These tryouts are for players who have not played representative basketball (VJBL or equivalent in other states). This does not include 2017-Born players, or Under 20’s.
2025/2026 Age Groups:
- Under 12’s – Born 2015 or 2016 (2017, not included in NPT’s)
- Under 14’s – Born 2013 or 2014
Days/Times:
BOYS: Sunday, September 14th
- Under 12s – Bottom Age – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
- Under 12s – Top Age – 2:00pm to 3:00pm
- Under 14s – Bottom Age – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Under 14s – Top Age – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: Elisabeth Murdoch College, 80 Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin
If you are unable to attend a listed date, you must still complete the registration form and accurately fill out the custom field noting your missed tryout date.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Players who take part in the September NPTs will be informed if they advance to the next stage.
Due to the high number of tryout participants, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful players.
These tryouts are for players who have not played representative basketball (VJBL or equivalent in other states). This does not include 2017-Born players, or Under 20’s.
2025/2026 Age Groups:
- Under 12’s – Born 2015 or 2016 (2017, not included in NPT’s)
- Under 14’s – Born 2013 or 2014
Days/Times:
GIRLS: Tuesday, September 9th
- Under 12s – Bottom Age & Top Age – 5:00pm to 6:30pm
- Under 14s – Bottom Age & Top Age – 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Frankston High School, 97 Foot St, Frankston.
If you are unable to attend a listed date, you must still complete the registration form and accurately fill out the custom field noting your missed tryout date.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Players who take part in the September NPTs will be informed if they advance to the next stage.
Due to the high number of tryout participants, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful players.
**New U16 & U18 Players (2009-2012 born) There will be no New Player Try Outs (NPT) for Under 16s or Under 18s, Boys or Girls. Instead, please complete this Jotform as an Expression of interest. Frankston Blues administrators will be in further contact.
Frankston Blues (FDBA) are pleased to confirm the VJBL 2025/26 tryout details for returning, transferring and successful new player tryout invitees.
With the Bardia Avenue facility unavailable due to the redevelopment, tryouts will be held at various venues, such as:
- Carrum Downs Secondary College (CDSC) – 263 McCormicks Rd, Carrum Downs
- Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) – 80 Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin
- Jubilee Park Stadium (JPS or JUB) – 83R-85R Hillcrest Rd, Frankston
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tryouts begin to check in with Blues registrars.
Players must bring a basketball, drink bottle and wear appropriate sporting attire, preferably a reversible dark/light singlet or playing top.
Parents are not permitted to watch the tryouts, you will need to drop your child off at registration desk.
For transferring players only: All transferring players who played VJBL in 2024/25 or previous years at a different association will require a Permission to Train or Clearance. The VJBL Permission to Train form can be found HERE (link will be opened by Basketball Victoria from September 1st onwards)
For returning Frankston Blues players and transferring players (VJBL 24/25 Season): PLAYHQ TRY OUT REGISTRATION LINK
If you are unable to attend a listed date, you must still complete the registration form and accurately fill out the custom field noting your missed tryout date.
*Future Blues Players (2017 born) will be contacted separately.
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| BOYS TRYOUTS | GIRLS TRYOUTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tryout Date - Sunday, Oct 5 | Tryout Date - Saturday, Oct 4 | |||
| Jubilee Park Stadium | Jubilee Park Stadium | |||
| Age Group(s) | Time | Age Group(s) | Time | |
| U12 Boys | 8:00am - 9:30am | U12 Girls | 8:00am - 9:45am | |
| U14 Boys | 9:30am - 11:00am | U14 Girls | 10:15am - 12:00pm | |
| U16 Boys** | 11:00am - 12:30pm | |||
| U18 Boys** | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |||
| BOYS TRYOUTS | GIRLS TRYOUTS | |||
| Tryout Date - Tuesday, Oct 7 | Tryout Date - Sunday, Oct 5 | |||
| Carrum Downs Secondary College | Elisabeth Murdoch College | |||
| Age Group(s) | Time | Age Group(s) | Time | |
| U12 Boys BA (Bottom Age) | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | U12 Girls | 8:00am - 9:30am | |
| U12 Boys TA (Top Age) | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | U14 Girls | 9:30am - 11:00am | |
| U14 Boys BA | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | U16 Girls** | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |
| U14 Boys TA | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | U18/U20 Girls** | 11:00am - 12:30pm | |
| BOYS TRYOUTS | GIRLS TRYOUTS | |||
| Tryout Date - Friday, Oct 10 | Tryout Date - Friday, Oct 10 | |||
| Jubilee Park Stadium | Elisabeth Murdoch College | |||
| Age Group(s) | Time | Age Group(s) | Time | |
| U12 Boys | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | U12 Girls | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | |
| U14 Boys | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | U14 Girls | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | |
| U16/U18 Boys** | 7:30pm - 9:00pm | U16 Girls** | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | |
| BOYS TRYOUTS | GIRLS TRYOUTS | |||
| Tryout Date - Sunday, Oct 12 | Tryout Date - Sunday, Oct 12 | |||
| Carrum Downs Secondary College | Elisabeth Murdoch College | |||
| Age Group(s) | Time | Age Group(s) | Time | |
| U12 Boys BA (Bottom Age) | 8:00am - 9:00am | U12 Girls | 8:00am - 9:30am | |
| U12 Boys TA (Top Age) | 9:00am - 10:00am | U14 Girls | 9:30am - 11:00pm | |
| U14 Boys BA | 10:00am - 11:00am | U16 Girls** | 11:00am - 12:30pm | |
| U14 Boys TA | 11:00am - 12:00pm | U18/U20 Girls** | 12:30pm - 2:00pm | |
| U16 Boys BA** | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | |||
| U16 Boys TA** | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |||
| U18 Boys TA/BA** | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | |||
** Indicates U16 and U18 returning players and selected new players.