Welcome to the Powers Country Express Junior Braves

The Bendigo Junior Braves are more than just a basketball club, they’re the launchpad for the region’s most talented young athletes to grow, compete, and shine.

As a junior arm of the prestigious Bendigo Braves Basketball Club, in partnership with the Bendigo Basketball Association, the program is designed to nurture future stars both on and off the court.

With a strong focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship, athletes are immersed in up to 2.5 hours of training and competition each week, laying the foundations for long-term success.

The Junior Braves pathway opens doors to some of the state’s most competitive stages, including:

Country & Metro Tournaments
Victorian Junior Country Championships
Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL)

Giving young athletes the chance to test themselves against the best and chase their basketball dreams.

Typical Season

A typical season for the Bendigo Junior Braves

Tournament Season for non VJBL – November to April
Victorian Junior Basketball League (1st sides 14s, 16s, 18s only) - November to September
Weekly training sessions – Sundays (+ mid-week for VJBL only)
Weekly domestic games – October to March

Objectives of the Junior Braves

To provide all players with the opportunity to represent Bendigo at the highest level.
To continue to maintain our commitment towards becoming the strongest and most fundamentally sound representative squad program in Australia.
To provide all players with the opportunity to develop their skills in a safe, friendly, productive, and enjoyable learning environment.
To develop a solid foundation of individual skills for the future development of basketball in the region.
To provide all players with a high standard of coaching and instruction.
To provide all players with high quality and well-structured training sessions.
To provide all coaches with guidance and opportunities to improve their skills.