Northside Wizards Summer 2023 – 2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What are the season dates?
What age group will my child play in?
Age Bracket Concerns
A few members have reached out to us to identify that they have some questions or concerns about how the move from “odd age brackets” to “even age brackets” will affect their child.
The important thing to keep in mind when considering this move from odds to evens is that it’s still a two-year age bracket, so there will always be “top age” and “bottom age” kids within each age bracket (whether or not we have odd or even age groups – U13 vs. U14)
These children will also be graded & put into teams and divisions within the competition according to their and their peer’s skill levels.
When do registrations close for Summer 23/24 Season?
Northside Wizards Clubs can accept registrations freely until 18/9/2023 when they nominate the number of teams they are entering into the competition for the season. From there, if they have room within teams, they may still accept registrations at any point throughout the season to fill teams if they have space.
Is there an option for a payment plan?
Northside Wizards is happy to advise that we are offering an instalment option, this time with 4 fortnightly instalments which sees full registration fees paid before the season commences.
The dates for those selecting instalment options are:
Instalment #1: At time of registration + BQ membership if required
Instalment #2: 29/08/2023
Instalment #3: 12/09/2023
Instalment #4: 26/09/2023
Instalment amounts are $107.25
BQ membership fees are $35.50/$71.01
Any registrations coming in after any of the dates, their payment at time of registration will include any amounts up to that point.
Example: Registering on 01/09/2023, would see the payment at time of registration being both Instalment #1 & Instalment #2 + BQ membership if required. The rest of the fees would then be paid across the remaining dates.
What are the credit card fees in BasketballConnect?
You may be charged up to 2.25% + 30c for domestic Australian Credit Cards, and 2.70% + 30c for American Express cards and 3.40% + 30c for international cards.
Please note that Northside Wizards does not set these fees
What are the debit debit fees?
You may be charged up to 1.50% + 30c for Direct Debit
Please note that Northside Wizards does not set these fees
Can I pay by Bank Transfer?
No, all transactions need to be completed via the BasketballConnect portal, and there is no option for Bank Transfers.
What are the Basketball Queensland Membership fees for the different age groups?
Basketball Queensland is still on 2023 fees.
$35.50 for U10 and $71.01 for 10 and older.
This may increase when BQ releases their 2024 fees.
If I register my child into the wrong club or wish to change clubs after I have completed registration (i.e. wish to de-register and join the right club) will I be charged transaction fees again?
Yes
What are the pro-rated membership fees & joining dates?
Registrations from 13/12/2023 will be eligible for the half-season amount of $214.50 (plus Basketball Queensland Registration costs, if required)
How do I use my Fair Play Voucher?
A Fair Play Voucher code can be entered at the time of registration in Basketball Connect. You will receive an email following successful registration requesting a copy of the voucher. If the voucher code is invalid, an invoice will be raised for the amount of $150.
What do girls that qualify for a U10 competition need to do?
Please contact [email protected] for more information on Term 4 Wizkids Gold Competition.
When is the next Score Bench Course being offered at Northside Wizards?
Level 1 Scoretable Course
Friday 22 September 2023
4 pm – 8 pm
Northside Indoor Sports Centre
Cost $15 – payable via eftpos on the day
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in registering for this course.
When is the next Refereeing Course being offered at Northside Wizards?
Referee courses are split into two parts – online and in-person clinic
To access the online courses:
- Complete your annual BQ Referee Registration – “2023 Referee Registration”: Registrations (ownurgoal.net.au)
- Log into the Referee App using your Own Ur Goal details: BQ_Referee (ownurgoal.net.au)
- Click on “Courses”
- Select the course you wish to complete
- Complete all parts of the course and associated exam(s)
- Attend the in-person clinic(s)
- Complete the practical assessment with your game day supervisors/instructors
In-Person Clinic
- Saturday 7 October 2023
- 4pm – 6pm
- NISC
- Cost $10 – payable via eftpos on the day
- Online courses must be completed prior to attendance.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in registering for this course.
Are black shorts available for purchase at Northside Indoor Sports Centre?
Yes, $25.00 at the front counter of Northside Indoor Sports Centre.
Shorts must be black, with no pockets or visible logos.
What size ball will my child use in their trainings/games?
Size 5 = U10 & U12 (Boys & Girls)
Size 6 = Girls U14 , U16 & U18 | Boys U14
Size 7 = Boys U16, U18
My question isn’t listed – who can I contact?
Please email your question to our Admin Team, and we will get back to you as soon as possible – [email protected]