Since its inception in 2002 Aussie Hoops has provided a national introductory basketball program for primary school aged children.  Research undertaken confirms that the “Aussie Hoops” brand is well recognized and extremely popular in the local community.

The essence of the Aussie Hoops program is FUN and the program uses a “game sense” approach, letting kids experience the skills of basketball while playing a series of games.  Aussie Hoops is for boys and girls of any ability (including wheelchair) and between the ages of 5 and 12 years.  It can be played all year round, indoors or outdoors and many of the activities don’t even need a hoop!

Since 2002 over 400 000 kids have participated in Aussie Hoops programs in schools and local associations.  Many coaches and parents have been involved in delivering the program and we’ve now updated the program based on their experiences. 

Aussie Hoops is about kids having FUN and experiencing basketball skills.  The activities can be played all year round, inside or outside and can be enjoyed by children of all abilities including kids in a wheelchair!  The Aussie Hoops program has a range of resources to help teachers, coaches and parents run the program.  The aim of the program is for kids to:

• Have FUN;

• Learn new basketball skills;

• Spend time with old and new friends;

• Be safe.

How is Aussie Hoops Delivered?

An association can choose to run Aussie Hoops at a school or at the stadium.  Doing Aussie Hoops in schools is a great way to reach the largest market because every kid goes to school.  The “In school program” can be during or after school time, can be a “one-off” session or weekly program.  Aussie Hoops at the stadium can be either a holiday camp or a weekly program during the school term.

There are a plenty of activities you can do, handy session plans and activity cards mean that coaches, parents or even teenagers can easily run a session.  

Kids develop their basketball and general motor skills through the “Fun Sense” approach of modified drills and games.  They are having so much fun they don’t even realise they are learning! 

If you would like to know more on the Aussie Hoops program please contact your state or territory association.