FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the players fees?

As an incorporated Not-For-Profit, Toorak Basketball Club strives to keep fees affordable for families and we partner with organisations that can help fund fees for children that have a demonstrated need and meet certain criteria.

Club Registration Fees for a half year season of competition basketball with our club are currently

$385 as an Early Bird incentive rate and at $425 once this extended period is over.

Basketball Victoria - Annual Participant Licence

All players are required to pay a “Basketball Victoria Annual Participation Licence” fee for insurance purposes. The Basketball Victoria annual fee is $32 for Juniors and $46 for players 18yrs and over. This fee will be listed as a separate item at payment and will cover the player for 365days/2 seasons. Therefore, a player registering for the following Summer season, will not be charged the Basketball Victoria fee again until the end of the cycle.

Basketball Australia - Game Development Levy

From the 1st January 2024 Basketball Australia has introduced a $5.50 game development levy (paid once per year) that will be applied during the registration process – payable directly to Basketball Australia. This levy will go towards the development of priority areas to support players, coaches, officials and volunteers.

When and where do the teams play?

Toorak Basketball Club currently fields teams and provides options for competing in three different leagues.

Waverley Basketball Association (WBA) Under 8 to Under 20 and Open Age Competition based on player age.

Where?

Toorak teams competing in the WBA play at Prahran, Armadale, Oakleigh and Chadstone.

When?

Competition starts from 8:00am Saturday, with younger divisions starting earlier and older divisions later.

Exceptions are;

U16, U18, U20 Girls and Open Age Women play Tuesday nights.

U18, U20, U23 Boys and Mixed Open Age play Sunday nights.

Open Age Men play on most nights through the week.

Playball Basketball Association (PBA)

Primary School Aged Competition based on school year level

Where?

Toorak teams competing in the PBA play at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Albert Park and in surrounding, satellite, indoor, school stadiums across the district from Prahran to Port Melbourne.

When?

Grade 1- 4 Friday after school

Grade 5 (Girls) after school

Grade 5 (Boys) after school

Grade 6 after school

Melbourne Central Basketball Association (MCBA) Under 12 to Under 20 Competition based on player age.

Where?

Toorak teams competing in the MCBA play at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) in Albert Park.

When?

Competition starts from 12:00pm Saturday with younger divisions starting earlier and older divisions later.

Where are the training venues?

Teams train once a week for an hour minimum at one of the venues listed below.

Venue allocation is dependent upon and prioritised upon coach and venue availability.

Toorak Primary School

75 Canterbury Rd, Toorak

Orrong Romanis Recreation Centre

2A Molesworth St, Prahran

Stonnington Sports Centre

32B Chadstone Rd, Malvern East

Prahran High School

138 High St, Windsor

Wesley College, St Kilda Rd Campus

577 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Is there an option to just train?

Yes.

For Beginners aged 5-10 we offer a training only membership in the form of the Basketball Australia Aussie Hoops Program.

For children over 10 we can offer a dedicated skills based group training session or alongside a team as part of their regular training.

We allow players to attend two training sessions before a training-only membership must be paid for insurance purposes. Training Only Memberships are on a term-at-a-time basis and range from $110-$150 based on conditions.

If a Training Only member feels ready to play in competition and a spot in a team in the relevant age group is available, we are able to transfer the fees to a full playing membership.