Register Now for the 2026/27 Summer Season

Registering with Balwyn Blazers

Welcome to Balwyn Blazers Basketball Club. We know registering for a team sport, especially for the first time can feel confusing. This page is designed to walk you through exactly how registration works, what it costs, what your child will be placed into, and what happens next.

If you still have questions after reading this page, we’re always happy to help. There is also a FAQ section at the bottom of this page about registration.

Balwyn Blazers is a community basketball club competing in the Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA).

Children can register if they:

• fall within the eligible junior age groups

• want to learn and play basketball

• are happy to be part of a team environment focused on development and enjoyment

No previous basketball experience is required. Many players join Blazers without ever having played before.

When Registrations Open & Close

Registrations open at the start of each new season and close once teams are formed.

We strongly encourage families to register as early as possible, as this helps us:

• form teams accurately

• allocate coaches

• organise training times and courts

Late registrations may be placed on a waiting list if teams are already full.

How to Register (Step by Step)

1. Click the Register Now button on this page

2. Complete the online registration form via PlayHQ

3. Submit payment to finalise your registration

Your registration is not complete until both the form and payment are submitted.

Once registrations close and teams are finalised, you will receive:

• confirmation of your child’s team

• coach contact details

• training day, time, and location

Team Selection & Placement

Team selection is a common question for new families, so we want to be clear.

Teams are formed based on:

• age group numbers

• player experience and development

• coach availability

• creating balanced and supportive team environments

While we do our best to consider requests (such as friends or schoolmates), specific team or coach requests cannot be guaranteed.

Our priority is to place players in an environment where they can:

• enjoy basketball

• develop skills

• feel supported and confident

Team selection decisions are final once teams are confirmed. For more info on team selection please see our dedicated team selection page.

Fees & What They Cover

We believe in being clear and upfront about costs.

Season Registration Fee

• 1st Child: $375

• 2nd & subsequent children: $337.50
  (Sibling discount applies when registered under the same PlayHQ account)

This fee covers:

• Weekly EDJBA competition games (including finals)

• Game-day court hire

• Referees

• Club operations and administration

• Coaching support and development resources

EDJBA games are cashless, meaning there are no weekly game fees to pay at the venue.

Additional Mandatory Fees

In addition to the club registration fee, the following apply:

Basketball Victoria Licence

• $48 Senior (18 and over) playing participant

• $34 Junior (17 and Under) playing participant

This is a state-wide licence that provides insurance and allows participation in domestic competitions.

Basketball Australia Game Development Levy

• $5 per player

These fees are set externally and apply to all registered players.

Uniforms

Uniforms are not included in the registration fee.

Players are required to have:

• Official Balwyn Blazers playing singlet

• Playing shorts

Uniform ordering information will be provided once teams are confirmed.

If your child already owns a Blazers uniform from a previous season, you do not need to repurchase it.