SUMMER SEASON
18/10/2024 – 14/03/2025
Semi-finals and play-off games: 21-22/03/2025
Grand finals: 28-29/03/2025
Age Group Saturday Competition
Thunderball: Age 4 – 6
Thunder 10s (Development League): Age 7, 8 and 9 (2016, 2017, 2018)
U12 Boys: Age 10 to 11 (2014 – 2015)
U12 Girls: Age 10 to 11 (2014 – 2015)
U14 Boys: Age 12 and 13 (2012 – 2013)
U14 Girls: Age 12 and 13 (2012 – 2013)
Friday Competition
U16s: Age 14 and 15 (2010 – 2011)
U19s: Age 16 – 18 (2007 – 2009)
Youth Girls: Age 14 – 18 (2007– 2011)
Basketball Connect Registration Steps
Step 1- Choose Jazz basketball play Step 2- Complete the information Step 3- Ensure you are in the correct age group Step 4- Select payment method (pay upfront or instalments) Step 5- Check that you have received a confirmation email from Basketball Connect/World Sport Action.
Fair Play Vouchers
If you have a Fair Play Voucher please email gm@loganbasketball.com. After the voucher has been processed, you will be provided with a discount code to complete registration.
All players must register into their correct age group and pay the total relevant fee for their respective age group. Players may then play up in an older age group if they apply for special consideration through the club, only if spots are available.
Thunder 10s
Thunder 10s is a development league designed for new players. No rep players are eligible to play in Thunder 10s. If a player has been selected in Rep U12s they will no longer be eligible to play in Thunder 10s.
All registrations are processed through the Logan Basketball website: www.loganbasketball.com/#join
Adjustments to the Draw
Representative commitments will be a priority and games will be adjusted to meet these commitments. Clubs may also request draw changes from time-to-time due to unforeseen circumstances. All draw requests must be lodged prior to 5pm on Wednesday. Two weeks following grading, fixtures will be published for the remainder of the season with limited changes considered. Players may be moved around after grading to ensure teams are even with skill level.
Points Ladder
The competition points ladder will be based on Win % and this will take into account uneven games.
Mercy Rule
We will stop scoring on the scoreboard once a game is over 30 points difference. At this point Coaches are to implement special competitive rules. eg scoring with left-hand layups, teams are no longer permitted to press or force turnovers.
Playing Up
Players may play up a grade for 3 games if a team is short. However, if the player is choosing to stay up an age group after 3 games, there will be a $100 2nd registration fee.
Points Rule and Representative Players
There is only 3 Thunder players per team maximum. All Thunder players must play in Division 1 of their own age group. When playing up an age group Thunder players can play in Division 2 if approved by the General Manager. No rep players can play in Division 3.
COURSES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Coaching Course
LBI will hold 1 x Association (rep) level course per club season.
Referee Course
Anyone interested in becoming a referee should email refereecoordinator@loganbasketball.com
LBI will host Referee development opportunities in every school term.
Score Table Course
We will hold an introductory score table session and a level 1 score table course each club season.
Coach Development
Club directors of coaching are encouraged to maintain regular communication with Geoff Benson – LBI Basketball and Performance Manager geoff@loganbasketball.com
Blue Card Management
Ensure all Coaches and Manager’s have a current Blue Card. Send LBI the reference number and D.O.B. If a Coach requires a Blue Card Link all Coaches Blue Cards are found online at the Blue Card club portal
Player Movement Restriction
1.Clubs may only hold a maximum of four Thunder players per age group. (Maximum 3 per team)
2.Clubs may have more than 4 Thunder players if they have been developed from that club. However, the club cannot accept a transfer of a Thunder player.
- For Clubs that have reached its four player representative maximum, any new division 1 rep player interested in registering for the club will need approval from LBI Basketball & Performance Manager.
Game Day
All issues, complaints and protests are to be logged with the game day Coordinator by either a Club Official or Coach. LBI has a specific form that must be completed and will then investigate the issue.
To ensure the best outcome, the issue must be addressed on the same day.
Ball size per age group
Size 5 – Under 10’S
Size 5 – Under 12’s
Size 6 – Females and Under 14 Males
Size 7 – Under 16, Under 18 & Under 21 Males
TEAM RULES
- Be respectful to your team mates and don’t put them down.
- Make sure you’re at the game at least twenty minutes before tip off.
- Ensure you have stretched prior to the warm-up on court.
- The warm-up must be executed properly. Your Coach will arrange a typical warm-up for the team that includes lay-ups, jump shots, and free throws.
- If you make a mistake during the game, move on and avoid making the same mistake twice. Quickly get back on defence to help the team.
- Let your teammate know about their good work , congratulate them, and give them a “high five”.
- Make sure you throw a pass as though you were the one receiving it.
- Do not complain about the court time.
- Always train with the intention of playing.
- Avoid engaging in foul play.
- Train hard, but take care of your teammates; they’ll support you in winning.
- You have to think your shot is going in when you shoot. You shouldn’t be shooting if you don’t.
- Work together as a team to achieve team goal.
- Let your Coach or Captain question the Refs call – not you.
- Zero tolerance towards Refs on and off the court, without them we cant play.
- The only way to be a champion when playing basketball is to be part of a champion team.
- Most of all enjoy the Jazz experience.