📚About Club Games
Club Games – Why Choose Dunk Star?
At Dunk Star, our coaching philosophy is age-appropriate and development-focused.
For U8, U10 and U12 players, our coaches prioritise the development of fundamental basketball skills, rather than placing emphasis solely on game results or competition outcomes.
For U14–U16 teams, while fundamentals remain important, we place additional focus on tactical understanding, decision-making, and on-court execution, preparing players for more structured and competitive environments.
Please note that not every child who attends training will automatically participate in competitions. Competition placement is carefully considered based on multiple factors, including:
- Age suitability
- Skill level and readiness
- Teamwork and attitude
- Availability of positions within the appropriate division
Club Games – Key Information
🏀 Season
• School Term Week 1/2 – Week 9
⏰ Game Time
• U8 – U14: Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
• U16+: Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm (one random 1-hour game per week)
🏫 Venues
• Various indoor courts in the Southside area (venues may vary)
💯 Competition Levels
• Graded by team numbers and age groups
• Levels Div 1 – Div 5, colour-coded:
Gold | Purple | Red | White | Black
👕 Uniform
• Official club jersey with number required
👥 Team Selection
• Tryouts or invitations held before each season
📝 Registration & Platform
• All players registered via Basketball Connect
• Access to fixtures, results, player statistics & live game data
🎥 Game Video
• Selected games at Hibiscus Stadium recorded via Glory League
• Replay links (no audio) automatically emailed
💰 Fees
• Registration usually once per season (2 terms)
• Includes: league fee, Basketball QLD annual fee, venue costs & club administration
🏆 Competition Format
• Ladder-based competition
• Top 4 teams advance to finals
• Winners play for Championship, losers play for Third Place
🔄 Player Borrowing & Finals Eligibility
• When a team is short of players, it may borrow players from teams within the same age group or a lower age group, and from a lower division
• In general, a player must participate in 7 or more games with the team to be eligible to compete in finals
🏀 Game Balls
• U8 – U12: Molten Size 5 basketball
• U14: Standard Size 6 basketball
• U16 and above: Standard Size 7 basketball
📏 Court & Rules
• FIBA standard hoop height for all age groups except U8
• U8 – U12: free throws allowed one step in front of the line (~50cm)
• U10: no offensive 3-second rule, no backcourt violation
• U10 – U12: zone defence not permitted
• Games start on time and are not delayed
• Last 2 minutes of 4th quarter: stop-clock applies
All competition-related registrations and payments are managed centrally through Basketball Queensland Application, while Training Programs are registered separately each term via Google Forms.
At Dunk Star, we do not encourage or restrict competition participation unless it is genuinely in the child’s best interest. Our coaching decisions are guided by experience, observation, and data, with the goal of supporting each player’s long-term development.
We sincerely appreciate the trust and cooperation of our parents.
Every child grows at their own pace—sometimes quickly, sometimes more gradually. What matters most is giving them time, support, and space to enjoy the journey. Happy growth and a confident smile will always be our priority.