State Championship/WABL Trials 2026/27
Trials are the first opportunity for athletes to experience representative basketball. New and existing athletes are all eligible to partake.
To be eligible to trial athletes must have been registered, financial and competing in the 2026 Winter and 2026/27 Summer CBA Domestic Competition.
Cuts will be made throughout the process and communicated to parents and athletes within 48 hours of the tryout session.
All teams are chosen by the CBA Director of Coaching, and the appointed lead coach of the age group, in conjunction with the corresponding age group head coaches and the club. For more information on selections, please see CBA WABL Player Selection Policy.
State Champs are a highly competitive environment, due to the ramifications for the following years WABL grading & preparations. It is an expectation to be considered for selection that athletes are in reasonable condition, competitive in the CBA domestic competition and have reasonable skills. At times this may not be possible at the time of trials, CBA does offer a range of programs that can get athletes ready if not quite up to the required level.
Basketball Western Australia’s State Championships are held over FIVE weekends in November and December each year. Cockburn Basketball Association enters boys and girls teams in maximum of five (5) divisions for the below age groups.
- Under 11 – 2016 & Younger
- Under 13 – 2014 & 2015
- Under 15 – 2012 & 2013
- Under 17 – 2010 & 2011
- Under 19 (Men) – 2008 & 2009
- Under 20 (Women) – 2007, 2008 & 2009
Dates are subject to change pending coach appointments.
