Rep Development Program Update

Our Rep Development Program is currently under review for the 2025–26 season while we await the official Representative Team Announcements.

We anticipate running the program on Friday evenings to mirror the VJBL season structure. At this stage, the program will be open to boys in the following age groups:

Under 14 (born 2013, 2014)
Under 16 (born 2011,2012)

If you’re a current Bayside Warriors domestic player and would like to be considered for a team, please register your interest below.

Program Overview

Our Rep Development (Rep Dev) program provides a high-performance pathway for players striving to reach the Representative Basketball (VJBL) level.

As an advanced domestic basketball club, we developed this program in response to growing demand and the limited number of representative team spots available across Victoria.

Who the Program Suits

This program is ideal for:

Players who have trialed for rep but were not selected
Players who have previously played rep and are looking to return

How It Works

Rep Dev teams train weekly and play games on Friday nights, mirroring the VJBL experience. Each player joins a team that operates as a ‘second team’ alongside their Saturday domestic team—just like most rep players.

Our experienced coaches identify each player’s individual skill gaps and focus on the areas that matter most for rep selection: skill, attitude, behaviour, teamwork, and game IQ. Every player receives tailored feedback and a personalised development plan in preparation for rep tryouts (held annually in September/October).

Key Inclusions

Weekly Friday night training and games (rep-style structure)
- An alternative night may be scheduled if a suitable Friday competition is unavailable
Individual player assessments and development plans
Targeted coaching aligned with rep selection criteria
Support to enter tournaments where eligible

Eligibility

Nomination for the Rep Development Program is based on a player’s representative basketball history—including prior rep involvement or participation in rep tryouts.

Players must demonstrate a genuine commitment to improvement and an understanding of the representative basketball pathway.

Bayside Warriors coaches will be consulted on player suitability.

To be eligible, players must currently be registered and playing domestic basketball for Bayside Warriors.