Teams may register in various carnivals and tournaments throughout the year. Tournaments can provide valuable development for players, bonding amongst team mates as well as provide a social outlet for parents.
Your coach or team manager will communicate with you if your team is intending to register in such events. In some cases, participation is compulsory. In other cases, the decision to enter a tournament is made by the coach, in consultation with parents, players and the Junior Program Manager.
For tournaments away from Adelaide, the decision to nominate must be made early to allow team members time for booking travel & accommodation. Travelling teams require a minimum of 8 players and must be accompanied by a club appointed coach. Players must be in full club uniform including 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 are held in Victoria, and is one of the most prestigious club based tournaments in Australia. Invitations are given to SA teams based on their performance at State Championships. Generally the top 4 teams are invited to The Classics.
For U12 to U18 age groups only. If an invitation is granted it is compulsory for Division 1 teams to be available for this tournament.
Under 14 National Club Championships [Victoria]
September/October School Holidays
By invitation only. Qualification for this tournament is based on results during the State Championships. For State grade Under 14 teams only. If an invitation is granted, it is compulsory for a team to be available for this tournament.
Other Club Preferred Tournaments: Non-compulsory
It is highly recommended for all teams to get involved in carnivals or tournaments as part of their continued development. There are carnivals and tournaments held locally in Adelaide, as well as regional 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 Week End
Suitable for Division 3 and below only.
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West Adelaide Bearcats Carnival [Adelaide]
July school holidays
Suitable for Divisions 2-5
St Clair Christmas Carnival [Adelaide]
December
Suitable for Divisions 2-5
