Mansfield Basketball provides pathways for players that wish to extend their basketball beyond their domestic competition.  

The MDBA Rep Program includes weekly training sessions with participation in approximately six tournaments scattered throughout Victoria.   A major highlight is representing MDBA at Country Championships.

The season typically starts in September and usually ends in April.

If selected, players are expected to attend weekly Training Sessions and be available for all Tournaments including Country Championships.  

Commitment to the program is therefore paramount, and families/players are urged to consider this prior to committing to a team.

 

Teams

Representative tryouts were held on Monday 17th July, Tuesday 18th July, Monday 24th July and Tuesday 25th July.

Representative Teams were announced on Friday 4th August.

Age groups for this season are as follows:

AGE GROUPS FOR SEASON 2023/24
Age Group	Years of Birth
U10	2015	2016
U12	2013	2014
U14	2011	2012
U16	2009	2010
U18	2007	2008

 

Coaches & Team Managers

Each team shall have a Coach and a Team Manager appointed. The coach will be guided by the MDBA Basketball Philosophies and directed by the coaching director. Team Managers are the go-to person; they will have all the info and should be your contact point.

An Expression of Interest is now open. We are currently seeking skilled, passionate and committed people to coach our representative players across all age groups - U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18.

Suitable applicants must adhere to the Eagles team philosophy plan, have a current Working With Children check, and be available for all tournaments. 

To register your interest, please click on the link below, fill in the form and submit by Friday 11th August. 

EOI form - Representative Coaches for 2023/24 season

 

Club Fees for Juniors
The Fee to participate in the MDBA Junior Rep Program is $150 per player.  This fee covers court hire costs for training and equipment.

A further Fee of $60 (to be confirmed) per player for EACH Tournament entry is required & is to be paid to the Team Manager three weeks prior to each tournament. The Tournament Fee is set by the Host Association and covers game court hire fees, referees, and tournament organisers.
 

Uniforms
All players selected will be required to purchase their own new shorts. These are $30 each and will be available from our online store.

The club will provide each player with a reversible singlet, which is to be returned at the end of the season.

You are also required to wear a Club Polo at all Rep Tournaments and Functions. These can be purchased from our online store. Other merchandise is available for purchase – Hoodies, Long sleeve T-shirts, Caps, Bags, etc.

Note: All club merchandise is available to purchase for Support Crew as well.

 

Tournaments

At the moment, the 2023/24 tournament calendar looks like this (but is subject to change):

• Echuca:  29th Sep - 1st Oct  2023        Age groups U12-U18

• Southern Penn:  11^th & 12^th Nov  2023         All teams

• Wangaratta (in Wodonga):  Nov 2023     Age groups U16 & U18 only 

• Shepparton:  2^nd & 3^rd Dec 2023        Age Groups U12 -U18                                   

• Wodonga: 10^th & 11^th Feb 2024       Age Groups U12- U18

• Benalla:  24^th & 25^th Feb 2024     Age Groups U12- U18

• Wangaratta (in Wodonga):  9^th & 10^th March 2024     Age Groups U12 & U14 only

• Wallan:  June 2024     Age Groups U10 only

Championships (Gold Team Only) 

• U16 & U18:  16^th & 17^th March 2024 in Bendigo

• U14:  6^th,7^th & 8th April 2024 in Mildura                                                                                  

• U12: 12^th, 13^th & 14^th April 2024 in Bendigo

 

General Info
Parents are responsible for their own child, however, carpooling is encouraged when going to tournaments. 

A Team Manager will be appointed to each Team. Please speak to your Team Manager for further information about training sessions & tournaments. The Team Manager will have a messenger chat group set up for easy contact with your Team.

Training will be on a weekly basis.  It will be scheduled with the same Age Group so that two teams will use one court.  This will enable coaches to lean on each other and will provide opponents when running plays and working on skills.

MDBA and Basketball Victoria have a NO TOLERANCE view of overzealous spectators/ parents. So please ensure you don't embarrass yourself or the Club as BV is resolute in stamping out unacceptable behavior and you may find yourself banned from attending games. These rules are enforced at all venues by BV. 

If you have any questions in relation to the information email: mansfieldbasketball@gmail.com

We trust you will enjoy the experience Rep Basketball brings for all players and hope you enjoy the season ahead.

Our commitment is “To foster an all-inclusive club, where all members are encouraged to grow and develop in a safe and friendly playing environment”