High School Competitions

Ballina Basketball’s High School Competitions are for players in Years 7–10 with Junior Leagues for older youth players.

Our High School competitions are designed to support players as they grow in confidence, skill and love of the game. Whether your child is stepping up from Primary competitions or already has experience, there’s a place for them at Ballina Basketball.

All competitions focus on friendly competition, learning, teamwork and making friends — while also providing clear pathways into representative basketball and senior competitions.

When and where is it played?

High School and Junior League competitions are played at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (BISC), the home of Ballina Breakers Basketball.

Tuesdays at the BISC
• Year 6–10 competitions from 4:00pm
• Junior Leagues from 6:30pm

For more information or to check suitability, please email admin@ballinabasketball.com.au

What competitions do you offer?

All High School competitions are run as separate Girls and Boys competitions.

• Boys Year 6–7 Competition
• Girls Year 6–8 Competition
• Boys Year 7 & 8 Competition
• Boys Year 9 & 10 Competition

Players register in their current school year (for example, Year 8 players register in the Year 7–8 competition). Some players may be invited to play out of age where appropriate.

In the 6-7 competition players represent their 2026 high school and are loaned a team shirt to wear for the duration of the competition.

Competition focus

High School competitions focus on:

• Friendly competition and good sportsmanship
• Learning individual and team skills
• Understanding court positions and team strategies
• Building confidence, friendships and game awareness

Players should have played some “backyard” basketball and have a basic understanding of the rules. 

When is the program offered?

Year 6–7 Competitions
• Offered over Summer only (Term 4 & Term 1)

Year 7–8 and Year 9–10 Competitions
• Offered over Summer (Term 4 & Term 1) and Winter (Term 2 & 3)

Junior Leagues (Boys & Girls)

Junior Leagues are designed for older youth players who are ready for a faster, more physical style of basketball.

• For players aged 16–23 years
• Separate Boys and Girls competitions
• Played Tuesdays from 6:30pm
• Friendly competition with a strong social focus
• Players must be confident playing against U18 representative-level players
• Teams may be self-nominated (minimum 7 players)
• Players are loaned a team shirt

Junior Leagues provide a clear transition pathway into:

• Senior Women’s competitions (female players)
• Senior Men’s Division 1 or 2 competitions (male players)
• Representative programs such as Sunshine Conference Mens and Womens, NJL and NEJL boys and girls teams

How much does it cost?

The cost for all High School and Junior League competitions is:

• $165 competition fee (covers two terms)
• Annual Basketball NSW membership fee

Competition fees cover court hire, referees, equipment, team shirts, awards and the running of the competition.

Need more information?

If you’re unsure which competition is right for your child, or would like to discuss suitability, please email admin@ballinabasketball.com.au. We’re always happy to help.