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The Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival, is an action-packed five days. There are a range of competitions and divisions, with opportunities for everyone to be involved in the festival.
Masters Tournament
Dates: Wed 30 October - Thurs 31 October 2024 7:00pm - 9pm
Venue: Shellharbour City Stadium, Croom.
A social but competitive wheelchair basketball competition for players over 40 years of age. A chance for both current and former players to get on court and have some fun! Both team and individual entries are accepted. If entries permit, a female only division may be included.
Games will be 10-minute halves, running clock.
Classification - 14 points on court as per National league.
50+ yrs - 1/2 point off // 60+ yrs - 1 point off // 70+ yrs - 1.5 point off
MOGO 3x3 Tournament
Date: Fri 1 November 2024, 6:30pm - 9pm
Venue: Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley.
The 2024 3x3 tournament will be sponsored by Mogo, with both team and individual entries accepted.
3x3 games are structured in 10-minute games, or first to 21 points - whichever comes first. 3x3 is open to everybody and will be the main warm-up/training opportunity for teams playing in the Slam Down Under.
3x3 may include a junior division for players 16 years of age and under and an open female division, subject to entries, otherwise Junior & female entries will be integrated into the main draw.
Classification - 8.5 points on court (This will be flexible, at discretion of organisers, if the team includes juniors). Teams must seek approval prior to the event if they want to enter a team over 8.5 points. Additional leniency on the points cap will apply to the junior division.
Juniors 16 years and under will receive a 1-point deduction.
Slam Down Under
Dates: Sat, 2 November 2024 and Sun, 3 November 2024
Venue: Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley
The Slam Down Under will be divided into three competitions - Elite, Intermediate & Social. Divisions within the competition will be created based on the number of entrants. Both team and individual entries are accepted.
Slam Division 1 Elite Open - An elite competition played under the 14-point rule. Athletes should be classifiable (including Able Bodied as 4.5, with max 2 x 4.5's on court per WBA Rules) and capable of playing in the Basketball Australia men’s and women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Leagues or equivalent. Female/Juniors 16 years and under will receive a 1-point deduction. Male, Female and mixed teams are accepted.
Game Clock, 4 x 10-minute quarters, regular clock.
SLAM Division 1 Elite Female - An inaugural competition for elite female wheelchair basketball players, played under the 14-point rule. Athletes should be classifiable (including Able Bodied as 4.5, with max 2 x 4.5's on court per WBA Rules) and capable of playing in the Basketball Australia, Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Leagues or equivalent. Juniors 16 years and under will receive a 1-point deduction.
Game Clock, 4 x 10-minute quarters, regular clock.
SLAM Division 2 Intermediate - Played under 3/2 rule. 16 points on court and max 2 able-bodied athletes (of any gender). Team managers and coaches should prioritise court time for classifiable players where possible. Teams that consist of more than 2 A.B’s (on court) can play but are not eligible to win the tournament. Females and Juniors 16 and under will receive a 1-point deduction.
Male, female and mixed teams are accepted.
No current male national league players to play in Div 2, unless they are junior (16 years & under) and agreed to by organisers prior to the event.
Players from the Div 1 competition are not able to play down in Div 2 or Div 3 teams. However, our female players that play in the female only Div 1 can also play in Div 1 Opens or Div 2 as their second team, this is to support the development of our female players. See details below regarding "Playing Up / Down Divisions".
Athletes with a disability do not need to be officially classified. However, if not officially classified a fair nominal classification estimate must be provided upon registration. This will be reviewed by organisers. Athletes in this division are regular participants in wheelchair basketball and may compete at regional level.
Game Clock, 2 x 10-minute halves, running clock until last 1mins in the 2nd half, where clock will be pause for stoppages. Game clock may be adjusted slightly i.e. 12-min halves, dependant on number of teams entered.
Slam Division 3 Competition - Social competition, open to everyone, including new and developing players. Male, female and mixed teams are encouraged. Players in this division are new or returning players who do not necessarily participate in regular training or competition.
SLAM Division 3 Social - Open to everyone. Male, female, junior (16years and under) & mixed teams. Individuals can enter and be placed in a suitable team.
SLAM Division 3 Female - The inaugural female competition. Open to all females, for female only games. These games will be scheduled so they do not clash with the Open Div 2 & Div 3 comps.
SLAM Division 3 Junior - The inaugural junior competition. Open to all juniors, 16 years and under. These games will be scheduled so they do not clash with the Open Div 2 & Div 3 comps.
No classification required.
Game Clock - 2 x 10-minute halves, running clock.
For all events, the number of matches and playing time are dependent on entry numbers. The draw will be released prior to the event.
Playing Up/Down Divisions:
1. If a person plays up a division for 2 or more games, they cannot regress back down to a lower grade. To be considered to have played "up a grade" they will have appeared on the scoresheet for 2 games. This specifically applies to Division 1 and 2.
2. One senior (higher grade) player (per team) will be allowed to regress down to participate in Division 3 in a coaching/leading role only. Any baskets they score will not be counted. This is intended to allow coaching/guidance for teams consisting of children and beginners. This does not apply to previous Division 1 & 2 players who are aged or injured and register to play in Division 3 only.
Coaching Session (coaching skills) - Sat, 8am - 9am
Gerry Hewson will run a 1-hour session for all current wheelchair basketball coaches / leaders and for those wanting to expand their knowledge & learn new skills / drills. This is free of charge, please register your interest to attend.
For more information, view the Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival Fact Sheet.
