Aussie Hoops is the Basketball Australia's Official Junior Game Development Program for 5-10 year olds and their families.
Aussie Hoops provides an environment where children of all abilities can achieve on the court and reap the rewards of skill development, enhanced self-esteem, social co-operation and grassroots sports participation. The program provides boys and girls with a fun and safe Basketball experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game.
The Aussie Hoops program at Westgate is a fun and engaging way for kids to learn the skills and rules of basketball, allowing them to confidently move into playing in our junior Domestic competition
Cost: for 8 sessions - $85 plus admin fees
New Participants - additional $37.30 which includes: either a size 4 or size 5 spalding basketball & a personalised Aussie Hoops Jerzy
PLEASE DON'T ATTEND TRAINING SESSIONS IF YOUR CHILD IS UNWELL! we do offer make up classes on other days.
5 to 7 year old sessions
These sessions are developed as an introductory program that ensures all participants develop the fundamental skills to participate in and draw satisfaction from Basketball.
7 to 10 year old sessions
These sessions are for 7 year olds who already have basic skills or for 8 to 10 year olds who are just starting. More game type drills will be introduced in getting this age ready to sign up to play in a team.
NOTE: we do accept 11 & 12 year old participants who do not yet play in a team.
*** if you'd like to sign up your child, but the term has started, make up classes are available at alternate venues just ask
Penny Milhe - e: aussiehoops@westgatebasketball.com.au
(NOTE: limits of 20 participants per session)
RecWest Footscray- Corner Market & Essex Street West Footscray
Saturdays - from 16th July to 3rd September
8:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Girls Only
9:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Girls Only
Thursdays - from 21st July to 8th September
4pm 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
4:45pm 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
Vic Uni Community Stadium at Whitten Oval Footscray
Sundays - from 17th July to 4th September
9:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed & Girls only
10:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed & Girls only
North Melbourne Community Center
Saturdays - from 16th July to 3rd September
8:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
9:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
Williamstown High School - Bayview Street, Williamstown
Sundays - from 17th July to 4th September
10:00am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
10:45am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
Footscray North PS - Rosamond Rd Footscray - entrance via Mephan St
Saturdays - from 16th July to 3rd September
8:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
9:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
Wednesdays - from 20th July to 7th September
4pm 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
4:45pm 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
For ages 7 to 13
Friday 1st July - Girls/non-binary
Friday 8th July - Boys/non-binary
10am to 3pm