2025/26 summer GCJBL Season
Welcome to the 2025/26 Summer Season of the Gold Coast Junior Basketball League (GCJBL).
The 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: The Summer and Winter seasons will consist of 14 games plus finals.
Grading Carnival & Challenge Rounds: Teams will play grading games in the Grading Carnival 10th-12th October. Top-performing teams can challenge a lower-ranked team in the division above in a Challenge Round for a chance to move up before the regular season begins.
Player Points System: Division 1 Boys teams will use a Player Points system to ensure more balanced and equitable competition.
Age Group Rollover: Since the Summer season consists of Terms 4 and Term 1 of the next year, age eligibility will be based on a players age as at the 31st December 2026.
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.
Competition Eligibility
Players are graded into competitions based on their year of birth.
Boys Competitions
U10 Boys – Born 2017 and younger
U12 Boys – Born 2015–2016
U14 Boys – Born 2013–2014
U16 Boys – Born 2011–2012
U18 Boys – Born 2009–2010
Girls Competitions
U10 Girls – Born 2017 and younger
U12 Girls – Born 2015–2016
Junior Girls (U14 + U16) – Born 2011–2014
Open Girls (U16 + U18) – Born 2009–2012
All new players must register with their catchment club (based on home address or school) before seeking transfers.
Player Points System
The Player Points System will only apply to Division 1 teams in the Boys competitions.
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
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 2026 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
Team Coaches
Would you like to coach a Vipers team? Become a team coach and join our coaching ranks and continue to develop the stars of the future. Click the button below to express your interest.
Trials
Trials are held over two weekends and players are expected to attend both sessions for your age group.
TRIAL TIMES
Saturdays 6 & 13 September
8am-9.30am U12 Girls (Born 2015-2016)
9.30-11am U12 Boys (Born 2015-2016)
11am-12.30pm U16 Boys (Born 2011-2012)
12.30pm-2pm U14/U16/Open Girls Combined
Junior Girls U14 + U16 (Born 2011-2014)
Open Girls U16 + U18 (Born 2009-2012)
Sundays 7 & 14 September
9am-10am U10 Boys & Girls (Born 2017-2018)
10am-11.30am U14 Boys (Born 2013-2014)
11.30am-1pm U18 Boys (Born 2009-2010)
What to bring:
Water bottle
Reversible singlet or light/dark shirt (if possible)
Players are required to attend both trials if possible. Attendance helps ensure you are placed in the most suitable team for your age and skill level.