Junior Competition

This is the first taste of real basketball games. We follow FIBA rules.

Children under the age of 12, 14 or 16 (at the end of the playing year) are allocated a team with a junior coach and parent organiser. Players will need to purchase a double-sided MABA junior playing jersey.

18 & Under players assign their own teams, jerseys and coaches or can be added to existing teams.

When: Friday afternoons/evenings.

While players are generally allocated into their age groups for competition, exceptions can be made based on players abilities and confidence levels. Please speak to the Junior Coordinators or email us for consideration.

Note: Games may be shortened or cancelled during wet weather.

MABA Junior Playing Jerseys

U12, U14 & U16 players will need to purchase and wear a double-sided MABA junior playing jersey when registering. The cost of jerseys has been reduced through sponsorship and should last players multiple seasons.

The jersey is green on one side, and orange on the other with a unique players number. If the draw determines you are Team A, you will show the green side, Team B will show the orange side.

Replacement jerseys can be purchased at the stadium.

Before the game

It is recommended you arrive 15-20 mins prior to your game starting time and be at your allocated court at least 10 mins prior to your game to allow time to find your coach, be added to the game list, put on your playing shoes and be game ready.

Times and Draws

Games have 10 min quarters with a 1 min break after quarter 1 & 3 and a 2 min break after quarter 2 (half time).

Draws are posted on the MABA website and the BasketballConnect app.

Two of our three courts are outside therefore in the case of wet weather, Junior draws will need to be adapted. 

Please check our social media channels for wet weather updates and game cancellations.

Scoring

It is expected that parents will support the association and their child by scoring games from time to time. Scoring is quite simple and there are people available at the court to assist until you are confident to do it on your own. Games cannot commence without a Score Table.

Supervision 

We ask that parents and/or caregivers stay and watch their child. Maryborough Amateur Basketball Association or its coaches, do not provide supervision for your child at its fixtures.

Canteen

Canteen refreshments are available with cash and payWave for Friday fixtures and other special events. 

Junior representative teams 

MABA conduct trials throughout the year for players to represent the Maryborough Magic in the Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition and then qualify for State Championships. The competition requires travel throughout Central Queensland including Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg. Trial dates will be posted on our Social Media channels.

We welcome our basketball community to assist the teams in various roles including coaching, managing and refereeing. Please contact the association for more information.