2027 PMBA Division 1 Representative Program
Congratulations on your selection to a Port Macquarie Basketball Association (PMBA) Division 1 Representative Team for the 2027 Basketball NSW Junior League season.
This page contains important information regarding representative fees, payments, registrations, team communication and upcoming commitments. Please read it carefully before completing your registration.
Team Communication – Heja
Heja is the primary communication platform for PMBA representative teams.
Players and parents should join their allocated Division 1 team using the invitation link provided in their selection email.
Please ensure you join only your allocated team. If you have difficulty accessing Heja, contact delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au.
2027 Representative Fees
Division 1 Representative Fee: $1,150 per player
Representative fees cover the majority of non-personal costs associated with participation in the Basketball NSW Junior League competition, including two scheduled weekly team training sessions. There is no separate weekly training levy.
Additional costs apply for preseason tournaments, the Country Tournament and optional school holiday training activities.
Detailed Representative Fee Breakdown
PMBA has prepared a separate document explaining the representative program's costs, what is included in player fees and how the fees are calculated.
2027 Representative Fee Breakdown – Attached below
Representative Registration and Payments
All selected players are required to complete their Division 1 representative registration through Basketball Connect.
A $150 deposit is payable at the time of registration to confirm acceptance of a position in the representative program.
The remaining $1,000 is payable in four instalments of $250.
| Payment | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Initial deposit | $150 | At registration |
| Instalment 1 | $250 | 15 February 2027 |
| Instalment 2 | $250 | 15 March 2027 |
| Instalment 3 | $250 | 15 April 2027 |
| Instalment 4 | $250 | 15 May 2027 |
| Total | $1,150 |
The Basketball Connect registration link is provided in your selection email. Please use only the Division 1 link supplied to you.
PMBA operates a no pay, no play policy. Players must remain up to date with their payments or have an approved payment arrangement in place.
Payment Plans
PMBA recognises that representative basketball is a significant financial commitment for families.
Flexible payment plans are available for families requiring alternative arrangements. Please contact the Association before payments become overdue.
For payment assistance or enquiries:
finance@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
Representative Induction Camp
Date: Saturday 21 November 2026
Venue: Port Macquarie Indoor Stadium – to be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
The induction camp forms part of the representative program, and attendance is expected for all selected players.
The camp will cover player and parent expectations, program information and preparation for the upcoming season.
Individual team attendance times and further details will be communicated through Heja.
Training and Preseason Commitments
Weekly representative team training commences Thursday 19 November 2026.
The final scheduled training session for 2026 is Thursday 10 December, with training resuming in mid-January 2027.
Players are expected to attend scheduled training sessions and advise their coach of any absences.
Tamworth Preseason Tournament
Dates: Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 November 2026
Participation: Division 1 teams
The Tamworth tournament forms part of the Division 1 preseason preparation. Tournament costs and further arrangements will be advised separately.
Additional preseason carnivals may be arranged during February 2027.
2027 NEJL Competition Calendar
The following dates and host locations have been provided for the 2027 North Eastern Junior League (NEJL) season.
| Event | Date | Host Location |
|---|---|---|
| Preseason | 6–7 March 2027 | Port Macquarie |
| Round 1 | 4-5 April 2027 | Coffs Harbour |
| Round 2 | 8–9 May 2027 | Tamworth |
| Round 3 | 5–6 June 2027 | Port Macquarie |
| Round 4 | 26–27 June 2027 | Coffs Harbour |
| Finals | 24–25 July 2027 | Port Macquarie |
Players and families are expected to be available for their applicable competition rounds, preseason activities and finals.
Individual team allocations and specific venues will be confirmed as further information becomes available.
All dates and arrangements are subject to change. Families should ensure accommodation and travel bookings are refundable until fixtures and venues are confirmed.
Further Information
Additional information, including the 2027 Representative Player Handbook, detailed fee breakdown and any updates to competition arrangements, will be provided as available.
General enquiries: info@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
Representative team enquiries: delegate@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
Fees and payment arrangements: finance@portmacquariebasketball.com.au
