COACHES HUB
COACHING RESOURCES
Our Coaching Resources Hub is a password-protected area crafted to serve as a valuable and informative resource for our coaching staff. It hosts a range of relevant materials from Basketball Australia and Basketball Victoria, aimed at enhancing coaching methodologies and ensuring that our players benefit from the latest information and strategies. Additionally, coaches have the opportunity to nominate players for seasonal awards. To request access, please reach out to coach@waverleybasketball.net.
SEASON SCHEDULE & KEY DATES
WINTER 2026 SEASON
Monday competition starts - 20 April 2026
Friday competition starts - 24 April 2026
Saturday competition starts - 2 May 2026
Grading phase - First 6 rounds (excluding Under 8s)
Regular season - Commences from round 7
FIXTURES & GAME TIMES
Game fixtures can be viewed via PlayHQ or the MyHoops smartphone app.
Team Managers will communicate game and training times, venues and other important dates via the team WhatsApp group.
Please see the Fixtures & Season Dates for all dates and links to fixtures.
Please note that game times can sometimes change, especially in the first few weeks of grading. We recommend checking the link regularly.
REGISTRATION
(MANDATORY)
Coaches and Team Managers are required to register via PlayHQ prior to Round 1 to ensure insurance coverage and court access.
COMPLIANCE & SAFETY
(MANDATORY)
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all junior athletes. All volunteers must meet the following requirements:
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
All volunteers must hold a valid WWCC. Please ensure your details are updated in our system during registration.
Don’t have one? Apply for a WWCC here.
MEBA Compliance
All officials must adhere to the latest MEBA conduct and safety bylaws. If you have previously completed these steps, please simply provide a copy of your existing records.
Member Protection Declaration
Behavioural Framework Acknowledgement
Sports Integrity Australia Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport
Induction course. This is a mandatory MEBA competition requirement. Click here to access the course. After completing the course, please click here to upload your certificate via MEBA’s internal collection form.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO THE COURSE ONCE. If you did the course last season, simply download your existing certificate and upload it HERE.
Training Supervision
In accordance with safety compliance requirements, all training sessions must have always at least two adults present. This includes the coach and at least one supervising parent.
PLAYER FILL-IN RULES & ELIGIBILITY
To ensure games proceed without forfeits while maintaining fair competition, the following rules apply to all fill-in players as per the latest MEBA By-Laws.
General Eligibility
Club Source: Fill-in players must be sourced from within your own club.
Player Limit: You may only use fill-ins if you have 5 or fewer regular players. You can only use fill-ins to bring your total team number up to 6 players.
Registration: A player can fill in for a maximum of 3 games. On the 4th game, they must be fully registered with the club/team to remain eligible.
The Fill-In Matrix (Age & Grade)
Fill-in players may only be sourced from the age group/grade in accordance with the Fill-In Matrix. Click here to view the Fill-In Matrix.
Documentation & Penalties
Scoring System: Fill-ins must be added to the electronic scoring system (PlayHQ) before the game starts.
Ineligible Players: Using a player who does not meet the Matrix criteria or has exceeded 3 games without registration will result in a forfeit (10-0 loss) and potential fines.
If challenges arise that you or your Team Manager cannot resolve, please contact your Age Group Coordinators: