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Any player or coach who receives a behavioural technical foul and is ejected from a game will receive an automatic one-game suspension, effective from the following round.
summer 2026/27 · registrations opening soon
Senior Domestic.
Adult basketball for every level — Mens, Womens and a brand-new Senior Mixed competition. The natural home after junior basketball.
Overview
Season at a glance.
Everything senior players and team contacts need to know about the 2026/27 Summer season — at a quick read.
Season Starts
Mon 5 Oct 2026
// grand finals by 23 Mar 2027
Registrations
Opening Soon
via PlayHQ · fees unchanged
Format
15 Rounds + Finals
2 rounds of finals · Top 4
Nights
Monday
Mixed on Sundays (new)
Competitions
Mens · Womens · Mixed
Where you fit in
Participation Pathway · Open to all, for life
The WBA player pathway.
From a child’s very first bounce through to senior basketball — every program connects to the next. Senior Domestic is the destination of the Participation Stream: the natural home for adults who want to keep playing for life, whatever their level.
Ages 3–4
Mini Hoops
First Touch
Midweek, daytime sessions introducing movement, basic ball skills and play. The first step into our club community.
Coming Soon
Ages 5–7
Ford Aussie Hoops
Discovery
Weekend, non-competitive sessions introducing children to basketball in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.
Learn more →
Ages 5–10
Domestic U8/U10
Belonging
A child's first team experience. Age-appropriate rules, even teams, and meaningful court time for every player.
Learn more →
Ages 11–18
Domestic U12–U19
Participation
Well-graded competition with ladders and finals. Develop skills, build friendships and stay in the game through the teenage years.
Learn more →
Ages 16+
Senior Domestic
Play for Life
Competitive, social and all-abilities opportunities for adults at every level. The natural home after junior basketball.
You are here
Good to know: Senior Domestic is a participation-first competition — competitive, social and all-abilities. Players chasing the performance pathway can also look at Warriors CBL and Big V in the Performance Stream.
2026/27 Updates
What’s new this season.
Registrations Opening Soon
Team registrations for the Summer 2026/27 season open soon through PlayHQ. Fees are unchanged from last season. Jump to registration ↓
New: Senior Mixed
A brand-new Senior Mixed competition is planned for Sunday evenings from 5:00pm — running subject to team numbers. Register your interest ↓
3-Stage Grading for Seniors
Seniors now use WBA’s 3-Stage Competition Model — Grade, Validate, Season — piloted in Winter 2026 and refined for Summer. Learn more below ↓
Divisions Built for Balance
We target a minimum of six teams per division and create as many divisions as necessary for an even, balanced competition. How divisions work ↓
What’s on offer
Competitions & divisions.
Three senior competitions, one association. Rather than fixing the number of grades in advance, we shape divisions around the teams that enter — so every team finds a level where games are genuinely competitive.
Mens
Played Monday nights. Graded into as many divisions as team numbers support — from the top grade down — so there’s a competitive home for every side.
Womens
Played Monday nights. Also graded into as many divisions as numbers support. The more teams that enter, the richer the competition — spread the word.
Senior Mixed New
Planned for Sunday evenings from 5:00pm — social-competitive, all levels, min. two female players on court. Running subject to team numbers. Register interest ↓
How divisions work. The Association targets a minimum of six teams per division and will create as many divisions as necessary to deliver an even and balanced competition. Divisions aren’t fixed before the season — they’re built from the teams that enter and the grading results, so no team is stranded in a grade that’s too strong or too weak.
Competition Schedule
Weekly draw.
Senior competitions play on Monday nights, with the new Senior Mixed comp on Sundays. Divisions and nights are subject to final team entries.
Monday Night
Evening games
Mens
Graded into as many divisions as numbers support · minimum 6 teams per division
Womens
Graded into as many divisions as numbers support · minimum 6 teams per division
Sunday
From 5:00pm
Senior Mixed New
Planned for Sunday evenings from 5:00pm — running subject to team numbers. Register your interest below.
