Ford Aussie Hoops

Welcome to Ford Aussie Hoops in the ACT! This is Basketball Australia’s official junior game development program for 5-10 year old’s and their families.

Put simply, Ford Aussie Hoops introduces children to basketball in a structured and accredited environment. It is designed for children new to the sport and focuses on teaching basic basketball skills.

Ford Aussie Hoops is a national program which provides an environment where children of all abilities can achieve on the court and reap the rewards of skill development, enhanced self-esteem, social co-operation and grassroots sports participation.

Our national coaching curriculum and sequentially-developed program consists of warm-up games, skill activities and modified games all delivered by accredited coaches.

Basketball ACT delivers Ford Aussie Hoops in two age groups, to ensure better skill alignment – Ford Aussie Hoops Under 8’s and Ford Aussie Hoops Under 10’s – at locations across the ACT.

Basketball ACT also offers a weekly Ford Aussie Hoops session at Belconnen Basketball Stadium aimed at children aged 5-10 years of age with an Intellectual Impairment, that focusses on engagement, involvement and activity.

Ford Aussie Hoops is delivered by qualified program coaches in a safe and supported environment.

2024 Ford Aussie Hoops – Term 3 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Registration for Ford Aussie Hoops for Term 3 (2024) is NOW OPEN for registration. Details about Dates, Times, Costs, Locations and registration are listed below:

Tuggeranong (Wednesday) – U8’s/U10’s;

Belconnen High (Friday) – U8’s Only;

Belconnen (Friday) – U10’s Only;

University of Canberra (Saturday) – U8’s/U10’s;

Melrose (Saturday) – U8’s/U10’s;

Stirling (Saturday) – U8’s Only;

Kenny (Saturday) – U8’s/U10’s;

Denman (Saturday) – U8’s/U10’s;

Throsby (Sunday) – U8’s Only;

Merici (Sunday) – U8’s/10’s;