Junior Domestic Finals Information
EDJBA Finals Schedule and Information
Updated: 27th Aug 2024
Finals Dates
- Semi Finals: Saturday, 31st August
- Preliminary Finals: Saturday, 7th September
- Grand Finals: Saturday, 14th September
Important Notes
- No Team Sheets or Entry Fees: There will be no team sheets or entry fees charged at EDJBA finals games.
- Participating Teams:
- All teams in Under 9, Under 11s & Under 13s
- All A grade teams (All Age Groups)
- Top four teams in Under 15 – 21 B, C and D grades
Special Requests
- Deadline: Monday, 19th August (Midday) for Semi Finals, Preliminary Finals and Grand Finals
- Requirements:
- Legitimate reason for request (e.g., change in job, special event)
- Minimum of 5 available game time slots provided
- Preferences such as early game times or avoiding late games will not be considered
- An opposition team’s existing time request takes priority over a special request
- Please Note: Only Coach or Team Manager can make this request
Finals Timing
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
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
- A Grade: All teams play finals, with Top and Bottom Finals
- B-D Grade:
- All teams in U9-U13 play finals, with Top and Bottom Finals
- Top 4 teams in U15-U21 play finals
The EDJBA finals structure is a 3-round series: Semi Finals, Preliminary Finals, and Grand Finals.
Teams Participating:
- All teams in Under 14 and below
- Most ‘A’ grade teams
- Pools with 12 teams play top 4, middle 4, and bottom 4 finals
- Remaining pools play top 4 finals
Breakdown of Finals for U14 and below and most A grade teams:
- 12 teams: Top 4, Middle 4, Bottom 4
- 11 teams: Top 4, Middle 4, Bottom 3
- 10 teams: Top 4, Middle 3, Bottom 3
- 9 teams: Top 3, Middle 3, Bottom 3
- 8 teams: Top 4, Bottom 4
- 7 teams: Top 4, Bottom 3
- 6 teams: Top 3, Bottom 3
Finals Format (4-pool example):
- Qualifying Game: 1st vs. 2nd in Semi Finals
- Elimination Game: 3rd vs. 4th in Semi Finals
- Preliminary Final: Loser of Qualifying Game vs. Winner of Elimination Game
- Grand Final: Winner of Qualifying Game vs. Winner of Preliminary Final
Finals Format (3-pool example):
- Qualifying Game: 1st vs. 2nd in Semi Finals
- Bye: 3rd team advances to Preliminary Final
- Preliminary Final: Loser of Qualifying Game vs. Team with Bye
- Grand Final: Winner of Qualifying Game vs. Winner of Preliminary Final
The winner of the Grand Final is the final winner for that pool.
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
