LITTLE EAGLES, 2023
SEMESTER ONE, 2023 SEASON | February 28th to June 24th, 2023
SEMESTER TWO, 2023 SEASON | August 1st to December 2nd, 2023
Welcome to our Little Eagles Semester Two, 2023 Season. Please find below information regarding the season, rules, regulations and procedures by clicking on the “+”.
Should you require assistance or additional information throughout the season please do not hesitate to approach either the Stadium Supervisor or Game Supervisor during your competition. Assistance is also available from our office staff between 9am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday by calling 9913 3622 or send your inquiry by e-mail to mwba@manlybasketball.com.au
LITTLE EAGLES COMPETITION
OUR BEGINNER LEVEL OF GAME PLAYING
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL YEARS (YR 1 TO YR 6)
NO COMPETITION LADDER OR GRAND FINAL
NO WINNERS OR LOSERS, JUST THE FUN OF LEARNING THE GAME OF BASKETBALL.
Manly Warringah Basketball Assoc. runs two competitions a year for Little Eagles players(Primary school aged). Team entries open in early January and the competition runs from March till the end of June. Our midyear competition team entries open in June/July (depending on when the school holidays fall) and the competition starts August and runs to early December. You may enter a team or register as a single player. This is an introduction to game playing and scores are not recorded so there is no winners or losers, just players learning the game of basketball in a fun environment at their own pace. MWBA host most of the games at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre at Warriewood. However due to the growing popularity of the sport, we use other local venues located up and down the beaches. For more information on days, cost, times and how to enter a team, please click on the “+” symbols below.
Competition start dates:
Tuesday 1st August 2023 Or Saturday 2nd December 2023
Semester Two, 2023 Senior Competition team entry date:
*Existing Teams: 9am Monday 5th June 2023. Existing teams: teams that played in our Semester 1 2023 comp.
New Teams: 9am Monday 19th June 2023 for new teams. If a new team put their team entry in prior to this date, the money will be refunded, and team entry not honoured.
Team entries have closed and we are full for Semester Two 2023
Yr 1/2 Mixed sex|players must be in year 1 or 2 of primary school, boy or girl|NBISC|Tuesdays-4pm to 6pm|Tuesday 1st August to Tuesday 28th November 2023
Yr 3/4 Mixed sex|players must be in year 3 or 4 of primary school, boy or girl|NBISC|Tuesdays-4pm to 6pm| Tuesday 1st August to Tuesday 28th November 2023
Yr 3/4 Girls|Girls must be in year 3 or 4 of primary school|NBISC|Saturdays-1pm to 6pm| Saturday 5th August to Saturday 2nd December 2023
Yr 3/4 Boys|Boys must be in year 3 or 4 of primary school|PUC, NSHS, or NBISC| Saturdays-1pm to 6pm| Saturday 5th August to Saturday 2nd December 2023
Yr 5/6 Girls|Girls must be in year 5 or 6 of primary school|NBISC|Saturdays-1pm to 6pm| Saturday 5th August to Saturday 2nd December 2023
Yr 5/6 Boys|Boys must be in year 5 or 6 of primary school|PUC, NSHS or NBISC| Saturdays-1pm to 6pm| Saturday 5th August to Saturday 2nd December 2023
Basketball fees are divided into two payments:
- Player Registration (insurance) paid to Basketball NSW. The cost is $100 for 12 months To pay click on orange” Members Area” button located at the top of the website.
- Team Fees: Paid to MWBA to cover court hire, referees, admin etc.( per comp)
Cost per team:
Years 1/2 $1110
Years 3/4 $1350
Years 5/6 $1350
The team manager will enter the team and will need to list the first & last name of each player, their DOB and an email address of a parent, if they have not played at MWBA previously. The manager will need to pay a deposit of $120 which will be deducted of the team fee and invoiced the day of first round of games. The team will then have 14 days to make full payment. Active kids vouchers welcome during the payment process
If teams need reversible singlets ,they can be purchased by clicking the online order form. Singlets are $35 each.
Team must have a minimum of 7 players to register and no more than 10 players.
Games are played at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre , Galstaun Colled, Ingleside or NSHS.
Little Eagles is a learning league and no ladder is kept and no finals are played. There are no wins or loses, just learning how to play the game.
“Little Eagles” Development League
Regular Games:
Year 1/2 and 3/4:
14 minute halves – Running clock 1 minute half time break
No time outs, as Little Eagles is a Development League
Scores are NOT to be displayed on the scoreboard
Year 5/6:
14 minute halves – Running clock 1 minute half time break
No time outs, as Little Eagles is a Development League
Scores are NOT to be displayed on the scoreboard
There are no Finals as Little Eagles is a Development League
2023 Little Eagles COMPETITION DRAWS
Please note, draws may change. Please check the online draws on the day of your game to ensure you have the correct game time.
Semester Two, 2023 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- Competition commences the week of Tuesday 1st August & concludes Saturday 2nd December, 2023
- There will be no games in the school holidays (25/09-08/10/2023)
- There will be no finals rounds as this is a development league. No wins or loses.
