Getting Started

South Adelaide Basketball Club (SABC) encourages players of all ages and abilities to aspire to play at the highest possible level, and our programs provide players with the fundamentals to do so. SABC provides guidance, training and support throughout all levels, from juniors to seniors. We focus on the development and growth of players, supporting them in reaching their full potential and promoting opportunities for state representation and beyond.

Performance Pathways

What programs does SABC offer?

Mini Panthers
5-9 year olds

SABC Mini Panther Program is a skills-based program that provides young children with a fun introduction to basketball while developing the core skills to allow players to transition into our junior club programs as confident players. It runs on most weekdays during each school term, 45-minute sessions once a week for eight weeks. The cost is $110, which includes a ball, or $100 without a ball.

For more information, contact the office via admin@southadelaidebasketball.com.au or 0402 622 220

SDJBL Domestic League
5-19 year olds
(U8s – U18s)

The Southern Districts Junior Basketball League (SDJBL) is a local competition for junior players in the southern suburbs and country areas south of Adelaide. Its purpose is to provide an accessible competition without overburdening families with the time and financial commitments of the District basketball system. The Domestic competition is a great way for junior players (U8s through to U18s) of all abilities to train once a week and play “proper” games in a competitive but friendly environment.

For more information, contact Jason at sdjbl@southadelaidebasketball.com.au

Junior District
5-17 year olds
(U10s – U18s)

Junior District competition is Basketball SAs elite representative basketball competition. SABC fields teams from Under 10s to Under 18s, focusing on skill development and providing pathways for all players to achieve the highest level of success possible. There is an expectation that players will have a high commitment to the sport, the Club and their development. Games are played across metropolitan Adelaide, and players are expected to participate in carnivals and tournaments held locally, country, and interstate.
Entry into the Junior District competition is through trials, carried out in August each year. New and Domestic players are encouraged to attend. District squad placements are limited and highly sought after. Those who do not fill positions in the squads are urged to continue to play in the SDJBL Domestic Competition.

For more information, contact: bdm@southadelaidebasketball.com.au

Youth League & Senior District
(U23s – open age)

Our senior program fields teams in the U23s (Youth League) and open-age (Seniors) competitions, ranging from Division 1 (for those who wish to play competitive basketball) through to Division 7 (which is semi-social).

For more information, or contact seniors@southadelaidebasketball.com.au

NBL1
Open age

SABC enters our most elite men and women players into Basketball SA’s NBL1. Many players have come up through the SABCs junior pathway and are joined by our hand-selected players sourced locally and worldwide.
The NBL1 competition runs from April to August, and games are played on Saturday nights. We encourage all members to support our top athletes by attending games and cheering from the sidelines.

For more information, contact: admin@southadelaidebasketball.com.au

What are the seasons?

Basketball runs over two ‘seasons’, Summer & Winter. The Summer Season runs from October to March; the Winter Season runs from March to September. There is a week break during each school holiday for junior grades, with a longer 5 – 6 week break in games over December/January.

What is my age group?

To be eligible to play in an age group, players must be under the relevant age on December 31 in the year the season ends. For example, to play Under 10 in the 2023/2024 seasons, players must not turn ten until after December 31, 2024.

Age Group Guide

For Seasons: Summer 2023/24 and Winter 2024