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PIONEERS MOOD


WELCOME TO HOOPS
AGE - U12 & U14 mixed
HOOPS Program is an introduction to competitive games. Players will Learn all fundamental and basic basketball-specific skills. Our main focus is more skill based at these age's allowing players to implement what they have been taught in trainings to make decisions in games. We try not to micro manage players at this early phase of learning and game play. The purpose of play is to cultivate a positive experience for players and teams focused on skills development, communication, fun, team work, building healthy minds and relationships with team mates and coaching staff.
We strive to encourage players to make good choices through positive playing experience so they return to the game. Every season is targeted to players bettering themselves as people preparing them for life, for a future on or off the court.
Packed with a lot of FUN, HOOPS program gives children, parents and families a safe space to meet all year round playing basketball. Playing a sport helps young kids find themselves, the game allows us to support players in tough situations on and off the court. Basketball is a perfect place for kids to explore and learn ways to deal with challenges teaching them resilience and how to bounce back from losses, and that it's okay to make mistakes.
We have changed many lives through coaching and mentoring and through HOOPS Program we will see our players through to the end of each game, each championship and life. Our emphasis is on our members having fun, learning to be part of a team in a great sport and having confidence to achieve anything they want in life.
We have seen the fast progress from our players some moving up into the older age group early due to their improved skillset and belief in themselves.
Basketball is the fastest growing sport in the world and Australia, it is wonderful everyone can play all year round. We are truly blessed to be building a community basketball family. These memories will last a lifetime for Pioneers!
To help your child ease into the HOOPS group our friendly coaches are motivators who love to inspire. Our coaches hold themselves to our associations STAR standards spreading their infectious energy with a nurturing personality.
If you are interested in getting involved with coaching, managing, or becoming apart of our committee please let us know...
To get your child started playing please see information below
Pioneers STAR Values & Beliefs |
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HEART OF A SERVANT |
RESPONSIBILITY (the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something). |
CULTURE (a sense of belonging and coming from many backgrounds who join as one) |
EQUALITY (the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities) |
WORK ETHIC (Work ethic is a set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work) |
ACCOUNTABILITY (an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions) |
UNITY (the state of being united or joined as a whole) |
LOYALTY (a strong feeling of support or allegiance) |
TRUSTWORTHY (able to be relied on as honest or truthful) |
HONESTY (freedom from deceit or fraud, uprightness, fairness) |
RESPECT (due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others) |

HOOPS - U12s Purpose of Play | HOOPS - U14s Purpose of Play |
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In the case of a mixed age group with U14 - P2P rule applies | In the case of a mixed U12 age group - P2P rule applies |
Focus is development over strategy | Focus is development over strategy |
No Full court player to player defence till the 2nd half | P2P rule - Full court player to player defence is at coaches discretion - No trapping |
No Zone Defence | No Zone Defence |
4 x 10 min Qtr | 4 x 10 min qtr |

Game Days | Training Days | Game Times | Venue |
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Saturdays | U14s Tuesdays 5pm - 6pm | Games are scheduled anywhere in between 10:30am - 3:30pm | YMCA Springfield Central, 134A Parkland Drive |
Saturdays | U12s Mondays 5pm - 6pm | Games are scheduled anywhere in between 10:30am - 3:30pm | YMCA Springfield Central, 134A Parkland Drive |
Team managers will notify you if any changes | Game Times can be found on Basketball Connect App under Greater Springfield under your team name |
What to wear | What to bring | What to not bring or wear | Injury prevention/risk management |
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House uniform | Star standard attitude | Chewing gum | No long pony tails |
Groomed nails | Water bottle | Incorrect uniform | No Jewellery |
Hair tied up | Size 6 clearly named Basketball | Roller blades or skate boards | No shorts with pockets |
Caps or sunglasses |

PLACE YOUR UNIFORM ORDER HERE BY VISITING OUR LOCKER ROOM SHOP
FAQ - Game Day Gear |
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To play games every player needs a reversible uniform which you will order upon registration. |
Current Pioneers players will remain in their respective Houses wearing their colours |
NEW Pioneers players can choose which respective House they will like to Join. If the chosen House is full we will notify you of which House has a spot for you! |
HOOPS play with size 6 basketball, these can be purchased from Kmart, Big W or Rebel sports from $5 - $120 |
PLACE YOUR UNIFORM ORDER AT REGISTRATION OR VISIT SHOP IN BASKETBALL CONNECT APP |
Parent Basketball Duties |
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Please note - Free Score Bench Course will be available to help you learn |
Arrive 15 mins early and meet your coaches on allocated court |
JUNIORS | One parent from each team is required to do bench duty for every game. You will be rostered on at least twice a season |

Hoops Program |
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Season 2, 2023 commences July and ends November |
There are two seasons conducted each year, the first during school Terms 1 & 2 while the second is during terms 3 & 4 |
HOOPS Competition Rules |
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HOOPS players must wear House uniform on Saturdays for games |
Players must be registered to Basketball Connect online to HOOPS prior to taking the court for first game |
Failure to register with Basketball Connect will result in games forfeited by the association
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Mercy rule applies if your child's team is winning by more than 25 points and points |

Basketball QLD Fee | HOOPS Season Fee | Uniform |
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$71.01 | $292 | $75 |
This annual fee is charged | This fee includes games, house/team trainings | New players will receive their House uniform |
Paid directly to Basketball QLD | Administration and insurance | Includes singlet and short |

$150 FAIRPLAY |
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https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply |
You can apply if your child:
is a Queensland resident aged from 5 to 17 years (inclusive) at the time of application
did not receive a FairPlay voucher this calendar year
holds, or whose parent, carer or guardian holds, a valid Services Australia Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with the child’s name on it. |
When registering your child to Underground Basketball League enter your FairPlay voucher number which will go towards participation fees |
Refer a Friend |
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This incentive is a great way to get your friends involved and helping us grow our basketball association |
When you refer a friend and they register to play you receive $5 credit for the next season.
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HOOPS Grand Finals Day & Awards Event |
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Your child will receive an award on finals day including a sausage sizzle with drink and cake |
GRAND FINALS - Top 4 teams will play off for Gold, Silver and Bronze |
The Winner of the Grand Final Game will be crowned HOOPS Champions |
If your child does not make the Top 4 they will play a consulate game to end their placing on the ladder for the season. |
The aim of this is to also congratulate all players for their commitment to their team and Pioneers. |
What happens after I register ? |
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Your House Leader will be in contact with you and help you get started with your new team |
You will be placed into your House and your uniform will be ordered |
Keep an eye out on Pioneers Social Media Pages, Facebook and Instagram for NEWS and Updates |
In the case of any emergency please email contact@pioneersbasketball.net |
If you will like to Volunteer your time please use link https://form.jotform.com/forms.pioneers/Join-Pioneers-Team or our contact form |
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