Eastern Development League
The Eastern Development League (EDL), played on Friday nights, is a dedicated program designed to prepare young athletes for future representative basketball opportunities, including the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL).
What is the Eastern Development League?
The EDL is a collaborative initiative between leading basketball associations across the eastern region, including:
- Bulleen
- Camberwell
- Darebin
- Eltham
- Hawthorn
- Blackburn
It provides a structured and competitive environment for Under 12, Under 14 and 16 players to continue developing their skills, confidence, and game understanding, all while staying connected to the broader Bulleen Boomers basketball pathway.
What to Expect
- Friday night games with peers who share your passion and drive and you will playing against association teams
- Qualified coaching in a squad environment focused on individual and team development, 90min training session per week on Sundays
- Bulleen Boomers EDL athlete named uniform, like our representative players,Team placement into EDL squads (Team 1 through Team 4), ensuring balanced development and competitive experience
- Athletes participate for a full season commitment, the teams will compete in a grading phase, a home and away session, and finals, the same duration as the VJBL season, and players are also expected to continue participation in the Saturday EDJBA domestic games, which remain a vital part of our club culture and player growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EDL is a development-focused basketball competition where players represent Bulleen Boomers against other eastern basketball associations. It focuses on skill development and fair court time.
Home games are usually held at Sheahans Road Stadium and East Doncaster Secondary College.
The total registration fee is $990, paid in three instalments: $360 (upon acceptance), $330 (by Nov 31, 2025), and $300 (by Jan 31, 2026).
Yes, players are expected to attend weekly 90-minute training sessions on Sundays and arrive 15 minutes early. Consistent attendance is important for development and game performance.
Parents support their child by encouraging them, helping the team (e.g. scoring, transport), volunteering (e.g. Team Manager), and participating in club events when possible.
The Eastern Development League is a development pathway in a competitive environment, which is different from domestic basketball. Domestic basketball prioritises participation for all players.
In EDL, the focus is on helping players develop, improve and prepare for higher levels of competitive basketball. While providing players with meaningful and reasonable court time is an important part of development, court time is not guaranteed to be equal at all times and may vary across the season. Factors such as the stage of a player’s development, the circumstances of a game, and the competitive context can all influence court time at different points.
The overarching priority in EDL is player growth and learning within a competitive setting.
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