Why is basketball a fantastic sport for children to become involved in?

 

·    Basketball can be played by both boys and girls

·    Basketball is a welcoming and inclusive sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities

·    Basketball is an indoor sport that can be played all year round

·    Basketball is a team sport that can help to develop a child's teamwork and leadership skills, as well as their confidence and self esteem

·    Basketball is an international sport that is safe and comparitively inexpensive

·   Basketball is fun to play and is enjoyed by children in basketball stadiums throughout Australia

·    There are great pathways in basketball.  Children can represent their school, club, association, state or country and can aspire to play in the Australian national league or overseas.