WELCOME TO WESTGATE IMPERIALS VJBL TRYOUTS FOR SEASON 2026
Please ensure you read all the important information on this page before registering
Now taking registrations for our New to Rep Basketball Tryouts
1. New to rep?
If you haven't yet played in the Victorian Junior Basketball League for Westgate or another association, it's really important that you familiarise yourself with the commitments of rep basketball and attend a 'new player' tryout if applicable for your age group.
There will also be parent information sessions during tryout process
2. Tryout Formats
Please pay attention to the formats for your age group.
Each format has been designed to manage the numbers and provide the best opportunities for all athletes participating in the process.
Please also make note of the location of the tryout. Both courts at RecWest and Whitten Oval will be utilised.
3. Last sessions
The last session for all age groups (except U18 girls) are for athletes invited to attend.
We will notify a list of invited athletes after the second last tryout. Unsuccessful athletes will also receive an email notification.
We have introduced this format to allow coaches to better focus on team selections (note, being invited to the last tryout does not guarantee selection)
4. Registration Close
4. Registration Close
Due to large numbers and the large administrative effort to manage tryouts, we cannot take any late registrations.
Registration close dates are as follows:
New to rep sessions:
- 12th September, 2025
Remaining sessions:
- 2nd October, 2025
5. Tryout sessions
4. Registration Close
5. Tryout sessions
- Closed Tryout Sessions: no parents or spectators
- Athletes must wear shorts and reversible singlet or bring an extra singlet light/dark
- Imperials and other rep team reversible training uniforms can be worn
- Arrive 15 minutes before your tryout session and not before.
- Athletes must bring a basketball and drink bottle (labelled).
- Athletes will have their photo and tryout identification number photographed on entry
6. Attendance
4. Registration Close
5. Tryout sessions
It is highly recommended that athletes attend all relevant tryout sessions to provide them with the best opportunity for selection.
Due to large registration numbers we are unable to facilitate alternate tryout sessions.
If you are going to be absent, please send an email to imperials@westgatebasketball.com.au
BOYS SESSION TIMES
U12 BOYS
U12 BOYS
U12 BOYS
U14 BOYS
U12 BOYS
U12 BOYS
U16 BOYS
U12 BOYS
U16 BOYS
U18 BOYS
U16 BOYS
U20s & YOUTH LEAGUE
U20s & YOUTH LEAGUE
These tryouts will be announced at a later date
GIRLS SESSION TIMES
U12 GIRLS
U12 GIRLS
U12 GIRLS
U14 GIRLS
U12 GIRLS
U12 GIRLS
U16 GIRLS
U12 GIRLS
U16 GIRLS
U18 GIRLS
U16 GIRLS
YOUTH LEAGUE
YOUTH LEAGUE
These tryout sessions will be announced at a later date
PLAYER SELECTION & TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that athletes will be selected to play for Westgate Imperials.
Successful athletes will be notified post the completion of tryouts. Teams may not be finalised until after the first phase of VJBL grading.
Unsuccessful athletes will receive an email also, notifying them of the tryout outcome.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there more sessions for some age groups?
Some age groups tryout sessions attract a very large number of participants. To allow the coaches to assess all athletes adequately, we hold an additional tryout for new to rep athletes, and athletes from other clubs.
At that tryout, selecting coaches will choose athletes to move into the next phase of tryouts. All athletes will receive an email to let them know if they have been successful or unsuccessful in moving forward to the next phase.
Why do U18 girls only have two tryouts?
We have a smaller number of players to assess in our girls program. Therefore, our coaches will be able to assess and select players in two tryout sessions.
Why are players allowed to wear a rep uniform to tryouts?
Players are welcome to wear their club uniforms during tryouts as it’s often the most accessible and familiar gear they have. Uniforms also help our coaches and selectors identify players easily. Please be assured that wearing a club uniform has no influence on selection outcomes — all players are assessed equally based on their performance, attitude, and effort on the day. Please note, domestic uniforms are also fine to wear.
When and where will be the parent information session?
We'll email all registered participants to inform them of when the online parent meeting will be held. It will be held closer to the tryouts.