2024 Winter Season
About the Competition
The Gold Coast Junior Basketball league (GCJBL) is the Premier Gold Coast Junior Basketball Competition. The purpose of the GCJBL is to provide a competition pathway for junior basketball players on the Gold Coast.
THE CLUBS
The League consists of 12 clubs: Amigos – Banora Point, Burleigh Blades, Gold Coast Celtics, Heat Basketball Club, PBC Magpies, Pacific Pines Panthers, Somerset Spartans, (Somerset College students only) TSS Suns, (TSS students only), Varsity Vipers., Kings Basketball Club (Kings Christian College students only), Central Stars, Lindisfarne Lions (Lindisfarne College students only).
THE DIVISIONS
Competitions are run in the U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and U21 age groups for boys and girls. U10 is offered as a mixed or girls competition and there is an Open Girls (U14-U21) competition.
THE SEASON
The season includes: Four grading rounds, 14 regular season competition rounds, semi-finals (top 4 teams in each competition only) and finals (Winners of the semi-finals only).
THE VENUES
The competition is predominantly played at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre at Carrara, Tallebudgera Recreational Centre, Kings Christian College at Reedy Creek and Somerset College.
Age Divisions
Your age group is determined by the year of birth.
2015 - 2016
2013 - 2014
2011 - 2012
2009 - 2010
2007 - 2008
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2008
Under 10
Under 12
Under 14
Under 16
Under 18 Boys
Under 21 Boys
Open Girls
Game Days
The competition is run across Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays across the season. All games are played at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre unless stated otherwise.
View fixtures
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Open Girls
U18 Boys
U21 Boys
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U14 Girls
U14 Boys
U16 Girls
U16 Boys
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U10 Girls
U10 Mixed
U12 Girls
U12 Boys
Training times
| Team | Coach | Session |
|---|---|---|
| U10 Mixed D2 Vipers | Hugh Robertson | Thu 4-5pm |
| U10 Mixed D3 Lakers | Dallas Morgan | Tue 5-6pm |
| U10 Mixed D3 Adders | Tom Haupt | Tue 5-6pm |
| U10 Girls D2 Cobras | Adam Darragh | Fri 3.30-4.30pm |
| U10 Girls D2 Lakers | Shayne McCann | Wed 4-5pm |
| U12 Girls D1 Vipers | Jerrell Niu | Thu 5-6pm |
| U12 Girls D2 Lakers | Madeline Morgan | Wed 5-6pm |
| U12 Boys D1 Vipers | Chris Barker | Wed 5-6pm |
| U12 Boys D2 Lakers | Daniel Cavey | Thu 5-6pm |
| U12 Boys D2 Adders | James Gestier | Mon 5-6pm |
| U12 Boys D2 Anacondas | Ben Chambers | Tue 6-7pm |
| U12 Boys D2 Boas | Heath Fox | Thu 4-5pm |
| U12 Boys D3 Cobras | Breaker Roberts | Fri 3.30-4.30pm |
| U12 Boys D3 Fangs | Hugh Robertson | Thu 5-6pm |
| U12 Boys D3 Mambas | Peter Vanger | Wed 4-5pm |
| U14 Girls D1 Vipers | Dale Hinze | TBD |
| U14 Girls D1 Lakers | Jerrell Niu | TBD |
| U14 Girls D2 Adders | George Mitsinikos | Tue 6-7pm |
| U14 Girls D3 Anacondas | Nicole McGuinness | Thu 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D1 Vipers | Michael Gordon | Wed 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D1 Lakers | Dylan Bannister | Thu 5-6pm |
| U14 Boys D2 Adders | Shayne McCann | Wed 5-6pm |
| U14 Boys D2 Mambas | Tim Holwell | Mon 6-7pm |
| U14 Boys D2 Boas | Adnan Sharif | Thu 6-7pm |
| U14 Boys D2 Cobras | Doug Allgood | Tue 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D2 Fangs | Tony Birthisel | Wed 5-65pm |
| U14 Boys D3 Anacondas | Owen Peters | Mon 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D3 Pythons | Nathan Clark | Thu 6-7pm |
| U14 Boys D3 Rattlers | Augustino Gae'e | Thu 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D3 Venom | Ryan Miller | Tue 4-5pm |
| U14 Boys D4 Copperheads | Joe Capri | Wed 4-5pm |
| U16 Girls D1 Vipers | Angie Witt | Mon 4-5pm |
| U16 Girls D2 Lakers | Nick Collins | Wed 5.30-6.30pm (EC) |
| U16 Girls D3 Adders | Stuart Mackenzie | Wed 5.30-6.30pm (EC) |
| U16 Boys D1 Vipers | Scott McGregor | Mon 4-5pm |
| U16 Boys D1 Lakers | Glenn Moscow | Wed 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Adders | Francisco Rodriguez | Mon 5-6pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Anacondas | Boris Stankovic | Tue 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Fangs | Tony Birthisel | Wed 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Rattlers | Dylan Bannister | Thu 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Venom | Tony Jupp | Wed 4-5pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Copperheads | Charlie Allen | Tue 5-6pm |
