Player Registration, Selection Policy Process - Brendale Bobcats Basketball Club

Player Registration, Selection Policy & Process

REGISTRATION FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS

2017 Junior Player Registration Process
To register you child please click on the following link. Payment can be made by either Visa Credit Card or Mastercard and payment is to be made at time of registration before Grading day.

Grading day is being held on Sunday the 22nd January 2017.

If you are an existing member, please register and pay online.

If you are new to our club and wish to be considered for a team, please contact our Registrar Diane Mepham at bobcatsregistrar@northsidewizards.net.au She will liase with the techincal coordinator to determine whether there is a place in a team for you.

2017 Player Registration Fees

Please click here to see Registration Fees for 2017.

All clubs, including Brendale Bobcats, offer a discounted rate to their coaches. If you are interested in accessing a discounted rate, please enquire with with Diane Mepham (Bobcat Manager) or Diane Mepham (Registrar) to see which Bobcat positions are available.

Get in the Game (Get Started) Funding:
Get Started is one of three funding programs that comprise the Queensland Government Get in the Game initiative to support sport and recreation at the grassroots level. Get Started assists children and young people who can least afford or may otherwise benefit from joining a sport or recreation club.

Eligible children and young people can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 (GST exclusive), which can be redeemed at a sport or recreation club registered with Get Started. For further information, refer to the Qld Government website.

If you apply, and are granted a voucher, please email administrator@northsidewizards.com for information about completing your online registration.

Frequently Asked Questions - junior registration

What is the correct age group for me?

Age Brackets are as follows:

2014	BOTTOM AGE	TOP AGE
U11	2008 - 9 Years	2007 - 10 years
U13	2006 - 11 Years	2005 - 12 Years
U15	2004 - 12 Years	2003 - 13 Years
U17	2002 - 14 Years	2001 - 15 Years
U19 U21	2000 - 16 Years 1998 - 18 Years	1999 - 17 Years 1997 - 19 Years

What about uniform and any other costs?

Once a player is selected in a team they will be given a Brendale Bobcat's playing singlet to wear at games. At the end of each game they will return it to the Team Manager. Players need to wear appropriate footwear, and plain, black, sports shorts without pockets or zips.

Is there any way I can reduce my fees?
Northside Wizards and participating clubs have implemented a volunteer rewards and recognition scheme that offers free or discounted registration fees to club executives and coaches. Please contact your Registrar or email administrator@northsidewizards.com for more information. Your child may also be eligible for assistance under the Qld Government's "Get in the Game" initiative. Check here for more information.

How do our fees compare with other associations and clubs?
Some other clubs offer a weekly or per-season fee. Some also offer a cheaper registration fee but higher game, training and/or nomination fees. This may appear to be a cheaper option, however when you calculate the fees over the course of a year it actually becomes more expensive than what our clubs and association are charging.

What about games?

U11 & U13 are played on Saturday mornings generally from 8.00am. U15 -U21 games are played on Sunday later afternoons and early evenings. All games are nearly always played at Boondall, Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

What about trainings?

Training days and times are not know until after sign-on/trials when Brendale Bobcats know exactly how many teams are participating and how much court space is required that fits in with court availability. Each team is allocated one hour per week and all players are expected to attend. Generally training is on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons.

What is the difference between participating and non-participating clubs?

Participating clubs are eligible to vote at the Wizards AGM, have a say in how the competitions and association are organised, and have a standard club fee structure. They also provide uniforms, training and Brendale Bobcats also has a presentation day. Non-participating clubs, independent teams and school teams usually only have a small number of teams, their own fee structures and do not have a say in how our competitions and association operate. However they still are required to abide by the assocation rules and the "point system" when forming a team. This ensures that teams are not heavily stacked in terms of skill level so that no one team dominates the competition.

My child wants to play in 2 age groups. How do we advise our club?
Please email the Registrar.

Can we join anytime during the year?

