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State Championships/WABL Trials Information

WABL/STATE CHAMPIONSHIP tRIALs

WABL trials for Warwick Senators Basketball Club are conducted each year during September and October, providing a structured environment for athletes to demonstrate their abilities. WABL Trials will be conducted at Warwick Stadium on the dates listed below.

Teams are selected by a Coaching Panel, which carefully evaluates players based on criteria such as skill, athleticism, game sense, and sportsmanship.

Once the panel has made its selections, these team rosters are formally endorsed by the club committee, ensuring transparency and alignment with club values. This process helps to assemble competitive teams while fostering fairness and integrity throughout the selection period.

Teams will be announced for the upcoming BWA State Championships that will be the next stage of the WABL selection process. All players who are selected for State Championships will be offered a place as a roster player or development player for the upcoming WABL season but are not guaranteed a WABL playing position.

Please be aware individual feedback will not be provided following Phase 1 or Phase 2 trials. 

Athletes who are unavailable to trial due to injury or exceptional circumstance may apply for exemptions using the following link:  Exemption Form

Phase 1 trials: domestic/non senators WABL players

WABL

Please note that participation in both trial sessions is mandatory for any athlete intending to trial.

U11 Athletes (Born 2016 – 2018) MALE and FEMALE

  • Sunday 4th October: 8:00-9:15am | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 6th October: 4:30-5:45pm | Warwick Stadium

U13 Athletes (Born 2014 – 2015) MALE

  • Sunday 4th October: 9:30-10:45am | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 6th October: 6:00-7:15pm | Warwick Stadium

U13 Athletes (Born 2014 – 2015) FEMALE

  • Sunday 4th October: 9:30-10:45am | Warwick Stadium
  • Wednesday 7th October: 4:30-6:00pm | Warwick Stadium

U15 Athletes (Born 2012 – 2013) MALE

  • Sunday 4th October: 11:00am-12:15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Wednesday 7th October: 4:30-6:00pm | Warwick Stadium

U15 Athletes (Born 2012 – 2013) FEMALE

  • Sunday 4th October: 11:00am-12:15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 6th October: 7:30-8:45pm | Warwick Stadium
U17 Men (Born 2010 – 2011)
  • Sunday 4th October. 12:30-1:45pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 6th October. 7:30-8.45pm | Warwick Stadium
U19 Men (Born 2008 – 2009)
  • Sunday 4th October.  12:30-1:45pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 6th October. 7:30-8:45pm | Warwick Stadium
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

Phase 2 trials:
Senators WABL Players & INVITED PHASE 1 ATHLETES

The following tryout dates are only available to Senators WABL Players from previous season and invited players from the Phase 1 Trials.

Players are to attend all sessions to be considered for team selection. All trials will be held at Warwick Stadium unless specifically noted below.

Under 11/12’s (Born 2016, 2017, 2018)

  • Sunday 11th October – 9.30am-10.45am | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 13th October – 5pm-6.15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Sunday 18th October – 9.30am-10.45am | Warwick Stadium

Under 13/14’s (Born 2014 & 2015)

  • Sunday 11th October – 12.30pm-1.45pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 13th October – 6.30pm-7.45pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Sunday 18th October – 12.30pm-1.45pm | Warwick Stadium

Under 15/16’s (Born 2012 & 2013)

  • Sunday 11th October – 2pm-3.15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Tuesday 13th October – 8pm-9.15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Sunday 18th October – 2pm-3.15pm | Warwick Stadium

Under 17/18’s (Born 2010 & 2011)

  • Sunday 11th October – 8am-9.15am | Warwick Stadium
  • Sunday 18th October – 8am-9.15am | Warwick Stadium

Mens Under 19 (Born  2008 & 2009)
& Women’s Under 20 (Born Under 2007-2009)

  • Sunday 11th October – 11am-12.15pm | Warwick Stadium
  • Sunday 18th October – 11am-12.15pm | Warwick Stadium
Registration for Phase 2 Trials will be communicated directly to invited athletes

frequently asked questions

The Western Australian Basketball League (WABL) is the premier junior basketball competition in WA, providing a pathway for young athletes to develop their skills and compete at a high level. Teams are grouped by age and skill, playing home and away games throughout the season. WABL’s main objectives are to promote fair play, skill development, teamwork, and a love for basketball, while offering opportunities for players to progress to higher levels of competition.

