2025/26 summer GCJBL Season
Welcome to the 2025/26 Summer Season of the Gold Coast Junior Basketball League (GCJBL)! Varsity Vipers are excited to invite new and returning players for our most dynamic and inclusive season yet.
What’s New in 2025/26?
Two Equal-Length Seasons: Summer & Winter, giving families more flexibility and players more opportunities.
Grading Carnival & Challenge Rounds: To ensure teams are evenly matched and everyone gets the most out of the season.
Player Points System: Teams are built to be balanced and competitive, supporting both player development and fair play.
Age Group Rollover: Age groups now reset at the beginning of each Summer season.
Key Dates
Trial 1: 6-7th September 2025
Trial 2: 13-14th September 2025
Grading Carnival: 10th–12th October 2025
Regular Season: Mid-October 2025 – March 2026
Semi-Finals: Week of 18th March 2026
Grand Finals: Week of 25th March 2026
Teams can expect to play up to 16 games throughout the season.
Age Groups for 2025/26
U10: Born 2017 and younger
U12: Born 2015–2016
U14: Born 2013–2014
U16: Born 2011–2012
U18: Born 2009–2010
Open Girls: Born 2006–2010
All new players must register with their catchment club (based on home address or school) before seeking transfers.
Player Points System: Keeping Teams Balanced
Each player is assigned a point value:
3 Points: Division 1 Rep Player
2 Points: Division 2 Rep Player
0 Points: All other players
+1 Point: Player transferring within last 2 Winter seasons
-1 Point: “Home-grown” players (minimum 2 Winter seasons with Vipers, never transferred)
Teams must:
Keep their total roster points at or below 15
Have a minimum roster of 8 players
Include a maximum of 3 Division 1 Rep players per team
This ensures all teams have a fair mix of new and experienced talent, and gives every player a chance to develop and compete.
Playing Fees
The Varsity Vipers Basketball Club is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. Our club fees cover the cost of team and player nomination, weekly game fees, training facilities hire, and essential administrative expenses.
| Fee | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Varsity Vipers Club Fee | $350 | Covers team/player nomination, weekly game fees, training venue hire, and administration |
| Basketball QLD Registration | $89.42 (Ages 10+), $48.22 (U10) | Annual state registration (valid 365 days; must be current for full season) |
| Gold Coast Competition Fee | $55 | GCJBL season competition fee (paid to Gold Coast Basketball) |
| BA Player Levy | $5.50 | Annual national Basketball Australia levy |
| Total Fee | $499.92 | $458.72 | Season total 10+ player | U10 player |
Uniforms
All new players must purchase a new Varsity Vipers reversible playing uniform. Players who already have a uniform from a previous season may continue to use that for the 2025 season. Secondhand uniforms are not accepted to avoid number clashes within your age group.
Uniforms are fitted and collected at any Saturday Skills session (8:00–10:00am) at Varsity College Stadium.
Fixtures
Game schedules, results, and ladder standings are available through BasketballConnect, the official competition management platform used across Queensland. You can view your team’s fixture, court locations, and weekly updates all in one place.
Basketball Connect on the App Store
Basketball Connect on the Google Play Store
Trials
The Varsity Vipers 2025/26 Summer Season registration period will open next week! All players—new and returning—are invited to attend our club trials to help with team selection and grading.
Trial Dates:
Trial 1: Saturday 6 September & Sunday 7 September
Trial 2: Saturday 13 September & Sunday 14 September
Trials will be held at Varsity College Stadium. Times for each age group will be announced soon.
What to bring:
Basketball (if you have one)
Water bottle
Reversible singlet or light/dark shirt (if possible)
All players are encouraged to attend both trials if possible. Attendance helps ensure you are placed in the most suitable team for your age and skill level.