Competitions info & rules
Following is a run down on what you need to know about our junior competitions for Senators.
competition info
Games are played through Monday to Saturday. The teams age, gender and grade will determine when they play.
Competitions are played at Warwick Stadium and Herb Graham Recreation Centre.
All players are expected to be in full game uniform on matchday. This includes a jersey, basketball shorts and adequate sporting attire (shoes, socks). Warwick Senators also highly recommends that mouthguards be worn by all our basketball players.
All players are expected to abide by the Senators Code of Conduct which can be found under our Policies and Documents.
We urge all participants to read our junior bylaws. Warwick Senators reserve the right to amend or introduce bylaws during the season if necessary. If you require clarification on any rule please email comps@warwicksenators.com.au
The player registration fee and player season fee contribute towards the running of one of the largest domestic junior basketball competitions in WA.
Each season runs between 22 and 24 weeks with a minimum of 18 regular season games plus two weeks of finals.
As a not-for-profit, we invest these fee’s into the expenses related to the competition and ensure sustainability of our facilities.
This includes:
- Referee development program
- Employing suitable staff to manage the operations of the competition and the stadium
- Hire other venues for competition purposes
- Maintain and invest in the facilities to ensure we can provide quality spaces and we can meet our lease obligations to council
Key rules
Below is a quick summary of some of the common questions we are asked. Further explanations are provided in the Competition Bylaws which can be found HERE.
We are strongly discouraging the use of fill-ins except where absolutely necessary.
In brief a fill-in can only be used to bring the team up to 6 players (maximum 2) and must have their full name registered on the tablet with a ticket purchased at Reception for $15. Failure to comply will result in automatic forfeit.
Forfeit notifications will still be made through Teampay. The fee applicable will be required to be paid prior to the next game or an automatic forfeit will apply. After three forfeits in a season the competitions team may contact you to discuss your continuation in the competition.
Our goal is to have as many people playing basketball who want to so we are encouraging players to register early. The registration fee is setup to reward the players who register early as it will remain at $200 until half way through the season when it will be reduced.
Please contact us with the relevant medical note and we will refund you the balance of your season fee.
We have our Games Controllers and Referee Coaches monitoring games. If you have a concern on the day please speak to the Games Controller first.
If you would like to protest an outcome or lodge a grievance please complete the following form – Domestic Grievance.
To create a balanced and competitive competition, Friday’s night division 1 is permitted to have up to 7 WABL/Restricted players in their teams. All other competitions on other days are only allowed to have up to three (3).
This is to provide a competitive competition for WABL players to play domestically whilst not creating “super teams” in other competitions.
