VJBL

New Player Tryouts:

Are you ready to take the next step in your basketball journey?

We’re inviting new players who have not previously played VJBL to attend our New Player Try Outs ahead of the official October VJBL selections.

This session is compulsory for eligible players wanting to be considered for upcoming VJBL Try Outs.

Who is this for?
Players who have never played VJBL before in the following age groups:

U14 Boys (Born 2014–2015)
U16 Boys (Born 2012–2013)
U18 Boys (Born 2010–2011)

Try Out Details Date: Sunday 6th September

Location: Beyond Bank Stadium Session

Times:

U14 Boys: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
U16 Boys: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
U18 Boys: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Important Information:
Attendance is required to be considered for October VJBL Try Outs Designed to identify and invite new talent into the VJBL pathway.

Take Your Game Further If you’re ready to challenge yourself, improve your skills, and step into representative basketball , this is your opportunity.

Register here: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f2f67f

WHERE: BEYOND BANK STADIUM

WHEN:

• SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 – U12 AND U16 GIRLS, 10.30AM-12PM / U14 AND U18 GIRLS, 2.30PM-4PM
• SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 – U12 AND U16 GIRLS, 10.30AM-12PM / U14 AND U18 GIRLS, 2.30PM-4PM

FOR: GIRLS – U12S: BORN 2016-2019, U14S: BORN 2014-2015, U16S: BORN 2012-2013, U18S: BORN 2010-2011

REGISTER: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/7be829

WHERE: BEYOND BANK STADIUM

WHEN:

• FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 – U14 BOYS, 4PM-5.30PM / U16 BOYS 6PM-7-30PM
• SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 – U14 BOYS, 8.30AM-10AM / U12 BOYS, 12.30PM-2PM / U16 BOYS, 4.30PM-6PM / U18 BOYS, 6.30PM-8.30PM • SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 – U14 BOYS8.30AM-10AM / U12 BOYS 12.30PM-2PM / U16 BOYS, 4.30PM-6PM / U18 BOYS, 6.30PM-8.30PM

FOR: BOYS – U12S: BORN 2016-2019, U14S: BORN 2014-2015, U16S: BORN 2012-2013, U18S: BORN 2010-2011

REGISTER: https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/7be829

IF YOU HAVEN’T PLAYED VJBL BEFORE IN THE 14’S, 16’S OR 18 BOYS, YOU MUST FIRST ATTEND THE PRE-TRY OUT ON SEPTEMBER 6 AT BEYOND BANK STADIUM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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• Age Groups (determined by year of birth): U12’s (YOB 2016-2019), U14’s (YOB 2014-2015), U16’s (YOB 2012-2013), U18’s (YOB 2010-2011)
• Trial process: All new players who haven’t played in the above listed age groups need to attend New player try outs. All other players will be required to attend VJBL try outs to be selected in a team dates as advised.
• Venues and Travel Expectations: VJBL is played at venues across the state of Victoria on Friday Evenings. All players and coaches will be expected to travel to these venues throughout the season

FAQ’s

• Do I need to get a Permission to Train Form? If you have played for another VJBL club, and have not played for Geelong United Basketball, you will need to obtain a Permission to Train Form.
• How do I get a Permission to Train Form if I need one? The application for Permission to Train Forms opens on 21st September. You can find this form here: Competition Resources – VJBL
• Does every player who tries out for VJBL get a spot? Not always- depending on trial list numbers and team numbers, people may miss out.
• Do I need to register before attending try outs? Yes. All players must be registered online before attending try outs.
• What should I bring to try outs?
  · Basketball
  · Drink Bottle
  · Reversible Singlet (if you have one otherwise a light shirt and a dark shirt)
  · Appropriate basketball shorts
  · Any required Permission to Train Form
• What if I can’t attend one of my allocated Try Out Sessions? Please notify the club as soon as possible. While attending every session is strongly encouraged, the club understands that exceptional circumstances may arise.
• Should I try out if I haven’t played basketball before? No, we recommend players have played a season of community competition basketball before trying out for a VJBL team.
• How many teams will there be? This is to be confirmed and dependent on try out numbers and team entry requirements from VJBL.
• When do teams train? Teams train weekly on Sundays. Each team is allocated a time by the club.
• Do I need to attend try outs to be selected? To have the best opportunity at making a VJBL team, we recommend that players attend try outs.
• Do teams have to play in tournaments? Yes, all GUB VJBL teams are required to play at the Koorr Koorr Ngtiji: Geelong Annual Tournament on the 30^th October- November 1^st. All Legacy Teams are required to play at their age group’s Junior Country Championships tournaments. All other tournaments are entered at the discretion of the team.

For further information, please contact: Pathway Program Coordinator – Courtney Burke cburke@geelongunitedbasketball.com.au

GUB is now seeking Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches for the 2026/27 VJBL season.

With support from Coach & Athlete Development Manager Simon Nicholson, a growing team of experienced Coaches, and a clear style of play across all teams — our coaches are backed to lead, learn, and elevate their craft in a player development-focused environment.

Whether you’re a returning coach or ready to take the next step, GUB offers a place to grow and make a real impact in the VJBL space. Submit your Expression of Interest now and be part of something bigger.

Register your interest here.