





WELCOME TO HOOPS
AGE - U12 & U14 Mixed
The HOOPS Program serves as an initiation into competitive games for players in the U12 and U14 age groups. Participants will acquire essential basketball-specific skills, laying the foundation for their competitive journey. Emphasising skill development, our focus during these age groups is on providing players with the tools to apply what they've learned in training, enabling them to make informed decisions during games. We avoid excessive micromanagement in this early learning and gameplay phase, striving to allow players the freedom to implement their skills.
The primary objective at this stage is to create a positive experience for both individual players and teams, with a concentrated effort on skills enhancement, effective communication, enjoyment, teamwork, and the promotion of healthy minds and relationships with teammates and coaching staff. Our approach seeks to foster a love for the game and encourage players to make positive choices through their playing experiences, ensuring their continued engagement with basketball. Each season is designed to facilitate the personal development of players, equipping them for life, whether on or off the court.
Loaded with excitement, the HOOPS program provides a joyful haven for children, parents, and families, offering a secure meeting place throughout the year for engaging in basketball. Engaging in sports aids young kids in self-discovery, enabling us to support players facing challenges both on and off the court. Basketball, being an ideal arena for exploration, equips children with the skills to tackle obstacles, imparting resilience and the ability to rebound from defeats while embracing the notion that making mistakes is part of the journey.
Through our coaching and mentoring efforts, numerous lives have been positively transformed. The HOOPS Program is dedicated to accompanying our players through every game, championship, and life event. Our primary focus is on ensuring our members have a blast, acquire teamwork skills in this fantastic sport, and cultivate the confidence to pursue their aspirations.
Witnessing rapid progress among our players, some of whom advance to older age groups early due to enhanced skill sets and self-confidence, is a testament to the program's effectiveness. Basketball's status as the world's fastest-growing sport, particularly in Australia, offers the joy of year-round play to everyone. We consider ourselves truly fortunate to be establishing a community basketball family, creating memories that will endure a lifetime for our Pioneers!
To facilitate your child's smooth integration into the HOOPS group, our friendly coaches serve as motivators, inspiring individuals who adhere to our association's STAR standards, radiating infectious energy and embodying a nurturing personality.
If you harbor an interest in contributing to coaching, management, or joining our committee, kindly inform us. For information on getting your child started in the program, please refer to the details 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 | Game Times | Venue |
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Saturdays | U12 Games are scheduled either 11am or 12noon | YMCA Springfield Central, 134A Parkland Drive |
Saturdays | U14 Games are scheduled either 12noon or 1pm - 2pm | YMCA Springfield Central, 134A Parkland Drive |
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. |
Place your order via Locker Room |
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 manager & coach |
One parent from each team is required to do bench duty for every game & rostered on at least 3 -times a season. $10 for a paid scorer is available |

HOOPS Program |
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Semis June 13 & Finals June 20, 2025 |
Champ Season 1 commences Friday Feb 7, 2025 |
There are two seasons conducted each year, the first Champ Season during school Terms 1 & 2 while Champ Season 2 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 |
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 Greater Springfield |

Basketball QLD Fee | HOOPS Season Fee | Uniform |
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$82.14 | $470 | From $65 - $80 |
This annual fee is charged | This fee includes games, house/team trainings | Includes singlet and short |
Paid directly to Basketball QLD | Administration and insurance |

$150 FAIRPLAY |
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https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply |
The popular Fair Play program is open to all Queensland children aged from 5 to 17 years from 1 July 2024, with the voucher value increased per child to $200 to offset the rising cost of junior sport for families.
There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per financial year.
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When registering your child to Greater Springfield Basketball League enter your Fair Play voucher number in Basketball Connect to receive discount |
What happens after I register ? |
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Your House Leader will be in contact 2 weeks prior to commencement |
Ensure you have ordered uniform upon registration |
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 |