Location:

The Geelong Arena

Mondays 4pm

Sessions are 45 mins in length.

Term 4 is now open!

The Term 4 2024 program will commence on Monday 7 October 2024.

Cost

$65 + association fees*

*Association fees are currently:
$5 for Basketball Victoria
and
$4.50 for Basketball Australia.

This price does not include merchandise. You will receive a welcome email from Mber+ (within 24 hours of completing registration) to purchase merchandise including basketballs and personalised singlets. The Core pack is available for all Victorian participants which includes reversible singlet, size 4 or 5 basketball, and stickers.

If you’d just like to purchase merchandise, the Aussie Hoops Store is now open!

 

Aussie Hoops

Aussie Hoops is Australia’s official junior game development program recommended for 5-8 year olds.

Aussie Hoops is a national program which provides an environment where children of all abilities can achieve and reap the rewards of basketball skill development, enhanced self-esteem, social cooperation and grassroots sports participation. Aussie Hoops introduces children to basketball in a structured and accredited environment that connects our game at the grassroots through to the elite level. The coaching curriculum and sequentially developed program consists of warm-up games, skill activities and modified games all delivered by accredited coaches.

Benefits for Children

  • Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation;

  • Children learn the basics of fitness conditioning, muscle management and well-being;

  • Children learn the importance of health and nutrition;

  • Important physiological and mental skills are nurtured;

  • Respect for others as well as social, teamwork and cooperation skills are developed;

  • Contact with coaches, ambassadors, older children and parents provides valuable role modelling;

  • Children are exposed to multi-functional environments creating greater self-confidence;

  • Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory and better problem solving skills;

  • Children are coached and encouraged by accredited and periodically assessed coaches;

  • Children are exposed to the Australian Basketball pathway from Aussie Hoops through to the elite level; and

  • Aussie Hoops provides a structured and federally endorsed program for children to participate in over a five year period.

Benefits for Parents

  • Convenient, local opportunities for safe, quality time with your child and family;

  • The opportunity to engage with children and other families in a common setting;

  • Greater social contact and interaction;

  • Opportunities to become actively involved in program delivery; and

  • Periodic and consistent activity for the whole family.

All participants receive a certificate of completion for each term.

We recommend completing at least a term of Aussie Hoops if you are 5 or 6 years old prior to joining a team. If you are 7 or over you may be able to jump straight into the knights junior program.

If you require further information on the Aussie Hoops program please contact us - geelong.vytis@gmail.com