Gold Coast Basketball Announces Exciting Changes to Junior Competition Structure
š Gold Coast Basketball ā 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! Hereās whatās new, why itās great, and what you can do next. š
ā” At a Glance (60-second read)
1. Two fixed seasons each year ā Summer (T4āT1) & Winter (T2āT3)
2. Junior Girls Summer Trial: U14 + U16 combined, divisions by skill
3.Ā Ā Ā Ā Player Points SystemĀ to keep teams balanced and games close – Trialling Boys Division 1 in 2025-26 Summer Season
4. Under 21 āTransition to Seniorsā on Thursday nights
5.Ā Ā Ā Ā Grading carnival weekend before each seasonĀ + division reviews to keep games close & safe
š„Ā Watch the short explainer clips:
1.Ā Ā Ā Ā Two Seasons: https://youtu.be/oez4MUBY5q4
2.Ā Ā Ā Ā Junior Girls Trial: https://youtu.be/3QLAycbLXRM
3.Ā Ā Ā Ā Player Points: https://youtu.be/OV_Tn-PcqJY
4.Ā Ā Ā Ā U21 Transition: https://youtu.be/ctFE8ho2IA0
š” Why the change?
1. Consistency for families: seasons mirror school terms
2.Ā Ā Ā Ā More meaningful court time:Ā 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.Ā Ā Ā Ā Smoother ops:Ā easier scheduling, finals planning & coach/ref support
š§ Junior Girls ā Summer Trial (U14 & U16 Combined)
1. One combined comp with divisions by skill/experience
2. Elite U16 ā 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: weāll assess the trial after Summer and share outcomes before Winter
š„ Watch: https://youtu.be/3QLAycbLXRM
š§® Player Points System (Competitive Balance)
1. Every player has a points value (experience/rep history)
2.Ā Ā Ā Ā Teams must be under the capĀ for their division ā balanced rostersĀ + better games – Trailing Division 1 Boys this Summer Season.
3. Clubs check totals when forming teams; points are reviewed if players move
š„ Watch: https://youtu.be/OV_Tn-PcqJY
š U21 āTransition to Seniorsā (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
š„ Watch: https://youtu.be/ctFE8ho2IA0
š Quick FAQs
1. Who organises what? GCCRBA runs the league/fixtures; clubs handle teams, training, uniforms.
2. Will grading change every season? Yesāso 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.Ā Ā Ā Ā Where can I learn more?Ā FAQs: https://goldcoastbasketball.com.au/juniors-faq/
Thanks for backing these improvementsācanāt wait to see everyone on court! šāØ
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