SUMMER INDEPENDENT TEAM REGISTRATION

Registrations will close on the 13th of September, or when the competition reaches capacity. All new teams U8 - U18 MUST register via one of our 12 domestic clubs found HERE.

New teams will be notified if they have been allocated a position after the 13th of September.

REGISTER HERE - CLOSES 13/9/26

SUMMER 26/27 AGE GROUPS

Under 8 – eligible players must not turn 8 in 2027, they are born in 2020, 2021
Under 10 – eligible players must not turn 10 in 2027, they are born in 2018, 2019
Under 12 – eligible players must not turn 12 in 2027; they are born in 2016, 2017
Under 14 – eligible players must not turn 14 in 2027, they are born in 2014, 2015
Under 16 – eligible players must not turn 16 in 2027, they are born in 2012, 2013
Under 18 – eligible players must not turn 18 in 2027, they are born in 2010, 2011
Under 21 – eligible players must not turn 21 in 2027, they are born in 2007, 2008, 2009

Youth Girls – eligible players must not turn 20 in 2027, they are born in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Open Women – age 16 or above
Open Men – age 16 or above
Over 30 Men - 1997 or above  

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MDBA By LAWS

GRADING
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TEAM ALLOCATION & REGISTRATION DATES

REPRESENTATIVE PLAYER RULE

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ADDED PLAYER APPLICATION

A player wishing to register to a team after grading must complete an Added Player Application and submit to MDBA for approval prior to registering in PlayHQ with the team, refer to Appendix E in the MDBA By Laws.

ADDED PLAYER APPLICATION FORM - SUMMER 26/27

FINALS INFORMATION

All junior underage and senior competitions will have a two-week finals structure.  

SEMI FINALS: 13/03/2027 to 18/03/2027
GRAND FINALS: 20/03/2027 to 25/03/2027

U8’s Competition will have normal round games during finals.
Fixtures will be released with finals fixtures. 

Round 1 Semi Finals Structure: 

1 versus 4
2 versus 3 
 

Round 2 Grand Finals Structure

Winners of Round 1 matches  

Round 2 - Bronze Medal Match (U10's & U12's ONLY)

Losers of Round 1 matches (medals awarded to 3rd place finalists only)

SEASON DATES

5/10/2026 TO 25/03/2027

No competition will be held on the following days:  

  • 03/11/26 (Cup Day)
  • 07/11/26 (Southern Peninsula Tournament)
  • 18/12/2026 to 29/01/2027 (School Holidays)
  • 06/03/2027 to 08/03/2027 (Labour Day)

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REGISTRATION AND GAME FEES

BASKETBALL VICTORIA ANNUAL PARTICIPANT LICENCE

Members pay an annual affiliation fee to Basketball Victoria directly. The individual Basketball Victoria affliction/licence fees are as follows:

$48.00 – Adult / Senior (18 or over)

$34.00 – Child / Junior (17 and under)

The above fee will be collected directly by Basketball Victoria annually when you register. The fee gives you the right to compete at multiple associations for 365 days before it expires. 

BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA GAME DEVELOPMENT LEVY

Members pay an annual Game Development Levy to Basketball Australia directly.

$5.50 – Adult / Senior (18 or over)

$5.50 – Child / Junior (17 and under)

Implemented by Basketball Australia to support the growth and development of basketball at all levels of the game and to enhance opportunities for the sport.  

JUNIOR TEAM FEES (U8 - U18 & YOUTH GIRLS)

Fees below are for players and teams registering directly with Mornington Basketball independent from a Club. Players and teams registering with a Club i.e Mt Martha or Osborne Utd will be required to pay the additional Club fees. Please refer to your Club’s website for details.

All team and player registrations are processed online via Basketball Victoria platform PlayHQ and must be completed prior to the first match. Unregistered players will not be permitted to take the court and will be required to participate as a fill in and pay the additional fee.  

Independent Team Registration: $80.00 up to 13th September 2026 or;
$100.00 after this date and subject to availability.

Player Registration: $65.00 per player until 20th September 2026 or;
$70.00 after this date.

Player Junior Game Fee: $14.50 per person, per game.
Minimum payment of $72.50 per game.

Fill In Player: Standard Junior Game Fee ($14.50)**  
** fill in players are required to register with Basketball Victoria and Mornington Basketball or applicable club on their 3rd match.   

SENIOR TEAM FEES (u21+)

Independent Team Registration: $80.00 up to 13th September 2026 or;
$100.00 after this date and subject to availability.

Player Registration: $65.00 per player until 20th September 2026 or;
$70.00 after this date.

Senior Team Sheet Fee: $90.00 per team, per game.

Fill in player: No Additional Charge**  
** fill in players are required to register with Basketball Victoria and Mornington Basketball or applicable club on their 3rd match.   

MATCH PAYMENT INFORMATION

All junior and senior domestic teams are required to pay match fees using Teampay online. Team Managers are able to request funds from team members electronically and pre-pay match fees. Mornington Basketball will be automatically notified when you have made payment. Teampay is a simple system to use, which helps team contacts keep track of payments and alleviate the need or collecting cash.

Team registration fees and player registration fees are not refundable if a team withdraws after the 21st of September 2026 and will incur a $100.00 withdrawal fee. Any team that withdraws following completion of the grading process and fixture finalisation will be charged a $200.00 withdrawal fee. 

All junior and senior domestic teams are required to use Teampay to manage forfeits online. Team Managers will be required to create a Teampay account, this will allow them to see their upcoming matches and submit and pay for forfeits online.

Early - more 48 hours’ (prior to fixtured match start time) notice

  • $100.00

Late - less than 48 hours’ (prior to fixtured match start time) notice

  • $120.00

No Show - Will be contacted by MDBA and required to make payment within 48 hours of the no show.

  • $140.00  

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