Player Info

There are four separate fees to be paid to be eligible to play basketball for the season. Fees include:

1. Hawks Season Fee;
2. Southern Districts Association Fee (Season Fee);
3. Basketball Queensland Fee (Annual Fee); and 
4. Basketball Australia Fee (Annual Fee).

Approximately 4-6 weeks before the conclusion of the current season, we will approach you to confirm your participation and registration for the next season. Our utmost concern is to secure positions for our existing players and ensure an adequate number of coaches for the planned teams.

Approximately 3-4 weeks before the conclusion of the current season, the Club will open applications or EOIs for new players and returning players who have not played in the current season but are looking to join or return to the Hawks for the season ahead.  If a playing position is available, applicants will receive an offer to register.

Whilst we'd love to offer a playing position to all applicants, unfortunately teams and playing positions are dependent on the availability of coaches.  

Reach out if you're interested in coaching!  Support and training is available.  

At the Hawks, we are committed to offering a training session for all players. Training may be as a team or in a squad comprising players of similar age or skill.  Typically training sessions are one (1) hour in duration, although may vary based on age/skill or group size.  For our youngest players, we prioritize early training slots to accommodate their schedules.

Furthermore, we provide selective specialised training, skill and development programs for players looking for more or aspiring to achieve greatness in their performance. 

Presently, our training venues include Manly State School (our Home Court), Wynnum State High School and Iona College. We express immense gratitude for the continuous support received from these educational institutions.

Basketballs are available in various sizes and styles, but many stores primarily offer the regulation men's size 7 balls, which may not be suitable for women and young juniors.

To ensure proper play and alignment with both the Association's and Basketball Queensland's competition rules, Eastside's club competition has established specific ball size requirements as follows:

SIZE 5:

Applicable for all players in the Under 8 category

Applicable for all players in the Under 10 category

Applicable for all players in the Under 12 category

SIZE 6:

Intended for boys in the Under 14 category

Intended for girls in the Under 14 category and above (girls/women never use a Size 7)

SIZE 7:

Designed for boys in the Under 16 category and above

By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that each player is equipped with the appropriate ball size, fostering an enjoyable and fair basketball experience for everyone involved.