





WELCOME TO OPENS
WELCOME TO OPENS!
The OPENS Program serves as the link between Saturday Juniors and the Senior Competition, adopting the same rules as the Seniors to emphasize competitive play while instilling structure and discipline. Games are played with a shot clock, pushing teams to embrace a competitive edge and engage in an uptempo style of play, making critical decisions distinct from slowing the game down by holding the ball.
Players continue to learn fundamental basketball-specific skills, with a focus on skill development at these ages. The goal is for players to implement their training knowledge into game decisions, and at this early stage, micro-management is avoided. Teams, guided by coaches' discretion and the athletes' skills and game IQ, are taught the essential prerequisites for making reads in games.
The objective of play is to create a positive experience centered around skills development, communication, fun, teamwork, and fostering healthy relationships among players and coaching staff. Encouraging positive choices through a constructive playing experience is paramount, with each season aimed at players enhancing themselves both on and off the court, preparing for life's challenges.
The OPENS program, filled with fun, provides a secure year-round space for children, parents, and families to engage in basketball. Playing sports aids children in self-discovery, offering support in challenging situations on and off the court. Basketball becomes a platform for exploration and learning to cope with challenges, teaching resilience and embracing mistakes as part of the learning process.
With two full competition seasons per year, each spanning two school terms, OPENS aligns with the growing popularity of basketball globally and in Australia. The program aspires to build a basketball family within the community, creating enduring memories for Pioneers.
To ease your child into the OPENS group, our friendly coaches, motivated and inspirational, uphold the association's STAR standards, infusing their teams with infectious energy and a nurturing personality.
If you have an interest in coaching, managing, or joining our committee, please express your desire.
For information on getting your child started in playing, please refer to the details below.
Pioneers STAR Values & Beliefs |
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WORK ETHIC (Work ethic is a set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work) |
EQUALITY (the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities) |
CULTURE (a sense of belonging and coming from many backgrounds who join as one) |
RESPONSIBILITY (the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something). |
HEART OF A SERVANT |
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) |
RESPECT (due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others) |
HONESTY (freedom from deceit or fraud, uprightness, fairness) |
TRUSTWORTHY (able to be relied on as honest or truthful) |
RESPECT |
ACCOUNTABILITY |
RESPONSIBILITY |
CULTURE |
EQUALITY |
WORK ETHIC |

OPENS - Purpose of PLAY |
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Focus on player well-being, attitude and behaviour |
Zone Defence is permitted and at Coaches discretion |
Full Court Player to Player Defence is permitted including trapping |
Competitive and more contact |
Introduction to structure and strategic play |
Uptempo style of game play |
Focus is development over strategy |
Game Days | Game Times | Venue |
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Fridays | Games are scheduled from 6:30pm onwards | YMCA Springfield Central, 134 Parkland Drive |
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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Arrive 15 mins early and meet your manager/coach at allocated meeting destination planned for the Team |
Volunteer time as a Team Manager or a Coach if you have time and will like to be apart of your Childs Team |
Opens Program |
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Semi Finals 16th June & Finals 23rd June |
Champ Season 2025 commences Monday 10th Feb and ends 23rd June |
There are two seasons conducted each year, the first during school Terms 1 & 2 while the second is during Terms 3 & 4 |

OPENS Grand Finals Day & Awards Event |
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Your child will receive an award on finals day including a sausage sizzle, 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 OPENS 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 |
OPENS Competition Rules |
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24 sec Shot Clock will be used |
Playing unregistered will result in game being forfeited by the association
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Zones are permitted and Full Court Player to Player Defence at Coaches discretion |
Players must be registered to Basketball Connect online to Greater Springfield and Opens Comp prior to taking the court for first game |
OPENS players must wear House uniforms - 5 points added to opposition team per incorrect garment |
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 |

Basketball QLD Fee | OPENS Season Fee | Uniform |
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$82.14 | $445 | $65 - $75 |
This fee is charged manually | The fee includes games, House/Team Trainings | Includes reversible singlet and shorts |
Fee is paid directly to Basketball QLD at registration on Basketball Connect | Includes Association Membership Fee & Club Member Fee | Cost is seperate to season fees |
$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 |
