Learners & Friends league.
Next season starts August 31st.
Team spots available. Sign up now to get locked in!
Learners & Friends league.
Next season starts September 2nd.
Team spots available. Sign up now to get locked in!
Learners & Friends league.
Next season starts September 3rd.
Team spots available. Sign up now to get locked in!
15 December 2026–10 January 2027 inclusive
Want to play mixed basketball but aren’t sure where to start?
Learners & Friends is a mixed basketball league for beginners, rusty players, social groups and mates who want to play proper organised games without being overwhelmed by highly competitive teams.
The league is ideal for:
– beginners playing organised basketball for the first time;
– players returning to basketball after time away;
– friends, colleagues and social groups entering a team together;
– teams containing a mix of newer and experienced players; and
– players who want an organised but lower-pressure competition.
Experienced and skilled players are welcome, but the competition uses a scoring limit to keep games balanced. Each player can contribute a maximum of 10 points to their team’s score in each game. A player may continue playing after reaching 10 points, but any further points they score will not be added to the team’s score.
At the end of each season, the highest-placed team or teams may graduate from Learners & Friends and receive priority nomination when moving to another SSB Mixed competition at Arncliffe, Parramatta or Redfern.
Leichhardt Learners & Friends runs mixed basketball competitions on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights between 7pm and 10pm.
Games are played on a short basketball court and consist of two 16-minute running-clock halves. Games generally take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
All players must be at least 18 years old.
SSB aims to provide two referees and a dedicated bench staff member for each game. Teams are never expected to do bench duty.
Points, rebounds, steals, assists and blocks are recorded and uploaded to each player’s online profile.
Jerseys in your team’s custom design are available as part of the $86 Annual Player Registration option.
We welcome both teams and individual players.
To enter or re-enter a team, complete our Team Registration Form.
If you are looking to join an existing team as an individual, visit our Find a Team page.
Contact us if you need help joining a team or deciding whether Learners & Friends is suitable for you.
There are two fees: the Team Fee and Annual Player Registration.
For a team with eight players, total fees generally work out to approximately $15–$20 per player, per game.
– The total team cost displayed above is for the whole team for the season. It is not a per-player fee. Teams generally divide this cost between their players.
– The $200 Team Nomination payment forms part of the total team cost and is paid when nominating.
– Annual Player Registration costs $86 with a jersey in your team’s custom design or $56 without a jersey.
– Players can participate in multiple Sydney Social Basketball leagues using the same active Annual Player Registration.
– There are no additional weekly game, referee or bench fees.
New teams must pay the remaining Team Fee within 14 days of being accepted. Returning teams must pay by Round 3 of the new season.
All prices include GST.
| Registration option | Cost | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration with jersey | $86 | Basic injury insurance, an active online player profile and a jersey in the team’s custom design |
| Registration without jersey | $56 | Basic injury insurance and an active online player profile |
Annual Player Registration lasts for 12 months from the player’s next game after payment. During this period, the player can participate in multiple Sydney Social Basketball leagues without paying another registration fee.
Basic injury insurance may reimburse 75% of eligible non-Medicare medical expenses arising from an injury sustained during a game, up to a maximum benefit of $1,200.
An intention to claim must be reported directly to the insurer within 28 days of the injury. Please email info@sydneysocialbasketball.com.au for further information.
All Leichhardt Learners & Friends games are played at Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus, 210 Balmain Road, Leichhardt.
ABN: 91 618 821 177
EFT account details
Account name: Sydney Social Basketball Pty Ltd
BSB: 062807
Account number: 10376263