Are you ready to take the next step in your basketball journey? Tryouts for the 2025/26 Nunawading Spectres representative program officially tip off this October, and we’re looking for athletes who are ready to rise to the challenge.

This professionally designed tryout schedule provides players with the best opportunity to showcase their talent while allowing our coaching and selection staff to identify the next wave of Nunawading Spectres athletes ready to compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL).

REGISTRATION
Registration is essential.
Tryout registrations will open 01 August 2025. Stay tuned!

TRYOUT DATES & DRAFT SCHEDULE
In the lead-up to official tryouts, Nunawading Basketball will conduct Pre Tryout sessions designed specifically for domestic players who are not currently part of a representative program.

These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for aspiring athletes to experience a representative-style training environment and be seen by our coaching staff ahead of the full tryout process.

PRE TRYOUTS (Compulsory for ALL new to rep athletes)
WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
@Nunawading Basketball Centre
5:00pm-6:00pm → U12 Boys
6:00pm-7:00pm → U14 Boys

THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
@Nunawading Basketball Centre
5:00pm-6:00pm → U16 Boys

These age groups have traditionally seen a higher volume of tryout registrations. By offering Pre Tryouts, we aim to ensure every athlete has the best chance to be fairly assessed and identified for their potential. 

Following these Pre Tryout Sessions, no new to representative players will be granted registration to the official tryout process. 

Our Official Nunawading Spectres Tryout process is structured in Five Stages, with the athlete pool narrowed at each step. Each Age Group will be scheduled on court once in each Stage.
For planning purposes, please refer to the current draft schedule below:

TRYOUTS STAGE 1 (Standard U12 Sessions, Mini Camps for U14-U18)
Mini Camp format: 1-hour on court (skills/drills) → 30min break/film/whiteboard → 1.5-hour on court (execution & scrimmage)

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
12:00pm–3:00pm → U18 Boys Mini Camp
3:00pm–6:00pm → U18 Girls Mini Camp

SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
8:00am–9:30am → U12 Boys
9:30am–11:00am → U12 Girls
11:00am–2:00pm → U14 Boys Mini Camp
2:00pm–5:00pm → U16 Girls Mini Camp

SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
8:00am–11:00am → U14 Girls Mini Camp
11:00am–2:00pm → U16 Boys Mini Camp

TRYOUTS STAGE 2 (All Standard Sessions)

TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER
6:00pm–7:30pm → U12 Girls (Knox School)               7:45pm–9:15pm → U18 Girls (Knox School)
6:00pm–7:30pm → U12 Boys (Wantirna College)      7:45pm-9:15pm → U18 Boys (Wantirna College)

THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER
6:00pm–7:30pm → U14 Girls (Knox School)               7:45pm–9:15pm → U16 Girls (Knox School)
6:00pm–7:30pm → U14 Boys (Wantirna College)      7:45pm-9:15pm → U16 Boys (Wantirna College)

TRYOUTS STAGE 3 (Standard Sessions)

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
6:30pm–8:00pm → U12 Girls
8:00pm–9:15pm → U18 Girls
9:15pm–10:30pm → U18 Boys

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
8:00am–9:30am → U12 Boys
9:30am–11:00am → U14 Girls
11:00am–12:30pm → U14 Boys
12:30pm–1:45pm → U16 Girls
1:45pm–3:00pm → U16 Boys

TRYOUTS STAGE 4 (All Standard Sessions)

TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER
6:00pm–7:30pm → U12 Girls (Knox School)               7:45pm–9:15pm → U18 Girls (Knox School)
6:00pm–7:30pm → U12 Boys (Wantirna College)      7:45pm-9:15pm → U18 Boys (Wantirna College)

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER
6:00pm–7:30pm → U14 Girls (Knox School)               7:45pm–9:15pm → U16 Girls (Knox School)
6:00pm–7:30pm → U14 Boys (Wantirna College)      7:45pm-9:15pm → U16 Boys (Wantirna College)

TRYOUTS STAGE 5 (Inter Squad Games)

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER
@ Nunawading Basketball Centre
6:30pm–7:30pm → U12 Girls / U14 Boys
7:30pm–8:30pm → U14 Girls / U12 Boys
8:30pm-9:30pm → U16 Girls / U18 Boys
9:30pm-10:30pm → U18 Girls / U16 Boys

Team Selections Announced: Saturday 18 October 2025
Training Commences: Sunday 19 October 2025

Age Group Eligibility (Based on Year of Birth)
Athletes must meet the age requirements above to be eligible for their age group.

Additional Information

As the Victorian Junior Basketball League reviews its competition offerings, so too does Nunawading Basketball.
Tryouts for the following additional programs will be announced separately:

• Development Squad (U10)
• Regional Development League (RDL U11)
• U20 Teams

Please note: the above tryout schedule applies only to U12–U18 teams.

Stay Connected

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