Frankston Bobcats Basketball Club
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SEASON INFORMATION

Competitions

Frankston Bobcats teams generally compete in the Frankston & District Basketball Association (FDBA).

  • FDBA is our primary domestic competition and the Club works closely with them to schedule games and grading.

  • For families who already have their own team or wish to play in a different association, the Club can assist with registrations in other associations, including Chelsea & District Basketball Association (CADBA), Casey & Western Port.

Game days are typically:

  • Saturday mornings and afternoons U8s- U14s (FDBA)

  • Weekdays for U16s- U21s (FDBA)

Registration & Fees

Registration fees for the 2026 Winter season are as follows:

Training Teams $275.00

Non Training Teams $190.00

Second games may be available for players already registered, subject to team numbers and court availability. Players wishing to participate in a second game should indicate this during registration. Placement is at the Club’s discretion.

Season Information

Basketball is a year-round sport, with two main seasons – Summer and Winter. Each season consists of a number of rounds, with each team playing one game per round. Rounds are generally played during school terms, with U8s–U14s games on Saturdays and U16s–U21s during the week.

Each game is played over 2 x 18-minute halves, with teams changing direction at half-time.

Frankston Bobcats teams compete primarily in the Frankston & District Basketball Association (FDBA). We can also assist players and teams who wish to play in other associations, including Chelsea & District Basketball Association (CADBA). All games are played under the relevant association’s domestic competition rules.

Grading Rounds

At the beginning of each season, teams are placed into a grade. The grading hierarchy is generally:

  • A Grade – highest level

  • B 

  • C

  • down to the lowest grade,  D 2, 3 or 4 Grade

Each grade is further divided by gender and age, starting with:

  • U8s, U10s, U12s, U14s, U16s, U18s, U21s

The first 4-6 rounds of each season are grading rounds, used to ensure teams are playing at an appropriate competition level. Fixtures for grading rounds are released weekly, as team placements may change during this period.

Competition Rounds

Depending on the season and school/public holidays, there are normally 16-18 competition rounds per season, including grading rounds.

  • Teams finishing in the top 4 ladder positions at the end of the competition rounds qualify for finals.

  • Teams that do not qualify finish their season at the end of the last round.

U8s teams do not participate in finals. They play an additional round during the first week of finals and a Encouragement Round during the second week. All U8s participants in the Encouragement Round receive a participation award regardless of match results.

Finals

Finals are typically played over 2 rounds:

Semi-Finals:

  • 1st vs 4th on ladder

  • 2nd vs 3rd on ladder

  • Winner of both goes directly to the Grand Final

Grand Final:

  • Winning team awarded Premiers Medal

  • Runner-up team awarded Runners-Up Medal

Summer Season

  • Typically starts in early October

  • Grading rounds are played prior to the summer school holidays

  • Competition rounds begin late January / early February

  • Finals are usually played in April

  • Aligns roughly with Terms 4 and 1 of the school calendar

Winter Season

  • Typically starts in mid-late April

  • Grading and competition rounds run until mid-late August

  • Finals usually played in September

  • Aligns roughly with Terms 2 and 3 of the school calendar

Training

Training is an important part of player development. Details include:

  • Frequency: 1 session per week 

  • Typical Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Monday - Friday

  • Venues: Monash University, Frankston (Peninsula Campus) & Jubilee Park Stadium, Frankston

Team allocations are based on venue and coach availability. Training times are final and cannot be changed to accommodate other sports or personal schedules. Any concerns should be discussed with your Team Manager.

Age Groups

Teams are grouped by age based on the year of birth:

  • U8s: 2019 / 2020

  • U10s: 2017 / 2018

  • U12s: 2015 / 2016

  • U14s: 2013 / 2014

  • U16s: 2011 / 2012

  • U18s: 2009 / 2010

Age exemptions may be granted for players with special circumstances. Requests must be submitted during registration.

Important Notes

  • Expressions of Interest (EOI) do not guarantee placement. Players will be contacted if a spot becomes available.

  • Current Bobcats members do not need to submit an EOI; registration opens first for returning players.

  • Team placement considers age, skill, player requests, and team balance. While preferences are considered, the Club cannot guarantee placement with friends or specific coaches.

  • Fees are subject to the Club Fee Refund Policy.

Registration Process

  1. Current members register within the set registration window.

  2. Expressions of Interest for new players are reviewed after returning players are confirmed.

  3. Second games and additional placements are considered based on numbers and availability.

Registration links and full instructions will be provided via email.