Melbourne Cup week: the Monday round moves to Wednesday 4 November 2026 so no games are missed. Exact game times are released via PlayHQ 24 hours prior to game day, and games may occasionally be re-scheduled based on referee availability or special events — changes are communicated to team contacts.
How it works
3-Stage Competition Model.
Our Summer senior competition uses the same structured three-stage model as the junior competition — designed to deliver fairer grading, better matches and stronger divisions. Rather than locking divisions on day one, the season opens with a grading phase that gives every team the chance to find the right level.
Refined for Summer 2026/27. The 3-Stage model was first piloted during the Winter 2026 season. Following the pilot, the Association undertook a formal review — in consultation with senior competition stakeholders and informed by community feedback. Modifications have been made to address competitiveness concerns identified during the pilot, and this refined model is what runs for Summer 2026/27 across both junior and senior competitions.
Stage 1
Grade
Rounds 1–2
Assess team strength and establish an initial grading position through mini-game matchups.
- Mini-game format — multiple matchups per playing night
- Teams enter their nominated grade — the Association does not pre-assign divisions
- Association Operations may intervene only where numbers require it (minimum 6-team division floor) or to resolve uneven pools
- No team movement during Stage 1
- Initial grading assessment only — results don’t count toward the official ladder
Outcome: Association Operations establishes preliminary divisions based on observed team strength.
Stage 2
Validate
Rounds 3–5
Confirm preliminary grading using full-game results, with re-grading still possible to get the divisions right.
- Regular game format — one game per playing night
- Official ladder begins
- Full WBA Playing Conditions apply
- Re-grading reviewed after each round
- Minimum six-team division floor maintained
Outcome: Final divisions confirmed for the remainder of the season. Grades lock at the completion of Round 5.
Stage 3
Season
Rounds 6–15
Run the official competition season in locked divisions — the real deal.
- Regular game format — one game per playing night
- Official ladder continues — every result counts
- Finals eligibility applies
- Divisions locked — no further grading adjustments
- Teams compete for premiership points
Outcome: Final ladder positions determine finals qualification. Top 4 teams in each division advance.
Delivered via PlayHQ. All three stages of the competition are managed and delivered through PlayHQ. Fixtures, ladders, results and team information are available through your PlayHQ account or the PlayHQ app.
After Round 15
Finals Series
The top 4 teams in each division qualify for finals, played in the same locked divisions as Stage 3. Semi-finals run across two weeks, with winners advancing to the Grand Final.
1stv4th
2ndv3rd
Grand Final
No home-court advantage · venue allocation based on competition needs
Division floor: WBA aims to establish divisions of approximately six teams wherever participation numbers allow, and will create as many divisions as necessary for an even, balanced competition. Where a club or group enters two or more teams of similar strength, players should be distributed as evenly as practical across those teams.
2026/27 Season Calendar
Full fixture.
Week-by-week overview of the Monday-night senior season. Your specific round and game time are confirmed through PlayHQ 24 hours prior to game day.
