Mini Hawks Aussie Hoops is our beginners’ program for children aged between 5 and 10 year old’s. The purpose is to learn the fundamentals of basketball through fun, inclusive and creative game-based activities.

We have designed programs to cater for the newest of beginners through to those who are ready to join a team in the Saturday junior domestic competition.

Term 4, 2024
Saturdays* October 12 – December 7
9:35am – 10:20amMini Hawks 5-6 yrs
10:25am – 11:10amMini Hawks Game Time Scrimmage 5-8 yrs
11:15am – 12:00pmAll Girls Mini Hawks 5 -10 yrs
Tuesdays* October 15 – December 10
4:15pm – 5:00pmAll Girls Mini Hawks5 – 10 yrs
5:05pm – 5:50pmMini Hawks Game Ready Scrimmage 7-10yrs
Wednesdays October 16 – December 4
4:15pm – 5:00pmMini Hawks 5-6 yrs
5:05pm – 5:50pmMini Hawks Game Time Scrimmage 5-6yrs
Thursdays October 17 – December 5
4:15pm – 5:00pmMini Hawks 5-6 yrs
5:05pm – 5:50pmMini Hawks 7-10 yrs
*No Sessions on the Saturday or Tuesday of Melbourne Cup Weekend

Cost: $104.00 for returning participants +BV & BA fees + $42.82 New Participant Pack (includes personalised singlet & ball) if required

Duration: 8 weeks

Where: All sessions are at Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre

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Which session is right for you?

Mini Hawks 5-6 yrs
Games and fun basketball activities to develop motor skills and basic ball literacy in a safe and non-competitive environment.

Perfect for: Beginners.

Mini Hawks Game Ready Scrimmage 7-10 yrs
Learn the rules of the game while being coached in a 5 on 5 game. Designed for kids who are ready to play competitive basketball but haven’t yet joined a team.

Perfect for: Athletes who are intending to play in the next Domestic basketball season.

All Girls Mini Hawks 5-10
Games and fun activities to engage girls in basketball.

Perfect for: Girls who want to engage in basketball in a supportive, girls only environment.

Mini Hawks Game Time 5-6 and 5-8 groups
5 on 5 basketball played on lowered rings with in-game coaching. Games are reffed with modified rules to encourage free flowing gameplay.

Perfect for: 5-6 year olds who are ready to compete.

Mini Hawks 7-10
Games and fun basketball activities to develop motor skills and basic ball literacy in a safe and non-competitive environment.

Perfect for: 7 – 10 year old beginners.

For more information, or guidance on which session is right for you, email info@banyulehawks.com.au or call Nigel Rose on 0411526384 .