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 7 sessions + bonus Bring a Friend session towards end of term
New Participants - $125
Returning Participants - $90
COVID-19 protocol
- hand santisers will be available for use on entry & exit
- all areas will be wiped clean between each session
- 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.
- parents or guardians will be allowed to stay & watch & must check in with the center's QR Code on entry & MUST wear a mask where social distancing can not be adhered to.
- Lastly... PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND ANY SESSIONS IF UNWELL!!
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 2 dates
RecWest Footscray- Corner Market & Essex Street West Footscray
Saturday - from 24th April to 19th June
8:30am Girls Only 5 - 7 yrs old
9:15am Girls Only 7 - 10 yrs old
Wednesday - from 28th April to 16th June
4pm Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
4:45pm Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old
Thursday - from 29th April to 17th June
4pm Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
4:45pm Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old
Vic Uni Community Stadium at Whitten Oval Footscray
Saturday - from 24th April to 19th June
8:30am Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
9:15am Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old
Sunday - from 2nd May to 20th June
9:30am Mixed & Girls only 5 - 7 yrs old
10:15am Mixed & Girls only 7 - 10 yrs old
Kensington Community Centre - Altona St, Kensington
Saturday - from 24th April to 19th June
8:00am Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
8:45am Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old