FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are details of how to register and setup payment when starting with BMB Basketball Academy.
BMB Domestic Basketball Club
Fees and costs
Registration - $280 - 300 approx
Uniform - $100 - $120
See club shop for other Merchandise such as socks, bags, drink bottles and more.
Fees will be required up front at the start of the season. Payment plans available upon request in writting to admin@bmbbasketball.com.au
Please ensure you plan accordingly as this will help us better run the club and cover all the overheads associated with the day to day running of the club. Uniforms are usually around $100-$120 dollars.
Grading day is always run prior to end of current season and before new season starts, usually around time of domestic finals. Usually held on Sunday as this is the only time available to hold it.
What age groups does the club cater for?
Under 8 to Seniors
When does the season start and finish?
Summer Season usually starts around early October and goes through until late March with teams making finals going until about mid to late April
Winter Season will start in mid to late April and complete around early September or mid to late september for those playing finals
How do I register my child?
Players need to be registered to BMB Basketball Club in PlayHQ with fees paid to secure a spot in a team.
After registering someone from the club will contact you via email most likely to organise grading day and unfiforms etc.
Click here to register----> Play HQ
What age group will he/she play in?
According to the PDBA by-laws, your child's age group will be determined based on the normal rules.
All junior players must be under the age of the age group they are playing in, as of the 31st of December, in the year that the playing season commences. For example, a player cannot register for an Under 16 compeIIon, if they turn 16 years of age before the 31st of December.
What day/time do the children play?
All teams play on a Saturday between the hours of 8:30am and 6pm depending on your teams fixture.
Cardinia Life Pakenham
4 Olympic Way, Pankenham, VIC 3810
Officer Community Hub
2 Parker St, Officer, VIC 3809
Beacon Hills College
Beaconhills Christian College
Toomuc Valley Rd, Pakenham VIC 3810
If my child wishes to drop out at any point, who should I contact?
Contact your Team Manager who will be appointed prior to the commencement of the season.
Who do I contact for registration information or questions?
Contact the club via your Team Manager or for new players joining contact admin@bmbbasketball.com.au
When will we be notified what team my child is in?
Parents will be notified which team their child will be placed into following grading day and once a coach has been allocated and has decided on their avaialbility.
For subsequent seasons teams will be finalised towards the end of the preceding season.
How will the club communicate with me?
The club will respond to emails or via the BMB Basketball Facebook Page or the Stack team app.
When will we be notified of training days and times?
Once your child has been registered and allocated a team you will be contacted with the details.
Where is the clubs training facilities?
All teams will train at Heritage College, Officer or Maranatha Christian School, Officer
Is training compulsory, what if we have a conflict with other sport or children?
Whilst it is expected that all children who wish to play will also attend training, the club understands that there are other school and external commitments from time to time. It is important that you communicate this in advance with your Coach and Team Manager. If for some reason we cant find a fit that works in a team for training day or time we will refund any fees paid in full.
Can parents volunteer to help at training or on game days?
Absolutely! and we encourage parents to get involved in their kids teams and sports as much as possible. The more helpers we have the better development we can provide our kids. Fundraising and sponsorship and helping with day to day running of the club takes lots of volunteers to help. If you wish to get involved with anything at all or have a suggestion or an idea you would like to implement please email Brett at brett@bmbbasketball.com.au
Team managers are advised to create roster for scorers on game day. It is expected that scoring duties will be shared among all parents equally throughout the season. Parents who are available to coach are always welcomed.
Where can I go to get other information about the club?
We endeavour to keep the website up to date. The club's Facebook page and members groups are also a good source of information. Finally, contact us via the Contact Us page or go through your Team Manager.