Mandatory Tournaments – Where applicable

SA Junior State Championships - Adelaide

Early May

These championships feature all 10 member clubs competing in Division 1 and 2. Each team competing for the overall Boys Club, Girls Club, and Combined Club Awards. This tournament is crucial for our basketball club, as it helps create pathways for players beyond South Australia. Participation is mandatory for all Forestville District Basketball Club teams from Under 12s to Under 18s in Division 1 and 2

National Junior Classics - Victoria

June Long Weekend

Recognized as one of Australia’s most prestigious club tournaments, the National Junior Classics invites South Australia’s top-performing teams, with selections typically granted to the top four finishers at the State Championships.

The tournament caters to age groups ranging from U12 to U18, and participation is mandatory for all invited Division 1 teams

Other Tournaments

Eltham-Dandenong Junior Tournament - Victoria

January – Australia Day Public Holiday Weekend

Available to all teams

Starplex Basketball Tournament - Adelaide

January – Australia Day Public Holiday Weekend (Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 January 2027)

Available to all junior teams

Tournament Fees: $450

Norwood Easter Classic - Adelaide

Easter long weekend (Friday 26th - Sunday 29th March 2027)

Available to U12 and above at all levels

Tournament Fee: $690

Nunawading Spectres Tournament - Victoria

June Long Weekend

Suitable for all age groups and divisions

Panthers South City Challenge – Adelaide July School Holidays

The South City Challenge is a dedicated tournament for the following age groups and divisions:

· ALL U10s

· U12 – U16s (Division 3 and below only)

Important: Players from Division 1 and 2 District teams are not eligible to participate.

All games are scheduled to take place in the southern region of Adelaide, bringing together teams from District, Domestic, and regional leagues

Mid-Year Junior Basketball Carnival

July School Holidays

Suitable for all teams

Woodville St Clair Xmas Carnival - Adelaide

10th - 13th December

Suitable for district juniors Division 2 and below and domestic teams

Tournament Fees: $525

SA Country Basketball Association Tournaments & Carnivals 

You can find the calendar of events HERE.