Basketball Victoria has announced a major competition restructure for the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), beginning in 2026, with the introduction of the Regional League (RL). This new format replaces the former RDL competition and creates a clearer three-tier pathway for junior players:
- Victorian Championship (VC) – Elite state-level competition.
- Victorian Junior League (VJL) – Graded divisions.
- Regional League (RL) – Competition organised into geographical pools to reduce travel.
What Changes for Each Age Group?
Under 12
Teams will now grade for the following competitions
• Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 1-4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 5 (3 pools of 10 teams)
• Regional League (Remainder of teams, separated into geographical pools)
Under 14
Teams will now grade for the following competitions
• Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 1-3 (1 pool of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 5-8 (3 pools of 10 teams)
• Regional League (Remainder of teams, separated into geographical pools)
Under 16
Teams will now grade for the following competitions
• Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 1-3 (1 pool of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 4 (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 5 and below (3 pools of 10 teams)
Under 18
Teams will now grade for the following competitions
• Victorian Championship (2 pools of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 1-4 (1 pool of 10 teams)
• Victorian Junior League 5 and below (3 pools of 10 teams)
For more information regarding the introduction of the Regional League (RL), please click here.
Don’t forget to register for the upcoming VJBL Tryouts. Find out more here.
