Registrations Now Open
Do you have what it takes to represent the Nunawading Spectres?
Registrations are now open for the U12-U18 Representative Basketball Program Tryouts.
Whether you’re returning to the Spectres or aspiring to play representative basketball for the first time, we encourage all eligible & appropriately skilled athletes to register and take the next step in their basketball journey.
Playing representative basketball is a privilege. It demands commitment, resilience, teamwork and a willingness to be challenged. We’re looking for athletes who are prepared to embrace those standards both on and off the court.
KEY INFORMATION
Pre-Tryouts (New to Rep Players)
Sunday 13 September 2026
Summit Sports Complex
Official Tryouts
Friday 2 October – Friday 9 October 2026
누나 웨딩 농구 센터
Age Groups
U12–U18 Boys & Girls
Representative Program Registration Fee
$690 per athlete (Inc. GST)
REGISTER NOW
Registrations for the Nunawading Spectres Representative Program Tryouts are now open.
Registrations Close: 27 September 2026
Only athletes who have completed the online registration process will be permitted to participate in Spectres Tryouts. Walk-up registrations will not be accepted.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER
Please read the following information carefully before completing your registration.
As part of the online registration process, you will be required to confirm that you have read and understood the following documents:
These documents outline our selection process, program expectations and important information for all athletes and families.
For registration enquiries, please contact:
시몬 할렛
Representative Program Administrator
simone@nunawadingbasketball.com.au
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration Required
Only athletes who have completed the online registration process will be permitted to participate in Spectres Tryouts.
Walk-up registrations will not be accepted.
Permission to Train (PTT)
Athletes currently registered with another Victorian representative association must obtain a Permission to Train (PTT) before attending Spectres Tryouts.
If your approved Permission to Train has not been received before your scheduled session, you will unfortunately be unable to participate.
Click here to request a Permission to Train via the Basketball Victoria website.
Please note that Basketball Victoria regulations do not permit athletes to participate in another association’s tryouts until the completion of the current VJBL season.
REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE
The Nunawading Spectres Representative Program Registration Fee for the 2026/2027 season is:
$690 per athlete (Inc. GST)
Successful athletes will receive an email containing:
- Team Selection Offer
- PlayHQ Registration Link
- Payment Instructions
Registration is confirmed once:
- Your Team Offer has been accepted.
- Registration has been completed via PlayHQ.
- Payment has been made in full.
Payment Due
7:00pm Monday 12 October 2026
Please note that payment plans will not be available.
NEW SPECTRES UNIFORM
The 2026/2027 season marks an exciting new chapter for the Nunawading Spectres, with the introduction of a new official playing uniform.
All athletes selected into the Nunawading Spectres Representative Program will be required to purchase the new Official Spectres Uniform Pack.
The complete uniform package, inclusions, pricing and ordering information will be released prior to team selections, allowing families to review all information before accepting their place within the program.
Please note that the purchase of the Official Spectres Uniform Pack is in addition to the Representative Program Registration Fee.
TRYOUT PROCESS
Selection into the Nunawading Spectres Representative Program is not guaranteed.
Every athlete begins the process with an equal opportunity to earn their place.
Our Representative Tryout Process is conducted across multiple stages, with the athlete pool narrowed following each session.
Selection decisions are based on a range of factors including:
- Basketball ability
- Long-term development potential
- Coachability
- Attitude and effort
- Team balance
- Positional requirements
Progressing through one stage of the process does not guarantee progression to the next, nor final team selection.
PRE-TRYOUTS
Sunday 13 September 2026
Summit Sports Complex
Pre-Tryouts are designed for athletes who are new to representative basketball and have not previously participated in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL).
These sessions assist with participant management and provide first-time representative athletes with an opportunity to experience the tryout environment prior to Official Tryouts.
Note: This registration process also include the Pre-Tryouts for applicable age groups.
| 시각 | Age Group |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 9:30am | U12 보이스 |
| 9:45am – 11:15am | U14 소년 |
| 11:30am – 1:00pm | U16 소년 |
OFFICIAL TRYOUT SCHEDULE
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, session times may change depending on athlete registrations and age group requirements.
Please continue to monitor your email, the Nunawading Basketball website and our social media channels for any schedule updates.
| 2026 TRYOUTS | NW1 | NW2 | NW3 | NW4 | NW5 |
| FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER | |||||
| 9:30am-11:00am | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | B16 | B16 | B16 | B16 | B16 |
| 1:30pm-3:00pm | B18 | B18 | B18 | B18 | B18 |
| 3:30pm-5:00pm | G18 | G18 | G16 | G16 | G16 |
| SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER | |||||
| 8:00am-09:30am | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 |
| 9:30am-11:00am | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 |
| 11:00am-12:30pm | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 |
| 1:30pm-3:00pm | B16 | B16 | B16 | B16 | B16 |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | B18 | B18 | B18 | B18 | B18 |
| SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER | |||||
| 7:30am-9:00am | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 |
| 9:00am-10:30am | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 |
| 10:30am-12:00pm | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 |
| 12:00pm-01:30pm | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 |
| 1:30pm-3:00pm | G18 | G18 | G16 | G16 | G16 |
| TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER | |||||
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 |
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | B18 | B18 | B16 | B16 | B16 |
| WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER | |||||
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 | G12 |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 | G14 |
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | G18 | G18 | G16 | G16 | G16 |
| THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER | |||||
| 5:00pm-6:30pm | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 |
| 7:30pm-8:30pm | B18 | B18 | B16 | B16 | B16 |
| FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER | |||||
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 | B12 |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm | G16 | G16 | G12 | G12 | G12 |
| 7:00pm-8:30pm | G18 | G18 | G14 | G14 | G14 |
| 8:30pm-9:30pm | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 | B14 |
| 9:30pm-10:30pm | B18 | B18 | B16 | B16 | B16 |
TEAM SELECTION TIMELINE
Team Selections Released
Every effort will be made to have team selections announced Saturday 10 October 2026
Training Commences
Sunday 11 October 2026
AGE ELIGIBILITY
| Age Group | Eligible Birth Years |
|---|---|
| U12 | 2016–2018 |
| U14 | 2014–2015 |
| U16 | 2012–2013 |
| U18 | 2010–2011 |
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
As Basketball Victoria continues to review the Victorian Junior Basketball League competition structure, Nunawading Basketball continues to strengthen and expand its athlete development pathway.
Information regarding the following programs will be released separately.
Spectres Development Squad (U11)
Designed for athletes born in 2018 preparing for future representative basketball.
The program includes:
- One weekly training session
- Three tournaments (Australia Day, Labour Day and King’s Birthday)
- Entry into the Winter 2027 Friday Night MEBA Domestic Competition
Future Spectres (U10)
Designed for athletes born in 2019 progressing through the MEBA/GEBC domestic pathway and aspiring to become future Spectres representative athletes.
The program includes:
- One weekly skills session
- Development aligned to the Spectres Athlete Skills Matrix
- Age-appropriate technical, tactical and fundamental skill development
Please note that current Basketball Victoria regulations do not permit quadruple bottom-age athletes to participate in VJBL competition.
U20 Spectres
Information regarding U20 Spectres Tryouts will be released separately.
The above schedule applies only to U12–U18 Representative Teams.
READY TO REPRESENT THE SPECTRES?
If you’re ready to challenge yourself, compete alongside committed teammates and become part of one of Victoria’s leading representative basketball programs, we’d love to see you at tryouts.
REGISTER NOW
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