2019 Junior Competition Structure
There are some key challenges facing Maitland Basketball in the coming 2-3 years regarding domestic Basketball programs. Grassroots development programs have had 3 consecutive years of growth. Efforts over the coming 12 months need to be towards making sure the player pathway from beginner through to lifelong participant is smooth. The proposals below are geared towards making sure all participants can find a place to play basketball amongst their peers, and to match players based on a combination of age,physical size, skill and playing experience.
We are also mindful that our current weekly schedule has inherent limits to growth, so this this proposal seeks to address some of these by identifying times of the week where we can expand usage. Three significant changes are outlined below.
If you would like to know more about how we can help your child or team find the right Basketball Program or Competiiton, please contact Trevor Gallacher on 49343503 or email development@maitland.basketball.net.au
OPEN GRADING SYSTEM
Introducing grades that are based on broader age groups, with each specific division catering to the age, skill and experience of the players. Gradings are specifically designed to overlap, with each individual player given a choice of suitable age groups. A grading guide table is at the bottom of the page to assist in picking the right competition.
EXTENDING OPEN HIGH AGE GROUPS
Extending the Open High School s age group to allow players up to the age of 21 (Open Youth). Aim is to retain and attract new players to these age groups and offer a place for 18-21 year olds to play social Basketball against their peers. This will help support player retention for players graduating from High school and bolster the size and quality of our Open High School Competitions
ALL GIRLS BASKETBALL COMPETITIONS
Consolidation of girls’ competitions to Wednesday evening, to allow graded competitions and running of Aussie Hoops & Mustangs Stable Skill Development Programs just for girls on the same evening.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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GRADING GUIDE
Grade |
Format |
Most suited to |
When |
Aussie Hoops |
Skills Program 9 weeks each term Wednesday – All Girls (new program) |
Mixed Gender All Beginners Kindergarten to Year 6
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Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
Miniball |
Teams Program 10 weeks each term League play with no results, ladders or finals Includes skill development sessions each week |
Mixed Gender Aussie Hoops graduates joining a team Kindergarten to Year 5 |
Tuesday |
Open Primary |
Graded Competition Include skill development sessions each week |
Mixed Gender - Year 3-Year 6 |
Friday |
GIRLS COMPETITIONS |
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Grade |
Graded Competition |
Girls in Year 5 – Year 10 + up to 21 years |
Wednesday |
Open Youth Women |
Division 3 |
Less experienced Players in Year 7-8 U/12 Rep Players and U/14 Division 2 Rep Players Non-rep players in year 5 recommended to Open Primary Competition |
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Open Youth Women |
Division 2 |
Experienced (rep level) players in Year 6-Year 8 Non-rep players with some experience in Year 8-10 |
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Open Youth Women |
Division 1 |
Youth League and U/18 Rep Players Players aged 18-21 with playing experience U/16 Rep Players – Division 1 |
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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIONS |
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Year 7/8 Boys |
Graded Competition |
Boys in Year 7-8 |
Monday |
7/8B2 |
Division 2 |
Less experienced Players in Year 7-8 U/12 Rep Players and U/14 Division 2 Rep Players |
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7/8B1 |
Division 1 |
Experienced (rep level) players in Year 6-Year 8 Non-rep players with some experience in Year 8 |
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Open Youth Men |
Graded Competition
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High School students Year 9 and above Any male aged 14-21 (Born 2005-1997) |
Wednesday |
OYM3 |
Division 3 |
Players aged 14-18 with less playing experience U/14 Division 1 & Under 16 Division 2 Rep Players |
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OYM1 |
Division 2
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Players aged 18-21 with less playing experience Players aged 14-18 with more playing experience U/16 Rep Players (Division 1 & Division 2) |
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OYM2 |
Division 1
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Youth League and U/18 Rep Players Players aged 18-21 with playing experience U/16 Rep Players – Division 1 |
2019 JUNIOR COMPETITION DATES
MONDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
FRIDAY |
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29-Apr |
WK 1 |
1-May |
WK 1 |
3-May |
NO GAMES |
6-May |
WK 2 |
8-May |
WK 2 |
10-May |
WK 1 |
13-May |
WK 3 |
15-May |
WK 3 |
17-May |
WK 2 |
20-May |
WK 4 |
22-May |
WK 4 |
24-May |
WK 3 |
27-May |
WK 5 |
29-May |
WK 5 |
31-May |
WK 4 |
3-Jun |
WK 6 |
5-Jun |
NO GAMES |
7-Jun |
NO GAMES |
10-Jun |
NO GAMES |
12-Jun |
WK 6 |
14-Jun |
WK 5 |
17-Jun |
WK 7 |
19-Jun |
WK 7 |
21-Jun |
WK 6 |
24-Jun |
WK 8 |
26-Jun |
WK 8 |
28-Jun |
WK 7 |
1-Jul |
WK 9 |
3-Jul |
WK 9 |
5-Jul |
WK 8 |
8-Jul |
NO GAMES |
10-Jul |
NO GAMES |
12-Jul |
NO GAMES |
15-Jul |
NO GAMES |
17-Jul |
NO GAMES |
19-Jul |
NO GAMES |
22-Jul |
WK 10 |
24-Jul |
WK 10 |
26-Jul |
WK 9 |
29-Jul |
WK 11 |
31-Jul |
WK 11 |
2-Aug |
WK 10 |
5-Aug |
WK 12 |
7-Aug |
WK 12 |
9-Aug |
WK 11 |
12-Aug |
WK 13 |
14-Aug |
WK 13 |
16-Aug |
WK 12 |
19-Aug |
WK 14 |
21-Aug |
WK 14 |
23-Aug |
WK 13 |
26-Aug |
WK 15 |
28-Aug |
WK 15 |
30-Aug |
NO GAMES |
2-Sep |
WK 16 |
4-Sep |
WK 16 |
6-Sep |
WK 14 |
9-Sep |
WK 17 |
11-Sep |
WK 17 |
13-Sep |
WK 15 |
16-Sep |
WK 18 |
18-Sep |
WK 18 |
20-Sep |
NO GAMES |
23-Sep |
WK 19 |
25-Sep |
WK 19 |
27-Sep |
NO GAMES |