Your season starts here.
Welcome to the 2026/27 Country Representative Program. Training begins Sunday 30 August 2026. This page carries your training time, the full tournament calendar, uniform ordering and how we'll keep in touch across the season.
Training starts Sunday 30 August 2026
The season, in short.
First session of the season. Training runs every Sunday from this date at Warragul Leisure Centre.
Register & pay.
Every player must be registered and paid through PlayHQ before they take the court. Registration is handled by Basketball Victoria, not by WBA directly — so even if you played with us last season, you need to complete it again for 2026/27.
- One registration per player, completed by a parent or guardian
- Returning players still need to register again for the new season
- Payment is made at the same time, through PlayHQ
- You'll get a confirmation email from PlayHQ once it's done
If you hit a problem partway through, don't start again from scratch — email Natasha and she'll sort it out with you.
Registration and payment for the 2026/27 season are both completed here.
Register via PlayHQ
Find your training time.
Training is every Sunday at Warragul Leisure Centre, starting Sunday 30 August 2026. Find your child's age group below — sessions are listed in the order they run across the day.
VJBL families — first session
The Warriors VJBL end of season function is on Sunday 30 August, the same day as our first training session. Coaches already know, and players at the function are not expected at training that day. This one is covered — you don't need to let anyone know.
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U10 Boys
9:00 – 10:00am
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U10 Girls
9:00 – 10:00am
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U14 Girls
9:30 – 11:00am
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U12 Girls
10:00 – 11:30am
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U14 Boys
11:00am – 12:30pm
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U12 Boys
11:30am – 1:00pm
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U16 Girls
12:30 – 2:00pm
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U18 Girls
1:30 – 3:00pm
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U16 Boys
2:00 – 4:00pm
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U18 Boys
3:00 – 4:30pm
No sessions listed for that age group.
One training session per week is compulsory. If your child can't make a session, let both your coach and your team manager know in advance rather than after the fact.
Every tournament, every date.
The full 2026/27 calendar. Compulsory tournaments are marked — all teams attend those. Everything else is your coach's call, and you'll always be asked before an entry goes in.
What "optional" means
Optional tournaments are not a decision for families to make on their own. Your coach decides whether the team enters, based on where the group is at and what the team needs. If your coach decides to enter an optional tournament, they will let you know well in advance and ask you to confirm availability before the entry is submitted — you will never be committed to one without being asked first.
Country season — CRP tournaments
These tournaments form the 2026/27 Country season.
| Tournament | Location | Dates | Status |
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| Echuca Moama Tournament | Echuca / Moama | 25–27 Sep 2026 | Optional |
| Morwell Basketball Tournament Season opener | Morwell & surrounds | 10–11 Oct 2026 | Compulsory |
| Korumburra Tournament | Korumburra & surrounds | 17–18 Oct 2026 | Compulsory |
| Warrnambool Tournament | Warrnambool | 23–25 Oct 2026 | Optional |
| Swan Hill Tournament | Swan Hill | 24–25 Oct 2026 | Optional |
| Greater Shep Div 2 & Below | Shepparton | 7–8 Nov 2026 | Optional |
| Moe Basketball Tournament | Moe & surrounds | 13–15 Nov 2026 | Compulsory |
| Bairnsdale Tournament U10 only | Bairnsdale | 4–6 Dec 2026 | Optional |
| Greater Shep Div 1 & Champs U12 & U14 only | Shepparton | 5–6 Dec 2026 | Compulsory |
| Bendigo Breach Tournament | Bendigo & surrounds | 23–25 Jan 2027 | Optional |
| Warragul Junior Invitational Home tournament — free entry for Warriors players | Warragul & surrounds | 6–7 Feb 2027 | Compulsory |
| Sale Basketball Tournament | Sale | TBC — likely 20–21 Feb 2027 | Compulsory |
| Traralgon Basketball Tournament | Traralgon & surrounds | 6–8 Mar 2027 | Compulsory |
| Colac Basketball Tournament | Colac & Camperdown | TBC 2027 | Optional |
The pinnacle — Junior Country Championships
Team 1 from each eligible age group represents the Warragul Warriors. U10 teams are not eligible for the JCC.
| Age group | Location | Dates | Status |
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| U18 — Boys & Girls | Bendigo | 13–14 Feb 2027 | Compulsory |
| U16 — Boys & Girls | Bendigo | 13–14 Mar 2027 | Compulsory |
| U14 — Boys & Girls | Mildura | 3–5 Apr 2027 | Compulsory |
| U12 — Boys & Girls | Bendigo | 9–11 Apr 2027 | Compulsory |
- JCC teams are finalised prior to Christmas. Once confirmed, no changes are made outside of injury or exceptional circumstances approved by the Director of Warriors Junior Basketball.
- JCC teams consist of a maximum of 10 players — U18-aged players only for the U18/U19 age group.
- Each JCC team coach is afforded 2 non-travelling emergency players.
- Selection in Team 1 carries a commitment to attend the JCC in its entirety, regardless of results on any given day.
Metro competition — VJBL tournaments
Relevant to Warragul Warriors VJBL teams for the 2026/27 season. Southern Pen and Eltham Dandenong are the priority tournaments — VJBL teams attend both.
