The Ballarat Miners U12 program are tournament-only team.

We have 3 teams in each gender, which equates to 30 athletes in total

The program begins in July with tryouts, with practices beginning in August.

We align the program with BRP core values and development standards without the Friday night travel.

U12 athletes practice twice a week (Tuesday and Sunday), with game participation in 5-6 tournaments.

Tuesday Practice - 5:30 - 7:00pm @ Minerdome

Sunday Practice 

• Term 2/3 - 4:00-5:30pm @ Selkirk
• Term 1/4 - 9:00 - 10:30am @ Selkirk

U12 TRYOUTS FOR THE 24/25 SEASON HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection panel will use a combination of objective and subjective criteria to assess and categorize the athletes. The criteria may include, but not limited to:

• Competitiveness
• Shooting
• Finishing
• Athleticism
• Ball Handling
• 1 on 1 Offence
• 1 on 1 Defence
• Transition Play
• Decision Making
• Game Sense

Athletes will be assessed on the above criteria through a variety of different drills and game situations. Some of the ways athletes will be evaluated are:

• Conceptual Play Assessments
• Live Scrimmage Situations
• Small-Sided Games
• Fitness Components
• Athlete Testing
• Commitment, attitude, and Coachability from Previous Seasons
• Teamwork and Sportsmanship

TRYOUT FAQ

How many teams will we have in each age group?

This will depend on tryout numbers, skill level of players and availability of suitable coaches.

What do I bring to tryouts?

Basketball (must be named!), drink bottle, and reversible dark/light singlet or dark/light coloured t-shirts.

Do I have to play in the Ballarat Domestic Competition to play for the Miners

All Miners athletes must be playing in our Junior Domestic as per our Athlete Handbook and by-laws.

Will you have other age group tournament teams?

The only tournament teams we will be having are our u12 teams.

The U12 Miners Combine looks to start of the 24/25 campaign by incorporating various aspects of our program and ensuring all athletes, parents and coaches are aligned from the beginning of the year.

DATE: Sunday, August 11th, 2024

TIME: TBC 

• Athlete, Parent and Coach Induction for 2024/25 season
• Athlete expectations and Goal Setting
• System of Play and practice habit sessions
• RAD Warm Up and Cool Down
• Uniform try-on and order day
• Parent Score table Information session

THIS IS A MANDATORY DAY FOR ALL SELECTED MINERS ATHLETES

U12 will play in 5 compulsory tournaments, and 10 athletes will participate in the Junior Country Championships

COMPULSORY TOURNAMENTS:

Geelong - November 1 - 3, 2024

Bendigo - January 25-27, 2025 (Australia Day Weekend)

Colac Classic - February 22 & 23, 2025

South-East Junior Basketball Tournament - March 7 & 8, 2025

Ballarat Junior Tournament - June 7 - 9, 2025

JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

10 x U12 athletes will be selected to attend the 2025 Junior Country Championships to represent the Ballarat Miners.

This tournament sets up the age group for the future in VJBL and is a must-win tournament.

The selection process will be held throughout the campaign with practices and tournaments being at the forefront for selection.

The Director of Coaching will finalize the 10 athletes who attended, and the 3 athletes who will be emergencies.

This will be in conjunction with the first-team head coach.

There will be extra sessions in the lead-up to the JCC (these are mandatory)

Junior Country Championship - April 11 - 13th, 2025. Location - TBC

What is the cost?

$435

This includes court hire, coaching costs and development, administrative support for program & athlete development programs.

This does not include:

Tournaments (This can range from $40 - $50 for registration, accommodation etc.)

Uniforms (Introduction pack can cost $150, this includes game singlet, training singlet and shorts)

What dates are tryouts?

July 28th to July 30th, 2024.

When is the squad finalized?

Squad is finalized and announced on August 2nd, 2024

What times are practices?

Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm @ Minerdome, Sunday TBC @ Selkirk

For further questions, please email James at doc@ballaratbasketball.com

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