Seahawks Basketball: New Approach to Representative Trials

Seahawks Basketball is excited to announce a new process for conducting our representative trials, launching with the U14 age group. This approach is designed to provide every athlete with a chance to showcase their abilities while ensuring all players are prepared for the Seahawks style of play.

Who Needs to Trial?

U14 eligible players born in 2013 or 2014 who have not played representative basketball for Seahawks in the past 12 months must first attend two pre trial sessions (3 hours total).

This includes:

• Athletes who have never played representative basketball before

• Past Seahawks players returning after a year or more off

• Players transferring from other associations

  
  

Pre Trial Details (only for non-Seahawks Rep Players)

• Session 1: Sunday, 12th October | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

• Session 2: Wednesday, 15th October | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

• Cost: $40 total for both sessions (3 hours)

Both sessions form the 3-hour initial trial.

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The Pathway to Selection

1. Pre Trial (3 hours over 2 sessions)

   • New or returning athletes display their skills.

   • Successful players are invited to the next stage.

2. Representative Trials (5 weeks) (Compulsory to be considered for a rep team)

   • Selected athletes join the full Seahawks representative group.

   • Over five weeks, players will learn and be tested on the Seahawks style of play.

   • Coaches will assess readiness, teamwork, and overall fit for the program.

   • Cost: $120 total for the 5-week program

3. Team Selection

   • After 5 weeks, teams are finalized

   • All athletes will receive emails with their outcomes, whether successful or not

     
     

Why the Change?

This new trial format gives each athlete the opportunity to grow in confidence, learn our style of play, and compete on an even footing. It also enables coaches to make informed, fair decisions based on extended observation, not just two or three sessions.

For full details about the new Rep process visit: https://www.seahawksbasketball.com.au/junior-seahawks