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Here’s a quick snapshot of what to expect: 

🏀 Competition Format 

• 3v3 games across 7 rounds + 1 finals/playoff round to build team spirit 
• Starts week of 20 Oct, wraps up week of 8 Dec
• No scores on PlayHQ – we’re focusing on teamwork! 
• Manual scores & ladder updated weekly via socials and age group messenger chats 

⏱️ Session Structure (1 hour per age group) 

• 10 min warm-up/skills 
• 10 min games (4 teams on court at once) 
• Rotations for rest, scoring, and reffing if more than 4 teams 

👥 Team Setup 

• 3 players per side (no bench if only 15 players) 
• Bench added for groups of 15–20 
• Groups over 20 may include a bye or extended bench 
• Minimum 15 players per age group 

🎯 Coaching / Help 

• PC will be present during sessions for coaching and direct player feedback 
• We are calling for local roster committee members to support the non-basketball side of things – a great chance to help shape this roster and future ones so please let us know if you are interested! 
  • Registration drives & school promotions 
  • Team allocations & communication 
  • Score bench & assistant coach rosters 
  • Referee coordination 
  • Results tracking & sharing 
  • Equipment setup (balls, bibs, etc) 
  • Parent feedback & welfare support 
  • Roster planning & fair play oversight 

📋 Registration 

• Players register individually vial Play HQ 
• Teams and age divisions will be balanced by skill level by PC and the committee 

Our goal is to create a fun, competitive, and developmental roster for all our Hoppers! 

Cartooning & Adventure Camp Details – Launceston 

• What: Art, Adventure & Cartooning Holiday Workshops (Ages 4-15). 
• Where: 4th Launceston Scout Hall , Corner Nunamina Avenue & Carr Street, Kings Meadows. 
• When: Monday 5 January – Friday 9 January 2026. 
• Early Bird Offer: Book 4 Long Days (Mon-Thurs) by 4.30pm, Friday 5 December and get Friday for FREE. 
• Booking Link: www.illustrating-man.com.au  

What it is: 

A complete Christmas experience for families, running from 8 November – 1 December  at a beautiful old church in Forth. 

It includes reindeer food making, Christmas music, a snow machine, lollipops from Santa, and of course, beautiful family photos they'll treasure for years to come. 

This has become a cherished tradition for many local families, and with over 280 families already booked in. 

Investment: $99 Sessions available: Both Santa and non-Santa options 

Here is the link to book - https://app.irisworks.com/customer/booking/17272/booking_landing_page