kirby |
Uni Rebels |
| Mens All Star 5 (Australia) |
Jordan Sing |
Eagles |
| Womens All Star 5 |
Tal Yakov |
Ansett |
| Womens All Star 5 |
Tikesa Docherty-Cole |
TV Jets |
| Womens All Star 5 |
Erin Geer |
TV Jets |
| Womens All Star 5 |
Brittany Ward |
Palmerston Power |
| Womens All Star 5 |
Kylie Duggan |
TV Jets |
| U21 yo Coach of the Year |
Brock Arrigo |
Ansett |
| Junior Team Coach of the Year |
Michael Nixon |
Uni Rebels |
| Senior Team Coach of the Year |
Joe Carbone |
Lightning |
| Junior Club of the Year |
TV Jets |
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| Senior Club of the Year |
Uni Rebels |
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| Congratulations to all teams on a fantastic finals week! |
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| Did you know DBA, as a foundation member receives a dividend from the CAS Club? Did you know this is dependent on our support? In order to maximise our share it is important that we as DBA Members show our support and loyalty. This year we received the least of the Foundation clubs, as we supported the least. We need to improve this! ALL DBA members receive FREE membership! Every time you visit, buy a drink, have a meal or use the bottle shop - it is important that you swipe your card! We have DBA Temporary Membership cards and Membership application forms at the office and courtside! Please support the club that supports you! |
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- Commencing Monday 5th Feb 2018
- 3 weeks compulsory grading
- Sign on Day Saturday 20th Jan (Clubs to advise if participating)
- 21+ week season + 3 week Finals
- Grand Final (week of 17/9 to 22/9)
- No games Easter Good Friday to Monday
- School Holiday break 16/4 - 22/4 (1 week)
- School Holiday break 25/6 - 22/7 (4 week)
- No games - School Sports Australia Championships Hosted in Darwin (11/8 - 18/8)
- Second season commences after a 3 week break on 15/10 and goes until 15/12 with a 6 break for Christmas and recommences 28/1/19 - Grand Finals 8/4 - 13/4/2019
The Season Changes are in line with other sports and other Basketball Associations in Australia.
It enables people to play basketball in line with other sports or select to play just one season.
It makes it more affordable for people who may only want to play one season.
It enables new members to join basketball after they complete other sports seasons (ie September and April)
The Long season is a "once off" from Feb to Sept and will then be Sept to April and April to September.
The Christmas break in 2018 is a break for ALL! Because it is during the season there is no additional work for club volunteers over this break and enables coaches, administrators and club volunteers to have a real break.
Age changes will be in September each year.
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Saturday 20th January Sign on Day for new members and those who haven't yet signed up
Monday 5th February Season 1 Commences
Saturday 10th February Super League 3 on 3 Commences
Friday 30th April Easter 4 day
Saturday 11th August School Sports Australia Tournament (Darwin)
Monday 17th Sept GRAND FINALS SEASON 1 commence
Monday 15th Oct Season 2 commences
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| Support Basketball by Supporting the Cas Club! Great family fun! Excellent food! |
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