Your Questions, Answered

ABOUT THE CLUB

  • The Ocean Grove Breakers Basketball Club is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2022 by local parents who have a passion for children's sport and in particular, basketball! We know how hard it can be to form a team, find a coach, organise uniforms and then find time and courts for training. Let us do the hard work for you!

  • Our mission is to support the development of confident athletes and great teammates through quality coaching, positive competition and strong club values. We focus on fair play, respect teamwork and enjoyment of the game which builds not only basketball skills but life skills that extend far beyond the court. We are more than a club; we are a community connected by passion, purpose and the belief that sport brings people together

  • Our vision is to be a leading grassroots basketball club that inspires connection, growth and pride on and off the court. We aim to develop not only exceptional players but also exceptional individuals: resilient, respectful and prepared for life’s challenges. We envision a future where every child in Ocean Grove and surrounding areas has the opportunity to belong, participate and excel. A future where families feel supported, coaches feel empowered and teams reflect our shared commitment to inclusion, development and community spirit. Breakers will be recognised for our culture, care and commitment to helping every player find their place in the game.

  • Ocean Grove is full of active kids! They ride bikes, they surf or join the Nippers and we have successful local clubs for AFL, Netball, Soccer and Cricket. But despite the prevalence of basketball hoops and the sounds of bouncing balls in our local streets, driveways and schools Ocean Grove had not had a basketball club for over a decade! In 2022 the Ocean Grove Breakers was founded to fill this gap.

  • The Ocean Grove Breakers Basketball Club aims to provide our community with a structured and friendly environment for kids to learn basketball skills, and play with friends, old and new. The club manages team allocations and support team coaches, team managers and players throughout the season. Uniforms are available for new players and existing teams to purchase.

  • It’s easy! Whether you are an experienced player, already in a team or new to basketball just complete the enquiry form, and we will be in touch with the next steps. You can also follow us on the socials - Facebook and Instagram for updates. We also welcome parents to get involved, whether that be as a team coach or team manager.

  • We expect all of our coaches, players, parents, spectators and officials to abide by the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association's Code of Conduct.

    We will expect every person involved in our club to demonstrate high standards of behaviour including the 5 core fair play values: 

    • integrity, 

    • respect, 

    • responsibility, 

    • fairness, and 

    • safety.

    Our club will adhere to and enforce Victoria’s New Childsafe Standards to keep all children and young people involved in our club safe.

    Our club will adhere to and enforce Basketball Victoria’s Member protection by-laws and incorporate Basketball Victoria’s Membership Protection Declaration into standard practice.

    Our club will comply with Basketball Victoria’s Drugs in basketball by-laws, last updated November 2021, which adopts the anti-doping policies of Basketball Australia. Our club will keep up-to-date with amendments made to anti-doping policies over time, and maintain the integrity of basketball by deterring doping in this sport.

REGISTRATION & MEMBERSHIP

  • Basketball is played all year round. Registrations open in March (for the Winter Season) and August (for the Summer season). When registration are open visit our homepage and click "Register". The rest of the time you are welcome to join our wait list in case a team requires a new player or to be reminded when the new season begins.

  • There are a number of fees when registering to play basketball in Victoria. All of the fees are collected at the time of registration in PlayHQ. You will need to pay the club membership, association membership (the price of these differ depending where you are playing), Basketball Victoria Fee and Basketball Australia Player Development Fee. The breakdown of these is below. Please note that only one Breakers Club fee is required per participant and this will cover you if you play in Bellarine, Geelong or both -

    • Club Membership $90 (per season) - Per player paid to Ocean Grove Breakers.

    • Basketball Victoria Fee $48 (first year) and $34 (per year) for renewals - Per player paid annually to Basketball Victoria

    • BPBA Player Fees $65 (per season) - Per player paid to Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association

    • GUB Player Fees $75 (per season) - Per player paid to Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association

    • Basketball Australia Player Development Fee $5.50 (per season) - Per Player

    * A team registration fee to the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association or Geelong United is paid by the club and included within our Club Fee



  • Ocean Grove Breakers fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where new players will have an equal opportunity to develop and improve. The Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association has many divisions within each age group which enables teams to compete against other teams of a similar standard. For juniors that are new to basketball also consider programs delivered by the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association for 5 to 10 years olds such as Aussie Hoops and Slam Jam.

