Minis and Marvels

Juniors

Seniors

Minis and Marvels Development Program

School children under the age of 10 begin basketball in the Minis and Marvels sessions. They learn basic basketball skills to prepare them for the Junior Basketball Competition.

When: TBA

Commencing late July

Bring a water bottle and wear sports shoes.

Subject to change dependent on numbers and weather

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Junior Competition

This is the first taste of real basketball games. We follow FIBA rules.

Children under the age of 13 or 16 (at the end of the playing year) are allocated a team with a junior coach and parent organiser. Players will need to purchase a double-sided MABA junior playing jersey.

18 & Under players assign their own teams, jerseys and coaches or may be added to existing teams upon request.

When: Friday afternoons/evenings

Subject to change dependent on number of registered players

Commencing 17 July 2026

While players are generally allocated into their age groups for competition, exceptions can be made based on players abilities and confidence levels. Please speak to the Junior Coordinator or email us for consideration.

Note: Games may be shortened or cancelled during wet weather.

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Junior Representative Team

MABA conduct trials throughout the year for players to represent the Maryborough Magic in the Central Queensland Junior Basketball Competition and then qualify for State Championships. The competition requires travel throughout Central Queensland including Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg. Trial dates will be posted on our Social Media channels.

We welcome our basketball community to assist the teams in various roles including coaching, managing and refereeing. Please contact the association for more information.

Senior Competition

The senior competition caters for adult players. Games are played on weeknights. All players must have current MABA Season Registration and Basketball Queensland Registration before taking the court. 

Draws are posted on the MABA website and the BasketballConnect app.

When: Women’s Tuesday evenings
Men’s Wednesday evenings

Commencing 14 July 2026

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Important Information

  • U12, U14 & U16 players require a double-sided MABA junior playing jersey. The cost of jerseys has been reduced through sponsorship and should last players multiple seasons.

    The jersey is green on one side, and orange on the other with a unique players number. If the draw determines you are Team A, you wear the green side, Team B will show the orange side.

    Replacement jerseys can be purchased at the stadium.

  • It is recommended you arrive 15-20 mins prior to your game starting time and be at your allocated court at least 10 mins prior to your game to allow time to find your coach, be added to the game list, put on your playing shoes and be game ready.

  • Games have 10 min quarters with a 1 min break after quarter 1 & 3 and a 2 min break after quarter 2 (half time).

    Draws are posted on the MABA website and the BasketballConnect app.

  • At least two scorers are required for each game. In Junior Competition, it is expected that parents will support the association and their child by scoring games from time to time.

    Scoring is quite simple and there are people available at the court to assist until you are confident to do it on your own.

    Games cannot commence without a Score Table.

  • We ask that parents and/or caregivers stay and watch their child. Maryborough Amateur Basketball Association or its coaches, do not provide supervision for your child at its fixtures.

  • Canteen refreshments are available with cash and payWave for Friday fixtures and other special events. 

  • As an affiliated association of Basketball Queensland, all MABA players, officials, coaches, parents and spectators MUST adhere to their code of behaviour including:

    • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

    • Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.

    • Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.

    View the full Code of Behaviour.

  • The Maryborough Basketball complex comprises an indoor timber-surface basketball stadium and two outdoor basketball courts under lights.

    Games are played at the Stadium in Ariadne Street, Maryborough. Some games and are played on the outside courts (weather permitting).

  • All players must be registered with BQ and MABA. BQ registration is valid for 365 days and a MABA registration is per season (2 seasons per year). 

    Register and pay through BasketballConnect.

    We accept Queensland Government Play On Vouchers

  • MABA encourages the development of young and new referees. 

    It is expected that our referees will be treated with respect by all players, coaches, parents and spectators. 

    If you are interested in refereeing, there are courses available throughout the year run by our Referee Educator. Please contact us for more information.

  • U12: Size 5; U14: Size 6; U16, 18&U: Size 7* (Girls size 6); Women: Size 6; Men: Size 7

    *As boys and girls play in the same competition, the game ball will be determined at the start of the game.

  • Finals are held at the end of each season (twice per year). The top four teams from each age group proceed through to the finals.

    • Quarter Finals (QF) = 1v2 & 3v4

    • Semi-Finals (SF) = loser of QF 1v2 plays winner of QF 3v4

    • Grand Finals = winner of QF 1v2 plays winner of SF.

    To qualify for finals, players must have played 3 fixture games and be fully registered with BQ and MABA.

  • As per Queensland Government legislation, no smoking or vaping is allowed on the grounds or in the stadium.

  • Maryborough Basketball is affiliated with Basketball Queensland and provides Sports Insurance for all registered players as part of this affiliation.  

    For more information on Maryborough Basketball please email admin@maryboroughbasketball.com