- All participants will receive a ribbon at the end of the season
|
School Year |
Day |
Venue |
Time |
Team Fee |
|
Years 1-2 mixed sex |
Tuesday |
NBISC |
4-6pm |
$1110 |
|
Year 3-4 mixed Sex |
Tuesday |
NBISC |
4-6pm |
$1350 |
|
Year 3-4 Girls |
Saturday |
NBISC |
1-6pm |
$1350 |
|
Year 3-4 Boys |
Saturday |
PUC, NSHS, NBISC |
1-6pm |
$1350 |
|
Year 5-6 Boys |
Saturday |
PUC, NSHS, NBISC |
1-6pm |
$1350 |
|
Year 5-6 girls |
Saturday |
NBISC |
1-6pm |
$1350 |
The above cost do not include BNSW registration/Insurance. This most be kept up to date and is the responsibility of the individual player. The fee is $100 per player for 12 months.
KEY POINTS WHEN ORDERING YOUR TEAM UNIFORM
- tops must be matching & reversible
- shorts must be matching
- numbers (00, 0-99) must be displayed on the front and back of each playing top
- no parts of the uniform may feature external pockets or any other feature with potential to cause injury
- undergarments which protrude from under the uniform must be the same colour as uniform or black
- Please note that all teams must be in correct uniform from week 4. Refer to by-laws for clarification.
MWBA now sells black & white reversible, numbered double sided singlet for $35 each. MWBA will be in contact once the order has been placed. Please note the uniforms have a turn around time of two weeks once we have made contact with you. Please note there is no customising of uniforms.
INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS
Please note that while Manly Warringah Basketball Association will make every effort to accommodate individual players, placement is not guaranteed. Payment will not be taken until a player has been place in a team. Individual player registration for Semester two comp will open on 20th June if there is room to accomdate more teams.
Require further assistance please contact the stadium on 9913 3622 or email mwba@manlybasketball.com.au
COMING EVENTS
Holiday Camp: for players that want to improve their game.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre has to water stations located in the front foyer underneath the staircase.
Please approach a Manly Warringah Basketball Supervisor, wearing a high visibility vest. If you can’t locate staff member on floor, please go to Reception. Ice is available from the Supervisor or Reception. For further information please contact us here
An Active Kids voucher can be used for 8 week programs. Option only available online and will appear at payment window should the program be suitable under Office of Sports guidelines. Please note that players first name, surname and date of birth must match Manly Warringah Basketball database and Services NSW/Office of Sport database. If an error occurs please contact the stadium prior to proceeding. For further information click here.
Click here to view FIBA Basketball Rules & Regulations.
The top of the hoop is 10 feet (305 cm) above the ground. Regulation backboards are 72 inches (183 cm) wide by 42 inches (110 cm) tall. All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches (46 cm) in diameter. The inner rectangle on the backboard is 24 inches (61 cm) wide by 18 inches (46 cm) tall.
Click here to view FIBA Equipment regulations
Click here to download REFEREE PATHWAY.
Applicants must have their Club Coaching (previously Level 1) Coaching Certificate.
Send your resume to Duan Jordan | duane.jordan@manlybasketball.com.au
Please click here for more information.
Should your team encounter a problem with the opposition, a referee or a spectator, please approach the Stadium Supervisor or Game Supervisor immediately. This approach should be made in a polite manner by the team manager or coach.
Should you feel that your complaint is not dealt with satisfactorily, please click here to lodge a complaint online.
To facilitate best practice game management, team benches are only to be occupied by players, coach and manager. All spectators are required to be seated on the opposite side of the court or in the grandstands.
KEY POINTS WHEN ORDERING YOUR TEAM UNIFORM
- tops must be matching and reversible
- shorts must be matching
- numbers (00, 0-99) must be displayed on the front and back of each playing top
- no parts of the uniform may feature external pockets or any other feature with potential to cause injury
- undergarments which protrude from under the uniform must be the same colour as uniform or black
- Managers are encouraged to purchase an additional shirt when ordering NEW playing singlets. Spare shirt can be used for fill-ins, players who forget their shirt or new recruits.
Manly Warringah Basketball Association uses Canterbury Sport for its Potter League competition. Located at unit 5, 45 Bassett Street, Mona Vale, NSW, 2103. Canterbury sport has competitive prices and a great turn around. Contact Clive on 0414 973 191.
Any player assessed with a technical or unsportsmanlike foul during a game will be required to leave the court for a period of no less than 5 minutes. If substitutes are available, this player may be replaced. Should the same player be assessed with a 2nd technical or unsportsmanlike foul, s/he will be ejected from the game and the stadium.
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One of the most-debated topics is what defense should we teach Junior players? Zone, Pressing, Man-to-Man? The answer is without a doubt man-to-man defense! We can promise you that in the long-run, you will develop better basketball players by playing man to man defense.
Man-to-Man Defense will help you win more games in the long run and develop better players. You may not win as many games at first, but I guarantee you’ll be more successful both as a team and as individual players if you teach man-to-man defense principles (page 3) properly to juniors.
Coaches use zones to hide weaknesses, lack of player development or to contain athletic opposition players. We understand why coaches teach zones but we believe if you work through the principles of man-to-man you will reap the reward of smarter, stronger and more versatile athletes and a far more successful team in the future. As a coach, you get to see players succeed at higher levels because of the foundation you set as a coach.
Recommended ball size for competition:
- Potter League Competition | Boys & Girls (Size 5)
- Miniball Competition | Boys & Girls years 3-4 (Size 5), Boys & Girls years 5-6 (size 6)
- Junior Competition | Year 7 boys (size 6) Year 8 Boys to Open School Boys (size 7), Girls Year 7 to Open School Girls (size 6)
- Senior Competition| Open Men (size 7), Open Women (size 6)
