Aussie Hoops
Aussie Hoops is the Basketball Australia's Official Junior Game Development Programme for 5-10 year olds and their families.
Westgate Basketball Association (WBA) Aussie Hoops
Registrations are now open for Term 3 2019 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Programs are run each school term over a 7 to 8 week period
The program is open to Boys & Girls aged 5 to 10 years. Also introducing several Girls Only sessions
The Aussie Hoops program 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 competition.
Session Venues, Days & Times are as follows:
VU Community Sports Stadium, Whitten Oval
- Saturday 8:30am (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter) & 9.15am (ages 7 to 10 - Starter & All-Star) ** Girls Only available
- Begins Saturday 20th/27th July & ends 31st August, 2019
- Sunday 11.00am (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter) & 11.45am (ages 7 to 10 - Starter & All-Star) ** Girls Only available
- Begins Sunday 21st/28th July & ends 1st September, 2019
- Thursday 4pm (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter) & 4.45pm (ages 7 to 10 - Starter & All-Star) ** Girls Only available
- Begins Thursday 25th July & ends 5th September, 2019
VU Footscray Park, Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Footscray Park Campus
- Saturday 8:30am (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter) & 9.15am (ages 7 to 10 - Starter & All-Star)
- Begins Saturday 20th July & ends 31st August, 2019
RecWest Footscray, Essec St, West Footscray
- Wednesday 4pm (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter) & 5pm (ages 7 to 10 - Starter & All-Star)
- Begins Wednesday 24th July & ends 4th September, 2019
- Saturday 9.00am (ages 5 to 7 - Rookie & Starter)
- Begins Saturday 20th July & ends 31st August, 2019
Rookie - 5 & 6 years
Vicinity Centres 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
Vicinity Centres 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
Vicinity Centres 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.
Participants can start Vicinity Centres Aussie Hoops at any age between 5 and 10 years. It is important to note that the Rookie program is not a prerequisite for the Starter program, and the Starter program is not a prerequisite for the All-Star program. In reinforcing the emphasis of participation and enjoyment, the ability to place participants in the most applicable and comfortable group is designed to provide a positive basketball experience.
ENJOY!