The Bellarine Storm program is an elite pathway for talented players in the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association. The Storm have successfully competed at a representative level since 2001. The Bellarine Storm Representative Program is dedicated to promoting, developing and competing at the highest level of basketball in Victoria. It is the goal of the program to enable each player to reach his or her maximum potential with regard to basketball knowledge, skills and experience whilst encouraging the qualities of teamwork, respect, discipline, fair play and hard work.
The Bellarine Storm teams compete in the Victorian Junior Basketball Association (VJBL), playing Friday nights against other competing associations. Teams will also compete in various country and metro tournaments and the Basketball Victoria Country Championships.
The Victorian Junior Basketball League now has over 1000 teams competing. In the 2023/2024 season, the Bellarine Storm had 22 teams competing in the VJBL.
VJBL 2024/25 TRYOUTS
Bellarine Storm are inviting any players interested in playing VJBL for the Storm to attend our selection tryouts for the 2024/25 season. Our Storm program will be entering teams in U12, U14, U16, U18 & U20 Boys and Girls (Note: U20 tryouts will be held in line with youth league BigV program at a later date).
If you are interested in joining the Storm family please complete the registration link below and note important information on the tryouts.
Please read the included “Parent Information” document which covers costs, and expectations of being part of the Storm program.
Session Times & Venues:
Note: Players must attend both tryout sessions. If you will be absent for any reason please contact Tim on development@bpba.org.au
U12 Boys (Born 2015 – 2014) :
Session 1: Sunday 6th OCT 9am-11am @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Sunday 13th OCT 9am-11am @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U12 Girls (Born 2015-2014):
Session 1: Friday 4th OCT 4pm-6pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Friday 11th OCT 4pm-6pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U14 Boys (Born 2013-2012):
Session 1: Sunday 6th OCT 11am-1pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Sunday 13th OCT 11am-1pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U14 Girls (Born 2013-2012):
Session 1: Sunday 6th OCT 2pm-4pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Sunday 13th OCT 2pm-4pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U16 Boys (Born 2011-2010):
Session 1: Friday 4th OCT 6pm-8pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Friday 11th OCT 6pm-8pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U16 Girls (Born 2011-2010):
Session 1: Sunday 6th OCT 4pm-6pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Sunday 13th OCT 4pm-6pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U18 Boys (Born 2009-2008):
Session 1: Friday 4th OCT 8pm-10pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Friday 11th OCT 8pm-10pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
U18 Girls (Born 2009-2008):
Session 1: Sunday 6th OCT 6pm-8pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Session 2: Sunday 13th OCT 6pm-8pm @ Bellarine Secondary college, Drysdale
Permission to Train:
If you have played VJBL before and your most recent club was not the Bellarine Storm (e.g. Geelong United, Surfcoast Chargers) you will require permission to train
from your most recent club before stepping on court at our tryouts. Failure to complete this will result in your child being turned away from the session until this permission is
gained. The permission to train form is found on the VJBL website at this link https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/resources/competition-resources/vjbl
Uniforms:
Uniform fittings will take place at the first tryouts session for each age group on either the 4th or 6th of October. All new players and any current players that require a new
uniform throughout the season must be fitted on this day. There are no additional uniform orders done throughout the season. Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the session start time so fittings can be done prior to the on court component starting.
Parent information:
- Parents/family members will be required to sit in the grandstand on court 1 to watch the session to ensure a safe environment on the court for all involved.
- Parents please don’t attempt to interact with the coaches or selectors on the day. They will be instructed not to interact with families at the tryouts in the interest of fairness for all athletes trying out.
VJBL 2024/25 COACHING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Bellarine Storm are seeking applications from Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches interested in being part of our 2024/25 VJBL program. For the 2024/25 season Bellarine Storm will be entering both boys and girls teams in the U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20 age groups.
We are looking for coaches with a keen interest in developing young athletes in line with our club values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Communication and Enjoyment. Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Hold or be willing to obtain a Club Coaching Accreditation (Level 1) prior to the season commencing
- Hold a valid Working With Children Check and complete bot club and VJBL child safe screening protocols
- Attend monthly Storm program coach meetings
- Be available to run team training sessions on Sundays with first team coaches also expected to hold a mid week session
- Develop the team and it’s athletes in line with the Bellarine Storm development structures
If you would like to apply for a Storm coaching positions for the 2024/25 VJBL season please contact Tim Sanderson on 0450 832 378 or via email at development@bpba.org.au