WABL games are hosted at each club’s home venue in a Home and Away season between March and August, providing opportunities for young athletes to compete in a professional environment throughout the season. Each age group (U12/U14/U16/U18 Boys & Girls, U20 Men/U21 Women) consists of 6 Divisions from Championship Division (D1) to Division 6 made up of 8-10 teams per division (D6 may have up to 12 teams competing). Games are played across a Sunday from morning to night.

Each division has an independent ladder with the top eight teams qualifying for finals at the end of the season with each division having a divisional champion. The Under 14 Championship teams also could qualify for the National Championships with a qualifying tournament held in late March for eligible teams. The National Championships are held following the conclusion of the WABL season in each given year.

Content

The Basketball WA (BWA) State Championships are an annual end-of-season tournament series for Basketball WA affiliated associations (metro and country) held over November and December. The Championships provide a high-intensity representative environment where players and coaches can be tested across multiple games and compared against other associations.

The State Championships play a crucial role in identifying and selecting players for the next WABL season, offering a platform for athlete and coach development through challenging tournament-style fixtures. Representative teams from each association compete across various divisions and age groups, with finals determined by the event format. Team management communicates logistics, including draws and venues, while games are conducted in a condensed format with multiple matches over a weekend. All participants are expected to uphold positive behaviour standards and represent the Warwick Senators respectfully.

State Championships are used to assist determine WABL team selections for the upcoming season. Players will be allocated either a playing roster spot for WABL or offered a position as a Development Player assigned to a specific WABL team.

The 2026 BWA State Championships dates are:

14/15 November 2026 – State Titles – All Championship Divisions across all age groups @ Bendat & Warwick

21/22 November 2026 – U13 Girls & U15 Boys (Divisions 2–5) @ Bendat & Warwick

28/29 November 2026 – U13 Boys & U17 Boys (Divisions 2–5) @ Bendat & Warwick

5/6 December 2026 – U11 Boys, U17 Girls & U19 Boys (Divisions 2–5) @ Bendat & Warwick

12/13 December 2026 – U11 Girls, U15 Girls & U20 Girls (Divisions 2–5) @ Bendat & Warwick

Fees are determined closer to commencement of competition and include 

Uniform

Warwick Senators players are required to wear the official club uniform at all games available to purchase at the Senators Merch Locker (Stadium reception). This includes the following items:

PLAYING
WABL playing jersey (provided by club via team manager)
WABL playing shorts (compulsory)
WABL Warm-up shirt (compulsory)
Mouthguard (compulsory)

TRAINING

Senators reversible training singlet (compulsory)
Senators WABL or training shorts (compulsory)
Drink bottle and adequate hydration (compulsory)
Mouthguard (compulsory)
Senators Backpack (optional)
Senators Socks (optional)
Senators Jumper (optional)
Senators Tracksuit Pants (optional)

All players must warm up and play in their Association’s correct, registered uniform.

Uniforms or clothing that deviate from Association-endorsed merchandise or branding are not permitted to be worn on-court or bench for WABL games.

Athletes must present to trials with the following items:

-Appropriate size basketball in suitable condition with name & phone number on it.
-Water bottle with your name on it
-Reversible (light/dark) singlet.
-Mouth Guard (recommended)

When you arrive you will have your name ticked off the registration link and you will have a number placed on your arm and leg. A photo may also be taken to assist coaches with player identification. 

Exemptions may be provided for injured athletes. For this to be considered please contact the club prior to try outs.
If a player is injured or unable to play the actual tournament they must still attend trials to ensure consideration for WABL 2026.