Priority — VJBL teams attend| Tournament | Location | Dates | Status |
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| Geelong Basketball Tournament | Geelong | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | Optional |
| Southern Pen Tournament Priority tournament | Multiple venues | 6–8 Nov 2026 | Priority |
| Eltham Dandenong Tournament Priority tournament | Multiple venues | 22–25 Jan 2027 | Priority |
| Whittlesea Showdown | Whittlesea & surrounds | TBC 2027 | Optional |
| Nunawading Tournament | Multiple venues | 5–7 Jun 2027 | Optional |
- Where a VJBL tournament clashes with a CRP country tournament, the VJBL program takes priority at Southern Peninsula and Eltham Dandenong.
- VJBL tournament costs are separate from CRP tournament costs.
The calendar, as a PDF.
The same calendar as a printable PDF, with the full tournament notes. Handy for the fridge, or for forwarding to grandparents doing the driving.
Before you diarise
- Tournament entry fees are $50 per player per event, invoiced at actual cost and shared equally across the team.
- JCC entry carries an additional $30 levy per Team 1 player — WBA covers the remaining entry cost.
- Where a CRP team attends a VJBL or metro tournament, the full cost is passed through to the team.
- Dates marked TBC are subject to confirmation — you'll be notified directly of any updates.
- This calendar is subject to change. Your team manager or coach always has the latest.
Uniform & apparel.
All Warriors apparel is ordered directly through the iAthletic Warragul Warriors store. Orders close Friday 4 September 2026 — after that we can't guarantee gear arrives before the season opens.
Your child's playing singlet is provided at no cost. It remains the property of WBA and must be returned at the end of the season. A $45 replacement fee applies if it is lost or damaged.
Mandatory — ordered through iAthletic
- Playing shorts — current style $45
- Warm-up top $65
- Training singlet (reversible) $45
- Socks $20
Includes free delivery. Saves roughly $25 plus the shipping cost.
iAthletic is our exclusive supplier. Players may reuse items from previous seasons if they are in the current Warriors style. Old-style playing shorts are not permitted from the 2026/27 season.
Optional items
- Polo shirt Game day travel and presentation wear. Not required at training. $65
- Training shorts $35
- Water bottle $15
- Backpack $70
Compression garments must be black with no visible logos and must be fitted to compress. Loose-fitting compression wear is not permitted.
One group chat per team.
WBA will create an official communications WhatsApp group for every team this season. It's where training changes, tournament details, court allocations and game day logistics will be posted.
We set the groups up
WBA creates and administers each team's group once teams are finalised. You don't need to do anything to start it.
Invites come to you
Family members will be sent an invite to join their team's group. Further information — including how invites are issued — follows in the coming weeks.
It's the official channel
Anything that changes at short notice goes there first. Make sure at least one parent or guardian per player is in the group.
Watch your email over the coming weeks — that's where the invites and the setup details will come from.
Every team needs a team manager.
Team managers are the reason a season runs smoothly. If you'd be willing to take it on for your child's team this season, we would truly appreciate the support.
You don't need a basketball background — just a bit of organisation and a willingness to keep people in the loop. We'll walk you through the rest.
What a team manager does
- Keep the team across tournament details, times and venues
- Help coordinate the team's WhatsApp group alongside the coach
- Organise the scoring roster across tournament weekends
- Be the link between families, the coach and the association
Questions, answered.
01 We played last season — do we still need to register?
Yes. Registration is per season and is handled through PlayHQ by Basketball Victoria, so every player needs to complete it again for 2026/27. Payment is made at the same time.
02 What if my child can't make a training session?
Tell both your coach and your team manager, in advance rather than afterwards. One session a week is compulsory, but life happens — early notice is all we ask.
03 Do we have to attend every tournament?
Compulsory tournaments are attended by all teams — the same goes for the priority VJBL tournaments, Southern Pen and Eltham Dandenong, if your child is in a VJBL team. Everything marked optional is your coach's decision. They will tell you well in advance and ask you to confirm availability before entering.
04 When do we need the uniform by?
Orders close Friday 4 September 2026. Order through the iAthletic store before then — after the cut-off we can't guarantee gear arrives ahead of the season opener at Morwell on 10–11 October. Old-style playing shorts are not permitted from this season.
05 Can we reuse last season's gear?
Yes, provided it's in the current Warriors style. The exception is playing shorts — old-style shorts are not permitted from the 2026/27 season.
06 When are JCC teams decided, and can they change?
JCC teams are finalised prior to Christmas. Once confirmed, no changes are made outside of injury or exceptional circumstances approved by the Director of Warriors Junior Basketball.
07 How will we hear about changes to training?
Through your team's official WhatsApp group and your team manager. That's the first place anything short-notice will be posted.
08 What do tournaments cost?
Entry fees are $50 per player per event, invoiced at actual cost and shared equally across the team. JCC entry carries an additional $30 levy per Team 1 player, with WBA covering the rest.
Ask us anything.
Fees, tournaments, uniforms, training or anything else about the program — we'd rather answer now than have you guess.
Your contact for fees, registration, uniforms, tournaments and anything else about the program.
tash.billing@warragulbasketball.org.au