FDBA

What FDBA does

FDBA (Frankston & District Basketball Association) is a member-based, not-for-profit sporting association founded in 1959 and headquartered in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. It governs and delivers organized basketball across the Frankston region through a federation model that aggregates 24 affiliated clubs, currently fielding approximately 1,162 teams and engaging 15,000+ registered participants, making it one of the largest community basketball associations in Australia. Its product set spans junior entry programs (NetSetGo), domestic competitions across age grades and genders, an elite pathway under the Frankston Blues banner, and an expanding inclusion program that includes Bell Ball (deaf and hard-of-hearing), Hoops for Wheelies (wheelchair), Inclusion Walking Basketball, and vision-im impaired variants. FDBA also operates the largest stop on Basketball Victoria's 3x3 Street Hustle tour.

The underlying technology footprint is operational rather than product-driven. Registration and competition administration run on Basketball Victoria's PlayHQ platform, with participant and match payments processed through Teampay; tournament and venue coordination across 10+ venues is handled through standard scheduling and event tooling. There is no proprietary platform, model, or AI/ML system evident in the supplied material.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across participant-paid streams: weekly match fees (junior approximately $60 to $78, senior approximately $81 to $91), Basketball Victoria licence fees ($34 junior, $48 senior), an annual Player Association Fee, plus court hire across the venue portfolio, registration fees for participation programs, and sponsorship income. Capital for the roughly $60 million Frankston Stadium rebuild (2024 to 2027) is being delivered through a combination of government and funding-body support rather than member fees, materially shifting the association's capital structure during the rebuild window.

Name

FDBA

Legal name

Frankston & District Basketball Association

Website

https://fdba.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FDBA is a member-based, not-for-profit basketball association founded in 1959 in Frankston, Victoria, governing 1,162 teams and 15,000+ participants across 24 affiliated clubs through domestic competitions, an elite Frankston Blues pathway, and inclusion programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Association Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD), Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

Keywords

• Basketball association services
• Youth basketball programs
• Recreational sports leagues
• Basketball competition management
• Inclusive basketball programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seaford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Registration Fees: Annual BV licence fees collected through PlayHQ: $34 for junior players (U18), $48 for senior players. Covers insurance and eligibility for sanctioned competitions.
2. Match Fees: Weekly match fees for junior competitions ranging from $60 (U8) to $78 (U18-U21). Senior domestic match fees at $81 standard, $91 for Championship Men. Collected via Teampay app.
3. Court Hire: Court hire at $45/hour for team training, with discounted rates for FDBA member teams. Also includes venue bookings for major events and exhibitions.
4. Program Fees: Revenue from development programs including Aussie Hoops, Mini Hoops, Game Ready, holiday camps, and individual/small group coaching sessions.
5. Team Registration: Team registration fees: $90 per team for senior domestic, with $20 late entry fee and $162 withdrawal fee.
6. Sponsorship and Partnership: Naming rights and program partnerships with organizations including Frankston RSL, Peninsula Sports Medicine Group, BBALR, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FDBA organizes, administers, and delivers basketball competitions, development programs, and representative pathways for the Frankston district in Victoria, Australia. It runs seasonal junior and senior domestic competitions, beginner and elite development programs (Mini Hoops, Aussie Hoops, Game Ready, Holiday Camps), 3x3 Street Hustle tournaments, and inclusive basketball programs, while operating multiple venues and supporting the Frankston Blues NBL1 representative teams.

