Blackburn Vikings Basketball Club
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Blackburn Vikings is a prominent basketball club based in Melbourne, offering competitive opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels.
Junior Basketball: The club enters representative teams in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL), the highest level of junior competition in Victoria. Junior players train twice a week and compete on Friday nights across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Players have access to high-level coaching within their teams and can join the Blackburn Elite Academy for individual development. The VJBL provides a pathway for elite junior players to progress toward senior competition in the Big V league.
Senior Basketball: The club competes in the Australian Big V Conference, offering opportunities for senior players to participate in competitive matches.
Players from various domestic clubs are welcome to join Blackburn Vikings' representative teams, making it an accessible entry point for those seeking elite-level basketball competition.
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| Activities : | Basketball |
| Gender : | Any |
| Days : | Undisclosed - Contact Organiser |
| Age Group : | 5 to 11, 12 to 17 |
| Level : | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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