VJBL 2026/27 Tryouts
REGISTRATION FOR U12 TO U18S VJBL TRYOUTS CLOSED ON THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER AT 3PM.
Tryouts start on Sunday 4th October for U12 to U18s: For more information on your age group, tryout dates and time, etc, please scroll below.
To register for BU20s click the link towards the bottom of the page. To advise your EOI for GU20s please email admin@blackburnvikings.com
If you are interested in our domestic competitions, please click the button below.
TRYOUT update as of 1/10/26
Tryout Information
All players will need to be registered to attend. We are unable to accept walk-ins. Registration for U12 to U18 will close on Thursday 1st October at 3pm 2026
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 1st 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 arrive 20-30 minutes before your tryout to check-in and be allocated a player number.
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
2026/27 Tryouts : Girls
This season there will be 4 phases of try-outs.
All girls age groups go straight to Phase 1 of tryouts.
Phase 1: October 4
@ Slater Reserve
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Girls Under 12
Date: Sunday 4th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 8am - 9:30am -
Girls Under 14
Date: Sunday 4th October @ Slater Reserve
Time: 9:30am - 11:am -
Girls Under 16
Date: Sunday 4th October @ Slater Reserve
Time: 11am - 12:30pm -
Girls Under 18
Date: Sunday 4th October @ Slater Reserve
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Phase 2: October 6, 8
@ DISC
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Date: Tuesday 6th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Date: Thursday 8th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Date: Tuesday 6th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm -
Date: Thursday 8th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Phase 3: October 11
@ Slater Reserve
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Girls Under 12
Date: Sunday 11th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 8am - 9:30am -
Girls Under 14
Date: Sunday 11th October at Slater Reserve
Time: 9:30am - 11:am -
Girls Under 16
Date: Sunday 11th October at Slater Reserve
Time: 11am - 12:30pm -
Girls Under 18
Date: Sunday 11th October at Slater Reserve
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Phase 4: October 13, 15
@ DISC
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Girls Under 12
Date: Tuesday 13th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Girls Under 14
Date: Thursday 15th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Girls Under 16
Date: Tuesday 13th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm -
Girls Under 18
Date: Thursday 15th October at Donvale Indoor Sports Centre
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
This season there will be 4 phases of try-outs (with an additional 5th tryout for new to rep players).
All Under 18 Boys go straight to Phase 1 of tryouts.
2026/27 Tryouts : BOYS
Phase 1: October 4
@ Mullum mullum
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Boys Under 12
Date: Sunday 4th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 8am - 9:30am -
Boys Under 14
Date: Sunday 4th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 9:30am - 11am -
Boys Under 16
Date: Sunday 4th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 8am - 10am -
Boys Under 18
Date: Sunday 4th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 10am - 12:00pm
Phase 2: October 6, 8
@ SLATER RESERVE
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Boys Under 12
Date: Tuesday 6th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Boys Under 14
Date: Thursday 8th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Boys Under 16
Date: Tuesday 6th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm -
Boys Under 18
Date: Thursday 8th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Phase 3: October 11
@ Mullum Mullum
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Boys Under 12
Date: Sunday 11th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 8am - 9:30am -
Boys Under 14
Date: Sunday 11th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 9:30am - 11:am -
Boys Under 16
Date: Sunday 11th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 8am - 10am -
Boys Under 18
Date: Sunday 11th October at Mullum Mullum Stadium
Time: 10am - 12:00pm
Phase 4: October 13, 15
@ Slater Reserve
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Boys Under 12
Date: Tuesday 13th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Boys Under 14
Date: Thursday 15th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm -
Boys Under 16
Date: Tuesday 13th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm -
Boys Under 18
Date: Thursday 15th October at Slater Reserve Stadium
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
U20s Boys tryouts will run on Sunday 11th and 18th October. Please register via PlayHQ prior to attending.
Registration for U20s will close on Saturday 10th October at 11pm.
We will take EOIs for U20s Girls and be in touch re tryout dates following that.
Please register your interest by emailing: admin@blackburnvikings.com.
Please do not register via PlayHQ and pay the tryout fee until you are advised of the tryout times.
2026/27 Tryouts U20s
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Boys Under 20
Date: Sunday October 11 @ Slater Reserve
Time: 2pm - 4pm -
Boys Under 20
Date: Sunday October 18 @ Slater Reserve
Time: 2pm - 4pm -
Girls Under 20.
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venues
Slater Reserve
Grosvenor Street, Blackburn North, 3130
Mullum Mullum Stadium
31 Springvale Road, Donvale, 3111
Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC)
360-368 Springvale Road, Donvale, 3111