Product overview

FDBA (Frankston & District Basketball Association) is one of Australia's largest basketball associations, operating as a multi-product sports organization rather than a unified SaaS platform. The core product portfolio spans youth and adult domestic competitions (Junior Domestic Competitions for ages 5-20, Senior Domestic Competitions for adults), elite pathway programs (Frankston Blues - Junior Blues VJBL teams, NBL1 Senior Men/Women, Big V Youth League), 3x3 basketball (NBL 3x3 Street Hustle tournaments), and development programs (Mini Hoops, Aussie Hoops, Game Ready, Holiday Camps). Supporting services include Inclusion Programs (Walking Basketball, Bell Ball for vision-impaired, Hoops for Wheelies wheelchair basketball, Inclusion Holiday Camps), Premier League Basketball, Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy (via Peninsula Sports Medicine Group), Referee Program, and Venue Hire. Technology integrations include PlayHQ for registration/competition management and Teampay for game-day payments. The Association operates from multiple venues with 1,162 teams competing weekly across up to 10 locations as of 2025, serving over 15,000 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Domestic Competitions Seasonal club-based basketball competitions for children aged 5 to 20 (U8 through U21 age groups). Girls compete on Saturdays (U8–U14) and Monday afternoons (U16–U21); boys compete on Wednesday (U16) and Thursday afternoons (U18–U21).
• Senior Domestic Competitions Adult basketball competitions including Men's leagues (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday nights), Women's leagues (Monday mornings, Wednesday nights), Mixed competitions, and Masters Men (Over 35s) on Sunday evenings.
• Development Programs Structured basketball development programs including Mini Hoops (beginner, ages 3–6), Aussie Hoops (ages 5–10), Game Ready, Individual and Small Group Coaching, and Sporting Schools programs for ages 3–14.
• Holiday Camps School holiday basketball camps including Aussie Hoops Holiday Camps, Girls Got Game Holiday Camps, Slam Dunk Holiday Camps, and All Abilities Holiday Camps, offered for various age groups and skill levels.
• Frankston Blues Representative Program Elite representative basketball pathway program including Junior Blues (44 teams in Victorian Junior Basketball League), Senior Men and Women's NBL1 teams, and Big V Youth League teams. Operates from Jubilee Park Stadium and Frankston Stadium.
• 3x3 Street Hustle FDBA hosts the biggest 3x3 Street Hustle Tour in Australia, offering age-group competitions (10U through 16U) during school holidays and forming part of the 3xCup pathway to Basketball Victoria State Qualifying Tournaments. Players require a Hustle Pass ($20, valid 12 months).
• Premier League Basketball Semi-professional basketball competition featuring AND1 Premier League with women's and men's divisions, including a draft system, free agency, and player trades.
• Inclusion Programs Basketball programs designed for participants with disabilities, including Inclusion Walking Basketball, The Bell Ball Basketball Program (for blind/vision-impaired individuals), Hoops for Wheelies (wheelchair basketball), and All Abilities/Inclusion Holiday Camps. Includes participation in the Victorian Wheelchair Basketball League.
• Walking Basketball Social, low-impact basketball program providing an accessible way for participants to stay active and engaged in basketball. Original program started 2021; Inclusion Walking Basketball launched 15 July 2024 for participants with disabilities.
• Referee Program Basketball officiating program including referee training, development, rostering, and support. FDBA employs referees and maintains a refereeing development pathway under Basketball Victoria accreditation.
• Venue Hire and Court Bookings Facility hire services including team training court hire at $45/hour, casual shooting (when available), and event venue bookings across FDBA's venues in the Frankston area.
• Turn It Up Basketball competition or program under FDBA domestic offerings, listed within the association's domestic competition portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,162 teams competing on weekly basis (association record as of 2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBALRcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 April 2026Elite equipment supplier to FDBA since April 2026. Offers all FDBA domestic clubs 10% off custom basketball coaching boards for game day, training sessions, and coach development.
• Just PlaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Founded 2013, partnership since 2019. Arranges teammates, supplies uniforms, and manages administration for individuals wanting to play basketball without an existing team.
• Peninsula Sports Medicine GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports FDBA and Frankston Blues for over 25 years. Provides best practice sports medicine, physiotherapy, and allied health services to players. Offers exclusive discounts to all FDBA/Frankston Blues players at their Langwarrin location. Multidisciplinary approach to injury management, prevention, and wellness services.
• Frankston RSLcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming rights sponsor to the Frankston Blues Men's NBL1 team ('Frankston RSL' Blues NBL1 Men). Hosts annual ANZAC Day double header against Dandenong Rangers.
• ThinkThriveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and wellbeing partner supporting FDBA's mental health initiatives and programs.
• Dreamstreet Lending ArenacoreOthersMain venue for FDBA operations located at 90 Bardia Avenue, Seaford. Home to the 6-court Frankston Basketball Stadium. Redevelopment starting June 2025 with completion late 2027 for new 10-court facility.
• Basketball VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull member of Basketball Victoria. Bound by BV Policies and Procedures. Provides insurance, tribunal system, coach and referee accreditation, VJBL and NBL1 league management.
• Basketball AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body providing the Game Development Levy ($5 per player), national competition pathways, and overall basketball governance.
• WellWaysminorOthersMental health organization hosting weekly groups at FDBA facilities every Tuesday afternoon during school term. Located at 45 Davey St, Frankston.
• GenUminorOthersDisability services organization hosting weekly groups at FDBA facilities every Friday afternoon during school term. Located at 21-29 Reynolds Road, Highton.
• HeadSpace FrankstonminorOthersMental health organization recognized by FDBA. FDBA supports HeadSpace through various initiatives including the NBA/HeadSpace partnership.
• Disability Sports Australia and Blind Sports AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bell Ball Basketball Program (November 2023) - Australian-first basketball program for individuals who are blind or vision-impaired. Also supports Inclusion Walking Basketball and Hoops for Wheelies wheelchair basketball.
• Victorian Wheelchair Basketball LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankston Blues joined the VWBL in 2025, competing in the Victorian Wheelchair Basketball League following the establishment of the Hoops for Wheelies program in October 2023.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Basketball Australia: Basketball Australia is the national governing body for basketball, providing policy, the Game Development Levy ($5/player), national competition pathways and 3x3 Hustle. Comparable in scope but at a national rather than district level, and acts as FDBA's overarching governing authority.
• Basketball Victoria: Basketball Victoria is the state-level governing body for basketball in Victoria, of which FDBA is a Full Member. It administers VJBL, NBL1 South, referee accreditation, BV insurance, and the PlayHQ registration system used by FDBA. Functions as a broader incumbent that sets policy and infrastructure rules within which FDBA operates.

