Domestic FAQ

Your Questions Answered

Welcome to Hills Raiders Basketball Association! We’re proud to be part of a community where basketball brings people together, from first-time players to long-time supporters. This FAQs page is here to make things simple. Below you’ll find key season details, answers to common questions, and the best ways to reach out if you need a hand.

Whether you’re new to the game or already part of the Raiders family, we’re glad you’re here.

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Ability Hoops
Inclusive basketball for players of all ages and abilities , focused on fun, skills, and confidence in a supportive setting.

Aussie Hoops
Introductory program for children aged 5–10 years, teaching fundamental basketball skills through games and activities.

Domestic Competitions
Affiliated club competition for boys and girls, generally from Under 10 through to Men’s & Women’s , with teams formed by age group and skill level.

WABL (Western Australian Basketball League)
Representative basketball for players typically Under 12 to Open Men’s & Women’s , with trials and selection required. It involves weekly training and travel for games across Perth.

Most games are held at Mundaring Arena (50 Mundaring Weir Rd, Mundaring) with occasional use of Mundaring Christian College Primary Campus. Check your team’s fixture lists for the exact venue, court and time.

All player and team registrations are handled through our affiliate clubs and via PlayHQ. Create or log into your PlayHQ account, find Hills Raiders, and follow the prompts for the right age group/competition.

Domestic is local, inclusive, and great for development and community. WABL is a higher-performance, travel-based league with trials, structured training, and selection criteria. (We keep detailed WABL FAQs on a separate page.)

On PlayHQ. Search for Hills Raiders, choose your competition, then select your team for fixtures, results, and ladders.

To keep everyone safe and protect the privacy of our members, Hills Raiders do not allow filming or photography during games or training. Please read the Taking Images of Children Policy.

The only exception is content created by the Hills Raiders media team for official association use.

Unless a parent or guardian requests otherwise, the Hills Raiders media team may take photos or record video during the season or specific season events. This media is used to promote the association on our website and social media channels. Personal details of children are never shared.

Images of children can create risks if shared without care. Identifying a child by name, school, or interests alongside an image can make them vulnerable. These rules protect the wellbeing and privacy of all members while still celebrating the game we love.

Absolutely! Volunteers are the heartbeat of Hills, it’s one of the best ways to support local basketball and be part of the Raiders family. Reach to your affiliate club and volunteer as a Coach or a Team Manager. Also check out our Team Managers and Coaching pages for details on how to get started, the responsibilities involved, and helpful resources.

General enquiries: accounts@hillsraiders.com.au.

Domestic competition: comp.manager@hillsraiders.com.au.
WABL competition: wabl@hillsraiders.com.au.

Or use the contact form on the site.

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Team Managers
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We run year-round Domestic competitions with Winter and Summer seasons. Key dates and fixtures are published via PlayHQ and our Domestic pages; check there for the latest schedules.

Season fees cover game administration, venue costs, referees, and association expenses. PlayHQ also charges a per-season platform fee. Some clubs may charge an additional club fee.

Yes. Domestic players wear your affiliate club singlet and shorts. Uniforms are organised via your club/team manager; allow lead time before Round 1.

At Hills we know playing with friends makes the game even better. We do our best to keep mates together when requests are made at registration, though sometimes grading and team balance mean we can’t promise it every time.

The first few rounds of the season are grading rounds to place teams in the right division. We review scores and margins, then confirm divisions to keep games competitive.

Domestic games are 2 × 20-minute halves with a short halftime. Check your grade’s by-laws for any variations

Your safety comes first. If a concussion is suspected, please follow the Concussion Guidelines and make sure a doctor clears you before getting back on court. Let your coach or team manager know so we can help with a safe return.

All fixtures are accessible to everyone at any time. To access your team’s information, please visit PlayHQ and MYHoops. app.

Team gradings will be conducted during the first three rounds of the competition. If you have any concerns about your team’s current division placement, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please ensure that you share the weekly schedule with your players as early as possible, allowing them and their families to plan for game times.

Our games are scored using an electronic system on an iPad. If you’re unfamiliar with the scoring system or need a refresher, you can watch a brief four-minute instructional video on how to use the system here.

We recommend creating a weekly roster to ensure a fair distribution of volunteer efforts among parents and players. If you encounter any difficulties, the referees and fellow team members are there to assist you

In cases where you have insufficient players or some of your team members are absent, you can use substitutes if needed. Please communicate with your team to inform you in advance of any planned absences and as soon as possible in case of illness.

