Altona Gators Junior Try-Outs 2022-2023
We are pleased to announce the details for Altona Gators Junior Try-Outs for the 2022/2023 VJBL Season.
Junior Try-out Details and Registration
The Age Groups for 2022/2023 are as follows:
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
| Under 12s | 2012, 2013 & 2014 |
| Under 14s | 2010 & 2011 |
| Under 16s | 2008 & 2009 |
| Under 18s | 2006 & 2007 |
The Dates and Session times for the Try-outs can be found at the Link below:
Under 20 Try-outs will occur with Senior Gator Try-outs.
Please make sure you sign up for the correct age group.
If you wish to Try-out for Altona Gators Junior Team you need to register at the following link:
https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/45ad71
You must Register for the Try-outs by Wednesday, 5 October 2022.
Permission to Train
If you played basketball at another Representative Club in any previous Seasons, you are required to obtain Permission to Train from your previous Association prior to attending your first Try-out.
You can request a permission to train at the following link:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/BasketballVictoria1/vjblpermissiontotrainptt2
Your Association has five days to respond to the request, therefore please ensure you apply for Permission as early as possible.
If you require a Permission to Train and do not obtain one prior to Try outs, you will not be able to compete in the Try-out.
Parent Involvement
In the best interest of players and coaches, parents are excluded from try-outs.
An exception may be made for a player with underlying health concerns that needs to be constantly monitored.
Parents of players in Under 12s can attend if they wish.
Contact details of each parent are collected during the registration process and in the event an injury or illness occurs, parents would be immediately contacted.
Attendance at Try-outs and Injuries
All pre-existing or long-term injuries must be communicated at the time of Registration.
The injured player will be contacted by the Head Coach of each age group. The injured player should still attend the Try-out.
A player should not feel compelled to participate in Try-outs if they are injured.
If a player is unable to Try-out in any capacity due to a long-term injury, their selection will be based on previous performance with vast consultation with prior year coaches.
If a player is unable to attend due to illness or injury or unforeseen commitment, permission must be sought and granted prior to the commencement of the session.
Team Selection
Selection of Altona Gators VJBL teams is a process which is overseen by the Director of Coaching across all age groups.
All Coaches and Assistant Coaches will be involved in the selection process under the guidance of the Head of age group coaches.
During the Try-out process, Coaches will be assessing key attributes (but not limited to);
Athleticism, footwork, skills, fitness, poise, work rate, coachability, attitude, potential, attitude, and respect towards others.
Volunteers
We require volunteers to assist with the try-out process.
If you are able to assist, please email [email protected] with your details and availability.
If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]
