PROGRAMS

AUSSIE HOOPS

A fun, national beginners program for all children aged 4-10+ years old on Saturday mornings from 8:30 at USC Stadium.

MINI BALL

Miniball builds on the Aussie Hoops program for children aged from 4-10+ which gets them closer to the next stage of club competitions. It takes place on Saturdays after Aussie Hoops from 9:30 at USC Stadium.

JUNIOR COMPS

The Junior Comps are social basketball games for players from U/13's -U/19's.

Games are played Wednesday evening starting from 4:15 pm at USC Stadium. 

U12 Games played Saturday morning starting from 8:30 am At USC Stadium

JUNIOR CLUB TRAINING

Junior Club Training is a skill session for all players playing in our local junior comps. We have a variety of coaches and players from our Junior & Senior Rep programs to take the players through a variety of drills and exercises to improve their game!

 

WHEN: Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm                

WHERE: USC Stadium

email: juniors@uscbasketball.com.au

Girls Got Game Introductory Skills Program                   

WHEN: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm                 

WHERE: USC Stadium 

email: juniors@uscbasketball.com.au                 

                         

 

JUNIOR CLUB GAMES

Junior club games are run as a fun participation based competition with an emphasis on establishing balanced teams in a balanced competition where kids can have fun and get court time no matter what skill or experience they bring. Teams rely on parent volunteers to coach and manage club teams so there is an opportunity for the entire family to get involved and enjoy basketball, club coaches are supported by club representative coaches and provided basic guidance and support to promote good play on the court with the kids so any parent can easily get involved.

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Club games are 40 minutes fo running clock with a half time break and stop time in the last two minutes of play. Though our referee development program referees at an equivalent level of development will referee the games with the support of a referee educator working with the referees on the day.

 

WHEN: u13-u19 Wednesday from 4:30 pm

             u12 Saturday from 10:20 am                

WHERE: USC Stadium

email: juniors@uscbasketball.com.au

      

AUSSIE HOOPS

A fun initial basketball skills development program designed to introduce young kids to basketball and provide core skill development to allow players to transition as a confident player in junior club programs. 

The Rip City Aussie Hoops programs accommodate players up to the age of 11 with the players placed in groups based on skill and experience allowing them to progress in their skill development. 

Aussie Hoops session run from 8:30 to 9:45 with an Aussie Hoop Silver (beginner introduction to basketball) on one court and Aussie Hoops Gold ( advanced beginner skill development). 

The sessions will comprise of fun drills to establish and improve core basketball skills of dribbling, passing and shooting.

 

FOR ANY INQUIRIES EMAIL miniball@uscbasketball.com.au

 

WHEN: Saturday mornings from 8:30am - 9:30am

WHERE: USC Stadium & Matthew Flinders

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"IT'S NOT WHETHER YOU
GET KNOCKED DOWN, IT'S WHETHER YOU GET UP"

Vince Lombardi

U/10 BOYS & GIRLS MINI BALL COMP & U12 Boys & Girls

U/10 Mini Ball Comp is a Rip City Program designed to introduce players to the fun of a basketball game and allow players to apply and develop the core skills provided in Aussie Hoops. 

  • Games will run from 9:30 to 10:20 am and will have referees to call the game and help guide the young players on the rules of the game. 

  • Teams will have coaches who will be able to interact with the kids on the floor to help them learn basic structures of play and help ensure fair play and that all players get fair opportunity to pass dribble and shoot in the game. 

  • As an introduction game, it will provide young players joining basketball to grow and develop their game skills and understanding to make a confident transfer to the Rip City Basketball Junior club and representative programs. 

  • Players currently registered in Aussie Hoops can simply register for the U/10 Mini Ball Comp if they wish to play games.

  • Players not currently registered in Aussie Hoops will also be required to have a current Basketball Queensland registration (renewed annually) for insurance purposes.

All children must be registered with Basketball Queensland as well

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FOR ANY INQUIRIES EMAIL miniball@uscbasketball.com.au

 

WHEN: Saturday mornings from 9:30 am

WHERE: USC Stadium & Matthew Flinders