Direct peers

• Dandenong Basketball Association: Dandenong Basketball Association operates a similarly structured regional basketball competition in the adjacent Dandenong region of Victoria, running junior and senior domestic competitions and an NBL1 South team. Directly comparable in governance model (Basketball Victoria affiliate), product mix (domestic leagues, development programs, representative team) and customer segments.
• Ringwood Basketball Association: Ringwood Basketball Association is another Basketball Victoria affiliate running junior and senior domestic competitions, development programs, and representative teams in Melbourne's eastern corridor. Comparable governance structure, member-fee pricing model and seasonal competition format make it a direct functional peer.
• Knox Basketball Association (Knox Raiders): Knox Basketball is a large Basketball Victoria affiliate serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs with domestic competitions, junior development, and the Knox Raiders NBL1 program. Closely mirrors FDBA's product portfolio (multi-court stadium, club-based domestic leagues, NBL1 representative pathway, inclusion programs) and operates in a similarly scaled Victorian catchment.
• Keilor Basketball Association: Keilor Basketball Association is a Basketball Victoria affiliate running domestic competitions and development programs in Melbourne's north-west. Comparable in scale and product offering to FDBA, including junior and senior domestic leagues, Aussie Hoops programming, and representative pathway teams.
• Bulleen Boomers (Temple Basketball Club): Temple Basketball Club (trading as Bulleen Boomers) is a Melbourne-based Basketball Victoria affiliate competing in the NBL1 South and Big V leagues, with a strong domestic competition base. Directly comparable to FDBA in club-based governance, NBL1 representation, and junior-to-senior pathway structure.

Others

• PlayHQ: PlayHQ is the centralised Basketball Victoria registration and competition management platform used by FDBA for player registrations, team entries, fixtures, ladder, results, and electronic scoring. Functions as critical technology infrastructure rather than a competitor.
• Just Play: Just Play is a basketball participation platform that arranges teammates, supplies uniforms and manages administration for individuals seeking to play without a team. It is a Channel Partner/Reseller for FDBA (partnership since 2019), enabling solo-player registrations into FDBA competitions and therefore an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Ballarat Basketball Association: Ballarat Basketball operates as a Basketball Victoria affiliate outside metropolitan Melbourne, running domestic competitions, the Ballarat Miners NBL1 program, and development pathways. Comparable product structure but distinct regional geography, serving as a regional-market peer rather than a same-territory competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/frankstonbball
• Facebookfacebook.com/Frankstonbball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frankston-district-basketball-association

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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