The Junior Country Championships are set to tip off this February with the Under-18 and Under-16 Division 1 and 2 schedule announced!
Bringing the two tournaments back together in 2022 after they were played at separate venues in 2021, the best of Country Victoria’s junior superstars will descend on Bendigo Stadium for the two-day state showdown across 19-20 February.
Click here to view the Junior Country Championships hub for all your fixture information!
Twenty-six associations from across the state will take part in the 2022 Under-18 and Under-16 Division 1 and 2 event with reigning champions Warrnambool (U16 Boys and U18 Boys), Traralgon (U16 Girls) and Shepparton (U18 Girls) from the 2018 & 2020 U12 and U16 events aiming to reclaim their titles!
For Leagues, Events and Statistics Administrator Matt Royal, the Junior Country Championships are an exciting event and one that’s dotted with famous names throughout its prestigious history.
“We’re excited to see the Junior Country Championships return in 2022 and having the Under-18 and Under-16 events back under the one roof,” Royal said. “This is an incredible tournament for Country associations to showcase their representative skills on the big stage as well as an amazing springboard for talented juniors to move into state representative and senior ranks.
“There have been many incredible Country stars make their mark on this tournament with the likes of Jaz Shelley, Dyson Daniels, Matthew Dellavedova, Jade Melbourne, Jack White and many more shining on this stage.
"We can't wait to get to Bendigo Stadium and see all the action unfold."
Basketball Victoria will enact COVID-Safe requirements for this event to ensure all participants, coaches, referees and families can enjoy a safe and healthy environment at Bendigo Stadium. Further information on these requirements will be announced closer to the event’s commencement to align with Victorian Government health guidelines.
Click the button below to head to the PlayHQ website to view all of your team’s upcoming Junior Country Championships fixtures and don’t forget to use the #BVJCC hashtag at the event to share all your highlights and photos from the championships.
BASKETBALL VICTORIA JUNIOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – UNDER-18/UNDER-16 TEAMS
UNDER-18 BOYS
Ballarat
Bellarine
Bendigo
Colac
Echuca
Geelong United
Hamilton
Mildura
Pakenham
Sale
Shepparton
Southern Peninsula
Traralgon
Warrnambool
Wodonga
Wonthaggi
UNDER-18 GIRLS
Ballarat
Bellarine
Bendigo
Echuca
Geelong United
Horsham
Korumburra
Maffra
Mildura
Portland
Sale
Shepparton
Southern Peninsula
Traralgon
Warrnambool
Wodonga
UNDER-16 BOYS
Ballarat
Bendigo
Geelong United
Horsham
Macedon Ranges
Maffra
Mildura
Phillip Island
Sale
Shepparton
Southern Peninsula
Wangaratta
Warragul
Warrnambool
Whittlesea
Wodonga
UNDER-16 GIRLS
Ballarat
Bellarine
Bendigo
Geelong United
Korumburra
Mildura
Portland
Sale
Shepparton
Southern Peninsula
Swan Hill
Traralgon
Wangaratta
Warragul
Warrnambool
Wodonga
