Tryouts

Updated August 7, 2026

Camberwell Dragons’ 2026-27 VJBL season pre-Tryout and Tryouts Registration – Now Open

Registration for our 2026-27 VJBL Tryouts are now open. To register, click  HERE.

The Official Camberwell Dragons Tryouts Hub – Now Open

The official Dragons Tryouts Hub is now open. Click  HERE.

The Hub features everything you need to know about this year’s tryouts, including dates, times, venues and so much more important information. It will be updated regularly in the lead-up to, and throughout, the Tryout period.

Updated August 3, 2026

Camberwell Dragons’ 2026-27 VJBL season pre-Tryout and Tryout dates

New to Rep Tryout 1 – Various dates from September 8-September 15 (see dates, times and venues below).

New to Rep Tryout 2 and Permission to Train (PTT) players – Friday, October 2 (Boys only).

Tryout 1 – Saturday, October 3.

Tryout 2 – Sunday, October 4.

Tryout 3 (Girls) – Friday, October 9.

Tryout 3 (Boys) – Sunday, October 11.

Pre-Tryout Dates, Times and Venues (Updated August 3, 2026)

Camberwell Dragons are excited to announce the first round of pre-tryouts for the 2026-27 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) season. These sessions are open to domestic players who are new to representative basketball and have not participated in the VJBL. If you’re looking to take the next step in your basketball journey, we encourage you to come along and showcase your skills.

Pre-Tryout Schedule

Under 12 Boys

Sunday, September 13 at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC)
– 8am-9.30am
– 9.30am-11am

Under 14 Boys

Tuesday, September 8 at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC)
– 6.30pm-8pm

Under 16 Boys

Tuesday, September 8 at Boorondara Sports Complex (8pm).
– 8pm-9.30pm

** Boys – if successful will return to the next tryout on Friday, October 2.

Under 12 Girls

Tuesday, September 15 at Boroondara Sports Complex
– 5pm-6pm
– 6pm-7pm

Under 14 Girls

Tuesday, September 8 at Boroondara Sports Complex
– 7pm-8pm

** Girls – if successful will return for main tryouts beginning Saturday, October 3.

Registration Information:

– Registrations for all new and returning players will open via PlayHQ on Friday, August 7.

– For answers to common questions, please refer to our FAQ document: 2026-Dragons-VJBL-Tryouts_FAQs_July-28.pdf

– For more information and / or enquiries, please email Belinda: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming new players and families to the Dragons program and seeing the next generation of representative athletes on court.

– Further updates to the tryout schedule, including times and venues, will be published here and on our social media platforms.

– For more information about the Dragons 2026-27 VJBL Tryouts and answers to frequently asked questions, click HERE.

FAST FACTS

• More than 1200 athletes attended Camberwell Dragons tryouts for the 2025-26 VJBL season.
• More than 1200 athletes attended Camberwell Dragons tryouts for the 2024-25 VJBL season.
• More than 1100 athletes attended Camberwell Dragons tryouts for the 2023-24 VJBL season.