Mustangs Winter Season Registration Now Open
EDJBA / GEBC | Junior Domestic Basketball
Registrations for the 2026 Winter Season with the Whitehorse Mustangs are now open.
Whether your child is returning for another season or joining basketball for the first time, the Mustangs field teams across all age groups and provide a welcoming, well‑structured junior domestic program.
Season Information
- Winter Season: Start of Term 2 to end of Term 3
- Summer Season: Start of Term 4 (2026) to end of Term 1 (2027)
Registration fees are payable at the time of registration and cover all playing and training costs for the season, including finals. There are no additional weekly payments.
Join a Team
The Whitehorse Mustangs primarily field junior domestic teams in the EDJBA. Where a complete team is formed (players, coach and team manager), teams may also be entered into GEBC, MEBA or CBL competitions (conditions apply).
Below is an overview of each competition.
Competitions
EDJBA Competition
The Eastern Districts Junior Basketball Association (EDJBA) is the largest junior domestic basketball competition in Australia.
- Games played on Saturdays
- Venues across Melbourne, from Park Orchards to Princes Hill, and Bundoora to Blackburn South
Other Competitions (Subject to Interest)
- BYO teams welcome
- Minimum seven players and a coach required
GEBC
Nunawading Basketball’s domestic competition, played on Saturdays across the eastern suburbs, from Wantirna South to East Burwood, and Mulgrave to Mitcham.
MEBA
Nunawading Basketball’s local domestic competition, played mid‑week across the eastern suburbs, from Wantirna South to East Burwood, and Mulgrave to Mitcham.
Where We Train
Training sessions are held at:
- Orchard Grove Primary School Stadium, Blackburn South
- Surrey Hills Primary School, Surrey Hills
Each team receives a 60‑minute mid‑week training session.
- Training days: Monday to Thursday
- Session times: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
- Younger teams generally train earlier
Age Groups
Age groups are determined by date of birth, with cut‑off dates varying by competition.
Playing Outside Your Age Group
- Up one age group: Permitted (for example, U09 playing U11). Please indicate this during registration.
- Up two age groups: Permitted with a signed parent/guardian waiver prior to playing.
- Down an age group: May be requested. Supporting documentation from a medical professional is usually required.
For enquiries regarding age group placement, email registrar@whitehorsebasketball.org.au.
Registration Waitlist
If you missed the registration period, or would like to express interest in joining a GEBC team without a custom team, please complete the Registration Waitlist Form.
We will do our best to accommodate requests, subject to availability.
New to Basketball?
Our New Member Information is designed to help families understand how junior domestic basketball works at the Mustangs.
It includes:
- How the club operates
- What to expect during the season
- How to get involved as a volunteer
Perfect for new families looking to get started with confidence.
Team Selection Process
Our volunteer Team Selection Committee works hard to place each player in a team that best matches their ability, supporting development, confidence and enjoyment of the game.
To assist the committee, families are encouraged to:
- Limit other activities scheduled on Saturdays
- Maximise training day and time availability
Please note:
- The more restrictions a player has, the harder it is to place them
- Team selection concerns are reviewed by the committee, not individuals
- Feedback must be submitted via the Team Selection Feedback Form within 72 hours of teams being released
Full details are available in the Team Selection Policy.
Custom Teams
Custom Teams are available for:
- U08/09
- U15/16 and above
In general, the club reserves the right to select the top one or two teams in each age group based on merit, ability and talent, to remain competitive across all grades.
While we aim to accommodate friendship requests, this is not always possible. Reciprocated friendship requests may be made in all age groups.
Families wishing to register a Custom Team must complete the Custom Team Request Form. The Team Selection Committee will be in touch to discuss the request and provide the registration link.
Important: The date the form is submitted determines whether the Early Bird, Standard or Late registration fee applies. Voucher codes may be issued to ensure the correct rate.
Registration Terms and Conditions
All documents are available for download via the registration page or by clicking the relevant dot point.
Winter Season registrations are now open.
Secure your place and be part of the Whitehorse Mustangs community this season.
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