| U16 Boys D2 Basilisks | Adam Woods | Thu 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Mambas | Kane Smith | Mon 5-6pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Serpents | Trent Clyne | Tue 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Cobras | Chris Jaram | Wed 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Boas | Jay Jay Towler | Tue 4-5pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Pythons | Stephen Josey | Mon 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D3 Diamondbacks | Chris Barker | Wed 6-7pm |
| U16 Boys D4 King Browns | Guilherme dos Santos | Wed 6.30-7.30pm (EC) |
| U18 Boys D1 Vipers | Scott McGregor | Mon 4-5pm |
| U18 Boys D1 Lakers | Francisco Rodriguez | Mon 6-7pm |
| U18 Boys D1 Adders | Daniel Moses | Wed 6.30-7.30pm (EC) |
| U18 Boys D2 Anacondas | Richy Simpson | Tue 5-6pm |
| U18 Boys D2 Boas | Matt Carter | Mon 6-7pm |
| U18 Boys D3 Cobras | Pop Maluch | Mon 5-6pm |
| U18 Boys D3 Fangs | Callum Agius | Mon 6-7pm |
| U18 Boys D3 Mambas | Tony Webeck | Mon 6-7pm |
| Open Girls D1 Vipers | Simon Stevens | TBA |
| Open Girls D2 Lakers | Anne Furlong | Mon 4-5pm |
| U21 Boys D1 Vipers | Karen Couch | TBA |
| U21 Boys D1 Lakers | Katie Neeson | Tue 4-5pm |
All training sessions are held at Varsity College Basketball Stadium unless stated otherwise. (EC) means Emmanuel College.
FAQs
Are you a first time player?
We recommend that first time players join our Saturday Skills program for at least one term before registering for a competition team.
Players who have not participated in our Saturday Skills program often struggle to meet the skills of their team mates and may drop out negatively impacting the team and the competition.
When can I pickup my new uniform?
You can try on and collect your new uniform at your team training session in the first week of the season.
If you are unable to attend training in the first week, you can collect it at Saturday Skills between 8am and 10am during the term.
Am I guaranteed a place in a team?
We strive to get every player who registers into a team however the number of teams we can enter is restricted by Gold Coast Basketball.
Players who register early get priority and if we are unable to put you in a team we will provide a full refund.
When is my training session?
Training sessions are at the Varsity College Basketball Stadium on Assembly Drive, Varsity Lakes. Training sessions run for an hour, between 4pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday.
We will assign a training session to your team, once a coach has been assigned and the day/time slot is based on the coach’s availability.
Do I need to purchase a uniform?
All new players need a uniform. You can purchase a uniform in the Shop during the registration process. If you didn’t purchase one during registration, go to the Shop here to purchase one now.
No second hand uniforms can be used.
How can I help out?
Every team needs a coach and manager and you don’t need to be a basketball expert to get involved.
Varsity Vipers is the largest junior basketball club in Queensland thanks to the efforts of volunteers just like you.
Go to our Volunteers page to learn more.
Playing Fees
The Varsity Vipers Basketball Club is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers and our club fees cover the cost of team and player nomination, weekly game fees, the cost of training facilities hire and administrative costs.
The Varsity Club fee for the 2024 Winter season is $330 per player.
The Varsity reversible uniform is $75. All new players must purchase a playing uniform. Uniforms are fitted and collected at your first team training session.
Basketball QLD and Gold Coast Basketball Annual registration fees are $140 per player ($75 for Under 10)
Fee Breakdown
| Fee | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Varsity Players Fee | Includes player and team nomination fees, weekly game fees, training venue hire, admin | $330 |
| BQ/GCRBA Registration | Annual player registration fee (U10) | $140 ($75) |
| Player levy | Basketball Australia player levy | $5 |
| Uniform | Varsity Viper uniform (if required) | $75 |
| TOTAL | $550 ($485) |