FAQs
Who is Geelong United Basketball?
Geelong United Basketball is the joint partnership of Corio Bay Basketball (CBBA) and Basketball Geelong (BG).
We are the sole basketball association in Geelong and one of the leading associations in regional Victoria.
What is the history of basketball in Geelong?
Geelong has a full and rich history of basketball. You will be able to see several historical items from Corio Bay Basketball or Basketball Geelong around some of our venues, especially at the Geelong Arena.
We are currently in the process of gathering the history of both associations. We would love for anyone interested in completing this task to contact us.
Why did we join forces?
The partnership’s primary focus is to improve basketball quality across all facets within the Geelong region.
Other benefits include a united voice for the sport in the region when communicating with government and state bodies and pooling resources, including coaches, referees and other officials.
Geelong United is an affiliated association of Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia and will run related competitions and programs.
Geelong United Basketball will provide a clear pathway from grassroots basketball (Aussie Hoops) to NBL1. It will simplify playing basketball in Geelong and provide thriving and suitable competitions for club and social participants. Consequently, there will be more opportunities for individuals to hit the court each week!
I want to volunteer. How can I help?
Like all grassroots sporting clubs/leagues, we will have many volunteer roles available, including coaching, scoring, game-day opportunities, fundraising and more.
For more information, please get in touch with Lukas Bentley.
What days are competitions played?
Please use the information graph below to find relevant information regarding each competition.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| U12 Boys | U14 Girls | U16 Boys | U12 Girls | Social U23 Boys | U10 Girls | Social Senior Mixed |
| U14 Boys | U16 Girls | U18 Boys | U20 Boys | School 9-11 Boys & Girls | U10 Boys | |
| Club Men | U18/20 Girls | Social Men | U23 Boys | U12 Boys | ||
| Club Women | Club Men | School Prep-2 mixed | ||||
| Club Women | School 3-4 mixed | |||||
| Social Men | School 5-6 mixed | |||||
| Social Women | School 7-8 Mixed | |||||
| Club Men | ||||||
| Social Men |
For further information, please get in contact or email Liz Pilon.
Where do we play?
Geelong United Basketball will be using the following venues in the 2023 Winter Season:
- Beyond Bank Basketball Stadium
- Geelong Arena
- Leisuretime Sports Precinct
- Grovedale College
- Try Boys Basketball Stadium
- Oberon High School
How much will it cost me?
You can find more information about the fees involved with our Community Competition here.
As of 01/08/2022, fees are:
- Game fees will be $12 per player per game for all competitions (regardless of how many players are present).
- Players’ registrations/memberships are between $65 – $100 a season.
- Team entry fees are $70 early bird fees and will be lifted to $90 each season on a set date.
- Geelong United Basketball clubs will also have varying costs associated with Club membership, training fees and uniforms. Contact your club for further details.
Does Geelong United Basketball provide social competitions?
Yes! Geelong United Basketball offers social competitions on most days of the week.
- Tuesday – Men’s and Women’s
- Wednesday – Men’s
- Thursday – Men’s and School League
- Friday – Under 23 Boys
- Sunday – Senior Mixed
To register your team, please click here.
I am a referee, or I would like to be a referee. How can I get involved?
GUB welcomes all referees or anyone that is wanting to get involved.
Geelong United Basketball will continue to operate as an affiliated member of VBRA and provide the correct pathways for all of its referees.
Availabilities and interest can be emailed to Daniel Willmott.
If you want to become a referee or are interested in working on your grade, GUB runs several courses online and in-person across the year. For further information, please email Daniel Willmott.
I am interested in a pathway program (VJBL, BigV, NB. Who do I contact?
Geelong United Basketball currently participates in the VJBL, Big V, and NBL1 competitions. Keep an eye on the Geelong United Basketball website or our social media pages for information on when trials or development programs are being held or for the announcement of teams.
For any specific details, please get in touch with Matthew Paton or Megan Moody for more information regarding pathway programs.
I want to coach or improve my coaching. Who do I contact?
If you would like to coach domestic basketball or currently do, please find the contact details for our member clubs here.
If you would like to coach/ currently are a coach at a higher level, please get in touch with Matthew Paton.
How do club competitions work?
Club competitions differ from our social competitions as the teams will be managed by the club itself, rather than needing to do it yourself.
To play in a club competition, you must join a Community Club. A list of the clubs can be found here with their current contact details.
