intro basketball for boys and girls aged 5 to 10 years
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 usually 7+ sessions, due to Covid lockdown in term 3 we will extend sessions right up to end of term 4 (Sunday 12th December).
New Participants - $125
Returning Participants - $90
COVID-19 protocol
- hand santisers will be available for use on entry & exit
- each child is to bring their own basketball preferably, however, there will be basketballs available for use & they will be wiped with disinfectant wipes before hand over.
- each child must bring their own water bottle
- a log of all participants will be maintained.
- only 1 parent or guardian will be allowed to stay & watch & must check in with the center's QR Code on entry (must check in child also) & MUST wear a mask at all times.
- Lastly... PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND ANY SESSIONS IF UNWELL!!
Age groups
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.
Term 3/4 2021 registrations open
