FutureSharks
Future Sharks is SPBA's entry pathway into representative basketball. It gives U10, U12 and U14 players a structured introduction to Sharks representative training and tournament play, built to develop fundamental skills, team concepts and game understanding in a positive, child-safe environment, and to prepare players for future selection into VJBL Sharks representative teams.
Feb–Jul (U10)Program intake windows
Eligibility & Selection
Future Sharks is an entry point to the Sharks pathway for players who want to develop their skills and compete at a higher level.
Who can try out
Any player currently in our Community Competitions and not participating in VJBL is eligible to try out. No previous representative experience is required. Athletes must be born between 2014 and 2019.
How selection works
Selection is at the discretion of the Head of Coaching & Pathways and the selection panel. Players are assessed on ability, attitude, coachability and development potential, not current performance alone.
An entry point, not a final step
Future Sharks is designed as a stepping stone into the Sharks representative pathway, preparing players for future selection into VJBL Sharks teams.
U12 / U14 Program
October to January. Trials run alongside VJBL existing player representative try-outs at Dromana Stadium.
Stage 1 — New Player Trials
For players who have not played VJBL or Sharks Academy before. Players unsuccessful for a VJBL team may also be offered selection into Future Sharks.
Stage 2 — Existing VJBL Players & Stage 1 Selections
Teams: 4 x U12/U14 Boys and Girls teams.
Training Schedule
Tournament Schedule
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U10 Program
February to July.
Boys and girls trial together in this session. Registering in advance helps us plan the session properly, so please register ahead of time.
Teams: 2 x U10 Boys teams, 2 x U10 Girls teams.
Training Schedule
Tournament Schedule
What Selection Involves
Players and families selected into Future Sharks are committing to:
- Attendance at all scheduled training sessions within their program's training blocks
- Attendance at all nominated tournaments for their program
- Own transport to and from all training sessions and tournaments
- Purchase of the required New Balance playing uniform
Full attendance guidelines, including the process for notifying an absence and what happens if a player can't make a tournament, will be provided to selected families before the season begins.
Cost & Payments
$450 per player. Covers training sessions, try-outs, tournament registration, facilities and coaches.
U12 / U14 Payment Options
*$10 administrative fee applies on the second instalment.
U10 Payment Options
*$10 administrative fee applies on the second instalment.
Uniform
All Future Sharks players must have a minimum of a New Balance playing singlet and New Balance playing shorts. Families will be told when uniforms are ready for collection.
Southern Peninsula Basketball Association is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. Future Sharks operates in line with Basketball Victoria's Child Safeguarding Policy and Basketball Australia's National Integrity Framework.
All coaches and volunteers working with Future Sharks players hold a current Victorian Working with Children Check. If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child in the program, speak to a staff member on duty or visit our child safety page.
Questions About Future Sharks?
Get in touch by emailing sharks@sthpen.com.au.
