Bankstown Basketball Stadium
2 Third Ave, Condell Park NSW 2200

• Saturday afternoon only

  • Game tip-offs between 11:10 AM and 3:20 PM

  • Younger age groups earlier; older age groups later.

• We will not be entering teams into the Friday night competition this season.

[ELITE DEVELOPMENT]

• For players close to Elite level but not there yet. They compete hard, are committed to development, and are pushing to break into Elite. These players may need some refinement in certain aspects of their game. The Elite Development program will train alongside our Elite teams to create a proper pathway. 
  

[ACADEMY]

• For competitive players who are committed to their development but may not yet have the skill, IQ, or seriousness of Elite. They still carry the same attitude and effort, and with time in the program can push up to higher levels.

[ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT]

• The introductory phase. Focuses on building fundamental skills and understanding of basketball in a structured environment (without commitment requirements), with the aim of transitioning into Academy or higher programs over time.

BNSW & Bankstown Association Registration

• $115 annually (expires every 12 months)

  • HOWEVER, IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN ACTIVE BNSW REGISTRATION, THEN $80 WILL BE DEDUCTED AND ONLY $35 ANNUALLY IS NEEDED FOR BANKSTOWN BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
    

• Must be registered with BNSW & the stadium. Active Kids voucher can be used.

PROGRAM 1 FEES:
[Academy Development]

• $286 per season - 16 rounds

  • Or $17.9/week × 16 weeks

  • Or pay in 2 instalments: $143 upfront + $143 due 5 weeks IN
    
    Strict: if not paid, player cannot train/play until paid
    

• Includes: all Bankstown Basketball Association’s court fees, bench duty fees, and our game coaching fees for 16 rounds
  

• $17.50 to be paid per player, per game, in Round 17 and 18 if the team has made it to the knockout stage (Semi Final = Round 17, Grand Final = Round 18)

PROGRAM 2 FEES:
[Academy]

• $786 per season - 20 WEEKS (INCLUDES WEEKLY TEAM TRAINING & GAME COACHING)

  • Or $39.3/week × 20 weeks

  • Or pay in 2 instalments: $393 upfront + $393 due 5 weeks IN
    
    Strict: if not paid, player cannot train/play until paid
    

• Includes: all Bankstown Basketball Association’s court fees, bench duty fees, and our game coaching fees for 16 rounds plus 20 weeks of team training (1 per week, across 2 terms)
  

• $17.50 to be paid per player, per game, in Round 17 and 18 if the team has made it to the knockout stage (Semi Final = Round 17, Grand Final = Round 18)
  

PROGRAM 3 FEES:
[Elite Development Program]

• $876 per season - 20 WEEKS (INCLUDES WEEKLY TEAM TRAINING & GAME COACHING)

  • Or $43.8/week × 20 weeks

  • Or pay in 2 instalments: $438 upfront + $438 due 5 weeks IN
    
    Strict: if not paid, player cannot train/play until paid
    
    

• Includes: all Bankstown Basketball Association’s court fees, bench duty fees, and our game coaching fees for 16 rounds plus 20 weeks of team training (1 per week, across 2 terms).
  

• $17.50 to be paid per player, per game, in Round 17 and 18 if the team has made it to the knockout stage (Semi Final = Round 17, Grand Final = Round 18).
  

Uniforms

• Complimentary full set (singlet + shorts) upon joining the club (first season only).
  

Replacement costs: $100 full set · $60 jersey · $40 shorts.

• U11 — 2015–2017
  

• U13 — 2013–2016
  

• U15 — 2011–2014
  

• U17 — 2009–2012
  

• U19 — 2007–2010
  

• Start: Saturday 18 October 2025
  
  

• SUMMER BREAK: NO GAMES 20 DEC - 24 JAN INCLUSIVE

• RETURN: 31 JAN
  
  

• Semi Finals: 21 March 2026
  
  

• Grand Finals: 28 March 2026
  

NO TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR [ACADEMY DEV] PROGRAM

• WE RECOMMEND PLAYERS IN THIS PROGRAM TO ATTEND TRAINING, HOWEVER IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO PLAY IN [ACADEMY DEV] TEAMS

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR [ELITE DEV] & [ACADEMY PROGRAMS]

• COMPULSORY training once per week

  • YOU MUST WEAR AN ITEM OF FREE FLOW GEAR TO TRAINING. IT Could be an item from playing uniforms or training merch.

• If offered a higher-grade team but you cannot make that training slot, you’ll be placed in a team that fits your availability — unless a roster/position exception applies, then you may play with that team and train with another, as all classes follow the same cirriculum.

Training availability

• (collected during tryout registration) determines placements.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• ACADEMY & ELITE players will all have extra opportunities for skill and S&C development outside of team training days. ACADEMY & ELITE TRAINING
  

Once you commit, your spot has already been allocated and someone else has missed out — no refunds or backing out.

Injuries

• With a valid medical certificate and an injury lasting 2+ weeks, training costs may be refunded at $25 per missed class.
  
  

Games

• No refunds unless you give up your spot and we find a replacement.
  

Can beginners join Bankstown teams?

• Yes — Academy Development is designed for beginners and less experienced players.

What if I miss tryouts?

• Register anyway and note it in the form. We’ll contact you if a make-up session is available.

Code of Conduct?

• Players/families represent Free Flow’s standards at all times.