Southern Districts is now accepting nominations for the upcoming CHAMP SEASON.
Nominations for the new competitions will be open 5th March 2018 until Friday 6th April 2018.
Does your child want to play Basketball?
Need to get registered for the new year and not sure how?
Not sure what club to sign with?
Southern Districts Basketball is hosting the 2018 Junior Club Sign on Day this weekend.
Saturday 20/1/18 at Rowan Cowan Stadium Zahel St Carina.
Open from 9am - 12pm.
The new 2018 Senior Competition season will commence on Monday 22/1/18.
If you haven't got your Team nomination in you need to do it quickly or you may miss out.
You also need to have your players registration done before your first game. This year it is $135 for the year. If you are already registered at another association it is only $72.56. Click more for further info.
The Player Registrations buttons for the 2018 season have now been activated.
On the right hand side of the Southern Districts Spartans website you will find the Senior Player button and the Junior Player, Coach, Official and Volunteer button.
For more information on Player Registrations click more.
As of today we are accepting nominations from TEAMS for our new 2018 season. Our first week of fixtures will begin 22-25 January 2018.
The season runs until the week 9-12 April 2018. Team Nominations will remain at $75.00 per team for each season in 2018.
THIS IS FOR TEAM NOMINATIONS ONLY WE WILL UPDATE YOU SHORTLY AS TO WHEN WE CAN START TO ACCEPT PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
We wish to advise that the Rowland Cowan Stadium will be closed for annual maintenance and for the Christmas Holiday Break from Wednesday December 13, re-opening on Tuesday January the 2nd, 2018.
Representative teams will be able to commence training from January 2 for the up and coming January State Championships (Under 16 and 18) and the start of the 2018 BQJBC Season.
Southern Districts is pleased to announce that our VIVA club apparel online store is now open for business.
Click on the link below to go to the new store
Yes, we are playing Junior Club games on a Thursday night.
We are sorry for the late notice but we had secured one venue that we had used before but they, at the last minute, relayed to us they were unable to host the night. Click More to find out the changes....
Please remember that we have a new venue for this season on Friday nights.
The basketball stadium at the Sleeman Sports complex is our new extra home.For more details please click.
ONLY NEW PLAYERS NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER SEASON........
If you registered earlier in the year please do not do your Basketball QLD and Southern Districts registration again. Player registration is only once a year and covers you from 1/1/17 until 31/12/2017
Southern Districts Basketball Association is looking for an experienced professional to work in a lively, dynamic basketball association managing the junior and senior basketball competitions.
If you are planning any sort of school holiday activity such as training sessions or shoot arounds you must register with the office before coming to the stadium.
Click to see why.
If you are looking to join a club in our junior competition or a team in our senior competition the Player Registration fee from now until the end of the year has been discounted to a total of $35.00.
Please enjoy the remainder of the basketball year.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 12 girls representative season
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 12 Boys representative season
The Friday and Saturday draw is now up on the website for the 2017 Championship Season Semi-Final weekend.
There have been some issues as to locating the game times so go to "more" to find out how to find them.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 18 Girls representative season
Our QBL Lady Spartans are in the QBL Grand Final!!!!!
After consultation with our clubs the decision has been made that the scheduled Friday night games will be cancelled. This will include the games that were to be played at the Chandler Venue.This will allow all players the opportunity to attend the Friday night game.
Saturday morning games will take place as scheduled.
With our Lady Spartans racing towards a Grand Final birth we have to look towards rescheduling our regular Friday night fixtures.
This will only happen if the Lady Spartans are in the Grand Final but we need to make our members aware of the possibility.
Click "more" to see further.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 21 Women representative season.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 21 Men representative season.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 18 Boys representative season.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 16 Girls representative season.
Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Southern Districts in the upcoming 2017/18 Under 16 Boys representative season.
Please Note:
Trial Dates for U12 & U14 have now been added.
The U18 Boys representative trials have been moved from Wednesday and will now be held on Thursday afternoons. The time is unchanged 4:15pm – 5:45pm.
Please click the "more" button to make sure you know your dates.
Don't forget to register for trial via the button on the right.
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Senior Summer Season.
Teams can nominate using the button on the right hand side of the page.
Click the button and follow the prompts.
REMEMBER places in some competitions go fast so get in early.
We have had to limit team numbers in some competitions.
Dates for the 2017 Senior Championship Season semi-finals and Grand Final.
click on "more" for further details and information about the upcoming Summer Season.
Having passed the halfway mark of the Champ Season junior teams will be turning their thoughts towards the upcoming finals.
Click "more" to find out what is happening.
Basketball Queensland have forwarded Fact Sheets about the Get Started Vouchers. Eligible children and young people can apply for a voucher valued up to $150, which can be redeemed at a sport or recreation club that is registered for Get Started Vouchers. Please click "more" for more information.
