Junior Sharks Information

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Message from our Head of Basketball

Dear SPBA Families,

Welcome to the 2024-25 VJBL Try Outs. Southern Peninsula is excited to kick off what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting VJBL seasons we have experienced for a number of years. We are excited to continue to implement the Sharks Style of Play in season 2024 and we will have a mindset focused on developing our players, our coaches, and our organisation as a whole.

The growth that we have experienced over the past few years has allowed our association to head in a strong direction, specifically, ensuring that we deliver a high-quality Culture based program that challenges all members to be the best that they can possibly be. 

We are wishing each and every participate good luck in the upcoming VJBL Try Outs. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the SPBA Information Booklet so you know exactly what you are getting into and what is to be expected of you.

Thanks everyone and we can’t wait to see you on the court soon.

INFORMATION PACK

For any and all information about Junior Sharks please refer to the information pack.

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Costs

Registration Fees

The registration fees cover all of the up-front cost which are involved in putting our teams and players on the court, including:

 

  • Sharks Warm Up T-Shirt
  • Athlete Combine
  • VJBL team entry – Grading
  • VJBL team entry – Season
  • Weekly training
  • Court hire for training at external courts
  • Contribution to capital and maintenance for training at Association run venues
  • Wages associated with program
  • Equipment including team bag supplies
  • Awards night
  • Coaching fees
  • Subsidised cost of Rep Camps
  • Team entry into Southern Peninsula Tournament
  • Team entry into VJBL National Classic (for VC teams that qualify)

Registration options for 2025 are below:

Option 1

Pay up front
$ 650 Registration
  • Due by 18th October 2024
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*plus processing fee

Option 2

Pay in two instalments
$ 650 Registration + $10 administrative fee
  • $330 due by 18th Oct 2024
  • $330 due by 30th Nov 2024
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*plus processing fee

Option 3

Pay in three instalments
$ 650 Registration + $20 administrative fee
  • $230 due by 18th Oct 2024
  • $220 due by 30th Nov 2024
  • $220 due by 24th Jan 2025
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*plus processing fee

Per Game Costs

Team game fees

The team game fees are set by Basketball Victoria and are $125 per team per game to cover referees and venue costs. This works out to $12.50 per player if your team has 10 players. This includes all game day costs.

Refund Policy

All refund requests must be made in writing to the SPBA Pathways Administrator at jade.odom@sthpen.com.au

Refunded amount will be determined as per below:

  • 18th October onwards – $500
  • 30th November onwards – $400
  • 31st December onwards – $300
  • 31st January onwards – $200
  • 28th February onwards – $100
  • 31st March onwards – No refund

Uniform purchases are not included under this schedule.

The refund of fees dates policy is strict as registration fees go predominately towards expenses incurred early in the season and are still incurred by SPBA even if they withdraw.

Uniform

Registration & Uniform Sessions

  • Friday 18th October @ Dromana
    U12 & U14 > 4pm – 7pm
    U16 & U18 > 6pm – 9pm

  • Tuesday 22nd October @ Dromana
    4:30pm – 7pm

During these sessions, registration fees can be paid, merchandise can be tried on, purchased, and taken. Registration and apparel/uniform can also be purchased online. The required uniform must be purchased prior to Monday 21st October, 9am.

SUNDAY OCT 6TH UNIFORM TRY ONS

 

Tryout

Try On

U12 Boys

8:30am – 10am

10am – 11am

U14 Boys

10:30 – 12pm

9am – 10am

U12 Girls

12:30 – 2pm

11am – 12pm

U14 Girls

2:15 – 3:45

1pm – 2pm

U16 Girls

4pm – 5:30pm

2:30pm – 3:30pm

U16 Boys

5:45pm – 7:15pm

4:30 – 5:30pm

FRIDAY OCT 11TH UNIFORM TRY ONS

U18 Girls

5pm – 6:30pm 

4pm – 4:45pm

U18 Boys

7pm – 8:30pm 

6pm – 6:45pm

Pack 1

Mandatory Items (5% discount)
$ 290
  • Playing Singlet
  • Playing Shorts
  • Training Singlet
  • Training Shorts
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Pack 2

Mandatory & Recommended Items (10% discount)
$ 379
  • Playing Singlet
  • Playing Shorts
  • Training Singlet
  • Training Shorts
  • Game Day Hoodie
  • Bottle
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Sharks Teamwear Range – INDIVIDUAL PRICING

Reversible Playing Singlet

$85

Mandatory

Playing Shorts

$70

Mandatory

Reversible Training Singlet

$80

Mandatory

Training Shorts

$70

Mandatory

Game Day Hoodie

$85

Recommended

Socks

$23.99

Recommended

Bottle

$15

Recommended

Backpack

$85

Optional

Casual Travel Shorts

$60

Optional

Tracksuit Pants

$75

Optional

Other casual wear items available through Shop

Please Note: We’ve switched suppliers, which means our uniform sizes might be a little different this season. To make sure you get the right fit, we’re strongly encouraging everyone to come in and try on their uniforms. The sooner you find your fit, the faster we can get your gear to you!

If you purchased a playing uniform in the past 12 months you have the option to trade in as below for a discount on new uniform:

Playing singlet > $30 discount
Playing shorts > $25 discount

KEY DATES

The VJBL calendar is scheduled from mid-November through to early September each season. The competition breaks over school holiday periods and generally teams will not train during the school holidays. There are numerous tournaments and clinics for player development throughout the year, along with specific programs tailored for athletes which the club oversees in conjunction with Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia. 

  • Junior Sharks Tryouts – 6th October – 13th of October 2024
  • Feedback will be provided to non-successful athletes.
  • Team Announcements – 14th October 2024 (subject to change)
  • Uniform Pick up – Friday 18th October @ Dromana U12 & U14 > 4pm – 7pm U16 & U18 > 6pm – 9pm // Tuesday 22nd October @ Dromana 4:30pm – 7pm
  • Registration payment due – 18th October 2024
  • Age Group Parent Information Sessions – 18th of October 2024 
  • Team Trainings Commence – Week of 21st October 2024
  • Parent Scoring School – Date TBA 
  • Inter-club games – Date TBA
  • Southern Peninsula Tournament – 8th, 9th & 10th November 2024
  • VJBL Grading – From Friday 15th November 2024 onwards 
  • SPBA Development Camp – 26th & 27th of January 2025
  • VJBL Games recommence – 31st January 2025
  • Basketball Victoria Country Championships (1st teams only) 

U16 and U18 Division 1 and 2

15th &16th February 2025

U16 and U18 Division 3, 4, and 5

15th & 16th March 2025

U14

5th – 7th April 2025

U12

11th – 13th April 2025

  • End of Season Celebration Night – 14th September 2025 

Further Information

If you do NOT wish for photographs of your child/children or yourself engaging in Junior Sharks activities to be published through our various media points for public relations purposes, please contact martin.ramos@sthpen.com.au

Possible uses of photographs include but are not limited to; SPBA Basketball, VJBL, Basketball Victoria & Basketball Australia websites, Facebook, Instagram and Local Newspapers.

SHARKS ACADEMY

Players who are not selected to represent Southern Peninsula in the 2024 VJBL season, may have the opportunity to participate  in our tournament only teams, called Academy. Academy Teams will compete in a number of tournaments throughout the season. 

More information around training and tournament dates will be provided to families after the Selection Process. 

permission to train

If you are coming from another VJBL club and require a permission to train slip, please apply through this link.

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