Junior Basketball · Sydney's Inner West
Junior basketball teams for every level.
DNBC runs structured boys and girls basketball teams across U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 age groups. From beginners joining their first team through to experienced and representative-level players, we help families find the environment that best matches the player's age, experience and current level.
The DNBC Team Model
Train with your team. Play with your team.
DNBC competition teams receive one hour of structured team training each week. Players train with the teammates they compete alongside, and the same coach who runs the weekly session also coaches the team on game day.
Weekly Team Training
One-hour coached team training every week.
Same Team, Same Coach
Players build consistency with the group and coach they compete with.
Game-Day Coaching
The weekly team coach also coaches the team during competition games.
Structured Development
Training connects individual skills, team concepts and game preparation.
Beginner to Advanced
There is a level for different stages of development.
Divisions 4 & 5
Beginner / Developing
Suitable for newer players, players building confidence and those entering organised basketball.
Division 3
Intermediate
Suitable for players with basketball experience who are ready for a stronger competitive environment.
Divisions 1 & 2
Advanced
Higher-level competition for experienced players, including many representative players.
A player does not need to know their division before enquiring. DNBC considers age, ability, experience and current team availability before recommending a suitable placement.
Free First Session
Start with a free team trial.
Your child can attend a free training session with a prospective DNBC team. They can meet the coach, experience the training environment and give DNBC a better understanding of the most appropriate next step. There is no obligation to join simply because your child has attended a trial. Fees only apply if you choose to proceed after the recommendation.
1
Register your interest
Tell us about your child.
2
Attend a free session
With a suitable prospective team where available.
3
Receive a recommendation
Based on age, experience, confidence, ability and roster availability.
If a team spot is not available
Development can continue while you wait.
If the most suitable team does not currently have a roster position, DNBC may recommend a development-player pathway. Depending on the player, this can include training with a team and/or joining a suitable development program while waiting for the next appropriate team opportunity.
Junior Competition
Three competition seasons each year.
DNBC enters junior teams in City of Sydney Basketball Association competition across three seasons each year. Fixture venues are allocated by CSBA and can vary by age group and division.
Current upcoming season
Monday 7 September to Saturday 12 December 2026
Game days
Friday night: U16 and U18 girls.
Saturday: all other U10–U18 teams.
Competition venues
Perry Park Recreation Centre and Alexandria Basketball Stadium: U10-U18 fixtures.
Marrickville PCYC: commonly U16/U18 boys, including higher divisions, plus selected other fixtures.
Matraville High School: selected U12/U14 fixtures.
Weekly Training
Junior team training locations.
Exact training day/time depends on the team your child is placed with.
Canterbury Boys High School
Current training base for U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 teams, including current girls teams.
Fort Street High School
Selected U12, U14 and U18 teams train here.
Marrickville High School
Additional DNBC training venue for selected teams.
Dulwich Hill High School
Additional DNBC training venue for selected teams.
Fees
What is included in junior team fees?
$384
10-round season
Weekly team training, game-day court fees and coaching included.
$424
11-round season
Weekly team training, game-day court fees and coaching included.
$100
Compulsory DNBC uniform
One playing jersey and one pair of shorts for all new competition players.
FAQs
Questions families ask before joining.
No. DNBC works with beginners, developing players and experienced players. The free-trial process helps identify the right starting point.
Yes, where age, level and roster availability make it appropriate. Include the friend's name in the enquiry form.
Potentially. Mid-season placement depends on an appropriate team having roster availability.
DNBC may recommend a development-player pathway or additional development training while waiting for the next appropriate team opportunity.
No. DNBC runs boys and girls teams across its junior age groups.
Yes. The first trial session is free and there is no obligation to join.
The same DNBC coach who trains the team during the week also coaches the team during competition.
Book Your Free Trial
Let us help recommend the right team or development pathway.
Complete the free-trial form and DNBC will use the information to organise the most appropriate next step.