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Schedule of Fees

We strive to keep fees transparent and affordable to support the growth of basketball in our community. Whether you’re joining as a player, coach, or official, we’ve designed our fees to ensure fair value while supporting the growth and sustainability of our programs.

 

Our fee structure covers everything needed to deliver a high-quality experience, including court hire, referee payments, and administration costs. 

Explore the details below to understand what our fees cover. All fees are inclusive of GST.

 

Please note that registration and game fees are separate. Registration fees are due on your renewal date, which will differ for each person. Game fees are due at the start of each season and must be paid when joining your team. If your annual registration fee is due at the same time as the game fees, the system will automatically charge you for both.

 

Registration Fees are reviewed annually and Game Fees are reviewed each season. All fees are collected though the Basketball Connect platform. Cash payments and EFT are no longer accepted.

Fees and Charges

Registration Fee Overview

Our registration fees ensure that all players are covered by insurance and have access to high-quality programs. These fees allow us to maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-organised environment while supporting the growth and development of basketball in our community.

Our registration fee has three components:

  — Basketball NSW Fees: These are minimum fees set annually by Basketball NSW for all participants (players, coaches, officials, etc.). This fee covers essential services provided by Basketball NSW, including insurance and governance.

For more information, please refer to the Basketball NSW Membership FAQ and Fee Schedule.

  — BMBA Membership Fees: BMBA charges an additional membership fee on top of the Basketball NSW minimum to help cover our operational overheads. These include staff wages, technology, software subscriptions and website hosting fees, among others.

— Basketball Australia Development Levy: BA reinvests the fee back into projects that strengthen basketball’s foundations and ensure its continued growth as a major team sport in Australia. This includes improving the pathways for officiating, coaching, and digital transformation.

Secondary Registration

If you already hold an active Basketball NSW Membership with another association, you will only be charged the BMBA component of the registration fee.

Note that your Secondary Registration expires at the same time as your Primary Registration.

2026 Registration Fees
Annual Membership Fees (GST Inc)
Membership TypeBNSW FeeBA LevyBMBA FeeTotal Annual Fee
Players aged 12+$71.50$5.50$78.50$155.50
Players aged 8–11$55.00$5.50$80.00$140.50
Secondary Registration——$80.00$80.00

Annual registrations are set to automatically renew by default. You can opt-out of automatic renewals via the BasketballConnect app.

6-Monthly Membership Fees (GST Inc)
Membership TypeBNSW FeeBA LevyBMBA FeeTotal 6-Monthly Fee
Players aged 12+$56.50$5.50$63.50$125.50
Players aged 8–11$40.00$5.50$65.00$110.50
Secondary Registration——$65.00$65.00
Game Fees (per Season)

Game fees are charged per player and cover the operational costs of running each competition, including court hire, referee and court supervisor payments, and equipment.  Game fees must be paid at the start of each season via Basketball Connect.

 

Winter 2026 Game Fees:

  > U14-18: $165

  > Senior: $215

 

Note: If you participate in multiple age groups (e.g., playing in both U18 and Senior competitions), you will need to pay the applicable game fees for each competition separately.

Aussie Hoops Skills

Our  Aussie Hoops Skills Programs offer focused training led by experienced coaches to help players enhance their skills and confidence.

Fees are all inclusive and do not require participants to hold a Basketball NSW membership to participate.

Term 2 Aussie Hoops Skills Fees:

  > $90

9 week program’s (Tuesday’s & Saturday’s)

  > $80

8 week program (Monday’s)

New Participants are charged an additional $50 which provides a singlet and basketball with their registration.

Visit our Aussie Hoops – Skills page for more info,

Aussie Hoops Academy

Our Aussie Hoops Academies are the next step in our development pathway. These sessions combine targeted skill work with modified, coach-supported and non-competitive gameplay focused on applying skills in a game-like context.

An active Registration is required for all Academy participants.

Term 2 Aussie Hoops Academy Fees:

  > $90

9 week program

New Participants are charged an additional $50 which provides a singlet and basketball with their registration.

