Northcote Jets Basketball Club was founded by Ken Peddle in the 1980s at St Joseph's Primary School in Northcote. The club started with humble beginnings, fielding only one team in the Coburg domestic competition. The club quickly grew, with players joining from the wider Darebin community and surroundings.
Now in 2025, we have 22 teams in the winter 2025 season, and a strong community spirit backing them. We're committed as a local sports club, to bring people together and provide opportunities for young people to learn and grow. We hold club wide events each season, and support our players to build friendships, and have fun.
The Northcote Jets welcome players ranging in age from 5 to 19, and offer programs through the year. Our programs provides complimentary training sessions to younger players. Our goal is to introduce young children to the joys of basketball and give them the confidence they need to try out for one of our teams in an upcoming season.
For anyone interested in watching the Northcote Jets play, games are played on Saturdays at various locations. Coburg Basketball Association domestic competition has two seasons - Winter (school terms 2 & 3) and Summer (school terms 4 & 1). No games are played during school holidays. For those who may like to join the club, training is held weekly at Thornbury High School or Narrandjerri Stadium. Expression of Interest opens towards the end of each season for the next season. Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date.
Matt Neylon Award
Matt has been a dedicated member of our club for years, serving on the Jets Committee and as Club President for over eight years. His 12+ years of coaching and tireless administrative work make him a true champion of our club. We honour his legacy with the annual Matt Neylon Award.
Now in 2025, we have 22 teams in the winter 2025 season, and a strong community spirit backing them. We're committed as a local sports club, to bring people together and provide opportunities for young people to learn and grow. We hold club wide events each season, and support our players to build friendships, and have fun.
The Northcote Jets welcome players ranging in age from 5 to 19, and offer programs through the year. Our programs provides complimentary training sessions to younger players. Our goal is to introduce young children to the joys of basketball and give them the confidence they need to try out for one of our teams in an upcoming season.
For anyone interested in watching the Northcote Jets play, games are played on Saturdays at various locations. Coburg Basketball Association domestic competition has two seasons - Winter (school terms 2 & 3) and Summer (school terms 4 & 1). No games are played during school holidays. For those who may like to join the club, training is held weekly at Thornbury High School or Narrandjerri Stadium. Expression of Interest opens towards the end of each season for the next season. Follow us on Instagram to keep up-to-date.
Matt Neylon Award
Matt has been a dedicated member of our club for years, serving on the Jets Committee and as Club President for over eight years. His 12+ years of coaching and tireless administrative work make him a true champion of our club. We honour his legacy with the annual Matt Neylon Award.
Our Vision
Our NJBC vision is to enrich the lives of our members through basketball, by fostering strong community connections with a shared passion for the game.
Our Values
