Team Manager Information
- Please advise your team members that registrations for the new season are now open.
- The age group classifications are outlined on the website www.kebc.com.au. Remember for teams with different aged children, this is based on the eldest member(s) of your team.
- Check with your Coach if he/she is staying on with the team. Please contact our Coaching Coordinator via email coach.coordinator@kebc.com.au with any queries.
- Your coach will be paid by the Club for this current season. Please ask your coach to register for the new season by the closing date – via the link on our website www.kebc.com.au.
- If you are staying on as Team Manager, or if there is a new Team Manager being assigned, please confirm to Stephanie Craven via email to team.coordinator@kebc.com.au. Team Managers must register online by the closing date www.kebc.com.au.
- Will you be short a player for next season or does a current team member need to find a new team? Contact our Volunteer New Player Engagement Officer Sue Gordon without delay via email new.player.engagement@kebc.com.au. The Club reserves the right to liaise with team managers where teams have less than 7 players to offer an opportunity to children on our waiting list database. HBA require at least six players in a team for it to be registered.
- Does any new or existing team member need a uniform? All orders are now processed directly through First Ever. You can view the size guide by clicking here. Any queries about uniforms can be directed to Tracy Diacos on uniform.coordinator@kebc.com.au.
- Some changes may be required to training times and venues to accommodate new younger teams who will be given priority for venues offering lower rings and 4pm timeslots. Mark Stewart, our Stadium Coordinator will contact you directly if your team is required to change. Any queries regarding training venues should be directed to Mark via email to venue.coordinator@kebc.com.au.
Click here for instructions on how to use the First Ever shopfront. Uniform orders can be made any time throughout the year, however, if you want to receive your new uniform by the start of the season, please order by the closing date listed on the website.
Uniforms come as a set including jersey and shorts. You can mix and match sizes for each item. Names can be added to the back of the jersey, although we strongly recommend having a jersey without a name as this gives you greater flexibility to swap or sell tops.
Hoodies and warmup tops are also available to order via Basketball Outlet (462 Smith Street, Collingwood). Click here to order.
Any queries about uniforms can be directed to Tracy Diacos on uniform.coordinator@kebc.com.au.
Please note that teams with mixed age groups will play in the age group relevant to their eldest team member(s).
Age groups will be as follows:
U/9 (Players Born 2012 & 2013)
U/10 (Players Born 2011 & 2012)
U/12 (Players Born 2009 & 2010)
U/14 (Players Born 2007 & 2008)
U/16 (Players Born 2005 & 2006)
U/18 (Players Born 2003 & 2004)
Youth U/23 (Players Born 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 & 2002)
Note – a younger aged player may play up in a high age group, eg U10 aged may play up in U12. However, an older player cannot play down in a younger age group, eg U12 aged cannot play U10. Where a player chooses to play in two teams and two age groups; two registration payments will be required to be paid.
A forfeit is any team failing to produce sufficient players (minimum 4 players on court) to commence within nine minutes of the scheduled start time of the game.
The current charges are listed on the HBA website.
- No “Fill in” players if the team has more than (6) players. If a sixth registered player arrives late the “fill in” must be removed from the game.
- In all circumstances every fill-in player must fill in their full details on the iPad.
- Seek the assistance of the Venue Supervisor or Referee.
- Cannot participate if the team already has more than six (6) players available.
- If a sixth registered player arrives, the fill in player must be removed from the game and cannot return to the court.
- Must be from a lower division. For example; U10 B grade player can fill in for U10 A grade but not for U10 C or D.
- An individual player can fill in with another team for a maximum of two (2) games per season. If the player fills in for a third game with that team they become officially recognized as a bona fide member of that team and cannot return to their original team.
- Team should in first instance attempt to obtain non-representative player, and where this is not possible or practical (e.g. A grade competition) the team must notify supervisor on duty.
- They are not registered with any team in the current season at HBA
- These players would be deemed new player registrations
- Currently plays in a younger age group or different day of competition.
- For example; U10 player plays in U12 competition OR Wednesday Men player also joins a Thursday Men team
- These players would be deemed multiple registrations
- Currently registered at another basketball association
Your Working With Children check must be aligned with the Kew East Basketball Club. Details for applying for a Working with Children Check are set out below.
Please check that your current Working With Children is up to date and arrange for renewal if necessary.
Working with Children Check - is yours current?
The Victorian Government has legislated and advised Basketball Victoria that people working in Basketball, from domestic through to representative competitions, must undergo a Working With Children Check. This means that all Committee Members, Team Managers and Coaches (including any Assistant Coaches) must apply for, or already have, a Working with Children Check. Applying for a Working with Children (WWC) Check is an easy 2-step process and is free for volunteers. All you do is submit your details online and then go to Australia Post to lodge your application. For more information visit the Working With Children Check website.
The Act does have some exemptions including Police, Teachers and children under 18 years, however, proof or copy of identity must be provided to KEBC. Please email your Working with Children Check number (including expiry date) to the Team Co-ordinator. If you have just applied, please provide the application reference number.
When completing your application, the contact person for KEBC is:
Tim Jackson
Secretary
Kew East Basketball Club Inc
PO Box 116
Kew East Vic 3102
Ph: 03 8547 4919