| Wk | Date | Stage / Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 5 Oct | Stage 1 · Grade · Round 1 | Season opens |
| 2 | Mon 12 Oct | Stage 1 · Grade · Round 2 | |
| 3 | Mon 19 Oct | Stage 2 · Validate · Round 3 | |
| 4 | Mon 26 Oct | Stage 2 · Validate · Round 4 | |
| 5 | Wed 4 Nov | Stage 2 · Validate · Round 5 | Melbourne Cup week — the Monday round moves to Wednesday 4 November so no games are missed. |
| 6 | Mon 9 Nov | Stage 3 · Season · Round 6 | Grades locked from this point — divisions are set for the rest of the season. |
| 7 | Mon 16 Nov | Stage 3 · Season · Round 7 | |
| 8 | Mon 23 Nov | Stage 3 · Season · Round 8 | |
| 9 | Mon 30 Nov | Stage 3 · Season · Round 9 | |
| 10 | Mon 7 Dec | Stage 3 · Season · Round 10 | |
| 11 | Mon 14 Dec | Stage 3 · Season · Round 11 | Last round before Christmas break |
| — | Sat 20 Dec – Thu 29 Jan | School Holidays | No competition during the Christmas school holidays. Weeknight comps return Mon 1 Feb. |
| 12 | Mon 1 Feb | Stage 3 · Season · Round 12 | |
| 13 | Mon 15 Feb | Stage 3 · Season · Round 13 | |
| 14 | Mon 22 Feb | Stage 3 · Season · Round 14 | |
| 15 | Tue 9 Mar | Stage 3 · Season · Round 15 | Mon 8 Mar is the Labour Day public holiday — the Monday round plays Tuesday 9 March. Last round of the regular season. |
| SF | Mon 15 – Mon 22 Mar | Semi-Finals | Top 4 teams in each division. 1st v 4th · 2nd v 3rd. Winners advance to the Grand Final. |
| GF | by Mon 23 Mar | Grand Finals | Championship deciders across all divisions. Good luck to all teams! |
Note: The Senior Mixed competition runs on Sundays and follows the same stage structure once team numbers are confirmed. Dates may shift for venue availability or special events — any changes are communicated to team contacts and reflected in PlayHQ.
Fees
Costs & registration.
Fees are unchanged for Summer 2026/27. Senior registration is per player, paid through the team’s PlayHQ link once your team is registered. Annual Participation Licences are managed by Basketball Victoria.
01
$200
Player Registration Fee
Per player, per season
02
$43
Annual Participation License
Adults (if applicable)
03
$34
Annual Participation License
Under 18 (if applicable)
Annual Participation License (APL): The APL is managed by Basketball Victoria and is required for all players who do not already hold a current licence. If you played last season, your licence may already be active — check with your team contact before paying.
Register Soon
Register your team
Register your team
on PlayHQ.
Summer 2026/27 team registrations open soon. All teams must be registered before individual player registrations can be completed. Fees are unchanged from last season.
⏳ Team Registrations
Opening Soon
The PlayHQ registration link goes live shortly — check back here, or email us to be notified the moment it opens.
Individual player registrations: Team registrations must be completed first. Once your team is registered, your team contact will provide the individual player registration link.
New for 2026/27 · Launching soon
Introducing Senior Mixed.
A brand-new mixed senior competition on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm — social-competitive basketball for teams of mates, partners and colleagues. We’re building the season around your interest right now.
Senior Mixed is exactly what the name suggests — a mixed competition where every team fields a mix of male and female players, with a minimum of two female players on court at all times.
It sits alongside our Mens and Womens competitions for players who want something more social, less rigid, and inherently inclusive. One grade, no Mens-vs-Womens split, and a Sunday-evening slot that suits people with full-time jobs, families, and weekends already booked.
The only thing we need before locking in a start date is enough team interest. If that’s you — or even if you’re an individual still hunting for a team — the form below puts you on the launch list.
At a Glance
The shape of the season.
Indicative facts, all subject to confirmation as team numbers firm up.
Night
Sunday
from 5:00pm onwards
Teams
Mixed
min. 2 female players on court
Grades
Single
social-competitive, all levels
Finals
Top 4
same as our other senior comps
Status
Launching
subject to team numbers
Framework
Same BMF
as the rest of WBA
Heads up: these are indicative. Final fee, exact tip-off times and season dates are confirmed once team interest is locked. Anyone on the EOI list gets the news first.
Register Interest
Help us launch the competition.
Your name on the list does two things: it tells us we have enough interest to commit, and it puts you first in line when registration opens. No commitment, no obligation — just an early heads-up.
- Forming a team? Tell us how many you’re bringing.
- Looking for a team? We’ll connect you with captains who are recruiting.
- Just curious? Tick “updates only” — we’ll only email when we have news.
Questions? kate.collins@warragulbasketball.org.au
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
Everything teams need to know before the season starts. Can’t find your answer? Contact senior competition operations.
Registration & General
When do registrations open for Summer 2026/27?
