Registrations for the Blackburn Vikings VJBL Tryouts is now open.
New Player Tryouts: We will run New Player Tryouts for Boys U12, Boys U14 & Boys U16 at the end of Term 3.
BU12 - Sunday 13th September at Slater Reserve:
- Athletes born 2017 & 2018: 12 - 1pm
- Athletes born 2016 : 1 - 2pm
BU14 & BU16 - Thursday 17th September at Slater Reserve:
- Athletes born 2015: 6 - 7pm
- Athletes born 2014: 7 - 8pm
- Athletes born 2012 & 2013: 8 - 9pm
These tryouts are compulsory for any players in these age groups who are new to VJBL (have not played VJBL for Blackburn or another association in previous seasons).
Successful players from these sessions will be invited to join our 2026/27 VJBL Tryouts. Any BU12, BU14 and BU16 player who is new to VJBL and does not attend our New Player Tryout will not eligible to progress to the 2026-27 tryouts.
We encourage all players interested in playing EDL (Eastern Development League) to attend our VJBL tryouts. Offers for EDL teams will be made through the VJBL Tryouts.
Tryouts for all Girls U12 to U18 and Boys U18: will commence on Sunday 4th October.
Tryout details subject to change
U20s Tryouts: Girls and Boys U20s tryout details will be advised Shortly.
tryout information:
All players will need to be registered to attend. We are unable to accept walk-ins.
Players need to attend all tryouts unless advised otherwise.
Please ensure you obtain a Permission to Train (PTT) prior to attending if you have played VJBL elsewhere previously. We are unable to allow players to try out without a PTT. The PTT form will be available from Monday 21st September 2026, via the VJBL website.
Please ensure you bring a drink bottle and the correct size basketball.
All players need to wear a reversible light/dark training singlet. Players can wear their domestic singlet.
To help cover the administrative costs associated with running tryouts, a $20 tryout fee will apply.
Offers for EDL teams will be made through the VJBL tryout process
PLease ensure you have read our Tryout Guidelines
age groups:
Under 12 - 2016, 2017 & 2018 (Eligible players must not turn 12 in 2027)
Under 14 - 2014 & 2015 (Eligible players must not turn 14 in 2027)
Under 16 - 2012 & 2013 (Eligible players must not turn 16 in 2027)
Under 18 - 2010 & 2011 (Eligible players must not turn 18 in 2027)
Under 20 - 2008 & 2009 (Eligible players must not turn 20 in 2027)
Players born in 2019 or later are not eligible to play VJBL in 2026/27
For all registration enquiries, please contact Leanne: admin@blackburnvikings.com
For any coaching queries, please contact James: coaching@blackburnvikings.com
venues:
Slater Reserve - Grosvenor Street, Blackburn North, 3130
Mulllum Mullum Stadium - 31 Springvale Road, Donvale, 3111
DISC - Manningham DISC - 360-368 Springvale Road, Donvale, 3111