A new basketball league designed to provide a high-standard Championship Division and Social Divisions competition for teams across Melbourne’s north-east on a Sunday evening. The competition is managed collaboratively by Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club, Camberwell District Basketball Association & Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club.
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Summer 2026/27 Season Fees
Championship Division Fees
The Championship Division will be targeted at players of a VBL/NBL1 standard, providing a competitive environment with full-game conditions and shot-clock operation.
Team Registration: $150
Team sheet, per game: $95
Social Division Fees
The Social Divisions will provide a structured but more social competition format for teams seeking regular games without shot-clock requirements.
Team Registration: $150*
Team sheet, per game: $85 , $35 (first team sheet only*)
*Social teams will pay $150 on registration but will get $50 off their first team sheet fee.
Championship Division
The Championship Division will be targeted at players of a VBL/ NBL1 standard, providing a competitive environment with full-game conditions and shot-clock operation.
- Target playing standard: VBL/ NBL1-level players
- Game format: Four 10-minute quarters
- Court allocation: One-hour time allocation per game
- Timing: VJBL-based timing rules
- Shot clock: In use (Shot clock resets: 24 second and 14-second)
Social Division
Social Divisions
The Social Divisions will provide a structured but more social competition format for teams seeking regular games without shot-clock requirements.
- Target playing standard: Open
- Game format: Four 10-minute quarters
- Court allocation: One-hour time allocation per game
- Timing: VJBL-based timing rules
- Shot clock: Not used
Team will be asked which club they with affiliate out of Bulleen, Camberwell & Eltham.
The intent is for you to play more at your affiliated club’s venues than other venues.
Venue Model
The competition will rotate hosting responsibilities and game locations each week across Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club, Camberwell District Basketball Association & Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club venues.
Division Season Dates
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 18th 2026 |
| Round 2 | October 25th 2026 |
| Cup Weekend | November 1st 2026 |
| Round 3 | November 8th 2026 |
| Round 4 | November 15th 2026 |
| Round 5 | November 22nd 2026 |
| Round 6 | November 29th 2026 |
| Round 7 | December 6th 2026 |
| Round 8 | January 31st 2027 |
| Round 9 | February 7th 2027 |
| Round 10 | February 14th 2027 |
| Semi-Final | February 21st 2027 |
| Grand-Final | February 28th 2027 |
Division Finals Format
Semi Finals
- Game 1: 1st v 4th
- Game 2: 2nd v 3rd
Grand Finals
- Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2
First Aid
Teams are responsible for their own first aid equipment (we recommend that all teams carry their own first aid kit with them). Each venue has a limited first aid kit.
Each team’s registration fee has a Basketball Victoria’s insurance component which provides limited cover.
We encourage players to carry their own health insurance.
Insurance claim information is available on V-Insurance Website.
Feedback and Compliant Form
If players or teams wish to lodge compliments or complaints about any aspect of this competition please use the link below.
Informed complaints regarding officiating may also be lodge through the link below. They will be forwarded automatically to our Director of Officiating.
Club Contacts
If you have any queries reach out to any of:
Jacob Burnham (Eltham) – operations@elthamwildcats.net.au
Mark Jeffers (Camberwell) – Mark.Jeffers@camberwellbasketball.com
Bec Ross (Bulleen) – rebecca.r@bulleenboomers.com.au
Championship Division
The Championship Division will be targeted at players of a VBL/ NBL1 standard, providing a competitive environment with full-game conditions and shot-clock operation.
- Target playing standard: VBL/ NBL1-level players
- Game format: Four 10-minute quarters
- Court allocation: One-hour time allocation per game
- Timing: VJBL-based timing rules
- Shot clock: In use (Shot clock resets: 24 second and 14-second)
Social Division
Social Divisions
The Social Divisions will provide a structured but more social competition format for teams seeking regular games without shot-clock requirements.
- Target playing standard: Open
- Game format: Four 10-minute quarters
- Court allocation: One-hour time allocation per game
- Timing: VJBL-based timing rules
- Shot clock: Not used
Team will be asked which club they with affiliate out of Bulleen, Camberwell & Eltham.
The intent is for you to play more at your affiliated club’s venues than other venues.
Venue Model
The competition will rotate hosting responsibilities and game locations each week across Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club, Camberwell District Basketball Association & Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club venues.
Division Season Dates
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 18th 2026 |
| Round 2 | October 25th 2026 |
| Cup Weekend | November 1st 2026 |
| Round 3 | November 8th 2026 |
| Round 4 | November 15th 2026 |
| Round 5 | November 22nd 2026 |
| Round 6 | November 29th 2026 |
| Round 7 | December 6th 2026 |
| Round 8 | January 31st 2027 |
| Round 9 | February 7th 2027 |
| Round 10 | February 14th 2027 |
| Semi-Final | February 21st 2027 |
| Grand-Final | February 28th 2027 |
Division Finals Format
Semi Finals
- Game 1: 1st v 4th
- Game 2: 2nd v 3rd
Grand Finals
- Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2
First Aid
Teams are responsible for their own first aid equipment (we recommend that all teams carry their own first aid kit with them). Each venue has a limited first aid kit.
Each team’s registration fee has a Basketball Victoria’s insurance component which provides limited cover.
We encourage players to carry their own health insurance.
Insurance claim information is available on V-Insurance Website.
Feedback and Compliant Form
If players or teams wish to lodge compliments or complaints about any aspect of this competition please use the link below.
Informed complaints regarding officiating may also be lodge through the link below. They will be forwarded automatically to our Director of Officiating.
Club Contacts
If you have any queries reach out to any of:
Jacob Burnham (Eltham) – operations@elthamwildcats.net.au
Mark Jeffers (Camberwell) – Mark.Jeffers@camberwellbasketball.com
Bec Ross (Bulleen) – rebecca.r@bulleenboomers.com.au
Register Here
Register your Championship or Social division team for the 2026/27 Summer season below.
Registrations are currently open and close in early October.
Register Here
Important Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
The competition will rotate hosting responsibilities and game locations each week across Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Club, Camberwell District Basketball Association & Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club venues.
Yes, teams do need to source uniforms themselves. We would recommend iAthletic who have a range of custom jersey options.