2020 U21 VJBL TRYOUT INFO & REGISTRATION
Werribee Basketball is pleased to open registrations for the 2020 Werribee Devils Junior Representative Program Tryouts.
What is VJBL & what is Representative Basketball?
The Melb Utd. Victorian Junior Basketball League incorporates competitions conducted state-wide and provides the highest level of junior competition in Victoria. Melb Utd. VJBL boasts almost 1300 representative teams from over 55 associations across Victoria. The competition includes the U12 to U21 age groups, in a graded structure from Victorian Junior Championship League to the Regional Competition. The Victorian Junior Championship League serves as a benchmark for excellence in competition and is the premier competition for junior teams in Victoria. The VJBL has been a key pathway for many of Australia's best players including Andrew Bogut, Penny Taylor, Andrew Gaze & Michelle Timms just to name a few.
Playing representative basketball requires attendance at 2 weekly practice sessions and a Friday night game. All Werribee Devils VJBL Representative Teams have coaches that are suitably qualified, holding a minimum level one coaching accreditation and a mandatory working with children check. All coaches work under the guidance of the Player & Coach Development Manager and the Representative Coaching Leads. Werribee Basketball aims to have a program that strongly aligns with the Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia player development pathway, and provides opportunities for all players to play at the highest level they can achieve.
Werribee Basketball encourages all players looking to take their game to the next level to attend these tryouts.
Rep Tryouts Dates & Times
U/21 Tryouts
*Session 1, Thursday October 31st, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thomas Carr College)
*Session 2, Thursday November 7th 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thomas Carr College)
*Session 3, Sunday November 10th 11:00am - 12:30pm (Eagle Stadium - Court 1 & 2)
Representative Age Groups for the 2020 VJBL season
U21 - players born to 2000 to 2002
*All players trying out must complete the online registration form
*Please ensure all information is accurate
Cost of attending tryouts
The tryout registration fee is $15.
Registering on the day of tryouts
We are encouraging all athletes to register prior to their first tryout, however if athletes are unable to do so, they can register on the day. Registration on the day must be paid for by a credit or debit card. No cash will be accepted on the day.
Information for players trying out from other associations
All players trying out from other associations must provide a signed "Permission to Train" (PTT) form. If this form is not provided, you will not be allowed to tryout. This form can be found on the VJBL website.
Information for players unable to attend tryouts
*Please note that attendance of at least 2 tryouts is required to be selected in a team.
*Any player unable to attend 2 or more tryouts MUST apply for an exemption by emailing jackie.gibson@werribeebasketball.com. Exemptions will be granted at the discretion of the WBA.
*Any player unable to attend 2 or more tryouts MUST still register and pay online.
*Players who are injured are still required to register and attend tryouts to observe. Injured players must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.
*Players who are ill are not required to attend tryouts while ill, but must still register and pay online. Players who are ill must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.
Questions can be directed to the Coaching & Programs Coordinator, Jackie Gibson.
Email: jackie.gibson@werribeebasketball.com OR Phone: (03) 9742 5440 and press 3.
Werribee Basketball is pleased to open registrations for the 2020 Werribee Devils Junior Representative Program Tryouts.
What is VJBL & what is Representative Basketball?
The Melb Utd. Victorian Junior Basketball League incorporates competitions conducted state-wide and provides the highest level of junior competition in Victoria. Melb Utd. VJBL boasts almost 1300 representative teams from over 55 associations across Victoria. The competition includes the U12 to U21 age groups, in a graded structure from Victorian Junior Championship League to the Regional Competition. The Victorian Junior Championship League serves as a benchmark for excellence in competition and is the premier competition for junior teams in Victoria. The VJBL has been a key pathway for many of Australia's best players including Andrew Bogut, Penny Taylor, Andrew Gaze & Michelle Timms just to name a few.
Playing representative basketball requires attendance at 2 weekly practice sessions and a Friday night game. All Werribee Devils VJBL Representative Teams have coaches that are suitably qualified, holding a minimum level one coaching accreditation and a mandatory working with children check. All coaches work under the guidance of the Player & Coach Development Manager and the Representative Coaching Leads. Werribee Basketball aims to have a program that strongly aligns with the Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia player development pathway, and provides opportunities for all players to play at the highest level they can achieve.
Werribee Basketball encourages all players looking to take their game to the next level to attend these tryouts.
Rep Tryouts Dates & Times
U/21 Tryouts
*Session 1, Thursday October 31st, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thomas Carr College)
*Session 2, Thursday November 7th 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Thomas Carr College)
*Session 3, Sunday November 10th 11:00am - 12:30pm (Eagle Stadium - Court 1 & 2)
Representative Age Groups for the 2020 VJBL season
U21 - players born to 2000 to 2002
*All players trying out must complete the online registration form
*Please ensure all information is accurate
Cost of attending tryouts
The tryout registration fee is $15.
Registering on the day of tryouts
We are encouraging all athletes to register prior to their first tryout, however if athletes are unable to do so, they can register on the day. Registration on the day must be paid for by a credit or debit card. No cash will be accepted on the day.
Information for players trying out from other associations
All players trying out from other associations must provide a signed "Permission to Train" (PTT) form. If this form is not provided, you will not be allowed to tryout. This form can be found on the VJBL website.
Information for players unable to attend tryouts
*Please note that attendance of at least 2 tryouts is required to be selected in a team.
*Any player unable to attend 2 or more tryouts MUST apply for an exemption by emailing jackie.gibson@werribeebasketball.com. Exemptions will be granted at the discretion of the WBA.
*Any player unable to attend 2 or more tryouts MUST still register and pay online.
*Players who are injured are still required to register and attend tryouts to observe. Injured players must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.
*Players who are ill are not required to attend tryouts while ill, but must still register and pay online. Players who are ill must provide a medical certificate and apply for an exemption as above.
Questions can be directed to the Coaching & Programs Coordinator, Jackie Gibson.
Email: jackie.gibson@werribeebasketball.com OR Phone: (03) 9742 5440 and press 3.