Frequently Asked Questions

Can I join the club?

Our teams for the Summer 26/27 running in term 4 2026 and term 1 2027 are currently full. We will open our waiting list for Winter 2027 (played in terms 2 & 3 2027) at the beginning of term 1 2027.

We encourage young players wanting to get started to try the Coburg Basketball Association's Aussie Hoops and holiday programs.

What teams do you have?

We have teams for all genders ranging from U8 to U20 playing in Coburg Basketball Association's junior domestic competition.

Age groups for Summer 26/27will be:

U8 - born in 2020 & 2021
U10 - born in 2018 & 2019
U12 - born in 2016 & 2017
U14 - born in 2014 & 2015
U16 - born in 2012 & 2013
U18 - born in 2010 & 2011
U20 - born in 2008 & 2009

What do I need to know about the games?

Games are on Saturday, starting between 8.00am and 4.00pm. While times vary, U8-U12s usually play in the morning and the U14-U18s in the afternoon.

Games occur at a number of venues (mostly schools) in a range of inner-north suburbs including Brunswick, Northcote, Coburg, Pascoe Vale South, Dallas, Preston and Reservoir.

We encourage our players to participate in tournaments such as Coburg Basketball Association's 3 x 3 Challenge and associations' specialist tournaments to build their game time experience.

What do I need to know about training?

Teams train once a week. Training sessions start between 4.00 and 5.30, last for an hour, and occur Monday to Friday depending on the team.

We run additional, optional programs including:

Girls in sport - combined sessions for girls across the club with guest trainers including WNBL players and Coburg Giants coaches
Scrimmages - regular intra-club games in the evenings
Adult basketball and fitness - morning session

We improve the training delivered to players by developing our coaches' skills through Basketball Victoria courses, training resources and a coach-the-coach program.

We encourage our players to participate in holiday academies, such as those run by Deakin Boomers and Melbourne United, to access high level training opportunities.

What does it cost?

There are three costs associated with playing with Brunswick Magic:

In Winter 2025, Brunswick Magic's registration fee is $310.
Basketball Victoria's license is $29 for a year (two seasons).
A club uniform costs $95.
Players need a basketball for training sessions.

I have a group of friends wanting to play, can we form a team?

If there are seven or eight of you, and you have someone able to coach, we may be able to help you create a team for you subject to training court availability.