Note: These external trials are for players who are NOT currently playing for Norwood Flames in the Basketball SA Junior District League
Norwood Flames are inviting you to trial for the 2024/25 district season.
Please see the attached FAQ’s for trials here
More information regarding the Norwood Basketball Club and what district basketball is can be found here.
The cost for trialing for Norwood Flames juniors will be $75. This cost will include one session of athletic and skills testing and 2 x 1.5 hour skills sessions run by current Norwood Flames district coaches and NBL1 players.
The U12s will go through a movement competency test and U14/U16/U18 will complete athlete testing.
The athletic and skills testing will be held over Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of July while the on court sessions will be on the 21st and 28th of July at Marden Basketball Stadium, Turramurra or The Arc. Times will be confirmed via email by Friday 5th July.
Registrations will close Monday 1st July. No late registrations will be accepted.
The following age groups will be open to trial, subject to a cap on total numbers for each session:
- U12s (2015, 2014)
- U14s (2013, 2012)
- U16s (2011, 2010)
- U18s (2009, 2008)
After trialing a selection of players will be invited to attend the Norwood internal trials via email by 31st of July. This is not an offer of position in a Norwood team. Offers for Norwood team placements will be made after the internal trial process, and before the 22nd of September.
We will be hosting a separate Youth League and Seniors trial on the Sunday 18th August. More information can be found here.
- U21s (Men only) (2007, 2006, 2005)
- U23s (Women only) (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003)
We will be hosting a separate U10 Come and Try on Saturday 13th July. This come and try is free and more information can be found here.
- U10s (2016, 2017, 2018)
This session will include a movement competency test and online court session. From this session will be inviting players to a skills academy held during August. This is not an offer of position in a Norwood team. Offers for Norwood squad positions will be made after the skills academy.
For last year’s trials 23% of external trial participants were invited to internal trials.
Junior Testing Dates: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 2024
Location & Times: The Arc and times TBC via email on 5th July
Junior Trials Dates: Sunday 21st July 2024, Sunday 28th July 2024
Location & Times: TBC via email on 5th July
What to Bring: Labelled basketball and water bottle
** Please arrive approximately 30 mins prior to your scheduled start time to sign in at the registration desk, located at the courts. Don’t forget your ball and water
Note: These external trials are for players who are NOT currently playing for Norwood Flames in the Basketball SA District competition.
Refunds for non-attendance will not be provided, please refer to the refund policy for full details.
What are we looking for?
Players who are coachable – who listen and learn.
Players who put in 100% effort and work hard.
Players who are great teammates, they share success and help one another.
Players and families who are wishing to take their basketball seriously, who are looking to commit to up to 2+ trainings per week, plus league games and tournaments.