  • Yes. For players wanting to compete in the senior competitions register your interest and we will attempt to place you in team at the the start of the season. From time to time positions become available during the season too. Alternatively, exisiting teams can join the Breakers - contact us.

  • Team and Player Registrations open in March (for the Winter Season) and September (for the Summer season). When registration are open visit our homepage and click "Register". The rest of the time you are welcome to join our wait list in case a team requires a new player or to be reminded when the new season begins. Follow our social channels and subscribe to our mailing list to be notified when Pre-registration opens.

  • During the registration process we collect information about your child’s current basketball experience.  We use this information to match your child with teammates of similar experience. Once allocated to a team the players can stay together season after season if they choose.

  • There is a section on the enquiry form where this can be requested. We will do what we can to accommodate requests but it is not always possible. Alternatively you can email us on info@oceangrovebreakers.com.au

  • Yes . . . but there are rules to prevent manipulation of the grading system. Opportunities to fill-in or join a team mid season will be handled on a case by case basis to satisfy the Association's regulations. The first step is to register.

  • No. We will accept members from throughout the Bellarine Peninsula

  • In some cases players may require a "clearance" to change clubs.  This does not apply to players within individual teams that are not part of a club

  • Yes!  The “Get Active Kids’ voucher program is a Victorian Government initiative that supports children to get involved in organised sport and active recreation activities by providing up to $200 towards the cost of membership, sports equipment or uniforms.

    Please search for ‘Basketball Victoria’ (Provider Code: 2951096) when selecting the provider for your Get Active Kids Voucher.

    To find out more about the Get Active Kids Voucher Program and to apply visit Get Active Victoria

  • We recognise that the current cost of living can place pressure on family budgets. Please consider applying for the Active Kids Vouchers or contact the club for a confidential chat how to set up a payment plan on info@oceangrovebreakers.com.au

TRAINING & CLUB ROLES

  • The club provides court time and scheduling for team coaches to run shared training sessions. The club’s volunteer Head of Basketball and volunteer Club Coaches can provide guidance to the team coaches to provide fun training sessions designed to develop a love of the game while giving your children an opportunity to continually improve.

  • Training is held each Sunday at BASC, Ocean Grove (but may change from season to season based on court availability). Teams are grouped together based age and experience - check here for more details about training session times as they may change from time to time.

  • We require each team to nominate a team coach, usually a parent, to provide supervision and encouragement at each game and training sessions. Team coaches are also required have a Working With Children Check to join the training sessions. Our volunteer club coaches can provide support to the team coaches relating to age specific training focused on correct techniques of shooting and ball handling.

  • We require each team to have a Team Manager. This role includes -

    • communicating with the parents, club and association

    • setting up and maintaining a team chat group for parents (on thh club communication platform Gambit)

    • managing payments from parents to contribute to the weekly game fees via TeamPay

    • creating a roster to share the scoring duties

  • Our training sessions are subject to Basketball Victoria's Climate Policy. When the on-court temperatures exceed 30 degrees coaches should consider modifying activities - low intensity drills and extra breaks. Above 40 degrees on-court temperature training will be cancelled.

BPBA COMPETITION INFORMATION

  • Basketball is a great year round sport and runs during school terms. There are two seasons;

    • Summer - October to March

    • Winter - April to September

  • Games are played at a variety of stadiums across the Bellarine including Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Bellarine Secondary in Drysdale, Ocean Grove Primary, Christian College and St Ignatius. You will need to check the fixture to determine where and when your game is as times vary weekly.

  • BELLARINE NIGHTS OF PLAY

    Monday             U10 Girls / U16 Boys / U16 Girls / U19 Girls / Masters Men

    Tuesday            U12 Boys / Senior Women

    Wednesday      U10 Boys / U14 Boys / U18 Boys

    Thursday          U12 Girls / U14 Girls / Senior Men

    Friday          U10 Girls

    • BPBA Player Fees $65 (per season) - Per player paid to Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association

  • BPBA Game Fee $78Juniors (per game) / $88 Seniors (per game) - This expense is shared by the team (usually $10-12 per player) paid to the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association

  • Competition rules vary but age groups and sometimes divisions. Please see our resources guide to see what rules apply to your age group. Or the By Laws for the Bellarine Association which can be found here.

  • These can be found through PlayHq and the MyHoops App.

GUB COMPETITION INFORMATION

  • Basketball is a great year round sport and runs during school terms. There are two seasons;

    • Summer - October to March

    • Winter - April to September

  • Games are played at a variety of stadiums across the Geelong Area including Beyond Bank and Geelong Arena. You will need to check the fixture to determine where and when your game is as times vary weekly.

