The North Gold Coast Seahawks are thrilled to announce that our domestic competitions will transition to a Summer/Winter format beginning in 2025! This change, identified as a priority in our recent Strategic Planning process, is designed to enhance accessibility and participation by aligning with traditional Summer and Winter sports seasons.
Key Changes for 2025:
Season Timing:
Junior Competitions: Start in February 2025 and conclude in September 2025.
Senior Competitions: Start in late January 2025 and conclude alongside juniors in September 2025.
Following the completion of 2025 Season 1, we will transition into the 2025/26 Summer season, which begins in October 2025 and concludes in March 2026.
Extended Grading Phase:
Grading will now cover five weeks, split into two Grading Phases.
This extended grading period allows for more accurate team placements, ensuring fair and balanced competition.
Teams may be regraded between Grading Phase One and Grading Phase Two to enhance competitive balance.
Extended Season:
With a 28-week season (up from the usual 19 weeks), players will enjoy more game time and opportunities for development.
Fee Adjustments:
Fees will reflect the longer season and the annual increase in court hire charges.
To support families, we’re expanding the instalment payment option to four instalments (instead of the usual two).
Junior Competition Registration Details:
Registrations will open very soon! To streamline the process and help Clubs gather more relevant planning information, registration will involve two steps for juniors:
Complete the Pre-Registration Form, where key details are collected.
Upon completing the Pre-Registration Form, you will be directed to complete the BasketballConnect Registration, where fees are paid.
Be sure to follow all registration instructions carefully to ensure your place in the 2025 season.
Senior Competition Registration Details:
For Senior Competitions, the registration process remains unchanged. The Team Delegate will nominate the team via BasketballConnect, and then invite all players to register to their team through the platform. Players should follow the instructions provided by the team delegate to complete their registration.
We’re confident that these changes will improve the experience for all players, ensuring fair competition and greater opportunities for development while accommodating family schedules and commitments.
Stay tuned for registration opening dates and further updates. We can’t wait to see the Seahawks family embrace this exciting new chapter!
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