Visit our Aussie Hoops – Academy page for more info,

Pause & Play

Members can temporarily pause their membership due to injury, holidays, parental leave, or other personal circumstances.

   – One self-service pause is available per membership year for short breaks

   – Longer pauses require supporting documentation

   – Members cannot participate while their membership is paused

Follow the prompts within BasketballConnect if you wish to apply for a Play & Pause break.

Financial Assistance Initiatives

Family Discount

If you have multiple children participating in our competitions or development programs, you may be eligible for a 25% family discount on game fees for the second and any subsequent children, once the first child’s fees have been paid in full.

 

To access the sibling discount, families are required to pay fees in full upfront and then contact us to arrange a 25% refund. Apply for the discount.

 

Important conditions:

   – The discount applies only to game fees. All participants must pay their full rego fees.

   – The discount code must be claimed before completing the registration process. You will receive a unique voucher code to enter during payment in Basketball Connect.

   – This discount can be used in addition to any Active Kids vouchers redeemed.

   – This discount can be combined with the Multi Comp Discount if all criteria is met.

Active Kids

NSW First Lap and Active Kids Vouchers - Aquatic Achievers

We accept Active Kids vouchers provided by the NSW State Government.

Please apply for your vouchers though Service NSW. You can then enter your voucher details in the payment section of Basketball Connect.

Individual Player Grants

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to play basketball, regardless of their financial situation.

We are committed to making basketball accessible and inclusive for all members of our community.

Our Individual Player Grant Program is designed to support individuals and families facing financial hardship by helping cover registration and game fees.

For more information or to apply, please contact us confidentially.

Dream Hoops 1000 (New Players)

Basketball NSW and Soul Sports have partnered to provide the Dream Hoops 1000 program. This program provides financial assistance grants to young people who would like to play basketball for the first time but are unable due to financial restraints.

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

   – Has not previously been a registered member of Basketball NSW

   – Be 18 years of age or under

   – Resides in one of the nominated postcodes including Mt Victoria, Blackheath and Katoomba.

For more information (including a full list of eligible postcodes) or to make an application please click here.

Please note that this is an external program administered by Basketball NSW. BMBA has no involvement or say in the application or eligibility process.

Multi Comp Discount

Multiple Competition Discount Policy

Players who are registered to play in three (3) competitions are eligible for a multi-competition discount on game fees.

The discount is applied as follows:

   – First age-eligible local competition:
     Charged at the full game fee rate.

   – Representative (Rep) competition:
     Charged at the full game fee rate.

   – Additional local competition (playing up an age group):
     Game fees for this competition are 50% discounted.

Important Conditions

 – The discount applies only to game fees. All participants must pay their full rego fees

 – This discount is not automatically applied through Basketball Connect

 – Families must contact BMBA after registering and paying their fees to request the multi-com refund benefit 

 – This discount can be combined with the Family Discount if all criteria is met

 – Retrospective refunds can be arranged if above criteria is met

 – Contact |

Aussie Hoops Transition Benefit

Basketball NSW provide a complimentary 6-month registration for participants transitioning from Aussie Hoops – Skills into our Academy or structured basketball competitions.

This complimentary registration covers approximately two school terms and is designed to reduce financial barriers as players transition into structured training and competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration & Fees

  • Why do basketball programs cost what they do?

    Blue Mountains Basketball is a not-for-profit community organisation. Every dollar generated through registrations and program fees is reinvested into delivering and improving basketball opportunities across the Blue Mountains.

    Your fees help cover a wide range of costs, including venue hire, coaching, equipment, Basketball NSW affiliation (where applicable), technology, competition management and the ongoing development of new programs.

    Our goal is to provide the highest quality basketball experience possible while keeping participation affordable and accessible for our community. 

  • Why do some programs have different registration fees?

    All Blue Mountains Basketball programs are affiliated with Basketball NSW, however not every program falls under the same participation category.

