About the program

The Junior Championship Program presently comprises more than 40 teams, both male and female, ranging between the ages of 10-19 years of age. Our junior teams compete against associations throughout Victoria each Friday night in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) representative basketball program. Being involved in the VJBL means over 60 home games held at Eagle Stadium on a monthly basis, bringing visitors from all across the state into our stadium.

The aims of the VJBL are to:

• •  Encourage associations to develop teams that compete at the highest level
• •  Deliver a competition format that showcases basketball excellence in Victoria
• •  Provide a key development pathway for athletes, transitioning from domestic basketball to state, national, and international representation
• •  Offer players, officials, and spectators access to high-quality, competitive basketball experiences

The VJBL is the platform where Victorian state representatives are identified and remains the cornerstone pathway for the majority of NBL and WNBL athletes.

What is Representative Basketball?

Wyndham Basketball’s representative program strongly aligns with the Basketball Victoria & Basketball Australia player development pathway, and provides opportunities for all players to play at the highest level they can achieve.

Victorian Junior Basketball League incorporates competitions conducted state-wide and provides the highest level of junior competition in Victoria. VJBL boasts over 1200 representative teams from 54 associations across Victoria.

The competition includes the U12 to U20 age groups, in a graded structure from Victorian Junior Championship League to the Regional Competition. The Victorian Junior Championship League serves as a benchmark for excellence in competition and is the premier competition for junior teams in Victoria.

The VJBL has been a key pathway for many of Australia’s best players including Andrew Bogut, Penny Taylor, Andrew Gaze & Michelle Timms just to name a few.

Playing Representative basketball requires attendance at two weekly practice sessions and a Friday night or Sunday afternoon (U20) game. All of our VJBL Representative Teams have coaches that are suitably qualified and experienced. Coaches work under the guidance of our Director of Coaching (DOC)

Wyndham Basketball encourages all players looking to take their game to the next level to attend representative tryouts.

The VJBL season is underway – you can view the fixture and results from the button below

If you have any questions about our representative program, you can contact Jackie Stephens at rep@wyndhambasketball.com or 0447 934 512.

Introducing Wyndham Rising Stars Academy

This is exciting news for U10-aged players – Wyndham Rising Stars Academy is designed to help guide U10 athletes wanting to make the transition from Domestic basketball into our VJBL rep program.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WYNDHAM RISING STARS ACADEMY

Rep Fee Structure 2025/2026

Providing a high-quality basketball program requires significant investment. At the Wyndham Basketball Association (WBA), it is our policy that all representative players contribute by paying their fees. We understand that financial circumstances can be challenging, and we work hard to keep our fees as reasonable as possible to support families.

U12, U14, U16, U18 Player Fees

•  •  For the 2025/2026 season, the registration fee for each U12, U14, U16, U18 player will be as follows:
•  •  $90 Commitment Fee. Payable upon confirming acceptance of position in a team and due Wednesday 8th of October 2025.
•  •  The season fees are $670 if paid in full by November 30th 2025 or there is the option of paying via two instalments $350 due by November 30th 2025 and the second $350 due by March 30th 2026.
•  •  Please note: There will be no payment plans available.
•  •  The registration acceptance link will be made available online when you receive your selection offer.
•  •  Completing this registration process and payment in full by the specified deadline confirms your place in the Wyndham Basketball Program for the 2025/2026 season.
•  •  Failure to meet this deadline will result in your spot being offered to another player.

Registration Fees Include:

•  •  Team Registration with Basketball Victoria
•  •  Compulsory Tournaments
•  •  2 x Super Clinics (Subject to West Vic Challenge may be 1 x Super Clinic)
•  •  Midweek and Weekend Training Court Hire
•  •  Presentation Day

 

U20 Player Fees

•  •  For the 2025/2026 season, the registration fee for each U20 player will be:
•  •  $90 Commitment Fee. Payable upon confirming acceptance of position in a team and due Monday 3rd of November 2025.
•  •  The season fees are $480 if paid in full by January 30th 2026 or there is the option of paying via two instalments $250 due by November 30th 2025 and the second $250 due by February 30th 2026.
•  •  Please note: There will be no payment plans available.
•  •  The registration acceptance link will be made available online when you receive your selection offer.
•  •  Completing this registration process and payment in full by the specified deadline confirms your place in the Wyndham Basketball Program for the 2025/2026 season.
•  •  Failure to meet this deadline will result in your spot being offered to another player.

Registration Fees Include:

•  •  Team Registration with Basketball Victoria
•  •  Training Court Hire
•  •  Presentation Day

 

Registration Fees Do Not Include

•  •  Additional Training Sessions Beyond Allocated Times
•  •  Weekly Team Sheet Fees: VJBL will be cashless for the 2025/2026 season. The expected team sheet fee is approximately $125 (VJL) or $160 (VC), to be paid via Teampay. Final fees will be confirmed by VJBL. This fee is spilt by the team. If you don’t play you are still required to make payment unless exempted by the WBA Representative Staff.
•  •  Uniform
•  •  Non Compulsory Tournament fees
•  •  Non-Compulsory Events

 

Important Note

•  •  Important Note: Once a player accepts a position within the Wyndham Basketball Program, they are bound by the listed fees.
•  •  Refunds will only be provided under circumstances such as but not limited to injury or illness and a request must be in writing and is at the discretion of the Executive Committee, as accepting a position prevents another player from being selected.

 

VJBL calendar 2026 (Under 12 – 18)

VJBL calendar 2026 (Under 20)

WBA Guide for Representative Team Managers
We are excited to announce the launch of our Wyndham Basketball Association Representative Team Managers Guide, which explains the responsibilities of Representative Team Managers throughout the year.  For those of you who are new in the role, you should find this helpful in getting you up and running.

WBA Represenative Program – Domestic Policy

If a player wishes to play representative basketball with the WBA, then it is expected that the player will also participate in the WBA domestic competition. If a player is unable to participate in the WBA domestic competition then the player (or, if under 18, their parent/guardian) must submit an exemption request in writing using the below exemption request form.

VJBL Scoring:

Scoring:

Scoring on tablet/PC

SHOT CLOCK

In Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) games, the shot clock resets to 24 seconds for a new possession, which occurs after a made basket, a foul, a turnover, or a defensive rebound. However, for the under 14 age group, the 24-second clock does not start until the ball enters the team’s frontcourt

. When a team loses possession after a shot attempt (e.g., to a loose ball), the shot clock remains with the offensive team until the defense gains clear possession. 

Shot clock rules

• Reset to 24 seconds: The clock resets to 24 seconds for the new possession in these situations:
  • • After a made basket
  • • On a foul (including technical fouls)
  • • After a turnover
  • • Following a defensive rebound

 

• Frontcourt rule for Under 14s: For all Under 14 games, the 24-second shot clock is not started until the ball legally enters the frontcourt.

 

• Whistles and pauses:
  • • The shot clock is paused on every whistle.
  • • It is reset to 24 seconds only if there is a change of team control.
  • • If the same team retains possession, the clock is not reset.