2026 Club Game Update
Winter / Summer Seasons
South West Metro Pirates are transitioning to a new Winter and Summer season structure, designed to better align with the broader Australian sports calendar and provide a more consistent year-round competition pathway. With opportunities for all athletes to play basketball in our association.
The Format:
Summer Season:
Term 4 & Term 1 (Oct – Mar)
Winter Season:
Term 2 & Term 3 (Apr – Sep)
(First full season of 2026)
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Age Groups & Years of Participation 2026 / 27
Summer Season 2026 / 27 (Term 4 & 1)
| Age Group | Eligible Birth Years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| U10 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
| U12 | 2017 | 2016 | ||
| U14 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| U16 | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| U19 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
| U23 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
Winter Season 2027 (Term 2 & 3)
| Age Group | Eligible Birth Years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| U10 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
| U12 | 2017 | 2016 | ||
| U14 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| U16 | 2013 | 2012 | ||
| U19 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | |
| U23 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
Summer Season 2027 / 28 (Term 4 & 1)
| Age Group | Eligible Birth Years | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U8 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| U10 | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| U12 | 2018 | 2017 | ||
| U14 | 2016 | 2015 | ||
| U16 | 2014 | 2013 | ||
| U19 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| U23 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |