What is Representative Basketball?
Representative Basketball gives players the opportunity to improve their basketball and compete against other metropolitan and regional Associations. Collingwood Basketball Association has girls and boys teams representing the association in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) in a range of grades. All teams are graded according to their ability up to ‘Victorian Championship’ which is the highest standard of basketball you can achieve in Victoria at a junior level.
What are the age groups?
Teams comprise players who are under the age of 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 on the 31st December of the year in which the season finishes. This means that you generally play for two seasons in each age group except U12. Players are in each age group for the 22/23 season (starting in October 2022) if born in the following years:
Players are under 12 if born in 2012, 2013 and 2014
Players are under 14 if born in 2010 and 2011
Players are under 16 if born in 2008 and 2009
Players are under 18 if born in 2006 and 2007
Players are under 20 if born in 2004 and 2005
Players may play up an age group, however they cannot play down.
Guiding principles
- To provide an opportunity to play at the highest level – ‘strive for excellence’
- Everyone to achieve their personal best
- A year long commitment to play against other committed teams in the basketball community
- Fair and reasonable court time commensurate with commitment and ability (but not necessarily equal court time)
- Squad approach to training
- Honesty and respect between players, coaches and parents
When and where are games?
Games are played on Friday evenings, with commencement times between 6.40pm and 9.40pm.
Younger age groups (U12 and U14) normally play at the earlier game times.
Collingwood home games are played at Collingwood College, 10 McCutcheon Way, Collingwood. Away game locations depend on the level of competition – generally, at the higher levels of competition, more travel is involved.
How long is the season?
Representative basketball requires a year round commitment. The season begins in October with selection trials and practice matches. Grading matches are conducted from January to March, and the season of 18 rounds runs from March to August. Finals are in August – September.
What is the commitment required?
All players are expected to:
• Attend all training sessions, including Strength & Conditioning, Study Hall and life skills sessions, as applicable.
• Attend all games even when injured (although not when ill)
• Understand that accepting a place in a team is a season-long commitment to that team
• Report all injuries to the coach before playing or training
• Meet financial commitments in full
• Speak directly with coach and team manager if unable to meet any of the above commitments
• Give notice of, and negotiate the impact of, school sporting or other activities on their basketball commitment eg: dates of anticipated conflicting school commitments or family holidays that will be taken during the season.
Representative players are strongly encouraged to also play for our Saturday domestic teams in the EDJBA, and/or to coach or referee if old enough.
What are the selection guidelines?
- Attendance at selection trials
- Basketball skills
- Commitment to training and games during the previous season (if applicable)
- Balance of player numbers / skills / attributes in teams
What does it cost?
Registration fee
This covers training, coaching expenses, team registration with VJBL, insurance, trophy costs and administration. The registration fees for the 2022/23 season have not yet been set, however for the 2021/22 season the fees were $575 plus $130 for the Strength & Conditioning program.
Registration is by two instalments. Fees will be due as follows:
• First instalment, within a week after a player has been offered a place in a representative team
• Second instalment: due in March 2023
Players who have not paid their fees by the due dates may not be able to play for their representative team until the payment has been made or alternative arrangements have been made and approved by the Club.
Game costs
There is a weekly team sheet fee of $125 for teams competing in VJBL 1 and $140 for teams competing in Victorian Championship (VC) grade. Team sheet fees are paid each week via the Teampay app.
There is no further cost for spectators or players on a Friday night.
Uniform
All players must wear the correct Representative uniform for the competition.
The cost of the reversible uniform is $115.
Tournaments
Each team is expected to play in at least one tournament during the season. Possible tournaments will be discussed by coaches and team managers early in the season. All tournament costs (team entry/stadium entry/ transport/ accommodation etc) are the responsibility of players and their families.
Codes of Conduct
Players and parents must agree to the Basketball Victoria Player and Parent Codes of Conduct. Players and guardians are required to confirm this upon registration.
Other parent commitments
Representative teams have 2 weekly training sessions. The club requires that every team have at least one parent in attendance for the entire training session (usually 1½ hours) to provide an additional adult presence as well as the coach. Many teams will have a roster for this.
One parent on each team is also required to be the Team Manager, and all parents are expected to offer their services for scoring. Again, many teams will have a roster for this.
Rep Selection Trials
• Prospective rep players are expected to attend all trial sessions for their age group
• Players are also expected to attend selection matches
• All players trying out from other associations must provide a signed “Permission to Train” form in order to attend the Collingwood Selection Trials
To register for tryouts, please visit the link below.
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/f1cf82
Attendance at trials does not guarantee a place in a Representative team. The number of teams is limited by availability of training venues and coaches.
Season Dates 2022-23
The VJBL Calendar has not yet been released for the 2022-23 Season. However, for the timetable of key dates for the current season, please click 2021-22 Calendar Updated.
The following table provides access to representative information. The VJBL site contains information relating to VJBL.
| Fixtures, Results & Ladders | VJBL Venues | |
| Collingwood Basketball Program Information and Expectations | Rep Try Out schedule | |
| VJBL Rules of Operation | ||
| Timing Rules | VJBL Parent Handbook | |
| Stadium Contact List |
For more information about our representative program and the commitment expected, see the documents below. A scoring quick reference guide is also available.
 Rep player commitment |