Must be registered with the Hills Raiders Basketball Association for insurance purposes and should belong to the same age category or younger. Please ensure there are no conflicts with player numbers for the game, and additional uniform singlets can be provided if necessary.

The team uniform is provided by your Club and typically includes a singlet and shorts. In some age groups, members may need to purchase the uniform for continued use if size changes are not required.

If you encounter sizing issues, please contact your Club Uniform Coordinators through the Club’s email to make alternative arrangements.

Player tops must be always tucked in for all players.
Undergarments, such as skins under shorts or singlets under tops, must be black, white, or the dominant colour of the playing top.
Nails must be clipped.
No jewellery, including earrings and watches.
Hair must be tied back if it extends below the shoulders.
Mouthguards are optional but encouraged.

We recommend using a simple communication method for your team, free apps like Heju are user-friendly and email, text messages, or messenger group chats, help keep everyone informed about player absences, substitutes, game day changes, and fixtures.

If you need assistance, please reach out to your Club.

As the Team Manager, you’re responsible for collecting weekly fees on game day. These fees cover essential costs like court hire, referees, and other team-related expenses. To simplify the process, we use the TeamPay app for all payments.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, both you and the team coach should have the ability to process payments. When setting up TeamPay, please register both yourself and your child (if applicable). This ensures access can be granted easily if needed in the future.

Once your payment setup is complete, make sure to include both your name and your child’s name in the profile. A Team Code will be provided by your Team Manager. Use this code to allocate payments correctly for the current season.

⚠️ Important: Please avoid setting up a PIN for payment authorization. If you’re unavailable on game day, having a PIN could delay or prevent team payments—and potentially, participation.

Need help getting started? Check out our step-by-step guide in this [TeamPay Setup PDF].

If you continue experiencing issues with payments, don’t hesitate to contact Hills Raiders Basketball Association (HRBA) for further support.

If you wish to present end-of-season awards, such as Most Valuable Player or the Coaches Award, please inform your Club. They can provide you with a voting outline and voting slips for your team’s convenience.

All coaches and team managers must possess a current Working With Children card. If you don’t have one, please email your Club, and they will provide you with the necessary forms. Your Club subsidises the cost of the WWC card.

Proof of your valid WWC card should be presented to HRBA at the beginning of the season and carried with you to your games for verification.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our association. We look forward to a successful season ahead.

Ability Hoops
Inclusive basketball for players of all ages and abilities , focused on fun, skills, and confidence in a supportive setting.

Aussie Hoops
Introductory program for children aged 5–10 years, teaching fundamental basketball skills through games and activities.

Domestic Competitions
Affiliated club competition for boys and girls, generally from Under 10 through to Men’s & Women’s , with teams formed by age group and skill level.

Ability Hoops
Inclusive basketball for players of all ages and abilities , focused on fun, skills, and confidence in a supportive setting.

Aussie Hoops
Introductory program for children aged 5–10 years, teaching fundamental basketball skills through games and activities.

Domestic Competitions
Affiliated club competition for boys and girls, generally from Under 10 through to Men’s & Women’s , with teams formed by age group and skill level.

Coach Education
Coaching can be a rewarding and fun experience for basketball enthusiasts. Basketball WA conduct a number of State and Nationally accredited coaching courses during the year designed to increase the number of qualified coaches delivering and teaching the game to our participants but also to help individual coaches progress in their own personal development and qualifications.

There are several levels of Coaching Accreditation with all requiring a Working with Children Check. Below is a quick summary of each of the courses delivered and endorsed by Basketball WA. Please refer to the Coach Accreditation link above for more information.

Community Coach
This is the introductory level course which is designed to cover General Principles of Coaching while encompassing basketball specific fundamentals and exploring the role of the coach. Candidates must be at least be turning 13 years of age in the year of the course enrolled and no specific basketball background is required.

Need to kick start your accreditation records? The link below will take you to the FREE online Community Coach level course. Online Community Coach course then select the Community Coaching Course (WA).

Club Coach
This is a Nationally Accredited course from Basketball Australia in conjunction with Basketball Western Australia. The cost of the course is $100 and once accredited, you hold your accreditation for 24 months.

Candidates need to have completed the Community Coach Course and maintained coaching for at least 12 months before applying for this course.

Association Coach
This is an advanced two (2) day (16 hour approx.) course that is designed to elevate a coach’s understanding to the standard of the athletes they are coaching. Typically, coaches who are looking to be involved in State teams, various State leagues (SBL, ABA) would benefit from completing this course. There are certain prerequisites in choosing to apply for this level of accreditation. Please contact Basketball WA for more information on enrolling for the Association Coach course.