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Koonung Comets - Domestic Competition

Koonung Comets' teams compete in the Eastern District Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA) competition. A domestic competition that covers teams from a vast area of eastern Melbourne (from Park Orchards/Warrandyte in the east, Eltham in the north, Collingwood/Ivanhoe in the west).

Each age group comprises several grades to enable teams of similar ability to play against each other. Most grades comprise 8 to 10 teams. The normal home and away season is around 16 games plus finals. The first six rounds of the season are called grading games - these are designed to enable the EDJBA to determine which grade each team best fits into. During these rounds, it is not uncommon to have some big wins and losses. From round seven, teams are put in the grade they will play in for the rest of the season.

All boys and girls from 5 to 20 years old can play in the EDJBA league. Players need to be registered with our club each season. In your first season, you also need to be registered with the EDJBA. If you are joining us from another club then the EDJBA requires a formal transfer card to be completed.

Each season, all players who register are assessed by the age coordinator in consultation with team coaches to ensure that players are placed into a team that suits their level of capability and where they have a chance to improve.

Training is for 45 minutes per week on a Monday to Thursday night between 4 pm and 9 pm. The day and time of training are designed to fit in with the availability of the coach and players - it's essential that parents put this information on their weekly schedule, so your training sessions don't clash with any other activities. The younger age groups are generally scheduled to train in the earlier sessions. The purpose of the training sessions is skill development and teamwork improvement.

The EDJBA organises game fixtures to take account of team compatibilities (eg a coach may be coaching more than one team). Games are played on Saturdays and start at 8.30 am, with the last game at around 8 pm.

In general terms, the younger the age group, the earlier games are held. Older age groups can be expected to play at least 1 or 2 late afternoon or evening matches during a season.

New players welcome

Registration for Winter 2024 season is now OPEN.  Register here  

Basketball - everyone’s game - Under 8s to Under 21s - Boys & Girls

We are a junior domestic basketball club based in Mont Albert North.

Koonung Comets' teams compete in the Eastern District Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA) competition. A domestic competition which covers teams from eastern Melbourne.

Join a team - we want kids aged Prep to 21 years of age - any skill level

Each season, all players who register are assessed by the age co-ordinator in consultation with team coaches to ensure that players are placed into a team that suits their level of capability and where they have a chance to improve.

Training - 45 minutes - one night a week

Training is for 45 minutes per week on a Monday to Thursday night between 4pm and 9pm. The day and time of training is designed to fit in with the availability of the coach and players - it's important that parents put this information on their weekly schedule so your training sessions don't clash with any other activities. The younger age groups are normally scheduled to train in the earlier sessions. The purpose of the training sessions is skill development and teamwork improvement.

Games - 50 minutes on a Saturday morning (during school terms)

Games are played on Saturdays and start at 8.30 am, with the last game at around 8 pm.  In general terms, the younger the age group, the earlier in the day games are held. Older age groups can be expected to play at least 1 or 2 late afternoon or evening matches during a season.

Winter season commences from April to September (excluding school holidays). Teams are comprised of players who are under the age 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21 years on 1st January before the season commences.

Summer season commences from October to March (excluding school holidays). Teams are comprised of players who are under the age 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 21 years on 1st July before the season commences.

Training and home games here in Mont Albert North

Our Home Venue:

Koonung Secondary College
Corner Elgar Rd & Cairo Rd, MONT ALBERT NORTH
(Enter from Cairo Road)
MELWAY REF 47 - B5

Home games are also played at:

Doncaster Secondary College - 123 Church Rd, DONCASTER

Box Hill Senior Secondary College - 19 Dunloe Ave, MONT ALBERT NORTH

Any enquiries or questions please contact the Club at [email protected]