VJBL 2026/27 Tryouts
Our Tryouts for U12 to U18 have concluded for 2026. Offers have been made and registration details are on their way via email.
The final BU20 tryout is 18/10/26 at 2pm
Our GU20 Tryout will be held at DISC on Thursday 22nd October at 7:30 - 9:30pm. Please email admin@blackburnvikings.com for further information.
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TRYOUT update as of 17/10/26
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 U20s
Please register via PlayHQ prior to attending.
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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 -
Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm @ DISC
2026/27 Tryouts : Girls - Completed
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 - Completed
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
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