How are WABL Teams selected?

Teams are selected by the WABL selection panel which include age-level coaches past and present. A team is selected on a balance of positions and although your son/daughter maybe for example the 5th best guard in the age group, it does not necessarily mean they will be selected in the first team, as each team requires a balance of players in every position. Selectors are looking at a wide variety of skills and attributes in athletes.  Ability of a athletes is a subjective opinion, teams need to be balanced and if your son/daughter is in the 10 best skilled or the 10 best scorers for example, positional balance needs to ensure there is an appropriate number of athletes selected in each position (guards forwards) and also top age and bottom age in the age group.

Are WABL  basketball athletes allowed to play other sports?

The answer is YES, but representative basketball is a serious commitment and athletes are expected to communicate they are playing other sports on the registration form, this helps with the team balance. Regarding other sports please be aware that Hawks can’t change fixtures to suit other sports. WABL Fixtures normally aren’t available until early April and are fixtured by Basketball WA.

( Please be reminded do not contact Basketball WA, all communication needs to go through the Association, HAWKS)

When will the WABL teams be finalised ?

While teams are named for the State Championship Tournaments, WABL Teams will be finalised after the end of grading. Player movement can happen between divisions and teams up until then. Movement between teams ensure all athletes are in the appropriate teams within the program. Cuts may also occur at this time.