Want to come see the Southern Districts Spartans QBL teams play.Come and join the Darkside. Click the more link to see game dates and we'll see you there.
Hi Parents,
Here is some information to get you started.
Southern Districts Basketball Association is the body that runs and facilitates the junior, senior and representative competitions.
The various clubs are the ones who run the teams and training sessions and they play in our competitions.
The segment the Totally Wild crew filmed during our April Skills Camp will be aired during the episode Saturday 24 June at 8:00am on channel Eleven.
For all those that attended the camp you will need to tune in to see if you made it to television
Our U14 Trials for boys who wish to make the Australian Under 14 Club Championships, to be held during September in Dandenong Victoria will be held on Monday June 12 from 4.15pm - 5.45pm.
This is for Boys born in 2004 or 2005.
All players welcome.
#darksidefamily excelling
The times for UPS Training is as follows :
Mondays - U11 Boys and Girls – 4.15pm to 5.45pm
Tuesdays - U13 Boys and Girls – 4.15pm to 5.45pm
Wednesdays - U15 Girls and U17 Girls – 4.15pm to 5.45pm
Thursdays - U15 Boys and U17 Boys – 4.15pm to 5.45pm
A Pdf document has been added to the "Fees, Rules and Forms" Tab.
The document is titled "FIBA Uniform Rules.pdf".
This document will be of specific interest to our QBL and SBL players especially those wearing compression clothing and outlines what can and can't be worn during their games.
Please note that we are now playing in the CHAMP Season.
We have had confusion as to the display of fixtures and results.
When looking for fixtures or results for this season use the Champ season tab.
At the conclusion of this season we will move into the Summer Season.
Southern Districts Spartans are entering a new era by returning to the Queensland Basketball League we are now calling on any members of the Spartans family who wish to help on game day.
Totally Wild will be shooting a segment at our stadium from 9am till midday on Day 1 of our Future Spartans Skills Camp! This will be for an up and coming segment about basketball. Come and be apart of the action, learn new skills, meet new friends and maybe even get on tv! Go to the Southern Districts website to register.
Applications are called for Coaches for Southern Districts Junior Teams competing in the 2017/2018 Basketball Queensland Representative Season.
For further information click the "more" button.
We are seeking interest from teams wishing to enter a Women A Grade competition to be held at Rowland Cowan Stadium on Monday Night through the Champ Season.
Interested parties should contact the office via the following email address. competitions@sdbal.com.au .
The Southern Districts Spartans are pleased to announce Zupps as a major sponsor of the 2017 Spartans Mens QBL team.
For Spartan’s friends, family and members, anyone who purchases a vehicle from any Zupps dealer we’re offering the club a $200 referral bonus.For enquiries please visit http://offers.ahg.com.au/spartans/ or email mrevill@qld.ahg.om.au. Click the "More" button for further details.
The fixtures for Junior teams playing in our Saturday Competition is now posted on our website.
Please remember to check the draw often as we are awaiting inclusion of our school based teams and this may change your game time or court.
Junior teams playing Friday nights fixtures are now posted on the website.
Please remember though to check the page regularly as we still have school based teams yet to be added and these additions will change the game times and court.
Also we are reverting to Eagles Sports Complex, 3 Weedon St Mansfield 4112.
The Board of Southern Districts Basketball Association, recognised and playing as the Brisbane Spartans in the Queensland State League, today announced that commencing May 2017 the appointment of Mr. Peter Foster as the General Manager.
Please ensure that you have paid your 2017 Annual Player Registration.
This will include a Basketball Qld portion and a SDBAL portion.
This is especially important for Rep Players as they may be playing this weekend.
REMEMBER you are not entitled to play unless you are completely registered. Payment guidelines over.
Junior and Senior players are now invited to register for the upcoming 2017 Southern Districts Basketball season.
The Senior season starts the week of 23/1/17 (except for Thursday night2/2/17) and concludes the week of 13/4/17.
Juniors start 3/2/17 and finish 25/3/17. Please contact your club for further details.
Last Chance to join this fantastic camp. Don't miss out.
This January holidays come have fun and improve your game at the Spartans School Holiday Speed Camp! Quality coaching provided from ex-WNBA and Carina Leagues Club Spartans MVP Aja Parham and SportsMindset trainers.
Weeknight Seniors $90
Junior Fri and Sat $80
Under 7's $65
Forfeit Juniors $160
Forfeit Seniors $185
Team Withdrawal after Draw published on website $350
PLAYER REGISTRATIONS
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Seniors $130
Junior Under 7 $85
Juniors to under 18 $90
On Sunday the 27th November and 4th December from 2pm till 5pm the Association will be conducting men’s trials in preparation for the upcoming SBL and QBL seasons in 2017.
Southern Districts would like to thank our many tireless volunteers who contribute so much to the Association and our community. We would like to invite along all our volunteers (and family) on Sunday the 11th December at the Stadium from 11am - 2pm, for free food, beer, wine and soft drink to thank you for your efforts.
