Question 1

What is the youngest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

Accepted Answer

Our youngest age group is Under 10’s and we recommend that players should be 7 years old to register for competitive basketball.

Question 2

What is the oldest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

Accepted Answer

Our oldest age group is Under 21’s. As the qualifying year of birth changes each season, please check with us to ensure you are eligible to play.

Question 3

What are the cut-off dates for player registration each season?

Accepted Answer

The WHBC Coordinator will communicate to all existing and waitlisted players the cut off dates for registration each season and provide ample time for players to be registered.

Question 4

How much does it cost per player per season?

Accepted Answer

Club Registration fees vary each season depending on a number of factors. For Summer 26/27, registration fees are higher than in previous years mainly due to entry fees no longer being collected on game day for players or spectators.​Basketball Victoria charge an annual insurance premium of $34 and Basketball Australia charge an annual game development levy of $5.50Uniforms are an additional cost and Singlets are $55 with Shorts being $45.Families of 3 of more players are eligible for a discount of $110 off the 3rd and subsequent child's Club Registration fees.

Question 5

How long do games go for?

Accepted Answer

Games are played in 2 x 20 minute halves with extra time for warm ups and timeouts.

Question 6

Can a player wear a singlet if it’s the same or similar colour to the official team singlet?

Accepted Answer

No player can take to the court unless they are wearing the correct club uniform.

If a player has lost, damaged or not received a suitable uniform prior to a game, they should notify their team manager to see if a loan uniform can be arranged.

Question 7

Can players wear undergarments under their uniform?

Accepted Answer

Players are permitted to wear arm and leg compression sleeves. Compression sleeves must be of the same basic colour.

T-shirts are not to be worn under singlets unless prior consent has been given.

Question 8

Player Transfers

Accepted Answer

If you are currently registered with an existing club and wish to play for WHBC, a player transfer request will need to be requested.

The transfer is generated via the registration process and will need to be approved by your existing club, the association and by WHBC before registration can be completed.

A registration fee is payable to the association.

FAQ's

What is the youngest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

What is the oldest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

What are the cut-off dates for player registration each season?

How much does it cost per player per season?

How long do games go for?

Can a player wear a singlet if it’s the same or similar colour to the official team singlet?

Can players wear undergarments under their uniform?

Player Transfers

RESOURCES

Play HQ

Injury Reporting

Basketball Australia

Basketball Victoria

FAQ's

What is the youngest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

What is the oldest age that a player can register for a Woodend Hawks Basketball team?

What are the cut-off dates for player registration each season?

How much does it cost per player per season?

How long do games go for?

Can a player wear a singlet if it’s the same or similar colour to the official team singlet?

Can players wear undergarments under their uniform?

Player Transfers

RESOURCES

Play HQ

Injury Reporting

Basketball Australia­­

Basketball Victoria

Basketball Australia