  • GUB NIGHTS OF PLAY

    Monday             U12 Boys / U14 Boys

    Tuesday            U12 Girls / U14 Girls / U16 Girls / U19 Girls

    Wednesday      U16 Boys

    Thursday          U18 Boys 

    Saturday           U10 Boys / U10 Girls

    • GUB Player Fees $75 (per season) - Per player paid to Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association

  • For each game that a player participates in across the season, there is a pay-as-you-go fee called a game ticket. Game tickets cover the costs that GUB incur to run a game of basketball, including -but not limited to – customer service staff, referees and court hire.

    You need a ticket for each game is played, players will need to purchase a ticket and take it to their court, add some personal details (name, team and playing number) on the back of it and then leave it in a ticket bucket. This process is done so a customer service officer can come over to your court during your game and check that you have paid during your games. Tickets must be purchased before a game starts. Staff can stop a game to ensure that all members have paid.

    The current price of game tickets is $13.

  • Competition rules vary but age groups and sometimes divisions. Please see our resources guide to see what rules apply to your age group. Or the By Laws for the Association which can be found here.

  • These can be found through PlayHq and the MyHoops App.

EXSISTING TEAMS

  • Yes! Contact the club on info@oceangrovebreakers.com.au for more details

  • Yes. Existing and newly formed teams can keep playing together season after season if they choose.

  • Yes - the uniform is a very important part of promoting and representing our club.

  • Partly. All teams will compete under the club name but will also have a unique team name which they can keep as they move through the age groups. For example "Ocean Grove Breakers - Pirates". For existing teams that are joining our club this will provide a great way to continue the legacy of your team while enjoying the benefits of being part of a club. Note: there will be guidelines regarding acceptable team names.

RESOURCES

  • JUNIORS - The players uniform consists of a reversible unisex club singlet and navy blue shorts. The club singlet will be available to purchase at the time of registration via PlayHQ.

    Players must wear navy blue shorts without pockets. Affordable options are available at most department stores -

    https://www.target.com.au/p/basketball-shorts/62846271

    SENIORS - The players uniform consists of a reversible unisex club singlet and club shorts. Both will be available to purchase at the time of registration via PlayHQ or from the online store

  • Yes and no. Before each season, we hold a uniform pre-order period approximately 8 weeks before the season begins. During this time, you can order your playing singlet and request a preferred player number.

    We will do our best to allocate your requested number; however, it can only be assigned if:

    • no other player in your team already has that number, and

    • your order is placed during the pre-order period.

    Requests received after the pre-order deadline or once the season has commenced cannot be guaranteed, as uniforms are ordered in bulk.

  • You are still able to order a singlet at any time however you will be allocated a new number from the stock available

  • We place uniform orders twice a year, prior to the start of each season. While we do our best to estimate the quantities required in each size, demand can vary, and some sizes may sell out.

    To avoid disappointment, we recommend ordering your uniform when you register or as early as possible during the registration period.

    If your preferred size is unavailable, you may need to order the next available size. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@oceangrovebreakers.com.au

  • Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to exchange your uniform. As long as it is unworn, unused, and in a resalable condition, we will be happy to exchange it for a different size, subject to availability.

  • Uniform collection is usually held on the Sunday before the season begins. Collection times may vary, so please keep an eye on our social media channels and GAMBIT for the latest updates.

    If your uniform or merchandise is ready for collection before the scheduled collection day, a member of the club will contact you to arrange an earlier pickup.

UNIFORMS

  • PlayHQ is an online platform for clubs and teams to manage player registration, payments and order uniforms and merchandise -

    MyHoops is a free iOS and Android App for community basketball players, family and fans with live scores and statistics, plus fixtures, ladders and results for every competition on PlayHQ -

  • GAMBIT is the Ocean Grove Breakers' official communication platform. It is where you'll receive important club updates and access all team, training, coach and Team Manager chat groups. It is essential that all parents are registered on GAMBIT to stay informed.

    You'll also receive notifications about training changes, uniform ordering and collection, game updates, team announcements and other important club information.

    If you need help getting started, you can find a step-by-step guide on our Resources page or by following the link here

  • TeamPay is an app for processing game fees and forfeit fees. Each family signs up and fees can be split evenly across all players. No need to chase money!