Junior Community League Overview
Our main objective is to offer a welcoming, nurturing environment for children to learn about competitive basketball, keeping in mind that this program is designed for all to have fun!
For over forty years, the Boomers have proudly run our local Primary Schools league now known as the Junior Community League. Generations of local families have enjoyed this is a grass roots competition, a natural progression from beginner holiday camps and Aussie Hoops.
The competition is inclusive, offering different grades in each age group, allowing accommodation of all participants. Beginners are welcome – they will learn the rules and how to play basketball in a fun, friendly environment. As players develop, progression to more challenging grade can help to improve their basketball skills further.
This is a weekday after-school program encompassing local school-based, and small club-based participation with about 150 teams participating. The competition is open to children learning basketball, from grades 1-6. Games are held at Bulleen Basketball stadium, Templestowe Leisure Centre (TLC), Donvale Indoor Sports Complex (DISC) and Templestowe Heights Primary School.
We welcome all new Primary Schools and Small Clubs wishing to take part!
Our program convener can visit your school or small club to discuss your inclusion in the Junior Community League, and we can supply information to promote the program to both children and their parents.
The programs are generally run by parent volunteers with a school/small club appointed delegate acting as main contact and administrator. We offer coaching clinics to all coaches and those wishing to make a start in coaching.
Seasons
- Season 1 is run in terms 1 & 2
- Season 2 is run in terms 3 & 4.
Grades
- Monday – Grade 5/6 Boys & Grade 5/6 Girls
- Tuesday – Grade 3/4 Boys
- Wednesday – Grade 1/2 Boys
- Grade 1/2 Girls A, B & C grade
- Thursday – Grade 3/4 Girls
There are finals at the end of each season.
In addition to the Junior Community League, we also offer Foundation for pre-school and prep/foundation students.
Foundation is entry level basketball where children play with a smaller ball, lowered rings and have the benefit of parents, coaches or older siblings running with them on the court if required. Anything new can often be daunting for a small child, so Foundation is a gentle, comfortable and fun introduction to basketball.
There is no scoring recorded and no finals.
- Friday – Foundation
If you want to find out more, maybe create a new team or find a team for one of your children please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a grassroots basketball competition for local primary school students, proudly run by the Boomers for over 40 years.
All children in grades 1 to 6 are welcome, including beginners.
Games are played after school from Monday to Thursday at venues including Bulleen Basketball Stadium, Templestowe Leisure Centre, Donvale Indoor Sports Complex, and Templestowe Heights Primary School.
Yes, the league offers multiple grades and welcomes new players, helping them learn basketball in a fun and friendly environment.
Yes, players can progress to club or representative basketball—or simply enjoy the league for its social and fun aspects throughout primary school.
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