Team registrations open soon through PlayHQ — the link goes live shortly and will appear in the Register section above. Fees are unchanged from last season. Email us to be notified the moment registration opens.
How does team registration work?
Registration is per team, through PlayHQ. All teams must be registered before individual player registrations can be completed. Once your team is registered, your team contact receives the individual player registration link to pass on to players.
What nights are games played?
Mens and Womens competitions play on Monday nights. The new Senior Mixed competition is planned for Sunday evenings from 5:00pm, subject to team numbers. Exact game times are released via PlayHQ 24 hours prior to game day.
What happens on Melbourne Cup week?
During Melbourne Cup week, the Monday round moves to Wednesday 4 November 2026 so no games are missed. This is the only planned mid-week move — all other rounds run on the usual Monday. Note also that on Labour Day (Mon 8 Mar 2027) the round plays Tuesday 9 March instead.
Competitions & Divisions
How are divisions decided?
The Association targets a minimum of six teams per division and creates as many divisions as necessary for an even, balanced competition. Divisions aren’t fixed in advance — they’re shaped from the teams that enter and the results of the grading rounds, so every team ends up at a level where games are genuinely competitive.
What is the 3-Stage Competition Model?
Seniors use the same three-stage approach as the junior competition for fairer draws. Stage 1 — Grade (Rounds 1–2): mini-games only, used to assess team strength; no ladder. Stage 2 — Validate (Rounds 3–5): full games begin; official ladder starts; grading adjustments can still be made after each round. Stage 3 — Season (Rounds 6–15): divisions are locked; every result counts; finals eligibility applies. The model was piloted in Winter 2026 and refined for Summer 2026/27 following a formal review with senior competition stakeholders and community feedback.
How does the finals series work?
The top 4 teams in each division qualify for finals. Semi-Finals run across two weeks (1st v 4th and 2nd v 3rd), with winners advancing to the Grand Final by 23 March 2027. Finals are played in the same locked divisions as Stage 3. There is no home-court advantage — venues are allocated based on competition needs.
Senior Mixed
What is Senior Mixed and when does it run?
Senior Mixed is a new, inclusive mixed competition planned for Sunday evenings from 5:00pm. Every team fields a mix of male and female players, with a minimum of two female players on court at all times. It’s a single social-competitive grade with a Top-4 finals series. It will run subject to team numbers — register your interest in the Senior Mixed section above.
Can I register interest as an individual, not a full team?
Yes. Use the Expression-of-Interest form above and select “looking to join a team” — we’ll connect you with captains who are recruiting. You can also select “just want updates” if you’re curious but not ready to commit.
Fees & Behaviour
Have fees changed for this season?
No — fees are unchanged for Summer 2026/27. Senior registration is per player, paid through the team’s PlayHQ link once the team is registered. The Annual Participation Licence (APL) is managed by Basketball Victoria; if you played last season your licence may already be active — check with your team contact before paying.
What is the Behavioural Management Framework?
The BMF applies across both junior and senior competitions. A behavioural technical foul resulting in ejection carries an automatic one-game suspension from the following round; abusive spectators are issued a formal warning card as the first step of a clear escalation process, up to venue ejection if the behaviour continues. It exists to keep a safe, respectful environment for every player, coach, official and spectator.
Association Policy
Behavioural Management Framework.
The WBA’s Behavioural Management Framework applies across both Junior and Senior competitions. Our goal is a safe, respectful environment for every player, coach, official, and spectator.
Spectator warning cards
Spectators who are abusive toward game officials will be issued a formal warning card — the first step in a clear, consistent escalation process.
Escalation & venue ejection
If abusive behaviour continues after a warning card, a team/bench technical foul will be awarded, followed by ejection from the venue if the behaviour does not cease.
Important
2026/27 Senior Domestic Playing Conditions.
The full Senior Domestic Playing Conditions include every competition rule — grading, fill-in rules, finals eligibility, and the Behavioural Management Framework. All players, coaches and team officials are encouraged to review the document before the season commences.
Good luck to all teams for Summer 2026/27 — let’s make it one to remember.