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
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 as venue drinking fountains will not be available for use
- a log of all participants will be maintained.
- no parents or guardians will be allowed to stay & watch, unless absolutely necessary
- no early entry will be allowed as venue doors
- ideally all participants will enter the venue together, so you will need to be at the venue on time!
- Lastly... PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND ANY SESSIONS IF UNWELL!!
Rookie - 5 & 6 years
Aussie Hoops Rookie has been developed for 5 and 6 year olds as an introductory program that ensures all participants develop the fundamental skills to participate in and draw satisfaction from Basketball.
Starter - 7 & 8 years
Aussie Hoops Starter has been developed for 7 and 8 year olds providing a transition from basic motor and basketball skill development into game sense application.
All-Star - 9 & 10 years
Aussie Hoops All-Star has been developed for 9 and 10 year olds and provides participants with a game sense focused program in preparedness for next step basketball programs at local associations
Venue: RecWest Footscray- Corner Market & Essex Street West Footscray
Saturday - from 30th January to 27th March
8:00am Girls Only 5 - 7 yrs old
9:00am Girls Only 7 - 10 yrs old
Wednesday - from 3rd February to 24th March
4pm Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
5pm Mixed & Girls Only 7 - 10 yrs old
Thursday - from 4th February to 25th March
4pm Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
5pm Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old
Venue: Vic Uni Community Stadium at Whitten Oval Footscray
Saturday - from 30th January to 27th March
8:15am Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
9:15am Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old
Sunday - from 31st January to 28th March
9:30am Mixed & Girls only 5 - 7 yrs old
10:30am Mixed & Girls only 7 - 10 yrs old
Venue: Kensington Community Centre - Altona St, Kensington
Saturday - from 30th January to 27th March
8:00am Mixed 5 - 7 yrs old
8:45am Mixed 7 - 10 yrs old