There are three seasons that match school terms: Term 1 - Grading season, Term 2 & 3 - Championship season, Term 4 - Summer season. Players can join anytime of the year however, it is easier if players join prior to the beginning of any of the three seasons. They will only be able to join after the intital registration/grading day if there is space on a team or enough on the waiting list to form a new team and a coach and manager are able to be sourced.

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Grading, Championship and Summer Season Policy

Brendale Bobcats Grading Season – Championship Season Policy

Players are placed in age group teams based on Brendale Bobcat’s Selection Policy. The Grading Season allows Bobcat Coaches and the Technical Coordinator to make judgments about how individual players progress and perform. It also allows decisions to be made about how teams fair against opposition clubs and then make adjustments accordingly. These judgments are made by the Technical Coordinator and age group Coaches. The Wizard’s Competition Manager and Development Officer/s may also be asked for their opinion and expertise. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

It is not always in the best interests of the individual players, the teams or the club, for players to remain in the same team or division in Grading and Championship Seasons. Changes can and will be made if deemed in the best interests of the individual players, the club and the competition. These judgments are made by the Technical Coordinator and age group Coaches. The Wizard’s Competition Manager and Development Officer/s may also be asked for their opinion and expertise. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

Brendale Bobcats Summer Season Policy

The Northside Wizard’s Summer Season is currently played in term four of a school year, about September – December.

POLICY

Players are placed in age group teams based on Brendale Bobcat’s Selection Policy. Bobcat Coaches and the Technical Coordinator will make judgments about each player. There will be a deliberate attempt to mix the teams differently than they were during the Championship Season, if the number and standard of players allows it to be done. These judgments are made by the Technical Coordinator and age group Coaches. The Wizard’s Competition Manager and Development Officer/s may also be asked for their opinion and expertise. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

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Player Selection Process

Brendale Bobcats Selection Process

January – Grading Season, term one

1. Players attend the registration/trials day. *Every player, in every age group MUST have a parent attend and review contact details provided on the registration database.

2. The Technical Coordinator, identified Coaches of the age group and Wizard’s Development Officer/s will all be involved in identifying the standard of each cohort and how they are best grouped in teams. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

March – prior to Championship Season in term two

1. Coaches can approach the Technical Coordinator to make suggestions about possible/potential changes for a variety of reasons. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

2. The Technical Coordinator can, if necessary, organise players that are not from the Aussie Hoops program to have a training to assess their skill level and where they are best placed in teams. Age group Coaches and the Wizard’s Development Officer/s will be invited to attend for their input and evaluative comments and suggestions. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

3. Aussie Hoops players will either fill any gaps in current teams or be used to make up new teams. These players will be seen and identified with assistance from the Wizard’s Development Officer.

June – prior to second half of Championship Season in term three

1. Coaches can approach the Technical Coordinator to make suggestions about possible/potential changes for a variety of reasons. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

3. Aussie Hoops players will either fill any gaps in current teams or be used to make up new teams. These players will be seen and identified with assistance from the Wizard’s Development Officer.

September – prior to Summer Season in term four

1. Players attend the registration/trials day. *Every player, in every age group MUST have a parent attend and review contact details provided on the registration database.

3. Aussie Hoops players will be seen and identified with assistance from the Wizard’s Development Officer but asked to attend the registration/trials.

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Player Selection Policy

Brendale Bobcats Selection Policy

Once registered, players will trial with others in their own age group. The Technical Coordinator, identified Coaches and the Wizard’s Development Officer/s will assess the strength of the cohort and the individuals. Parents/families may make requests for a variety of reasons. These requests will be taken into account by the Technical Coordinator but no guarantee is provided due to the many other variables to take into consideration. Decisions at trials are based on what is seen on the day and made with the ‘big picture’ taken into account ie what is judged as being best for all players in an age group. Ultimately, the Technical Coordinator will have the final say.

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