All junior basketball, excluding the School League and Friday social competitions, are club-based competitions.
How do I contact a club?
Click here for a comprehensive list of all club contacts.
Which age group am I in?
For the winter 2023 season, age groups are decided by the age the player is on December 31st 2023, not what age they are by the end of the season.
Please use the following chart to find your correct age group:
| Under 10’s | Under 12’s | Under 14’s | Under 16’s | Under 18’s | Under 20’s | Under 23’s | Seniors |
| Ages 8 & 9 (or younger) | Ages 10 &11 (or younger) | Ages 12 & 13 (or younger) | Ages 14 & 15 (or younger) | Ages 16 &17 (or younger) | Ages 18 & 19 (or younger) | Ages 20, 21 and 22 (or younger) | Open |
| 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 or after | 2013 & 2012 | 2011 & 2010 | 2009 & 2008 | 2007 & 2006 | 2005 & 2004 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 | 2005 or before |
School League age groups
| Prep – Grades 1-2 | Grades 3-4 | Grades 5-6 | Years 7-8 |
| Players in Prep, Grade 1 or Grade 2 in 2023 are eligible to play in the Summer 2022/23 and Winter 2023 seasons. | Players in Grade 3 or Grade 4 in 2023 are eligible to play in the Summer 2022/23 and Winter 2023 seasons. | Players in Grade 5 or Grade 6 in 2023 are eligible to play in the Summer 2022/23 and Winter 23 seasons. | Players in Year 7 or Year 8 in 2023 are eligible to play in the Summer 2022/23 and Winter 23 seasons. |
Players must play the entire competition based on what school level they will be in for 2023. Players cannot start the summer season playing in one age group and then move up as they move into their new school level. i.e. A player in Grade 4 in 2023 cannot commence the Summer 2023/24 season in a Grade 3/4 team and then move to a Grade 5/6 team in 2024. This player is only eligible to play in a Grade 5/6 competition or higher.
How do I register my team to play?
To register a team for a social competition in the Summer 2023-24 season, you can enter your team here.
To register for a club team, please contact your club and provide them with your preferences. Club delegates will enter the team on your behalf.
Team entries for the Winter 2024 season will be released in early 2024.
What do I do if my team can’t find enough players for our game this week?
The minimum amount of players a team needs to take the court is four (4).
However, if you cannot field a team on a week where you are scheduled to play, please get in touch with GUB or speak to your club delegates and notify them of this issue.
Club delegates will inform GUB of any forfeits that need to be called.
If you are a social team, please get in touch with GUB as soon as you are sure you cannot field a team. Please see the information on fees associated with walkovers and forfeits here.
If you cannot field a team after our business hours, please call the individual stadium phone numbers, text or leave a message with your team name and the time you were meant to be playing.g
Do All GUB venues accept cash?
No. GUB Doesn’t accept cash at any venue. This choice has been made to keep costs down for participants and ensure that our staff are as safe as possible at all times.
How do I register myself as a player with a team?
To register with a team within a club, please contact your club directly and seek their advice on how to do this.
To register to a social team, you will need access to the unique link sent to your team organiser (the individual that entered the team) after they entered the team. If you need access to this link, please contact Liz Pilon or Jessica Hanger for assistance. They are also posted online under the community tab after the competition has begun.
By what day do I need to register myself for my team?
All players must be registered to their teams before they step on the court for their first game of the season. There is no longer a grace period for unregistered players.
Participants also need to register for all teams that they permanently play in. For example, if you play for a club team on a Monday and a social team on a Wednesday, you must be allocated to both teams. You don’t need to pay your fees twice. Please send your full name and the names of your teams to Liz Pilon for assistance.
Failure to register yourself to a team will result in the forfeit of points for any game the individual has participated in whilst unregistered. Any game played while unregistered or not allocated to a game also will result in no finals qualification game being assigned.
Do I need to pay a second lot of fees if I play for two teams?
No, you don’t! If you have already paid for one lot of fees for the season for each participant, you do not need to pay it again. Unfortunately, the system used to collect fees doesn’t recognise that you have already paid for these. If you play for more than one team, you must contact Liz Pilon for a voucher code.
Please include your full name and the names of all the teams you plan on playing in.
Please note that we don’t provide these codes to anyone that hasn’t already paid for one set of fees.
If you have a query that has not been answered above or require further clarification, please get in touch with us: admin@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au or 03 5277 1388.