District Basketball
Ages: U10 to Youth League (U21 Men or U23 Women)
What is District Basketball?
District Basketball is Forestville Eagles' highest level of junior club competition, offering players aged Under 10 through to Youth League the opportunity to develop and compete in South Australia’s premier junior basketball system.
District is a representative-level program, meaning players are selected via tryouts and compete against other top clubs in the Basketball SA District Competition. This is the pathway for players striving toward state, national and even professional basketball.
A Typical District Year
🟡 Pre-Grading Season:
October to December – sets divisions and team placements for the year ahead. Training begins in early September.
🔵 Championship Season:
January to August/September – weekly home and away games across Adelaide, including key tournaments.
Key Info
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Teams train twice a week – Usually one midweek and one Sunday session
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Games are scheduled Thursday, Friday, or Saturday depending on division and age group
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Venues: Games are held at stadiums across greater Adelaide (view list
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Fees: For more information see our fee structure
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Uniforms: Players must wear Forestville's official reversible jersey and shorts
Age Groups (2025/26 Season)
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Age Group
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Year Born
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Game Day Example
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U10
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2017–2019
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Saturday morning
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U12
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2015–2016
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Friday or Saturday
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U14
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2013–2014
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Friday or Saturday
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U16
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2011–2012
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Thursday or Friday
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U18
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2009–2008
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Thursday or Friday
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U21/U23
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2004–2008
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Monday–Wednesday
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Pathway to Higher Levels
District Basketball is the stepping stone to elite development. Players selected into Division 1 and 2 squads are eligible for:
Ready to Try Out?
District external trials will be help on Sunday August 10
th and 24th.
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For Under 10's come and try day. Player born 2017, 2018 and 2019
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Represent the Eagles with Pride
District Basketball is more than competition; it's commitment, community, and opportunity.
We’re here to support your journey, from your first rep game to your highest goal.
