As part of a community sport we all play our part… chauffeur, cheer squad, calendar keeper and more!
The STARS Basketball Club is inclusive for players of all backgrounds and ability and focusses on helping players to learn and grow through the sport we love.
We owe our success to every person who volunteers their time and effort to help children learn and play basketball.
Our coaches, team managers and the committee working behind the scenes to make everything possible.
We're always looking for more volunteers and if you'd like to get involved with our club at any level, read on!
Learn how to score
All parents and carers are expected to take turns scoring during games. If it’s your first time, don’t worry – start by watching the instructional video provided to get familiar with the process. You can also ask someone from the team to sit with you and guide you through your first game. Most people find it easy after a few goes, and support is always available until you feel confident scoring on your own.
Digital scoresheet
At the beginning of the game tap all players who are playing in the game that day. Double check that their number is correct.
As play unfolds, tap each scoring button (1, 2 or 3 points) for every made basket, register fouls by selecting the player.
At breaks, and half time double check with the other teams scorer that you are both aligned, then resume scoring. After the final buzzer, review totals, tap “Submit,” and sync to update the league database.
For more information see the Play HQ website.
Scoreboard
The Referees will set the clock at the start of the game. The electronic scoreboard at each stadium is slightly different, but all very easy to use. Use the control panel to update scores and track fouls. If a player is on 4 fouls let the team manager or coach know.
You are also responsible for ‘turning the arrow or cone’ during the game to show who has possession of the ball in a ‘jump ball’ situation.
Ensure accuracy and stay focused—it's vital for players, referees, and spectators throughout the game.
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If you love the game, love helping kids, and want to help the game continue to grow then volunteer to coach a team!
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The benefits of coaching:
Developing rewarding friendships with players and parents.
Contributing to the players’ life-skills and character building.
Sharing a sense of fun and achievement with your players.
Helping individuals become a cohesive team.
Learning new skills and techniques (and gain recognised coaching accreditation).
Spending more time with your child (if you are a parent or relative of a child in the team).
Giving back to the club and/or sport.
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In order to help out at the Club, you need to have a current Working with Children Check. If you haven’t got one, don’t worry! It can easily be applied for online, is free for volunteers and lasts for five years.
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Team Managers share weekly game details, scoring rosters, player availability, fill-ins, and act as a link between the club and team.
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Team manager responsibilities mainly involve:
Sending weekly notifications regarding game time and venue.
Rostering parents to scoring.
Knowing if players will be absent and letting the coach know.
Seeking fill in players if the team is short or notifying the club if the team needs to forfeit (we try to avoid forfeits).
Communicating any (unusual) last minute changes to the venue, cancellation of games or forfeits received.
The team manager is also the intermediary between the club and the families in each team. This involves eventually collecting information regarding who will be returning for the following season and contacting the club with any queries or concerns.
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In order to help out at the Club, you need to have a current Working with Children Check. If you haven’t got one, don’t worry! It can easily be applied for online, is free for volunteers and lasts for five years.
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Become a referee to learn the game, build confidence, earn money, and support your club. Training and mentoring provided.
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In order to help out at the Club, you need to have a current Working with Children Check. If you haven’t got one, don’t worry! It can easily be applied for online, is free for volunteers and lasts for five years.
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Volunteer to support the club, manage club operations, ensure safety, and help create a strong, welcoming basketball community.
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Volunteer to help run the Club and make EVERYTHING possible:
Keep the ethos and purpose of the Club alive.
Recruit, equip and support coaches.
Make sure our children (and all participants) are safe.
Manage registration of players, coaches, and members.
Welcome new families and children to the Club.
Coordinate and organise 200+ boys and girls into teams.
Organise venues to train in and make sure everyone has a uniform to wear.
Manage Club finances.
Represent the Club with the Association.
Keep our players and parents informed and up to date.
We ask you to consider becoming a committee volunteer. After all, many hands make light work! If you decide to join the committee, you will:
Be supported and trained in whichever role you take on.
Enhance your leadership, communication, financial and organisational skills.
Work in partnership with some amazing people, who may well become friends for life.
Help to make the Club better and stronger into the future.
Gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are “making a difference” for hundreds of children!
You might even learn a thing or two about basketball :)
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In order to help out at the Club, you need to have a current Working with Children Check. If you haven’t got one, don’t worry! It can easily be applied for online, is free for volunteers and lasts for five years.
Parent/Carers conduct
It's easy to get caught up in the game!
As parents and carers, we all want the best for our kids, and sometimes that passion can spill over on the sidelines. That’s why we’ve put together a few friendly reminders to help keep community sport positive, supportive, and fun for everyone – players, coaches, referees, and families alike. Let’s work together to make the game great, no matter the score.
As parents or carers of
Stars players you SHOULD;
• Be supportive of ALL players and officials.
• Respect the opposition.
• Encourage fair play.
• Focus on developing skills and playing the game.
• Always respect the use of facilities and equipment provided.
As parents or carers of
Stars players you SHOULD NOT;
• Use inappropriate language towards any player, official, or spectator
• Criticise your or others’ children in front of others.
• Damage facilities or equipment.
• Be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
