New Player Tryouts: On Thursday 18th September we will run New Player Tryouts for BU12, BU14 & BU16. These tryouts are compulsory for any players in these age groups who are new to VJBL (Have not played VJBL for Blackburn or another club in previous seasons). Players who do not attend the new player tryout will not be eligible to progress further in our tryout process.
Successful players selected from the New Player Tryouts will progress to the October Tryouts. Players will be notified of the outcome by email.
New Player Tryout registration will close on Monday 15th September 2025.
There are no New Player Tryouts for Girls age groups or the Boys U18. Tryouts for these age groups will start in October.
*Please note: The tryout schedule is subject to change.
Registrations for the Blackburn Vikings VJBL Tryouts are now open.
*Please note, the tryout schedule is subject to change.
Details regarding the U20s tryouts will be released at a later date.
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 22nd September 2025, 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.
Our 2025/26 Tryout Guidelines will be published here shortly.
TRYOUT ABSENCE:
It is expected that players are available for all tryouts. If you will be absent from a tryout (this includes needing to arrive late or leave early), please register your absence here. Failure to do so will relinquish your place in our tryout process.
age groups:
Under 12 - 2015, 2016 & 2017 (Eligible players must not turn 12 in 2026)
Under 14 - 2013 & 2014 (Eligible players must not turn 14 in 2026)
Under 16 - 2011 & 2012 (Eligible players must not turn 16 in 2026)
Under 18 - 2009 & 2010 (Eligible players must not turn 18 in 2026)
Under 20 - 2007 & 2008 (Eligible players must not turn 20 in 2026)
Players born in 2018 or later are not eligible to play VJBL in 2025/26
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