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VJBL COMPEITION RESTRUCTURE FOR SEASON 2026

VJBL Introduces the Regional League (RL) to reduce travel by grouping pools geographical.

Basketball Victoria after a successful trial in 2025, have confirmed the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) will undergo a significant restructure from 2026, with the launch of the new Regional League (RL).


This change will replace the previous RDL competition and establish a more defined three-level pathway for junior athletes:


  • Victorian Championship (VC) – The highest state-level competition.
  • Victorian Junior League (VJL) – Multiple graded division
  • Regional League (RL) – Competitions grouped by region to help reduce travel. 

What does this mean for Westgate Imperials?

Under 12

Teams will now grade for the following competitions:

  • Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 1-4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 5 (3 pools of 10 teams)
  • Regional League (Remainder of teams, separated into geographical pools)


Under 14

Teams will now grade for the following competitions:

  • Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 1-3 (1 pool of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 5-8 (3 pools of 10 teams)
  • Regional League (Remainder of teams, separated into geographical pools)


Under 16

Teams will now grade for the following competitions:

  • Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 1-3 (1 pool of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 5 and below (3 pools of 10 teams)


Under 18

Teams will now grade for the following competitions:

  • Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 1-4 (1 pool of 10 teams)
  • Victorian Junior League 5 and below (3 pools of 10 teams)

regional league (rl) - 2026

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