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TRYOUT PREPARATION GUIDE

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Everything you need to know before attending a tryout — attire, player numbering, what to bring, and how early to arrive. Applies to all divisions and age groups.

Page last updated: 7 August 2026

1. What to Wear

Players are expected to arrive in appropriate athletic attire suitable for basketball. To ensure our evaluators can easily identify players, we have specific requirements.

Do Wear

  • Shorts that do not obscure your lower leg player number
  • A basketball singlet or t-shirt that does not obscure your upper arm player number
  • Basketball shoes/runners/trainers

Do NOT Wear

  • Jewellery
  • Open faced footwear
  • Clothing with pockets
  • Clothing with exposed zips/buckles

2. Player Number Marking

Each player will be assigned a unique number used by coaches for evaluation. These need to be clearly visible on your LEFT & RIGHT upper arm and LEFT & RIGHT lower leg.

**Photos maybe taken at sessions purely for ID purposes

**Photos maybe taken at sessions purely for ID purposes

1

Identify your number

You will find your number prior to tryouts under your age group tab.

2

Mark you LEFT & RIGHT upper arm and lower leg

Use a black permanent marker. Please make numbers at least 8cm tall

3

Maintain visibility

Please ensure your clothing is not obscuring the view of your number for the duration of the tryout session

Note: We recommend bringing your own thick black permanent marker. A limited number of markers will be available at the registration desk.

3. What to bring

Tryouts are physically demanding. Players must bring their own hydration. The club will not supply cups or drinks.

Drink Bottle

Make sure your bottle is labelled and full on arrival

Labelled Basketball

Clearly write the player's name on your basketball to avoid losing it. Size 5 - U12s | Size 6 - Boys U14s & Girls U14s+ | Size 7- Boys U16

Light & Dark Option Tops

Bring either a reversible playing singlet or top, or two light dark options

4. Arriving early for good preparation

Punctuality is part of the evaluation. Tryouts run on a strict schedule and late arrivals may not be permitted onto the court.

T – 20 min

Arrive at Venue

Aim to be at the venue 20 minutes before your published start time.

T – 15 min

Registration Desk

Check in, have your player number checked. If still needed, apply your player number to arms and legs

T – 10 min

Warm-Up Period

Begin personal or directed stretching and warm-up activities off-court.

T – 0 min

Tryout Begins

Coaches take the floor and drills commence immediately.

Parents & Guardians

During the tryout process please remain seated and observe only. Please do not approach the court or interact with players and coaches during the tryout session. Parents are not required to stay and may drop off and pick up at the cessation of the session

Locations

Throughout the Tryouts there are three main locations. See below and please ensure you check to location of each tryout.

1

Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC)

271C Belmore Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104

2

Balwyn High School (BHS)

Buchanan Ave, Balwyn North VIC 3104

3

Kew High School

1393 Burke Rd, Kew East VIC 3102

Please ensure you check the schedule regularly for any time, date and location updates.