🏀2026/2027 Altona Gators Junior Representative Try-outs

We are pleased to advise registrations are now open for the Altona Gators 2026/2027 Representative Try-Outs. Our representative teams compete in the Victorian Junior League Competition administered by Basketball Victoria.

Try-Out Details and Registration

Age Groups for 2026/2027

• Under 12’s (Born 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Under 14’s (Born 2014, 2015)
• Under 16’s (Born 2012, 2013)
• Under 18’s (Born 2010, 2011)
• Under 20’s (Born 2008, 2009)

Under 20 try-outs will occur with Senior Try-outs in late October.

If you wish to try-out you need to register at the following link:
Register for Try-Outs

Try-Out Dates & Session Times

Under 12 Boys

• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm
• Friday, 9 October 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Under 14 Boys

• Friday, 2 October 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 1:45pm – 3:15pm
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 8:30am – 10:00am

Under 16 Boys – Phase 1 (Trial)

• Thursday, 1 October 2026 – 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Who should attend:
This trial is for bottom-age existing rep players and players who are new to rep. All existing rep players will progress to the subsequent sessions. Non-rep players will be notified on 2 October 2026 if they are progressing to the subsequent trial.

Under 16 Boys – Phase 2

• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 8:30am – 10:00am
• Friday, 9 October 2026 – 8:15pm – 9:45pm
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 1:45pm – 3:15pm

These trials are for all existing rep players and non-rep players who are invited to attend.

Under 18 Boys

• Friday, 2 October 2026 – 8:15pm – 9:45pm
• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 10:15am – 11:45am
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 10:15am – 11:45am

Under 12 Girls

• Friday, 2 October 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 8:30am – 10:00am
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 10:15am – 11:45am

Under 14 Girls

• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm
• Thursday, 8 October 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 8:30am – 10:00am

Under 16 Girls

• Friday, 2 October 2026 – 8:15pm – 9:45pm
• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 10:15am – 11:45am
• Sunday, 11 October 2026 – 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Under 18 Girls

• Sunday, 4 October 2026 – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
• Thursday, 8 October 2026 – 8:15pm – 9:45pm

All sessions at Altona Sports Centre – 1 Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows.

Pre-trials are only being run for Under 16 Boys. All other age groups (rep and non-rep players) should attend each try-out session.

Important Information

• You must register for try-outs by 27 September 2026.
• If you do not register, you will not be permitted to try-out.
• Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to your session.
• Players must bring a light/dark reversible singlet, drink bottle and basketball.
• Please ensure you register for the correct age group.

To be eligible for final selection, you must attend all sessions unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you are unable to attend, please fill out the following form:
Absence Notification Form

Permission to Train

If you played basketball at another Representative Club in a previous season, you are required to obtain a permission to train from your previous Association prior to attending your first try-out. We will forward the link once it is opened by the VJBL.

You can register for try-outs now and seek permission once the form is available. Your former Association has five days to respond, so please apply early. If you require permission and do not obtain it prior to try-outs, you will not be able to participate.

Parent Involvement

Parents are excluded from try-outs for Under 14–20s, except for players with underlying health concerns requiring monitoring. Parents of Under 12 players may attend.

Multiple coaches will be allocated per court. Contact details collected during registration will be used if injury or illness occurs. Parents may wait in the canteen area.

If you need to attend for medical reasons, please email admin@gators.net.au.

Attendance & Injury

All pre-existing or long-term injuries must be communicated at registration. Injured players will be contacted by the Head Coach. Injured players should still attend the try-out but should not feel compelled to participate.

If a player cannot try-out due to long-term injury, selection will be based on previous performance with consultation from prior coaches.

If a player is unable to attend due to illness, injury, or unforeseen commitment, please email admin@gators.net.au.

Team Selection

Try-out guidelines including team numbers and selection criteria will be distributed prior to try-outs.

Playing representative basketball is a big commitment. Please read the Player and Parent Handbook before registering.

Team Selection Notification

Teams will be announced on 13 October 2026. Additional sessions may be held if required.

Players and parents must follow the acceptance process provided with team announcements. Failure to accept within the allocated timeframe will forfeit selection.

Parents will be required to attend a compulsory meeting after selections.

Players and parents must not approach coaches during try-outs. All questions should be emailed to admin@gators.net.au.

Development Team Try-Out Process

The Development Program introduces young players to representative basketball. Players train once a week and participate in 3–4 tournaments per year.

Key Details

• Tryout Dates: Sunday 17 & Sunday 24 October 2025
• Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
• Location: Altona Sports Centre
• Eligible Players: Born 2017, 2018, 2019

Players who trial for Under 12 representative teams and are not selected may be invited to Development Program try-outs.

Development Teams

• Under 10 Girls (Up to 2 teams)
• Under 10 Boys (Up to 2 teams)
• Under 12 Girls Bottom Age (Up to 1 team)
• Under 12 Boys Bottom Age (Up to 1 team)

If you wish to try out for the development team, please register:
Development Program Registration

Rep Ready Program

The Altona Gators Rep Ready Program prepares young athletes aspiring to become future representative players. The program focuses on skill development, offensive/defensive concepts, and Gators style of play.

The program runs for 3 weeks with two sessions per week (choose one):

• Sunday Mornings: 9:45am – 11:00am from 23 August 2026
• Thursday Nights: 6:45pm – 8:00pm from 27 August 2026

Location: Altona Sports Centre
Cost: $70 for 3 weeks

Registration:
Rep Ready Registration

This program is designed for non-rep players. Rep players may attend Ascend during Term 3.

High Performance Camps

Rep Prep High Performance Camps will run during the September School Holidays for existing and new rep players. Details will be released shortly.

If you have any questions, please contact our Administrator Jeanette:
admin@gators.net.au

Many thanks,
Altona Gators Basketball