About Sturt Domestic

All information can be found here: https://www.sturtsabres.com.au/basketball/domestic/registration-teaming-domestic

To successfully register, all fees must be paid in full, including the BSA affiliation fee.

While District has a higher skill level and time commitment, the SSDBL offers a cost-effective, more relaxed environment in the Pasadena area. Trainings are optional to attend but do have a separate registration and fee attached.

The Sturt Sabres Domestic League runs all year round. Summer Season being in Terms 4 and 1 for example (2024 T4 and T1 2025) , and our Winter Season being in Terms 2 and 3.

1. Fee- $275 per player
2. BSA Annual Affiliation fee - $25.75 per player (yearly fee)

Players of any skill level and experience are welcome.

Teams are separated into pools based on skill level, after a 3-week grading period. This ensures the most fair and enjoyable competition is played. Teams typically originate from social groups, other sporting clubs, teams created through schools, or teams comprised of individual players.

New players will be placed in teams whose numbers can facilitate a new player, or based on pre-existing friendships. A waitlist is maintained for players who are unable to join a team during the current season. These players are guaranteed placement in a team for the following season.

All matches are played on Saturday afternoons. The earliest time slot is 11:50am. Typically, the younger age groups play first, with the older age groups playing later. Requests for a particular time slot can be submitted to the domestic department. These will be reviewed and if achievable will be implemented.

Games are played at various different venues, all within a short distance drive from Springbank.

Training sessions are available to all SSDBL players, whether or not they play games on the Saturdays. The only provision is they have paid the BSA Affiliation fee.

If your child would like to train, we offer domestic trainings. Noting our domestic trainings are optional, they are not mandatory as players do not train within their teams and all are welcome, registration and a separate cost is required.

All registered players are welcome to attend optional trainings.

Boys - Under 8s/Under 10s and All Girls Training - 5:00pm-5:45pm Fridays at Springbank Secondary College.

Boys - Under 12s/14s/16s Training - 5:00pm-5:45pm Thursdays at Springbank Secondary College

Please bring a drink bottle and basketball to all sessions.

All teams must provide a coach. Unfortunately the demand for coaches is high so we ask teams to provide a coach. Please contact the Domestic Coordinator to discuss if needed.

Yes, they can! Sturt encourages teams to join. The SSDBL welcomes players or teams from Netball, AFL, Soccer and other community groups, especially in the off-season.

Yes, many Domestic players have progressed into District sides as they have improved, and an opportunity has become available. We would encourage players who move to District, as well as current District players, to continue to play Domestic at the same time.

Age grouping is in line with the district program based on year of birth to ensure fair play.

All age groups play 2 x 20-minute halves. The game clock will not stop, and there is a two-minute break during halftime.

Yes. SSDBL has some minor changes to Under 8 games to encourage participation and learn the basics of the game.

One coach per team is permitted on the court to aid with direction and spacing. They must not obstruct the play whilst on the court.

When a player violates, the referees will stop the game and constructively advise the player what they did wrong. Play commences from where the violation occurred on the court. A follow up violation results in a turnover as normal.

There is no full-court defence to be played at any time. Coaches must enforce this, and referees may stop the game if necessary to ensure players fall back to half-court.

Our Pink Devils girls’ program is the only one of its kind in SA! Starting at 1 team in 2016 and evolving to as many as 11 per season, it is a great way to get involved in basketball with a friendly balance of fun and competitiveness. Sturt welcomes girls of all skill levels to be a part of the Pink Devils program. Girls in older age groups are encouraged to express interest if they would like to play socially.

Players only require a reversible singlet to participate in the SSDBL. You can purchase it for $71 here: https://form.jotform.com/240228663569868
We advise to come into the office during office hours to try a uniform on as sizes vary.

Go here to the uniform shop - https://form.jotform.com/240228663569868. Only the reversible singlet is required to play in the SSDBL. If teams do not have a consistent coloured uniform, or any at all, they must purchase the reversible to use.

Note: Shorts with pockets are not permitted on the court.

Turnaround times for jerseys are between 4-6 weeks. 

Duplicate numbers in SSDBL are not recommended, however no penalties will be enforced.

You may contact the Domestic Coordinator at domestic@sturtsabres.com.au

General enquiries can be sent to admin@sturtsabres.com.au

Teams wanting to purchase a full set of uniforms can through the following: https://form.jotform.com/240218046939055