Winter 2027 Season Information
Complete competition overview, registration timelines, court allocations, grading protocols, and calendar year age matrices for Titans junior squads.
Season Blueprint & Framework
Sanctioned under Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) rules & PlayHQ management.
5-Round Grading & Finals
The campaign tip-off begins with 5 rigorous grading rounds ensuring balanced competitive tiers across domestic divisions. The regular season runs uninterrupted across Term 2 & Term 3, climaxing in 2 weeks of high-stakes Finals at the end of the season.
Total Duration: Term 2 & Term 3Calendar Year Grouping
Titans rigorously follows standard Victorian domestic calendar-year eligibility. A player's age division is determined strictly by their age on December 31st of the competition year, ensuring equitable physical and tactical competition across all brackets.
Standard: Basketball VictoriaCDBA Association Partner
Titans competes primarily within the Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) and Camberwell Basketball League (CBL), fielding 250+ teams ranging from introductory U8s right through to elite Senior Youth / U22 grades.
Platform: PlayHQ SanctionedWinter 2027 Master Calendar
Please note all public school holidays are observed with zero fixture commitments.
Registrations Open
To be announcedRegistrations & Expressions of Interest open for existing Titans and new community transfers across Camberwell and Boroondara.
Registration WindowSquad Trainings
Weekly TrainingTitans club-wide weekly team trainings commence across all indoor school venues. Team allocations and training time slots are finalised.
Boroondara VenuesRound 1 Tip-Off
To be announcedRound 1 of the 5-round Grading Phase begins.
Game Day LiveFinals & Cups
To be announcedThe regular season concludes, followed by 2 weeks of Semi-Finals and Grand Finals across CDBA championship centres.
Championship PhaseTraining Network & Pricing Flexibility
We understand family and academic schedules are tight. Titans operates an extensive footprint across inner east Melbourne with customizable training formats.
Boroondara Training Hubs
Teams are assigned 45–60 minute weekly dedicated court slots with club training coaches or appointed parent coaches. Our administration actively collects and accommodates day and time availability during registration.
Outdoor / No-Training Option
Highly popular for Senior squads (U16, U18, and U22) managing heavy VCE, IB, or rep commitments. Teams can opt out of hiring indoor council facilities.
- Reduced registration fee per player on season club subscription
- Autonomous practices: train outdoors independently
- Guaranteed Saturday/Sunday CDBA match registration included
Game Day Competition Schedule
Standard Match: 2 x 18min Halves (Clock stops last 2 mins of 2nd half).
Under 8s Mini Hoops
Designed specifically as a fun, zero-pressure introduction to structured 5-on-5 basketball. Modified rules with lower rings and cross-court configurations.
Junior Domestic U9 – U18
The flagship Titans weekend schedule. Younger cohorts start early morning with consecutive divisions playing through to senior squads in the late afternoon.
Under 22 League
Tailored for young adults, university athletes, and Year 12 graduates desiring competitive domestic basketball without clashes against Saturday community sports.
Winter 2027 Age Groups Matrix
Strictly organised by calendar year of birth (1 January to 31 December), based on a 2027 cut-off. No overage players permitted without explicit CDBA committee dispensation.
| Age Bracket | Eligible Birth Years | Competition Day | Ball Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 8s | 2020 / 2021 | Friday Nights | Size 5 (Modified Low Ring) |
| Under 9s | 2019 | Saturdays (Morning) | Size 5 |
| Under 10s | 2018 | Saturdays (Morning) | Size 5 |
| Under 12s | 2016 / 2017 | Saturdays (Late Morning / Midday) | Size 5 |
| Under 14s | 2014 / 2015 | Saturdays (Early Afternoon) | Size 6 |
| Under 16s | 2012 / 2013 | Saturdays (Mid/Late Afternoon) | Size 6 (Girls) / Size 7 (Boys) |
| Under 18s | 2010 / 2011 | Saturdays (Late Afternoon / ~6:30 PM) | Size 6 (Girls) / Size 7 (Boys) |
| Under 22 / Youth | 2006 – 2009 | Wednesdays PM & Sundays PM | Size 6 (Girls) / Size 7 (Boys) |
CDBA Rules of Operation
Official Camberwell District Basketball Association bylaws including timing rules, uniform infractions, coach registration mandates, and spectator codes of conduct.
Download CDBA Rules (PDF)Have Questions?
Whether you need guidance with age cut-offs, coach registrations, or forming a whole team of school friends, our volunteer operations team is here to assist.
team@titansjuniorbasketball.com