Overview
Slam Jam is a fun and supportive basketball competition designed especially for our junior players! It’s the perfect next step for kids to build confidence, develop teamwork, and put their basketball skills into action in real games.
Children learn in their basketball classes and then get to show off their skills on game night — all in a friendly, structured competition environment.

Program Details
Season Dates: 4 September – 11 December
When: Every Friday, excluding school holidays
Ages: 9 – 12 years old
Uniform: Each player receives a competition singlet to wear on game nights (singlets stay at the centre)
Game Times:
- First game starts at 4:20 PM
- Latest possible game start: 7:40 PM
Why join Slam Jam?
Slam Jam is more than just training — it’s about playing real games every week!
By joining, your child will:
- Gain confidence through regular match experience
- Improve teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship
- Develop skills faster by applying them in live games
- Be part of a fun, structured competition with friends
Competition Features and Rules
- Players are placed into balanced teams with fun team names
- Weekly ladder and scoreboard updates
- Finals and end-of-season recognition for all players
Game Format & Rules
- Junior-friendly (ages 9 – 12), modified rules
- 2 halves of 15 minutes with a short half-time break
- 5 players per team on court at a time
- Mixed teams (boys and girls combined)
See competition details like the fixture, results and ladder- Click here.
How to enrol
Participants register individually, and we will allocate you into a team.
Email: ylc.sports@YWhittlesea.org.au
Phone: (03) 9401 2222