U12 JUNIOR MINERS – Ballarat Basketball

BALLARAT REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM

U12 PROGRAM

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.

U12 TRYOUTS

U12 TRYOUTS (BORN 2014 & 2015)

*ATHLETES NEED TO ATTEND BOTH TRYOUTS DATES

U12 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

Thursday August 1^st, 2024

U12 COMBINE / INTRODUCTION DAY

Sunday August 4^th, 2024 – 12pm -3pm @ Selkirk Stadium

Link to U12 Tryout Registration – https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/88a6f3

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:

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.

How are teams announced?

Teams will be announced via email on August 1^st, 2024, and also put on social media outlets.

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.

U12 INTRO CAMP / COMBINE

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 4th, 2024

TIME: 12-3pm

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 TOURNAMENTS

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

U12 FAQ

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.

If numbers are bigger than planned, we will run an extra sessions.

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

U12 CALANDER

COMING SOON

For any further information on the Ballarat Representative Program, please contact the Director of Coaching, James McKinnon (doc@ballaratbasketball.com)