    Basketball NSW applies different registration and insurance requirements depending on the nature of the activity being delivered.

    Programs focused on skill development and introductory participation, such as Aussie Hoops, are considered lower-risk activities and therefore attract a lower registration fee.

    Programs that involve structured competition or game play, including domestic competitions, representative basketball and 3×3 competitions, carry a higher level of participation risk and therefore require the full registration fee.

    This isn’t a decision made by Blue Mountains Basketball. It’s part of Basketball NSW’s participation and insurance framework. We’ll always make it clear on each program page whether a Basketball NSW registration is required. 

    Importantly, all participants in Blue Mountains Basketball programs receive the same level of insurance coverage. The difference in registration fees reflects the type of activity being undertaken and the associated risk profile, not the level of insurance protection provided to participants. 

  • Why are some programs more expensive than others?

    Each of our programs is designed differently and is priced to reflect the cost of delivering that particular experience.

    As a not-for-profit association, our aim is to keep participation as affordable as possible while continuing to provide high-quality coaching, competitions and development opportunities for our members. Factors that influence pricing include:

    • The length and number of sessions.
    • Court hire requirements.
    • Coaching and staffing.
    • Basketball NSW registration and insurance (where applicable).
    • Equipment and resources provided. 

    Whre possible, Blue Mountains Basketball actively seeks grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities to reduce costs for participants or provide programs free of charge. These external funding opportunities allow us to introduce new initiatives and improve access to basketball for our community.

    Whenever a program has been subsidised or fully funded through a grant, we’ll make this clear so participants understand how that opportunity has been made possible. 

  • Where does any surplus money go?

    As a not-for-profit association, Blue Mountains Basketball does not distribute profits.

    Any surplus generated is reinvested back into basketball, including:

    • Expanding development programs.
    • Coach and referee education.
    • Equipment and facility improvements.
    • New competitions and participation opportunities.
    • Supporting the long-term growth of basketball across the Blue Mountains.

    Every registration helps us continue investing in the future of basketball in our community. 

  • Are the Board Members paid?

    No.

    Blue Mountains Basketball is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who generously donate their time to oversee the strategic direction and governance of the association.

    The Board works closely with our paid staff to ensure the association continues to deliver high-quality basketball opportunities for our community. 

  • Why does Blue Mountains Basketball employ paid staff?

    Most community sporting organisations rely entirely on volunteers to manage their day-to-day operations. While our Board remains entirely volunteer-led, we have deliberately invested in professional staff to ensure basketball in the Blue Mountains continues to grow and thrive.

    Our Operations Manager and Development Officer allow us to:

    • Deliver more programs for more players.
    • Support and develop our coaches, referees and volunteers.
    • Build relationships with schools, community organisations and sponsors.
    • Improve communication with members.
    • Plan for the long-term growth and sustainability of basketball in the Blue Mountains.

    We believe this investment is one of the key reasons our association has grown significantly in recent years and why we’re able to offer such a diverse range of competitions, development programs and representative opportunities. 

  • Why is court hire such a significant cost?

    One of the biggest costs of delivering basketball in the Blue Mountains is venue hire.

    Blue Mountains Basketball operates from the Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre, a community facility owned and managed by Blue Mountains City Council. Unlike many sporting organisations that operate under long-term lease or licence agreements, Blue Mountains Basketball currently hires the stadium on a pay-by-the-hour basis under the operating model established by Council.

    This means that every game, training session, development program, clinic and representative training session we deliver incurs additional venue hire costs. As we continue to grow and create more opportunities for our community, those costs grow too.

    While this arrangement has enabled us to continue delivering basketball in the Blue Mountains, we recognise it presents challenges for a growing indoor sporting organisation. We are actively working with Blue Mountains City Council to explore a more sustainable long-term operating model that better supports community sport while ensuring basketball remains accessible and affordable for local families.

    We appreciate Council’s ongoing support of community sport and remain committed to working collaboratively to identify a model that benefits both the community and the long-term future of basketball in the Blue Mountains. 

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