Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I join the club?

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All teams for the upcoming season (Summer 2024/25) are full except for U18 Boys and U18 Girls, who can still join the waiting list.

 

 

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If you were on our waiting list and have not been offered a place, please accept our apologies that we could not welcome you to the club this season.
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We encourage young players wanting to get started to try the Coburg Basketball Association's  Aussie Hoops and holiday programs. Other clubs in the CBA may have available places.

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What teams do you have?

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We have teams for all genders ranging from U8 to U18 playing in Coburg Basketball Association's junior domestic competition. We may start U20 teams in Summer 24/25 depending on interest levels.​

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Age groups for Summer 24/25 will be:

• U8 - born in 2018 & 2019

• U10 - born in 2016 & 2017

• U12 - born in 2014 & 2015

• U14 - born in 2012 & 2013

• U16 - born in 2010 & 2011

• U18 - born in 2008 & 2009

• U20 - born in 2006 & 2007

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What do I need to know about the games?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What do I need to know about training?

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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.

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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

• Before-school fitness sessions - for players in our U14+ teams

• Scrimmages - regular intra-club games in the evenings

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

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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.

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What does it cost?

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There are three costs associated with playing with Brunswick Magic:

• In Winter 2024, Brunswick Magic's registration fee is $300.

• Basketball Victoria's license is $29 for a year (two seasons).

• A club uniform costs $95.

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We have not set our fees for Summer 24/25 yet, but pricing will be similar.

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

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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.