Gold Coast Basketball Announces Exciting Changes to Junior Competition Structure
🏀 Gold Coast Basketball – Junior Comp Update
Rolling out from Summer (Terms 4 & 1) and continuing in Winter (Terms 2 & 3)
Hey GC families, players, coaches and awesome club volunteers! Here’s what’s new, why it’s great, and what you can do next. 💛
⚡ At a Glance (60-second read)
1. Two fixed seasons each year → Summer (T4–T1) & Winter (T2–T3)
2. Junior Girls Summer Trial: U14 + U16 combined, divisions by skill
3. Player Points System to keep teams balanced and games close – Trialling Boys Division 1 in 2025-26 Summer Season
4. Under 21 “Transition to Seniors” on Thursday nights
5. Grading carnival weekend before each season + division reviews to keep games close & safe
🎥 Watch the short explainer clips:
1. Two Seasons: https://youtu.be/oez4MUBY5q4
2. Junior Girls Trial: https://youtu.be/3QLAycbLXRM
3. Player Points: https://youtu.be/OV_Tn-PcqJY
4. U21 Transition: https://youtu.be/ctFE8ho2IA0
💡 Why the change?
1. Consistency for families: seasons mirror school terms
2. More meaningful court time: clear 14-week blocks + finals
3. Better balance & safety: grading + points caps reduce blowouts
4. Stronger development: players progress at the right pace; confidence grows
5. Smoother ops: easier scheduling, finals planning & coach/ref support
👧 Junior Girls — Summer Trial (U14 & U16 Combined)
1. One combined comp with divisions by skill/experience
2. Elite U16 → Open Girls
3. Defence: Zone in Div 1 only; all other divisions man-to-man to build strong fundamentals
4. Focus: fairer grading, closer games, safer matchups
5. Review: we’ll assess the trial after Summer and share outcomes before Winter
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/3QLAycbLXRM
🧮 Player Points System (Competitive Balance)
1. Every player has a points value (experience/rep history)
2. Teams must be under the cap for their division → balanced rosters + better games – Trailing Division 1 Boys this Summer Season.
3. Clubs check totals when forming teams; points are reviewed if players move
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/OV_Tn-PcqJY
🔁 U21 “Transition to Seniors” (Thursdays)
1. Bridge league to step confidently into seniors (senior rules)
2. When/Where: Thursday evenings (mostly Carrara, some Runaway Bay)
3. Team setup: No coach/manager required (self-managed)
4. Fees: Team nomination $135 | Forfeit bond $200 (active all season; refundable/carry-forward) | $100/game
5. Pay options: Club invoice or TeamPay app (split with teammates)
6. Clubs: promote to older juniors/school leavers; collect nomination & bond
7. Players: form a team, choose a captain, complete the EOI
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/ctFE8ho2IA0
🙋 Quick FAQs
1. Who organises what? GCCRBA runs the league/fixtures; clubs handle teams, training, uniforms.
2. Will grading change every season? Yes—so teams start at the right level every time.
3. Zone defence for junior girls? Div 1 only; others play man-to-man to build core defensive skills.
4. Where can I learn more? FAQs: https://goldcoastbasketball.com.au/juniors-faq/
Thanks for backing these improvements—can’t wait to see everyone on court! 🏀✨
Gold Coast Basketball
