COME & TRY
Our academy welcomes players of all skill levels from age 6 and up. You can join anytime during the season - we’ll place you in a team that’s the right fit, or you can attend weekly training sessions until you feel ready to play.
If you’re new to basketball, we’d love for you to come and try a session for free to experience what being a Daredevil is all about. Simply register below and let us know how you’d like to get started.
You’ll also find some helpful FAQs below to answer common questions about how the Daredevils Academy works.
FAQS
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Daredevils Basketball Academy provides young athletes with a structured and supportive basketball experience that includes weekly training, games, and a strong focus on skill development and confidence building.
Players are placed into age based teams and take part in a local basketball competition throughout both the summer and winter seasons. Our academy is designed to help athletes learn the game, improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy being part of a team.
Weekly Training
All players attend one training session each week where they work on fundamental basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, footwork, and game awareness. Sessions are fun, energetic, and tailored to each age group to help players continue improving throughout the season.
Training schedule:
Wednesdays | 4:30pm–5:30pm
Location: The REPAT (Tim Hughes Stadium) 216 Daws Rd, Daw ParkThursdays | 5:00pm–6:00pm
Location: Springbank Secondary College. 267 Daws Rd, PasadenaPlayers are welcome to attend whichever session best suits their schedule.
Game Days
Daredevils teams compete in the SAJBL (South Australia Junior Basketball League), with games played on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Game times and venues vary each week depending on the competition schedule.
Players are placed into a team for the season, giving them the opportunity to build friendships, develop teamwork, and grow together on the court. Each team is supported by a Daredevils coach on game day, who guides the players, helps them apply what they’ve learned at training, and encourages them throughout the game.
Families are also an important part of game day, with parents occasionally helping out with simple roles such as scoring during matches.
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Official Daredevils uniforms are required and are available to order via our website.
Please note there is a 6 week lead time, so we recommend ordering as soon as possible to ensure your child doesn’t miss the next production batch.
We do have very limited stock of spares that we can loan to you while you wait for your uniform to arrive.
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The Daredevils Academy enter teams into the SAJBL (South Australia Junior Basketball League). The Summer Season starts on the 25th October 2025, and complete season dates are available on the SAJBL website.
In addition, there may be opportunities for those who are interested to take part in local tournaments throughout the year.
SEASON DATES -
To help accommodate everyone’s schedules, we offer two different training sessions each week.
We encourage athletes to attend the session that matches their age group, but if that time doesn’t suit your family, you’re more than welcome to come along to the alternative session!
Training Options:
Wednesdays: 4:30pm–5:30pm
Ages: Under 12 & Under 14
Location: The REPAT (Tim Hughes Stadium – 216 Daws Rd, Daw Park)Thursdays: 5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages: Under 8 & Under 10
Location: Springbank Secondary College (267 Daws Rd, Pasadena)These sessions focus on skill development, confidence, and teamwork - all in a fun, supportive environment.
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All game details are available in the BasketballConnect app. Please make sure you’ve downloaded it and added your team so you can view your fixture each week.
How to Add Your Team in BasketballConnect:
Download the BasketballConnect app links below
Go to “Draws” and tap the menu in the top right corner.
Search for “South Australia Junior Basketball League.”
Scroll through the list and select your team name (e.g. U12/14 Daredevils Purple).
Tap “Add 1 item(s) to watchlist”
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No - we are committed to maintaining girls-only competition options, so there is no requirement for girls to play against boys.
For those who would like the opportunity to play in mixed competition, this is something we can also look to offer, provided there are enough players interested in doing the same.
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Our focus right now is on female athletes, but we plan to expand to include boys’ teams in the future. This will also make things more convenient for families with both boys and girls who want to play.
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The cost to play with the Daredevils Academy is $420 per season. This includes 15 games each season, a dedicated coach per team, and a weekly academy-level training session. Uniforms are an additional cost.
In addition, there is a mandatory fee that all players must pay directly to Basketball Australia to cover insurance. This is approximately $34.47 per year.
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You can always reach out through our Contact Us page. We’re happy to answer any questions you have.
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No - if you are playing with the Daredevils Academy, you do not need to register separately on the SAJBL website. One of the benefits of being part of an academy is that we take care of all competition registrations for you.
Your Academy membership fee will cover the cost of registration, so you can simply focus on supporting your child and enjoying the season.
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The Academy is led by Tamara and Paula.
Tam brings extensive coaching experience from Sturt and state-level programs, with a strong vision for player development and a passion for supporting female athletes. She will also shape the Daredevils style of play.
Paula ensures smooth operations and strong support for athletes and families. She is a champion for female inclusion, both in sport and in professional pathways.
Together, they’re supported by a broader coaching team, with involvement from NBL1 players, and District level coaches and players - all with a strong commitment to female athlete development.