Tournament Setup
Each team will play a minimum of 4 games. The 4th game may be a semi-final.
All games will be played under F.I.B.A. Rules, excepting for the specific tournament rules as listed.
For more information on the rules and game conditions for the tournament please Click HERE
2024 Tournament Dates
Friday 12th of April 2024 (Evening/Afternoon Only)
Saturday 13th of April 2024 (All Day)
Sunday 14th of April 2024 (All Day, aiming to finish finals in late afternoon/early evening)
PLEASE NOTE TEAMS MAY BE SCHEDULED FOR AN AFTERNOON/EVENING GAME ON THE FRIDAY.
Grading
We spend quite some time analysing VJBL results to do our best to provide good grading. The large number of entries assists in helping this process. We ask Associations/Teams to provide information which is helpful for grading. The organisers reserve the right to re-grade if the information supplied is misleading. The organisers reserve the right to re-grade due to the number of teams entered.
A GRADE – Recommended for teams in VC, VCR or VJL 1 – 2 grades of competition within the VJBL. There will be multiple ‘grades of competition’ within A Grade. (subject to team registration numbers).
B GRADE –Recommended for teams in VJBL 3-6 grades of competition within the VJBL. There will be multiple ‘grades of competition’ within B Grade. (subject to team registration numbers).
C GRADE – Recommended for teams in VJL7+ grades of competition within the VJBL. There will be multiple ‘grades of competition’ within C Grade (subject to team registration numbers).
Domestic Grade – We welcome warmly domestic teams, and we have a special grade or grades for them in most age groups. Where teams believe they are strong enough, they may enter the higher grades. In some age groups we have found domestic teams can be combined with lower VJBL teams with no adverse impact on domestic teams. (subject to team registration numbers).
Player Limits
No more than TEN (10) players may take the court in any one game – Except for U20 teams which can have 12 players.
Age Groups
AGE GROUPS
- Under 10 – those born 2015 and 2016
- Under 12 – those born 2013 and 2014
- Under 14 – those born 2011 and 2012
- Under 16 – those born 2009 and 2010
- Under 18 – those born 2007 and 2008
- Under 20 – those born 2005 and 2006
All players must be ‘underage’ as of 31st December 2024.
Team Entry fee
$550.00 (inc GST). This includes door entry into every stadium for all players, coaches & spectators. There will be no other charges on the weekend. The full registration fee of $550.00 must be paid before your team will be placed on the fixture. A processing fee is included in this cost.
**No Team registration fee will be refunded once the draw preparation has commenced. Entries WILL NOT be accepted until payment has been made. If your Home Club or Association is entering your team in bulk, please contact Rebecca on info@wcba.org.au.
Referee Expression of interest
Want to Referee at the Whittlesea Pacers Basketball Junior Autumn Classic 2024. Please fill in the Referee Expression of interest Form.
Venues
Mill Park Stadium – Redleap Ave, Mill Park VIC 3082
Eltham High School – 30-60 Withers Way, Eltham VIC 3095
Montmorency Secondary College Basketball Stadium – 27 Simms Rd, Montmorency VIC 3094
La Trobe Sports Stadium (LTSS) – La Trobe Sports Stadium, Bundoora VIC 3086
Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre – 44 Civic Dr, Greensborough VIC 3088
Registration
Please register your team HERE
For more information
if you have any questions, please email Rebecca Roberts on info@wcba.org.au or call 9404 1999.
