(A) BASKETBALL SA ONLINE REGISTRATION 

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Player Registration

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Before the start of each separate season all players must re-register with Basketball SA (BSA) to be eligible to play – this also provides players with injury insurance coverage through BSA.

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The appropriate registration link will be sent directly to players/families by the Club. ​

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At the same time as you register you will have to pay West Adelaide Club Fees up front. ​​​West Adelaide Club Fees are explained lower on this page.

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Basketball SA District player online registration requires an annual payment to BSA, which varies from about $30 to $50 depending on age group. It is a 365 day registration, so can expire at different times depending on when first registration has occurred. The BSA District player registration fee and other BSA levies go to BSA. These are separate to game day fees (which also go to BSA).​​​​​​​

 

Both BSA registration and club fees require use of Basketball Connect 

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If you have not used it before, you can find out more about Basketball Connect and the appropriate version for your phone/computer from the link here: https://basketballsa.com.au/basketball-connect

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BSA also use Basketball Connect to collect their weekly game fees.

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(B) TRANSFERRING DISTRICT PLAYERS - INFORMATION

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If you are transferring and have previously registered at any time with another District club in SA, you will need to be cleared to play with the Bearcats, which is a BSA process.

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NOTE: Before applying for a clearance you should first wait to receive a confirmation email from the Bearcats to confirm you have been accepted into a District team. You will need this for your clearance.

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Transfers between clubs are subject to some restrictions (especially Div 1/2 players). Details can be found here: https://basketballsa.com.au/player-clearances/

 

To obtain a clearance you must email the Secretary of your previous club and provide a copy (cc) to BSA DistrictLeagues@basketballsa.com.au along with “evidence of acceptance” (our email confirmation).

 

The previous club must respond within 5 business days, either granting the clearance, or providing a reason why the clearance cannot be granted. The only legitimate reason for not granting a clearance is if the player is nonfinancial with their previous club or is holding club equipment.

 

Once you have your clearance, please forward a copy to the club via email support@westbearcats.net

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​The same process applies if you wish to be cleared from the Bearcats to play with another club. Please contact the club via email as the first step. There is a $55 administration fee to be cleared from the Bearcats. 

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(C) HOW DO I GET MY BEARCATS UNIFORM & PLAYING NUMBER?

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If you are playing District Basketball with the Bearcats you will need to buy playing and training uniforms, but first get issued an official uniform number. The club will arrange loan uniforms early in the season if necessary. 

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Detail for how to do this is on our DISTRICT UNIFORMS page. 

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(D) SCHOOL SPORT VOUCHERS (2 x $100) – EXPANDED SCHEME

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The South Australian State Government has a program for school children which now grants families two $100 sports vouchers per child each calendar year which can go toward paying the playing fees for a sporting club for an eligible child.

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The vouchers can be used for children from Reception through to Year 9, inclusive. You can visit the state government website at www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au for full details of the scheme. 

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Essentially, if the player is a student from R-9 you can use your 'State Government Sports Vouchers' (2 x $100) toward the fees for U8/9 Cubs, AJBL or District basketball with West Adelaide (but not Aussie Hoops). ​

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Please note: Your fees must be paid first - we will then refund you the $100 or $200 (depending on how many vouchers you use) once approval is received from the Government. If you have already used both your vouchers earlier this year, then you will have to wait to become eligible again next calendar year.

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At West Adelaide Basketball the Sports Voucher process is: 

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1. Parent/Guardian to pay their full Club fees (e.g for Cubs, AJBL season or District season). 

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2. Parent/Guardian to fill in the Club's online Sports Voucher form linked here. It will ask for some details of the player and parent/guardian, including Medicare Card and bank details for reimbursement once the voucher is approved by the Government. 

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3. The Club will then submit the claim to the Government and the Government will confirm that the child is eligible and the voucher hasn't been used previously with West Adelaide or at another club (it can only be used once). 

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4. Once the Government has confirmed eligibility, the club will refund the $100 or $200 as appropriate straight to your nominated bank account. 

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If you have any queries please contact the club by email at treasurer@westbearcats.net

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(E) AJBL (PORT WILDCATS) FEE PAYMENT

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For AJBL/Port Wildcats information contact Tracey Doherty via email at enquiries@portwildcats.net ​

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​(F) WEST ADELAIDE CLUB FEES – DISTRICT PLAYERS​​

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The West Adelaide Basketball Club strives to keep fees manageable and will always work with families on
options for payment. The 2025/26 Club Fees are outlined below.

Our Club Fees cover court hire for all training; coach payments and reimbursements; training equipment; club administration costs; a season pass with free family entry to our NBL1 home games (no other club does this);
and stadium improvements. At West Adelaide, we strive to fund our semi-professional NBL1 teams without using junior fees. This ensures that all junior fees are used to support junior basketball programs.

In order to streamline the registration and fees process, we have created a seamless process in Basketball Connect to enable club fees to be paid at the same time as BSA registration.

Fees for the Pre/Grading season (October to December 2025) will be required to be paid upfront when registering, prior to the season beginning. We will send you the online link.

District Pre/Grading Season Fees (October 2025 to December 2025):

• Under 10 = $245

• Under 12/14/16/18 – Division 1 & 2 players = $365

• Under 12/14/16/18 – Divisions 3 and below = $310

 

Similarly, District Championship Season Fees (February 2026 to August 2026) will need to be paid in full prior to the commencement of that season. Again, we will send you the online link.

 

District Championship Season Fees (February 2026 to August 2026):

• Under 10 = $480

• Under 12/14/16/18 Division 1 & 2 Players = $730 (includes State Champs fees)

• Under 12/14/16/18 Divisions 3 and below = $620

 

Please note, there will be Basketball Connect fees in addition to WABC fees that we cannot control. These are
enforced by Basketball SA. Please plan for these fees as you move toward paying your fees and registering
through Basketball Connect.

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DISCOUNTS & OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

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• You can use the State Government School Sports Vouchers to reclaim 2 x $100 for school children up to and including Year 9 – see Section D above for further detail. Please sign up for or pay your fees first and the full amount of the sports voucher will be reimbursed to you after it is approved by the Government

• There are discounts for third children, for country players and for players playing in more than one team – please contact the Treasurer via email at treasurer@westbearcats.net to make arrangements 

• The club can also make alternate arrangements with people, including credit for volunteering and inclusion of fees in sponsorships. Please contact the Treasurer via email at to make arrangements 

• Coaching and Age Group Coordinator reimbursements will be paid at the end of the Championship season – details regarding amounts and payments will be communicated directly to those people who give their time to do these jobs