Welcome to the 2025 Bulls Representative Season!
Bulls Basketball would like to welcome you to the 2025 Representative Season.
This guide will provide you with some information as we embark on the upcoming reps season.
If there are any questions after reading this document, please feel free to contact us on (02) 6189 9143 or admin@innerwestbulls.com.
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About the Bulls
Bulls Basketball is more than just a sports club; it’s a community committed to developing young athletes both on and off the court. Our focus is to create an environment where players can grow physically, mentally, and socially, fostering skills that transcend basketball.
We believe in the power of grassroots sports to unite communities and instil essential life values. Through participation in basketball, our players learn resilience, teamwork, respect, and discipline. These experiences help build confidence and character, shaping them into not just better athletes but well-rounded individuals.
Our club’s legacy has evolved over the years. Originally known as “Ryde Bulls”, and now known as “Bulls Basketball” or “Inner West Bulls” we have a long-standing history of excellence in the basketball community.
Recent organisational changes and a new major sponsor have positioned us to expand our reach and impact further, allowing us to uphold our core values while growing stronger as a club.
The Bulls community includes players, coaches, managers, and families who share a common goal: to support each other both on and off the court. Together, we strive to create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
As part of the Bulls family, you’re joining a tradition of commitment and excellence. Let’s work together to make the 2025 season unforgettable!
Season Overview
Training
Formal training begins in early January, with some teams starting earlier. Teams will train for 1.5 hours twice a week. The aim is to have one session on their own and one session shared with another team.
Managers will share schedules once times and dates are confirmed.
Primary Registrations
Players chosen in the Bulls representative program must list their primary BNSW registration with us. If not currently listed with the Bulls, players must change this upon renewal to continue to be eligible.
Please use the link below to change primary registration when current registration is about to expire.
Local Competitions
All representative players must compete in our local competition, starting with Summer League 2025 in January.
All players will be sent details to enroll.
Please feel free to email basketball@innerwestbulls.com for any queries regarding our local competition.
Development Players
Development players are invited to train with representative teams, offering them a valuable opportunity to build their skills, gain experience, and immerse themselves in a competitive basketball environment. While these players are not guaranteed playing time, they may be called upon to fill in during league games or tournaments when a rostered player is unavailable due to injury or other commitments.
This role serves as a pathway for players to transition into full representative positions, as they gain exposure to higher levels of training and competition. Development players play a crucial role in maintaining the team’s depth and are encouraged to stay engaged and prepared throughout the season.
Registration Fees
Our representative fees for the 2025 season are as follows:
- Full players: $1,490 – Paid in 4 instalments
- Development players: $650 – Paid in 2 instalments
Our fees include the following:
- Entry into the Waratah MJL
- Court Hire
- Referee Fees
- Entry into Central Coast Classic
- Entry into Nunawading
Payment plans and Active Kids vouchers are accepted.
All parents receive membership to our sponsors Wests Ashfield Leagues Club which will provide discounts to the use of the Wests Ashfield Leagues Club bars and restaurants.
The other costs for the season include the following:
- Uniforms – which all need to be changed this season due to a change in major sponsor
- Merchandise
- Travel and accommodation for tournaments
Uniforms
All players need the representative uniform kit comprising of the following:
- Reversible singlet
- Reversible shorts
- Warm up top
- Training singlet
There are other pieces of merchandise also available, including hoodies, backpacks, sports bags, towels and socks. All players will be issued with a Bulls water bottle, so there is no need to purchase this, unless you would like more than one.
All other items can ordered through the online store at innerwestbulls.dkmblue.com.
Player and Family Commitment
At the Bulls, we value commitment, team spirit, respect, and good sportsmanship as core principles of our program.
Participation in our representative basketball program comes with certain responsibilities and expectations, including financial, behavioural, and time commitments, which we kindly ask all players and families to acknowledge and support.
We expect players to make themselves available for all games throughout the season, including tournaments, with particular emphasis on games at the end of the season and during finals.
If a player will be unavailable for any game, it is essential to notify their coach as early as possible. This is especially important for those considering traveling to the USA for selection tours in July.
Your dedication to these commitments helps ensure the success of both the individual and the team.
Need assistance?
If you require any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out! You can email us at admin@innerwestbulls.com or approach any of the Association officials — we’re always happy to help.
Additionally, our Bulls families and players are also great resources. Feel free to strike up a conversation with them on the court or sidelines — they’ll be more than happy to share their experiences and insights!
Key Dates
Coastal Classic Tournament
The Coastal Classic is a three-day basketball tournament held at various venues across the Central Coast, including Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium and Niagara Park Stadium. Teams from Sydney and Country Associations participate, ensuring competitive matchups throughout the event. Teams are guaranteed at least three games, with crossover matches leading to Grand Finals at Breakers Stadium on the final day.
If your team is nominated in the following divisions, the games will be on the following dates: (will have games organized on Saturday and Sunday)
Division 1: February 7 (Friday) – February 9 (Sunday)
Division 2 & 3: January 31 (Friday) – February 2 (Sunday)
The game times will be as follows:
- Friday: 6:10pm and 7:30pm
- Saturday: Between 8:00am and 8:30pm
- Sunday: Between 8:00am and 1:15pm
The draw will be released 1 week prior to each tournament and will be accessible via ccbasketball.com.au
Metropolitan Junior League Pre-Season
Playoffs to determine divisions for the season
Week 1: Saturday February 15 and Sunday February 16
Week 2: Saturday February 22 and Sunday February 23
Week 3: Saturday March 1 and Sunday March 2
Week 4: Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9
Saturday games in generally take place in the afternoon and don’t infer with school sports.
Metropolitan Junior League Rounds
Round 1: Sunday March 16
Round 2: Sunday March 23
Round 3: Sunday March 30
Round 4: Sunday April 6
Round 5: Sunday April 13
Round 6: Sunday May 4
Round 7: Sunday May 11
Round 8: Sunday May 18
Round 9: Sunday May 25
Round 10: Sunday June 1
Round 11: Sunday June 15
Round 12: Sunday June 22
Round 13: Sunday June 29
Round 14: Sunday July 6
Games are typically scheduled in the mornings but may run as late as 3pm. Matches are held at various locations across Sydney, depending on the teams in your draw.
Nunawading Spectres – Kings Birthday Tournament
Three to four day tournament held at various locations in the South East Area of Melbourne against NSW, VIC and SA Associations. Teams will normally organize to travel and stay together (Team Manager will advise)
Saturday June 7 – Monday June 9
Games start early Saturday morning, so plan to arrive night before and can be played up until 3pm Monday afternoon, so plan to leave after that.
Metropolitan Junior League Finals
Semi Finals: Sunday July 20
Grand Finals: Sunday July 27
State Cup: Saturday August 17
BASKETBALL IS A TEAM SPORT AND IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL OF THESE DATES SO AS TO NOT LET YOUR TEAM MATES DOWN.
If you need to be excused from any date, you should speak to your coach.