Junior Representative Program

What Is Rep?Southern Queensland Junior Basketball Competition (SQJBC)Current Registration: Under 16 2026-2027 Current Coaching Applications: Under 16 2026-2027 Queensland State Championships 2025-26 SQJBC Calendar 2026-27 SQJBC Calendar Trials - What to expect Exemptions Representitive Eligibility Criteria Transferring Players:

What Is Rep?

Representing the Eastside Knights is more than just wearing the jersey – it's an opportunity to test your limits, push for continuous growth, and showcase your skills in a competitive, high-performance environment. This is your chance to refine advanced techniques, deepen your understanding of the game, and prepare for future pathways in representative basketball.

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Southern Queensland Junior Basketball Competition (SQJBC)

The SQJBC, is a premier annual event for each junior basketball age group allowing teams from across South East Queensland to face off against other associations. The competition is structured in a round-robin format primarily over a school term.

Participants can expect to travel to various locations, with games hosted as far north as Noosa, as far west as Toowoomba and south to the Gold Coast Games are usually held on a Sunday , except a super carnival round that occurs over a weekend, with games scheduled on both Saturday and Sunday.

This exciting format not only fosters high-level competition but also builds community and regional pride among young athletes.

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Current Registration: Under 16 2026-2027

Register Here for Under 16 Trials

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Current Coaching Applications: Under 16 2026-2027

️ Lead the Charge: Eastside Knights U16 Coaching Applications!

The 2026 SQJBC season is approaching fast, and we are looking for passionate, driven coaches to lead our Under 16 squads!

Whether you have your sights set on a Head Coach role or want to make a significant impact as an Assistant Coach, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of Knights basketball and guide our senior juniors through a massive season.

What we are looking for:
     - Strong leaders focused on player development and building a winning team culture.
     - Dedicated coaches ready to tackle the highly competitive SQJBC environment.
     - Mentors who align with our club values and are committed to preparing our athletes for the next level.

If you have the knowledge, the drive, and the passion to elevate our U16 program, we want to hear from you.

Secure your spot on the sidelines for 2026.

Submit your application here

For any questions, please email ben.costello@eastsidebasketball.com.au

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Queensland State Championships

All SQJBC representative teams combine with other regional competitions (CQJBC & NQJBC) to participate in the annual Queensland State Championships. These tournaments are held as separate events for each age group across the state

Each championship is a four-day carnival hosted at various locations across Queensland, including Northern and Central regions. These events bring together teams from associations across the state, offering a high level of competition and a valuable development experience for junior athletes.

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2025-26 SQJBC Calendar

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2026-27 SQJBC Calendar

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Trials - What to expect

Intense & Challenging Sessions

Trials will involve high-intensity drills, game scenarios, and skill assessments designed to evaluate your current abilities and potential.

Focus on Development

Coaches will be looking for players who demonstrate not only strong fundamental skills but also a keen basketball IQ, a strong work ethic, and a positive team attitude.

Commitment to Excellence

Successful players will be those who are committed to disciplined sportsmanship, exhibit mental toughness, and are eager to learn and grow within a structured program.

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Exemptions

Exemptions: If you are unable to attend one or more scheduled trials but wish to be considered for selection, please submit an exemption request via the form on the Eastside Knights Basketball "What's On" page.

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Representitive Eligibility Criteria

At Eastside Knights, our representative program is built on one simple idea:

If you represent EKB, you play your club basketball at EKB.

Representative basketball is an extension of our club competition, not something separate from it.

See the document here:

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Transferring Players:

Players looking to transfer from another association are welcome to trial without a formalised transfer. If successful selection however, you must immediately register with an on of our clubs for the current/upcoming Season

Transfer requirements *