Helping our District families feel confident at the scorebench
At South Adelaide Basketball Club, we know how important our parents and carers are in helping our teams run smoothly on game day.
Whether you're new to scoring, learning how to operate the shot clock or simply looking for a refresher, we've made some helpful resources available to support you.
In partnership with Basketball SA, we recently hosted a free Scoring and Shot Clock Workshop for our District families. Following the session, Basketball SA kindly provided the resources below for all our members to access and use throughout the season.
Downloadable Resources
1. Introduction to Scoretable
This presentation provides an introduction to scorebench responsibilities, including:
[DOWNLOAD INTRODUCTION TO SCORETABLE (PDF)]
2. Shot Clock 2026
A handy reference guide to help parents and carers understand how to operate the shot clock, including:
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When to start and stop the shot clock
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When the shot clock needs to be reset
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When to reset to 14 or 24 seconds
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Helpful tips for managing the shot clock during games
[DOWNLOAD SHOT CLOCK 2026 (PDF)]
New to Scoring? We're Here to Help!
Every District family plays an important role in supporting our teams on game day, including taking their turn on the scoring roster.
We encourage all families, particularly those new to scorebench duties, to download these resources and familiarise themselves with the basics before their next rostered game.
Don't worry if you're still learning. Everyone starts somewhere, and these resources are designed to help you build your knowledge and confidence.
Upcoming Scoring & Shot Clock Workshops
Following our November workshop, we are planning another free Scoring and Shot Clock Workshop in February 2027, just in time for the start of the Championship Season.
These sessions will give you the opportunity to learn directly from Basketball SA, ask questions, and better understand scorebench responsibilities.
We'll share further information, including dates and registration details, with our District families closer to the event.
Thank you to our District families and team managers for helping make basketball possible each week, and to Basketball SA for supporting our club with these valuable resources and education opportunities.
