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ROCKINGHAM
BASKETBALL
WABL TRIALS 2024
TRIAL INFO
WABL Trials form Part 2 of our Representative Trial Process.
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WABL is the premier junior competition in WA which aims to develop players for State Competition and beyond.
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The Competition is run across 13 Associations, 11 of which are in Metropolitan Perth and then Mandurah & Bunbury just outside the catchment.
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The Grading Tournament will be held in Mid - late February followed by the home and away season running between April & September
Age Groups
U12 – Born 2013/2014/2015
U14 – Born 2011/2012
U16 – Born 2009/2010
U18 – Born 2007/2008
U20 Men – Born 2005/2006
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Division 1 Grading
Sat17 Feb – Day 1 @ Bendat, Ray Owen & Mike Barnett
Sun 18 Feb – Day 2 @ Bendat
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Week 1 Grading
Sat 24 Feb - U12 Boys Day 1 @ Ray Owen
Sat 24 Feb - U14 Girls Day 1 @ Mike Barnett
Sun 25 Feb - U12 Girls Day 1 @ Willetton
Sun 25 Feb - U14 Boys Day 1 @ HBF Arena
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Week 2 Grading
Sat 2 Mar - U12 Girls Day 2 @ Wally Hagan
Sat 2 Mar - U14 Boys Day 2 @ Ray Owen
Sun 3 Mar - U12 Boys Day 2 @ Wally Hagan
Sun 3 Mar - U14 Girls Day 2 @ Mundaring
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WEEK 3 GRADING
Sat 9 Mar - U16 Boys Day 1 @ Bendat
Sat 9 Mar - U18 Girls & U20 Boys Day 1 @ Mike Barnett
Sun 10 Mar - U16 Girls Day 1 @ Bendat
Sun 10 Mar - U18 Boys Day 1 @ Warwick
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WEEK 4 GRADING
Sat 16 Mar - U16 Girls Day 2 @ Bendat
Sat 16 Mar - U18 Boys Day 2 @ Mike Barnett
Sun 17 Mar - U16 Boys Day 2 @ Bendat & Wally Hagan
Sun 17 Mar - U18 Girls & U20 Boys Day 2 @ Bendat
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Fees
Registration / Trial Fee ($30) is payable at the point of registering to trial. Once selected in a team a minimum payment of $150 will be required after which full WABL Fees will be issued with payment required by 30th June 2024
Training Times and Expectations
All teams will train for 3 hours a week, athletes are expected to commit to this as part of their selection to a Rockingham Flames representative team. Training times are dependent on court availability and may be located at a number of venues across Rockingham, Baldivis and Kwinana. Most training sessions will be on either a Monday / Wednesday.
Uniform Requirements
Once selected to a team, athletes are required to purchase the following training uniforms either from the uniform shop or via the website prior to your first training session. Please note training uniform is compulsory for WABL athletes.
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Online Store - https://rockinghamflames.square.site
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Black Training Shorts (Boys / Girls)
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Reversible Training Singlet (Unisex)
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WABL Game Day Shorts (Boys / Girls)
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WABL Long Sleeve Warmup Top (Unisex)
Player & Parent Codes of Conduct
When Athletes are selected to represent the Rockingham Flames, we expect both athletes and parents to abide by the BWA Zero Tolerance Policy.
Important information about Trials
Trials
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Due to the large number of athletes interested and limited positions the tryout process is highly competitive.
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A panel of coaches assess athletes across a range of skills and athleticism. Coaches discuss all athletes before forming teams. Please note that due to the large number of athletes who tryout it is often not possible to provide individual feedback on a player.
What should I bring to Trial
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A basketball and drink bottle with your name clearly marked on them
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A reversible training singlet – these are available for purchase at trials if required
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Please DO NOT wear any school, academy, state or other Association clothing to trials
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Registrations commence 30min before your trial starts, you MUST be ready to commence trials on TIME. Ie shoes on, stretched etc
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Bring focus, great attitude and a smile!
Who can tryout for the Flames WABL Teams
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All athletes wishing to trial for the Flames are required to play in our current Domestic Competition. Exemptions may be granted but must be applied for in writing before the trial process commences by contacting the WABL Committee
wabl@rockinghamflames.com.au
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
HARCOURTS ROCKINGHAM
