VJBL 2026/27 Tryouts

Registration is open for Craigieburn Eagles VJBL tryouts. Everything you need to register with confidence is on this page — please read before you register.

Registrations closes for U20's 15th October · $25 per player

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Read before you register

Please read our full Tryout Guidelines & Welcome Letter before registering. It covers everything you need to know — tryout dates and times, what to bring, the tryout process, fees and season costs, training, uniforms, and codes of conduct.

→ [CLICK HERE FOR THE📄 2026/27 VJBL Tryout Guidelines & Welcome Letter]

Tryout dates & times

All sessions at Craigieburn Sports Stadium (unless otherwise notified).

‍U18 Girls & Boys

• Sun 11 Oct · Wed 14 Oct
• U18 Girls: Sun 12:00–2:00pm, Wed 5:00–6:30pm
• U18 Boys: Sun 2:00–4:00pm, Wed 6:30–8:00pm

U20 Girls & Boys

• Mon 19 Oct · Thu 22 Oct
• 6:30–8:00pm (Mon) · 7:30–9:00pm (Thu)

Intraclub games (selected players only): Friday 23 October (date changed from 16 October)

• U12: 6:00–7:00pm
• U14: 7:00–8:00pm
• U16: 8:00–9:00pm
• U18: 9:00–10:00pm

Age groups

Find your child's age group by their year of birth:

Age group     Year of birth

‍U18:                2010 & 2011

‍U20:               2008 & 2009

If you're unsure which age group applies, email vjbl@craigieburneagles.com.au before registering.

Key information

• Cost: $25 per player to try out.
• No refunds. The $25 tryout fee is non-refundable, including if a player is not selected or is cut during the tryout process.
• Attendance: Attending all sessions is strongly recommended.
• Closed tryouts: To keep players focused and free of pressure, tryout sessions are closed — parents and guardians are not permitted courtside during sessions.
• No guarantee of selection. Trying out does not guarantee a place in a team, and selections are final.
• From another association? Players registered with another VJBL association must complete a Permission to Train form via the VJBL website before their first tryout.

Frequently asked questions

‍Can I get a refund if my child isn't selected? No. The $25 fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome.

Can I watch the tryouts? Tryouts are closed sessions, so parents aren't permitted courtside. This keeps players focused and avoids any perception of bias.

What if my child can't make a session? Email vjbl@craigieburneagles.com.au before the session. Absences due to illness may require a medical certificate; planned absences (travel/holiday) should be noted at registration. Full detail is in the Tryout Guidelines.

What does it cost if my child is selected? The full season fee structure is in the Welcome Letter. The $25 tryout fee is separate and covers the tryout process only.

What if my child has an injury and cannot participate in tryouts? Please provide a medical certificate or/and stat dec.

Still have questions? Email vjbl@craigieburneagles.com.au.

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