Mulgrave Basketball
Junior Team Training Times
Winter Season
Attendance at training sessions is compulsory for all junior players. If players are not able to attend due to illness please ensure the coach is notified.
🏀 Summer Season 2026
Registrations Opening Soon for the 2026 Summer Season
Get ready for an exciting new era of basketball at Mulgrave Basketball!
Our 2026 Summer Season introduces a refreshed competition structure, updated age groups, and exciting development pathways designed to better support players at every stage of their basketball journey.
To align with Basketball Queensland and basketball associations across the state, player age groups will now progress in line with recognised competition age categories. This creates a smoother transition between programs and ensures consistency for players moving through their basketball development.
Whether you're picking up a basketball for the first time, developing your skills, or looking for more competitive opportunities, there's a place for you at Mulgrave Basketball.
Join a welcoming community where players build confidence, develop skills, create friendships, and discover a lifelong love of the game.
✅ Registrations Open 31 August 2026
📅 New Competition Schedule
🏀 Programs for All Ages and Abilities
Additional information, registration details and competition dates will be released soon.
2026 MBI Competition & Program Outline
Monday Competitions & Programs
Tiny Magic Program
A fun and engaging introduction to basketball focused on movement, coordination and enjoying sport.
Term 4
- Players born in 2020, 2021 & 2022
Term 1
- Players born in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
Under 10 Boys & Girls
- Players born in 2018, 2019 & 2020
Tuesday Competitions
Under 12 Boys & Girls
- Players born in 2016 & 2017
Under 14 Boys & Girls
- Players born in 2014 & 2015
Under 16/18 Boys & Girls
- Players born in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
Thursday Competition
Senior Men's Competition
Competitive basketball for adult players.
Sunday Development Programs
Girls Got Magic
A girls-only program designed to develop skills, confidence and a love of basketball in a fun and supportive environment.
Magic Sparks
- Girls aged 7 to 10 years
Magic Apprentices
- Girls aged 11 to 14 years
Mulgrave Magic Rising Stars
Advanced skill development program for boys and girls looking to take their game to the next level.
- Players aged 13 to 17 years
Why the Change?
The 2026 Summer Season marks the introduction of a competition structure that aligns with Basketball Queensland and other associations across the state.
This means:
- Consistent age group progression
- Clearer player development pathways
- Easier transitions between domestic and representative basketball
- Opportunities for players to compete with peers in the appropriate age division
- A stronger long-term experience for all participants
We're excited to welcome both new and returning players as we continue to grow the Magic family.
Registrations open 31 August 2026. We can't wait to see you on the court! 🏀💜✨
Unlock Your Child's Basketball Potential with the Tiny Magic Program!
At Mulgrave Basketball, we believe that every great player starts with strong fundamentals. Our Tiny Magic Program is specially designed for young aspiring athletes aged four to six, both boys and girls, to embark on their basketball journey. In this engaging and fun-filled program, children will learn essential skills such as coordination, passing, dribbling, and teamwork—all crucial building blocks of the game. Each session is just 45 minutes long, held every Monday afternoon, making it perfect for busy families. We encourage all participants to bring their size 5 basketball, ensuring they are equipped to practice the skills they’ll be learning. All players will be required to purchase a club shirt to wear for each session. Join our Tiny Magic Program and watch your child develop confidence, make new friends, and have a blast on the court. Enroll today and let the magic of basketball begin!
Players in our Junior Competition are all members of Clubs
All clubs are managed by Mulgrave Basketball
All Junior players at Mulgrave Basketball play for one of our clubs. We have spaces available in all of our clubs.
If you are new to Cairns and looking for a club, please contact us. New trials will be held at the beginning of each season.
Mulgrave supply playing singlets and all players will need to purchase club shorts and a club shirt which are to be worn to all trainings and games.
Mulgrave have the following clubs:
Prices
U10's
BQ Membership fee $52.06 (per year)
MBI Comp Fee - $220 (17 weeks, season 1)
Player 10 and older
BQ Membership fee $96.97 (per year)
MBI Comp Fee - $240 (17 weeks, season 1)
MBI Play Up Fee - $120 (to play in a 2nd age groups)
Club coaches will receive a 10% discount off playing fees for
their child (limit to one child only)
Age Groups for 2026 Winter Season
Mondays
- Tiny Magic (boys and girls born - 2020, 2021, 2022)
- Under 10 (boys and girls born - 2019, 2018, 2017)
Tuesdays
- Under 12 (boys and girls born - 2015 and 2016)
- Under 14 (boys and girls born - 2013 and 2014)
- Under 16/18 (boys and girls born - 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012)
Thursdays
- Team training
- Senior Men competition (players 14 years and older)
Training
All Junior teams train on Thursday at the Rec Centre or Smithfield SHS, times to be confirmed with coaches
Senior Men
- Individual Online Registration: Open for Winter Season 2026
- Registrations Close: Close 23 July 2026
- Games: Thursday nights from 6.15pm
- Round 1 Start Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
- Round 8 End Date: Thursday 13 September 2026
- Semi Finals: Thursday 10 September 2026
- Grand Final: Thursday 17 September 2026
Additional Information
- Individual registration $60 per player.
- Game fee is $70 per team per game excluding Grand Finals
- All teams must supply a referee that will be placed in the roster system, no team nominations will be accepted without a referee.
- If the team referee fails to ref their rostered game a fine of $35 must be paid prior to the teams next game, otherwise it will be a forfeit.
- Teams will also need to provide their own basketball for warm up.