District Basketball
The highest level of club basketball in South Australia.
Whether you’re a player, parent, coach or supporter, find everything you need to play, follow and experience District Basketball.
District Basketball is South Australia’s premier club basketball competition, offering adult, youth and junior players the opportunity to compete at the highest level across metropolitan Adelaide.
Played in stadia throughout Metro Adelaide, District Basketball features clubs competing against the strongest opposition in the state. The standard of competition is significantly higher than school or social basketball with an emphasis on performance, skill development, and commitment.
For athletes aspiring to represent South Australia or Australia at state, national or international levels. District Basketball provides a proven pathway to elite competition. Junior and youth players also have the opportunity to showcase their talent and be identified for High Performance Pathway programs, supporting long-term player development and progression.
District Basketball in South Australia is divided into three competitions according to age, with the Championship season typically running from February to August. Following the Championship season, a pre-season usually occurs from October through to December.
Matches are played at a variety of courts across Adelaide, depending on the league, age group and division.
Senior District League (SDL)
This is an open age competition for adults and there are multiple divisions.
All divisions of the Senior District League play a pre-season of 8 matches in October – December, and a Championship season consisting of 18 rounds that runs from February to July, with Finals being held in August. In both the Pre-season and Championship season, matches are usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Youth District League (YDL)
The Youth District League basketball competition is for Under 21 Men and Under 23 Women.
There is an 8-round pre-season competition held October-December (including a finals round), with the 18-round Championship season running from February to July, with the Finals series being held in August. Games are generally played on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Junior District League (JDL)
Junior District League basketball is the competition for boys and girls from Under 10 to Under 18. There are multiple divisions for each age group.
In Divisions 1 & 2 of the Junior District League, there is a pre-season that runs from October to December, and a Championship season that runs January/February to August/September (including Finals), as well as a State Championship tournament in May. In Division 3 and below, the Pre-Season is used for grading to ensure clubs are playing at an appropriate level.
Games are usually played on Thursday and Friday nights in Division 1 and 2, and on Saturday mornings for teams in Division 3 and below.
District Clubs
There are currently 14 District Basketball clubs in Metro South Australia, each of which has a variety of men’s and women’s teams and junior programs.
Clubs play games both home and away throughout the year.
1. Find your club
Explore the 14 District Basketball clubs across metropolitan Adelaide.
2. Contact the club
Ask about trials, registrations and team availability.
3. Attend a trial
Your club will advise you about upcoming opportunities.
4. Register
Once selected, complete your registration through Basketball Connect.
secretary@easternmavericks.com.au
St Francis de Sales College
finance@forestvilleeagles.asn.au
Wayville Sports Centre
admin@nabc-rockets.club
The Lights Community and Sports Centre
admin@norwoodbasketball.com.au
The ARC Campbelltown
admin@southadelaidebasketball.com.au
Marion Basketball Stadium
admin@southerntigers.com.au
Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium
admin@sturtsabres.com.au
Springbank Sports Centre
support@westbearcats.net
Port Adelaide Recreation Centre
admin@woodvillewarriors.com.au
St Clair Recreation Centre
Adelaide University Griffins
Website
Adelaide University
secretary@westernmagic.com
Angle Park
sachurchdistrictbc@gmail.com
Adelaide Metro
Basketball Connect App
Basketball Connect is an app that provides a wide variety of information for the basketball community in South Australia.
All Basketball SA Competitions are managed through Basketball Connect, connecting you with your Club through registration, fixturing, team management and payments. The app can be used to chat with members of your team and can also receive real-time notifications when matches are postponed, cancelled, moved or forfeited. You can also view player stats, match times and the ladder.
Easy to download and use on both iOS and Android devices, it makes it simple for members of District Basketball clubs and their families to keep up to date with all the latest news about their team, domestic competitions and the wider basketball community in South Australia.
To register for Basketball Connect, download the app and contact your Club Admin for log in details or if you need any further information.
Basketball Connect
Basketball South Australia News
Basketball SA Head Office
Building 3, Level 1
32-56 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End SA 5031.
Phone: (08) 7088 0070
Postal Address: PO Box 2080 Hilton Plaza, SA, 5033
