Teams have the opportunity to register for various carnivals and tournaments throughout the year. Tournaments offer valuable development opportunities for players, foster camaraderie among teammates, and provide a social outlet for parents.
Your coach or team manager will inform you if your team plans to participate in such events. Participation may be mandatory in some cases, while in others, the coach, in consultation with parents, players, and the Junior Program Manager, will decide whether to enter a tournament.
For tournaments outside of Adelaide, the decision to register must be made early to allow team members time to book travel and accommodation. Travelling teams must consist of a minimum of 8 players and must be accompanied by a coach appointed by the club. Players are required to wear the full club uniform, including the reversible singlet.
All tournament registration fees are to be paid by the team. Costs, including travel and accommodation, are also at the expense of the player/ team and may include a coach assistance fee to help our coaches cover their travel costs.
Compulsory Tournaments (where applicable) are:
Eltham-Dandenong Junior Tournament – Div 1 [Victoria]
January – Australia Day Public Holiday Weekend
Compulsory for Division 1 – Under 12 to under 18
SA Junior State Championships [Adelaide]
Early May
Compulsory for all district Division 1 and Division2 teams (Under 12s to Under 18s)
National Junior Classics [Victoria]
June Long Weekend
The National Junior Classics, which take place in Victoria, are one of the most prestigious club-based tournaments in Australia. Eligible teams from South Australia receive invitations based on their performance at the State Championships. Typically, the top four teams are invited to The Classics.
This tournament is open to age groups U12 to U18. If a team is invited, Division 1 teams must participate.
Panthers South City Challenge (U10 Teams, U12 – U16 Divisions 3 – 8)
July School Holidays
South Adelaide Basketball Club hosts & run the South City Challenge which is specifically for the following age groups and divisions-
ALL U10s
U12 – U16s Division 3 and below.
It EXCLUDES players from Division 1 & 2 Districts.
The Club has ensured all games will be held in the South of Adelaide and include District, Domestic and Regional teams.
Under 14 National Club Championships [Victoria]
September/October School Holidays
This tournament is by invitation only. Qualification for it is based on results during the State Championships. It is for state grade Under 14 teams only. If an invitation is granted, a team must be available for this tournament.
Other Club Preferred Tournaments: Non-compulsory
It is highly recommended that all teams get involved in carnivals or tournaments as part of their continued development. Carnivals and tournaments are held locally in Adelaide, regionally, and interstate.
Eltham-Dandenong Junior Tournament (Div 2 & Below) [Victoria]
January – Australia Day Public Holiday Weekend
SABC highly recommends this tournament for all divisions U12 to U18.
Div 1s compulsory / Div 2s and below, highly recommended
Nunawading Spectres Tournament [Melbourne – [Victoria]
June Long Weekend
Suitable for all age groups and divisions
Mildura Tri-State Classics – [Victoria]
June Long Weekend
Suitable for Division 3 and below only.
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St Clair Christmas Carnival [Adelaide]
December
Suitable for Divisions 2-5
