Players & Parents

PLAYERS Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your coach or manager approach the referee during a break or after the game in an appropriate manner. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in basketball. Be a good sport. Acknowledge all good plays whether Continue Reading

Hawthorn Basketball Association (HBA) is a member association of Basketball Victoria which operates under the auspices of Basketball Australia. The HBA is approximately the twelfth largest among the Victorian associations, with respect to numbers of registered players. The Association, like our Club, is run by volunteers and all member clubs are expected to delegate representatives to the executive and the Continue Reading

Team Manager Each team requires a parent to take on the role of team manager. This role is essential to the smooth running of the team and the club, and we strongly encourage all parents to help in this way at some stage of their child’s time with the club. The team manager should work in a co-operative role with Continue Reading

If the behaviour of a player or group of players, either on or off the court, at training or at games, is considered by the coach to be unacceptable, then the coach will: Warn the player Seek the help of the team manager or supervising parent Ask the parents of the player/s to attend training and/or games Bench the player/s Continue Reading

Fees for the Winter 2019 Season are: 1st child $275; 2nd child $250; 3rd & subsequent child $225 All fees must be paid prior to the first game of the season, otherwise the player may lose their place in the team. Please note that players are not covered by insurance until fees are paid and the registration form is returned or Continue Reading

SABC Uniform Order Procedure The SABC uniform is a Navy Blue singlet with Pale Blue & White trim and matching basketball shorts.  Our uniforms are made from quality fabric allowing many seasons wear. All SABC uniform items are purchased directly from the clubs uniform provider Basketball Outlet located in Collingwood. New uniforms are $75 Singlets are $45 Shorts are $30 Continue Reading

Fees for each season are $275 first child, $250 for the second child, and $225 for the third and subsequent children. This fee includes all essentials: HBA entry fees and court hire for games, court hire for training, coaching payments. Parent Responsibilities Parents are responsible for the following areas: Paying fees! Transporting players to and from matches and training Scoring at matches Continue Reading