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Welcome to the Greater Springfield Basketball League, the heart of locally owned and operated basketball in the region.
Our league proudly hosts a competition, fostering active families and community togetherness. Whether you join individually or assemble a squad, Monday nights with the Greater Springfield Basketball League are the places to be!
Experience our games featuring a shot clock, encouraging competitive play and critical decision-making in a fun, team-oriented environment.
Junior players transitioning to Seniors receive continuous guidance, emphasising skill development and leadership.
Positive play is our mission, centered on skills, communication, fun, teamwork, and building healthy relationships within the basketball community.
Our association values the joy of the game in a community setting. Seniors engage in two seasons per year:
Champ Season Feb - August and Summer Season October - Dec.
Basketball is the fastest-growing sport globally, and we're privileged to build a tight-knit basketball family, creating lasting memories for our Pioneers!
To play, order a uniform upon registration from our SHOP: Pioneers Basketball SHOP https://pioneers-basketball.square.site/ or supply one for your team. We also offer a service making your customised uniforms. Simply supply us with your logo, colours and design. That easy!
New players register online via basketball connect and email the House they choose to join alternatively purchase the House uniform on our SHOP.
For a positive playing experience, we have a ZERO Tolerance policy for aggression or disrespect. Follow our STAR standards for positive vibes.
Interested in coaching, managing, or joining our committee?
Join Pioneers Team
https://form.jotform.com/forms.pioneers/Join-Pioneers-Team
To get started, refer to the information below.



Game Days | Game Times | Venue |
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Monday | Games are scheduled from 6:30pm onwards | YMCA Springfield Central |
Basketball Connect App | 134A Parkland Drive |
What to wear | What to bring | What to not bring or wear | Injury/Prevention risk management |
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Compressions must be black our white or match your uniform | STAR standard attitude | Incorrect Uniform | No shorts with pockets |
All compressions are permitted | Water bottle | Bad behaviour | No Jewellery |
House or Team uniform | Chewing Gum | No Cotton or loose sleeve Ts to be worn as undergarments | |
Groomed nails | Caps or sungless | ||
Hair tied up |


Senior Duties |
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NO FOOD is allowed inside the courts - Food to be consumed in canteen |
No Spectators are permitted to enter the team bench or score bench zone before, during or after games |
Score Bench and Referees are provided |
Arrive 15min early to meet your team |
If you will like to volunteer as a Coach or Team manager let us know |
Season Dates |
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CHAMP SEASON - Start Date Monday 5 February - Semi Finals 19th August - Grand Finals 26 August |
There are 2 seasons conducted each year, the first during school terms 1 & 2 while the second is during term 3 & 4 |
SUMMER SEASON - Start Date Monday 30 October - Grand Finals 9 December |
SENIOR Grand Finals Day & Awards Event |
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Champ Season Term 1 & 2, Champ Season II Term 3 & 4 |
Semi Finals 16th June & Finals 23rd June |
GSBL Monday Seniors commences 10th Feb & ends 23rd June |
SENIOR Competition Rules |
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FULL COMPETITION RULES are available in the SENIORS drop down or can be found the bottom of our website pages |
Players are not permitted to fill in from another Team in the same division. Teams will incur a forfeit if player enters the game |
FORFEIT FINE - The forfeit fine is double the game fee. Your team will be invoiced $90. Full fine is payable by next game |
1 point per minute is awarded to opposing team. Once opposing team has reached 10 points the game is forfeited |
Minimum of 3 players to start the game |
24 shot clock will be used |
Failure to register with Basketball Connect prior to taking the court will result in all games played forfeited by the association |
Players must be registered to Basketball Connect prior to taking the court for first game in Underground Basketball League |
Basketball QLD fee | SENIORS Fee | Uniform |
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$900 for a set of 10 | ||
$76.64 | $460 | $75 per set |
This fee is charged at check out through Basketball Connect and paid directly to Basketball QLD | This fee includes games, administration and insurance | Cost is seperate to season fees and Basketball QLD fee |
This annual fee is charged by Basketball QLD | Includes reversible singlet and shorts |


$150 Fairplay - 17 years & under |
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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 |
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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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 |