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EDJBA Finals Schedule and Information

Updated: 20th Feb 2025

Semi Finals for the EDJBA competition will commence on Saturday, 15th March, with Preliminary Finals on 22nd March and Grand Finals on 29th March.

Note: There will be no team sheet or entry fees charged at EDJBA finals games.

Participating Teams

The teams that will participate in the finals this season are:

• All teams in Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 & Under 14
• Most A grade teams (All Age Groups)
• Top four teams in Under 16 – 21 B, C and D grades

Special Requests

If you have any special requests due to changes in player or coach availability (e.g., change in job, family wedding), please submit them by the following deadlines:

Wednesday, 26th February (Midday) for Semi Finals, Preliminary Finals, and Grand Finals.

Important Notes:

• The EDJBA requires us to submit requests with a legitimate reason; preferences like early game times or avoiding late games will not be considered.
• An opposition team’s existing time request takes priority over a special request.
• A minimum of 5 available game time slots must be provided.

Please submit requests by replying to this email or emailing teamsupport@elthamwildcats.net.au.

Finals Time/Game Slots

(as per the EDJBA)

Semi Finals & Preliminary Finals:

8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM

Grand Finals:

8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:45 PM

Finals Format by Age Group

(as per the EDJBA)

• A Grade: Most teams play finals, with Top and Bottom Finals
• B-D Grade: All teams in U8-U12 play finals, with Top and Bottom Finals; Top 4 teams in U16-U21 play finals

General Finals Format:

• Semi Finals – 15th March: 1 vs 2 and 3 vs 4
• Preliminary Finals – 22nd March: Loser 1 vs 2 plays Winner 3 vs 4
• Grand Finals – 29th March: Winner of 1 vs 2 plays Winner of Preliminary Final

Finals Structure

Here is the finals structure for the various grade sizes. The attached spreadsheet shows the finals format for each grade.

Contact Us

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Youth Team Support Officer – Olivia – teamsupport@elthamwildcats.net.au