Changes made for 2010 Season
Following a recent Delegates Meeting, a number of changes have been made to the competition for the 2010 season.
These changes are to be made effective immediately and are summaries are as follows:
Competition Structure – Victorian Championship League (U12, U14 & U16)
20 teams will grade into the Victorian Championship League (VC) teams will be split into two separate conferences (Ashe and Watson) as per the grading map. At the completion of Round #9 the top five placed teams from both conferences will be placed into one pool (Championship) with the bottom five teams from each conference will be placed into another pool (VC Reserve.)
Each team will carry over their win/loss record but not their percentage.
Teams will play the final nine rounds within their pool (Championship and Championship Reserve) and the top eight teams from each pool will compete in a separate top 8 finals series.
2. Competition Structure – Under 12 VJL1 and VJL2
The structure of the U12VJL1 and VJL2 grades will be as follows:
20 teams (21-40) will grade into VJL1 and the following 20 teams (41-60) will grade into VJL2. Teams in both grades will be split into two geographically located pools of ten teams who will play an 18 round season, playing each team in their pool twice.
Each pool will play a top five finals series.
Neutral games may be scheduled at the administrator’s discretion.
3. Rule Change – Under 20 Competition (all grades)
24 second shot clock will be introduced to all Under 20 Games (equipment pending) for the 2010 season, commencing on 29th January)
Should there be any questions or queries on any of the above changes, please do not hesitate to contact the office on 9927-6666.