Please be advised that due to a venue booking issue, the Friday night Summer Competition overflow games will be played at Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School).
The u14 Girls MEGA Raffle has been drawn and the 12 lucky winners will be contacted. Thanks to all those who have supported the fundraising efforts of the Nationals teams.
This is your chance to train with the best basketball talent, Australia has to offer. Clinic is for 6 to 12 year olds and only 35 positions are available per association, so get to it and register your details.
The NBL returns to Brisbane with it’s preseason tournament scheduled from the 23rd to 26th of September. As part of the celebrations, all 8 NBL teams including the reborn Brisbane Bullets will be running 1 hour clinics across the 4 day event, hosted by Basketball Queensland and featuring players from the NBL clubs at the Anglican Grammar School - Oaklands Parade, on Friday 23rd Sept, 4pm-5pm.
This September holidays come have fun and improve your game at the Southern Districts Spartans Holiday Camp! Quality coaching from ex-WNBA and Spartans MVP Aja Parham and her trainers.
It was a fantastic event at the Carina League's Club for the annual Spartans Presentation Night. A big congratulations to all our award winners and thanks to all the people involved in making the night possible.
Basketball QLD together with sports performance training company SportsMindset, are running the 'This Girl Can' female athlete development program. The program is targeted at club level Under 12 & Under 14 girls who want to improve their basketball skills and confidence, become an overall better athlete and HAVE SOME FUN!
Southern Districts is pleased to announce that we will be entering u21 men's and women's teams into this years BQJBC. We are also pleased to announce the coaches for this years teams:
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u18 Boys Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the boys who trialed for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u16 Boys Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the boys who trialed for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u18 Girls Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the girls who trialed for the past 4 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u16 Girls Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the girls who trialed for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u14 Girls Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the girls who trialed for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u14 Boys Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the boys who trialled for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u12 Boys Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the boys who trialled for the past 4 weeks. Titans, Trojans Black and Trojans White teams continue trials for the next 2 weeks.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the u12 Girls Spartans Premier League team. The standard across the board has been very high and we would like to thank all the girls who trialled for the past 4 weeks.
Southern Districts is pleased to announce that we will be entering u21 men's and women's teams into this years BQJBC. We are also pleased to announce the coaches for this years teams:
Men: Malcolm Ross
Women: Jaime Campbell
With their big win against the Ballarat Miners last weekend giving them breathing space over the main pack of teams fighting for a playoff position the Brisbane Isuzu UTE Spartans have the opportunity to all but seal their playoff spot with this week’s game against Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence (BA COE).
Following on from their big win last week against fellow playoff-hopeful Ballarat, the Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans can take a big step towards punching their ticket for the 2016 finals with a win against the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (BA COE) team on Saturday night.
The Brisbane Isuzu UTE Spartans have the opportunity tonight to all but seal their place in the 2016 playoffs against a Ballarat Miners team that is in a fight for the final two playoff spots in the conference.
In what is shaping up as the most critical game for the Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans finals hopes, Saturday night sees a match up that will have significant playoff ramifications.
Southern Districts Spartans is pleased to announce that the Brisbane Bullets will now be calling the iconic Clem Jones Centre their home training base.
As we approach the final week of the UPs program, please be advised that BQJBC Rep Trials will begin on the follow dates:
Mon 11th July - u12 Girls and Boys
Tue 12th July - u14 Girls and Boys
Wed 13th July - u16 and u18 Girls
Thur 14th July - u16 and u18 Boys
Come and work on your game and have a great time at the Spartans Junior Basketball Camp this June holidays!
Tue 28th June 9am - 3pm
Wed 29th June 9am - 3pm
The Association is pleased to advise the employment of Mr Kevin McGrath who comes on in the dual role of administration and development. Kevin has a history within the Association as both a representative and referee, bringing experience in IT.
Due to the excellent standard and turnout for the u18 Boys UPs Program, Southern Districts is pleased to announce that we will be entering an u18 Trojans team into the coming BQJBC season. If all interested coaches could please submit an application of interest (attached) before trials begin.
Tuesday 9th August 6pm University Washington versus Carina Leagues Club lady Spartans. Free admission
Sunday 21st August 2pm UCLA versus Carina Leagues Club Lady Spartans. $6 an adult $3 child
If interested in playing basketball, please send your child's date of birth, gender, playing experience and parents email and mobile contact details to - developmentmanager@sdbal.com.au
Applications are closed. UPS will start week of 9th May - all participants must sign in at the door before they go to the court each week. Training 4.15 to 5.45pm
Monday - 11 boys & girls - cts 3&4 - L King
Tuesday - 13 girls - cts 3&4 - L King, 13 boys - cts 1&2 - L Flynn
Wednesday - 15 & 17 Girls - Cts 3&4 - Jana
Thursday - 15 Boys - cts 3&4 - L King, 17 Boys - ct 1 - L Flynn