West Adelaide Bearcats Basketball Club

Junior District (U10 - U18)

District basketball involves the best club teams in South Australia. The West Adelaide Bearcats currently field more than 50 junior teams (boys and girls) in Basketball South Australia’s district competitions in Adelaide, in the under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 age groups.

Bearcats junior teams generally train twice a week and compete weekly against other district clubs and in various metropolitan, country and interstate carnivals throughout the year. There is an expectation that players will have a high level of commitment to the sport, the Club and their own development. See below for information about getting involved.

JUNIOR DISTRICT CONTACTS

Manager, Junior Basketball Operations (U10-U18)

Dion Grieger (0432 974 536)

West Adelaide Bearcats Junior Development Officer

Morgan Treloar

Email: westbearcats.JDO@gmail.com

Phone: 0406 688 733

Age Group Coordinators

Please contact the following age group coordinators via text message and they will get back to you:

GIRLS

U10 Girls - Amy Grieger (0401 859 822)
U12 Girls - Morgan Davie (0401 365 925)
U14 Girls - Stacey Knowles (0414 793 337)

U16 Girls - Lisa Craddock (0419 828 359)

U18 Girls - Stacey Freemantle (0422 321 166)

BOYS

U10 Boys - Kerrie Grindley (0422 607 630)

U12 Boys - Carrie Schubert (0407 612 342)

U14 Boys - Dee Goldsworthy-Pearn (0402 418 833)

U16 Boys - Andrew Haslett (0481 010 791)

U18 Boys - Karyn Remphrey (0433 185 197)

Frequently Asked Questions!

WHO DO THE BEARCATS PLAY AGAINST?

The 10 first grade district clubs in Adelaide are (home court in brackets): West Adelaide Bearcats (Port Adelaide), Central District (Starplex, Evanston Gardens), Eastern Mavericks (Mt Barker), Forestville (Wayville), North Adelaide (Lightsview), Norwood (ARC Campbelltown), South Adelaide Panthers (Mitchell Park/Marion), Southern Tigers (Morphett Vale), Sturt (Springbank/Pasadena) and Woodville (St Clair).

WHEN DO WE PLAY?

The junior district basketball season usually starts during Term 4 with a 'Preseason' or 'Grading' season, with the 'Championships' season then played during the following Terms 1 and 2. Game days will vary depending on the grade and age group.

Teams can also play in various Carnivals, including Australia Day (Starplex), Easter (Norwood), State Championships (May), Interstate Carnivals (June), Bearcats Carnival (July), St Clair Carnival (December), plus other country and interstate carnivals.

WHAT AGE GROUP AM I IN?

For the 2024/25 season (starting October 2024) the age groups for Basketball SA district competitions are:

Under 10 – Born 2016/17/18
Under 12 – Born in 2014 or 2015
Under 14 – Born in 2012 or 2013
Under 16 – Born in 2010 or 2011
Under 18 – Born in 2008 or 2009
Youth League Men (U21) - Born in 2005, 2006, 2007
Youth League Women (U23) - Born in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

HOW DO I TRY OUT FOR THE BEARCATS?

U12-18 JUNIOR TRIALS & U10 REGISTRATION

Formal trials for new players in each junior age group are held every year.

After the trials players will be graded and allocated to different teams, which they will then begin summer season with. Players can often move between grades during summer season.

If you miss the trials you can simply come along to training – the contacts above will be able to tell you when and where your age group trains. You are always welcome.

HOW DO I GET MY UNIFORM & PLAYING NUMBER?

If you are playing with the Bearcats you will need to buy playing and training uniforms.

DO NOT PURCHASE A UNIFORM UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD YOU ARE DEFINITELY IN A TEAM.

Details for how to get a number and purchase uniforms is on our UNIFORMS page

FEES & REGISTERING TO PLAY

There are fees to register with Basketball SA and also club playing fees.

For further information visit our PLAYER REGISTRATION & FEES page.