Intro basketball for boys and girls aged 5 to 10 years
Ford Aussie Hoops
Basketball Australia's Official Junior Game Development Program for 5-10 year olds and their families & sponsored by Ford Australia.
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
Term 4 2026 Registration NOW OPEN!
Cost: for 8 sessions - $110 plus admin fees **** if you miss any sessions make sure you contact aussiehoops@westgatebasketball.com.au to organise a make up class on alternate days.
New Participants - Introducing our own Westgate Aussie Hoops Jersey and Basketball, these can be purchased on registration. If you do order any merchandise, please ensure you click on "Add to Order"
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: although our registrations state participants up to 10 years old, we do accept older participants who do not yet play in a team.
TERM 4 2026 SESSIONS - FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE
SATURDAYS - from 10th October to 5th December
no training 31st October (Melbourne Cup Long weekend)
Footscray North Primary School
enter via Mephan St, Footscray, driveway next to Freemasons Aged care
8:15am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
9:00am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre
99 Altona St, Kensington
8:15am 5 - 7 yrs old - All Girls Session
9:00am 7 - 10 yrs old - All Girls Session
North Melbourne Community Center
49-53 Buncle St, North Melbourne
8:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
9:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
SUNDAYS - from 11th October to 13th December
no training 1st November (Melbourne Cup Long weekend)
no training 29th November (Gym being used for State Elections)
Footscray West Primary School
17 Argyle St, West Footscray
9am 5 - 7 yrs old - All Girls
9:45am 7 - 10 yrs old - All Girls
10:30am 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
11:15am 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
WEDNESDAYS - from 14th October to 2nd December
Footscray North Primary School
enter via Mephan St, Footscray, driveway next to Freemasons Aged care
4pm 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
4:45pm 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
THURSDAYS - from 15th October to 3rd December
Recwest Braybrook
39 Lily St, Braybrook
4pm 5 - 7 yrs old - Mixed
4:45pm 7 - 10 yrs old - Mixed
if you'd like your child to have a FREE TRIAL email aussiehoops@westgatebasketball.com.au with your Child's full name, Date of Birth, your contact number & which session they'd like to do the trial (see below for all sessions). You will get a confirmation email.
Click here to register
Justin Cassidy - Victorian Coach of the Year 2025
Westgate Basketball's very own Justin Cassidy is Victoria Aussie Hoops Coach of the Year - 2025. Justin has been coaching Aussie Hoops at Westgate since he was 14 years old. Justin now approaching his final years of university study has coached 100s of kids at Westgate over the years, helping them to find joy in the game and the basics of fundamentals.
We couldnt be prouder of Justin as a young person who gives so much to our basketball community. Justin is a referee, supervisor, junior domestic and vjbl coach. Thanks for all that you do for the kids Justin!
