Fee and Refund Policy
Norwood Basketball Club is committed to providing high quality programs and facilities for our members. To support the ongoing operations and improvement of our club, from NBL 1 Level through to Domestic and After School competitions, Norwood Basketball Club has established the following fee and refund policy. This policy outlines the fee associated with trials, membership, training, games and other club related services. Our aim is to keep participation affordable whilst maintaining the standards and sustainability of the club.
District:
The fee structure for Norwood Basketball District teams is as follows:
Fees are payable per season or as a monthly direct debit.
| Fee Description | When Payable | Amount | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Fee | Upon Registration | $75 | Non Refundable |
| Intent to Play (ITP) Fee | Upon submission of ITP | $150 | Non Refundable if offered a playing position. Refundable if not offered a playing position. |
| District Season Fees | U10 Boys and Girls U12-U18 Blue Squad Boys and Girls U21 Div 1-2 Men U23 Women Invoice 1 $297 Invoice 2 $698 (less ITP) U12-U18 Red Squad Boys and Girls Invoice 1 $217 Invoice 2 $498 (less ITP) U21 Men Teams 3-5 Senior Men and Women 2025 Pre-season fees $173.50 2026 Championship Season fees $391.50 (less ITP) | Refundable under some circumstances (see refund circumstances) |
Squad Movement:
If a player is moved from Red Squad to Blue Squad the extra fee of $200 is payable or a portion thereof on a pro rata basis depending on the date of movement.
If a player if moved from Blue Squad to Red Squad a refund of $200 applies or a portion thereof on a pro rata basis depending on the date of movement.
If a training partner is elevated to a permanent team position pro rata fees will be invoiced for the remainder of the season following the elevation.
If a red squad player is moved to a training partner position, a refund of fees for the remainder of the season will apply.
Refund Circumstances:
District fees may be refunded in part or whole at the discretion of the Norwood Basketball Club Board of Management under certain circumstances. Circumstances that may qualify for fee refunds include:
- Season ending injury (medical certificate required)
- Illness or other medical reasons prohibiting play (medical certificate required)
- Personal reasons which must be presented to the Norwood Board of Directors for consideration for approval.
Refunds of district fees will not be approved for the following:
- Withdrawal due to dissatisfaction with team placement
- Withdrawal due to change of mind
- Withdrawal due to accepting a position at another club
Apelle Rising Flames Academy:
As per the Academy agreement, if a player leaves the Academy before playing an official NBL1 game for the Norwood Flames, they are required to repay $800 per year of Academy participation. If the player chooses to cease playing basketball or focusses on another elite sport pathway, the repayment clause is not applicable. The repayment shall only occur if Norwood offers an Academy player an NBL1 agreement and the player chooses to leave to play for another NBL1 Club.
Loan Uniforms:
Deposit $100 refundable on return. The uniform must be returned in good condition. If the uniform is returned in a condition that renders it unable to be reused, then a replacement fee will be charged.