To register, visit our website and complete the registration form under the Join Iron Tigers section. You can also reach out via email for assistance.

For the upcoming summer 2025 competition, we’re running teams in the following categories:

Under 9 – born 2017 or 2018
Game Day: Wednesday
Training: Tuesdays - CCGS - 6pm-7pm

Under 11 – born 2015 or 2016
Game Day: Thursday
Training: Wednesdays - CCGS - 6pm-7:30pm

Under 13 – born 2013 or 2014
Game Day: Tuesday
Training: Wednesdays - CCGS - 6pm-7:30pm

Under 15 – born 2011 or 2012
Game Day: Monday
Training: Thursdays - CCGS - 6pm-8pm

Under 17 – born 2009 or 2010
Game Day: Monday
Training: Thursdays - CCGS - 6pm-8pm

Each team will have a maximum of 8 players. This ensures substitutes for holidays and sickness while maximising each player's time on the court.

Here’s a breakdown of the standard fees for Iron Tigers Basketball Club:

Competition Fees

• Terrigal: $350 per player (inclusive of GST)

• Lake Haven: $320 per player (inclusive of GST)

• Bateau Bay: $395 per player (inclusive of GST)

• Niagara Park: $395 per player (inclusive of GST)

Competition fees cover your child’s place in an Iron Tigers team for the full season (approximately 20 weeks).
This includes:

• Payment to your coach for one hour per week to coach games on the side-lines for the entire competition period

• Entry and referee fees charged by the competition organisers

• Administration and coordination by the Iron Tigers operations team

Training Fees (Per Term)

• $320 per player upfront | $35 per week subscription | $40 per session casual (all inclusive of GST) 

  Training fees are separate from competition fees to ensure that all players have the opportunity to join a team, even if they cannot attend weekly training.

  Training fees cover:

  • Payment to your coach for 1.5 hours per week to deliver structured training sessions

  • Private venue hire (we pay full commercial rates for all training facilities)

  • Equipment, insurance, and planning resources to support player development

• Training Fees are only paid separately for the Terrigal Competition

Uniform Costs

• Playing Uniform (Reversible Singlet & Shorts): $65 per player (inclusive of GST)

• Optional Training Singlet: $35 per player (inclusive of GST)

Additional Costs

• Basketball NSW Annual Registration Fee: $115 per player per year (paid directly to the association). This covers player insurance and Basketball NSW membership and is only required for Terrigal and Niagara Park competitions.

• PCYC Annual Membership: $15 per player per year (paid directly to PCYC). This is only required for the Bateau Bay competition.

Running a basketball club at the standard Iron Tigers operates involves a wide range of costs beyond games and training. Your fees help us provide a safe, well-organised, and professional environment for all players and families.

Fees vary slightly between competitions, but all Iron Tigers players receive:

Competition Fees Cover:

• Coach payments for approximately 20 weeks of games
• Referee payments and court hire charged by the competition organisers
• Team registration and management fees
• Administration, communication, and coordination support from the Iron Tigers operations team

Training Fees Cover:

• Coach payments for weekly 1.5-hour training sessions
• Private venue hire at commercial rates
• Equipment, planning, and development resources
• Club-wide training programs designed and supervised by the Head Coach

Uniform Fees Cover:

• High-quality reversible singlet and shorts in club colours

• Optional training singlet for practices and warm-ups

Club Overheads and Operations:
Your fees also contribute to the essential costs that allow the club to operate effectively and sustainably, including:

• Website hosting and maintenance

• IT and software subscriptions

• Accounting, payroll, and compliance systems

• Back-office administration and communication

• Insurance and safeguarding compliance

• Long-term investment in coach development, player pathways, and club programs such as Gala Days, Awards Night, and Unleashed Tours

Additional Inclusions:

• Eligibility for club events such as Gala Days and Awards Night

• Access to player development opportunities and club programs such as the Skills Academy and Unleashed Tours

No, we understand that all families have different circumstances, so you don’t have to pay everything upfront.

For training, you can choose from three options:

• $320 upfront for the 10-week term

• $35 per week subscription

• $40 casual / PAYG (pay as you go)

For team competition fees, payment plans and flexible arrangements are available for families who need them. Please contact our accounts team at accounts@irontigersbasketball.com.au to discuss available options before the season begins.

If a player leaves mid-season, we offer a pro-rata refund of any paid competition and training fees, excluding uniform costs which are non-refundable.

Depending on team availability, we may accept players mid-season. Please contact us to enquire about openings.

Iron Tigers Basketball Club offers sibling discounts to help make basketball more affordable for families. Discounts apply to both competition and training fees:

• Competition Fees: $40 off for the second child, $60 off for the third, and $80 off for the fourth and beyond.
• Training Fees: $50 off for the second child, $75 off for the third, and $100 off for the fourth and beyond.

Discounts are automatically applied when registering multiple children.