Carnivals & Tournaments
Throughout the year, teams may have the opportunity to participate in a range of local, regional, and interstate carnivals and tournaments. These events provide valuable development opportunities for players, help build team culture and camaraderie, and create enjoyable social experiences for families.
Participation in tournaments will be communicated by your coach or team manager. Some tournaments are compulsory for certain teams and divisions, while others are optional and entered at the discretion of the coach in consultation with players, parents, and the Junior Program Manager.
For interstate tournaments, early commitment is essential to allow families time to arrange travel and accommodation. Travelling teams must have a minimum of 8 players and be accompanied by a club-appointed coach. Players are required to wear the full Eastern Mavericks playing uniform, including the reversible singlet.
Tournament registration fees are the responsibility of the team, these can come at cost of between $60-$100 per player depending on the registration fee. Additional costs such as travel, accommodation, and any coach travel assistance contributions are also to be covered by participating players/teams.
December
Woodville St Clair Xmas Carnival (Adelaide)
Suitable for District Juniors (Division 2 and below) and Domestic teams.
January
Eltham-Dandenong Junior Tournament (Victoria) – Australia Day Long Weekend
Available to all teams.
Starplex Basketball Tournament (Adelaide) – Australia Day Long Weekend
Available to all junior teams.
April
Norwood Easter Classic (Adelaide) – Easter Long Weekend
Available to U12 and above across all levels.
May
SA Junior State Championships (Adelaide) – Early May
Mandatory for all Division 1 & 2 teams (U12–U18). All 10 member clubs compete for major club honours.
June (Interstate Opportunities)
National Junior Classics (Victoria) – June Long Weekend
Mandatory for invited Division 1 teams (based on State Championships performance).
Nunawading Spectres Tournament (Victoria) – June Long Weekend
Suitable for all age groups and divisions.
July (Mid-Season School Holiday Tournaments)
Panthers South City Challenge (Adelaide)
Mid-Year Junior Basketball Carnival (Adelaide)
- U8s-U18s Division 2 and below only
October (School Holidays)
U14 National Club Championships (Victoria)
By invitation only. Qualification is based on State Championship results. Open to state-grade U14 teams. Participation is required if a team is invited.
