It is that time of year again where the Maccabi Basketball trials will be taking place to determine the U10 and U12 teams of 2026.

U8, U14, U16 age groups will not be trialed on this date.

The trial will be taking place on the 19th November at Waverley College. 

Trial times are as follows:

U10 Boys & U10/ U12 Girls: 

Register 5pm 

Start: 5:15pm 

Finish: 6:30pm

U10 registration is for players born 2016/2017

U12 girls registration is for players born 2014/2015

Please arrive no earlier than 5pm as per school instructions

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U12 Boys

Register: 6:15pm

Start: 6:30pm 

Finish: 7:45pm

This registration is for players born 2014/2015

Please arrive no earlier than 6:15pm as to not disturb the earlier trial session

Please take note of the following important points 

1. An $80 non refundable fee will be applicable for any child attending trials. This fee will go towards the mandatory Annual Membership payment required by all players for 2026   
2. Parents can bring children in for registration but then we kindly ask you to leave and come back to pick up at the end. Parents are not permitted to stay and watch the trials. 
3. On arrival children will mark their names off at the registration table. They will be given a number.
4. The number will be written on their arm and a picture will be taken.
5. The picture and number are used to help identify kids when forming teams. The pictures are NOT used for any other purpose and will not be published anywhere.
6. Once everyone is registered with a number and photo the coaches will move the players to the courts.
7. Players will play mini-matches throughout the trials so coaches can get an idea of all players.
8. The coaches will take notes to help them remember players.
9. Parents to come and collect at the end.
10. The trial is mandatory for all players wanting a team in 2026. If you cannot make the trial, please still register so the committee can allocate your child a team. Please email Nikki Lloyd at sports.nsw@maccabi.com.au  to arrange a separate trial session so the coaches can assess him/her. The $80 fee is still applicable. 
11. A player will not be allocated a team without having attended the trial. 

Please Note:

Coaches will put teams together and these will be emailed to everyone in the following weeks.

Please do not email or call asking when teams will be put out. Due to the number of players registering it will take a few weeks to organise each player into the correct team. As soon as teams are ready you will be emailed.

Things to consider before registering:

• Teams are formed based on the trial performance and coach feedback. Once you have been allocated a team, no movement will be permitted. There is a lot of work that goes into forming and balancing teams and therefore teams will not be altered. 
• Training can take place between Monday and Thursday. Please ensure you can commit to the basketball training as each player is expected to attend every session.
• Players may not play in 1 team and train in another. Players will need to fully commit to their team to ensure cohesion. 
• Payment deadlines need to be strictly met or team placements will not be guaranteed. 
• Training and Sunday games take place except on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. These are the only holidays where training/games will not be played.
• The club is committed to ensuring every Jewish child has a team. The committee may have to make adjustments to the teams throughout the year in events of 1) players dropping out 2) coaches feel that players have improved and are offered a higher division team 3) teams have to be merged due to low confirmed player numbers t

For more information about the clubs policies, please CLICK HERE

Please feel free to reach out to Nikki Lloyd for any questions/or concerns. 

Please note - You do not need to log in to the system to register. Please scroll down and fill out the information needed under Basic Details