Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia’s official introductory program. It provides a fun and inclusive Basketball experience for 4 to 10 year olds that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, the program serves as a platform for social development and inclusion, fostering stronger and more vibrant communities and individuals.

The program will have 7 sessions across each school term.

In 2026, Hawks Aussie Hoops will run the below sessions.

  • 4 – 6 Year Old Boys – 4.00 – 4.45 pm (30 Participants Max)
    • This session is designed for boys in the youngest Aussie Hoops range, from 4 – 6 years old. The goal of the beginner session is to get new players excited and familiar with the game of basketball and teach them the basic skills necessary to prepare them to graduate into our U8’s First Steps Development Program. This session is run with the lower, 8-foot rings.
    • Each participant must be from 4 years of age to 6 years of age from the sessions start date.
  • 7 – 10 Year Old Boys – 4.00 – 4.45 pm (15 Participants Max)
    • This session is designed for older boys, spanning from 7 – 10 years old. The goal of the beginner session is to get new players excited and familiar with the game of basketball and teach them the basic skills necessary to prepare them to graduate into our Junior Domestic Competition. This session is run with the lower, 8-foot rings.
    • Each participant must be from 7 years of age to 10 years of age from the sessions start date.
  • 4 – 10 Year Old Girls – 4.00 – 4.45 pm (15 Participants Max)
    • This session is designed for girls of all Aussie Hoops ages, spanning from 4 – 10 years old. The goal of the beginner session is to get new players excited and familiar with the game of basketball and teach them the basic skills necessary to prepare them to graduate into our Junior Domestic Competition. This session is run with the lower, 8-foot rings.
    • Each participant must be from 7 years of age to 10 years of age from the sessions start date.

Term 1 which runs on a Monday will commence on the 9th of February and the final session will be on the 30th of March 2026.

Exclusion Dates for Term 1 are:

  • 2nd of March 2026 (Public Holiday)

Term 2 which runs on a Wednesday will commence on the 6th of May and the final session will be on the 17th of June 2026.

Term 3 which runs on a Wednesday will commence on the 29th of July and the final session will be on the 9th of September 2026.

Term 4 which runs on a Wednesday will commence on the 19th of October and the final session will be on the 30th of November 2026.

Program Fees

  • Aussie Hoops Participant Fee – $88.10
  • Basketball WA Player Fee – $12.42
  • Basketball Australia Player Fee – $4.48

Total per participant = $105.00 + PlayHQ transaction fee of 1.99%

Aussie Hoops Merch can be purchased during the registration process. Hawks recommend that all participants have a Aussie Hoops Singlet.

To register, please visit -> Term 1 Registration Link

Spaces are extremely limited, so be ready to secure your spot and start your basketball journey with us.

Please click REGISTER NOW button to be redirected to register your little Hooper!