Canberra Representative Programs
Canberra Representative teams compete in State-based competitions and other regional tournaments, through out the year.
Canberra Representative Teams compete in the Under 12’s, Under 14’s, Under 16’s and Under 18’s age groups of Basketball NSW’s Waratah Southern Junior League, as well as several other tournaments in NSW (such as John Martin Cup), and interstate.
A strong focus in the Development Programs is exposing young players to the foundation technical skills and basic game play concepts of basketball, building players physical literacy through fundamental movement skills, promoting fun and developing friendships through basketball.
You can find out further information about Basketball ACT’s Under 12 & Under 14 Development Programs below:
Basketball ACT is pleased to open the pathways programs for prospective 2026 athletes up for trials, designed to find the ACT’s next basketball star!
The trials are open to boys and girls in Under-12 to Under-16, and men and women Under-18 to Under 20 age groups, and will be run over a series of dates in September and October 2025.
The BACT representative trials involve a three-phase process:
This program Includes:
This program competes in the Basketball NSW club competition, and includes:
This program Includes:
These programs are endorsed by Basketball Australia and are part of a nationally aligned curriculum that prepares ACT athletes for higher honours, national selection, and long-term success.
To REGISTER, head to PlayHQ
Why Trial? Why This Pathway?
If you want to represent the Territory, play for Australia, earn a US college scholarship, or one day play in the NBL, WNBL or even the NBA or WNBA — this is your pathway.
Who Should Trial?
Athletes born in the following years are invited to register:
Age Group: | Year of Birth |
U12 | 2015 – 2016 |
U14 | 2013 – 2014 |
U16 | 2011 – 2012 |
U18 | 2009 – 2010 |
U20 | 2007 – 2008 |
Ivor Burge | 14 Years old and above |
What 2026 Representative Trial Details:
Parent Information sessions
To explain the pathways program in more detail, we’d like to invite all parents and caregivers to attend one of our upcoming Parent Information Sessions. These sessions are designed to:
We highly value the role families play in supporting athletes through the pathways program, and these sessions are a great way to stay informed and connected.
Session Dates and Times:
All sessions will be held at Radford College – Heath Lecture Theatre.
We encourage at least one parent or caregiver per family to attend. Your engagement helps us build a stronger, more informed basketball community.
Trial Schedule & Locations
Age Group: | Gender: | Trial Dates: | Location: | Times: |
U20 | Boys | Sept: 2, 9, 16, 23 | Belconnen | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
U20 | Girls | Sept: 4, 11, 18, 25 | Belconnen | 5:30 – 7:30pm |
U18 | Boys | Sept: 4, 11, 18, 25 | Tuggeranong | |
U18 | Girls | Sept: 4, 11, 18, 25 | Tuggeranong | |
U16 | Boys | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Tuggeranong | 12:00noon – 2:00pm |
U16 | Girls | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Tuggeranong | 9:00am – 11:00am |
U14 | Boys | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Belconnen | 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
U14 | Girls | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Belconnen | 10:30am – 12:30 |
U12 | Boys | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Belconnen | 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
U12 | Girls | Oct: 4, 5, 11, 12 | Belconnen | 8:30am – 10:00am |
Basketball ACT performance pathway is built around Basketball Australia’s long-term athlete development model, which ensures you’re learning the right skills, the right way at an appropriate age.
We provide a professional development environment, which has helped many Territorians achieve their goals in the sport, including:
We currently have 15 former BACT pathway athletes playing in the US collegiate system alone.
This is a proven pathway program designed to help you reach your goals, just as it has for so many Canberra kids now plying their trade in the WNBL & NBL in Australia, the WNBA & NBA in the US, and in league around the basketball world.
To REGISTER, head to PlayHQ