Basketball Australia introduces students to basketball in Sporting Schools with two nationally accredited programs including Ford Aussie Hoops, the official introductory program for primary school students, and 3X3 basketball, designed with secondary school students in mind.
Primary School Program
Adapted for the school setting, Ford Aussie Hoops introduces students to basketball with a nationally accredited coaching curriculum and a program consisting of warm-up games, skill activities and modified games all delivered by accredited coaches.
Basketball Australia has assembled a network of experienced, passionate local coaches from clubs and associations who will deliver Ford Aussie Hoops programs in your school. Programs include:
- A fun and engaging basketball program, delivered by accredited coaches
- Offers to students for continued basketball involvement at a local club
- Nationally endorsed program that is linked to curriculum outcomes
With the support of Deaf Sports Australia, Basketball Australia can also facilitate an Active Deaf Kids program through our Aussie Hoops package for Sporting Schools. To book, simply outline in the comments that you would like an Active Deaf Kids program.
Secondary School Program
3X3 basketball is considered the number one urban team sport and is simple enough to be played anywhere by anybody.
In this program, secondary school students in years 7 and 8 can learn basketball through a set of engaging ‘game sense’ activities which culminate in a mini-tournament.
The program also offers multiple avenues for participation by empowering students to choose roles including player, referee, coach and scorer/statistician.
Note: Both Ford Aussie Hoops and 3x3 programs can be delivered in wheelchairs in conjunction with Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association in QLD and Wheelchair Sports NSW in NSW. Schools can apply for basketball within their grant application, and if successful, can book a Basketball Australia package and request wheelchair basketball and the provider in the Additional Information field.
Equipment
There are Ford Aussie Hoops and 3x3 basketball kits available for purchase through Basketball Australia’s Schools Store.
The Ford Aussie Hoops Essentials kit includes:
- 10 x Size 5 Spalding TF-150 Basketballs
- 1 x dual-action pump
- 1 x basketball bag
The 3X3 Essentials Kit includes:
- 10 x Spalding TF-FLEX Size 6 basketballs (including bag and pump)
- 2 x whistles
- 12 player singlets (4 sets of 3)
- Curriculum guide
For further information about equipment visit https://aussiehoops.shopdesq.com
Teachers
Teachers can deliver basketball in Sporting Schools by meeting the requirements below:
- Hold a valid state and/or territory teacher registration
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Basketball Australia Sporting Schools teacher coaching course (online)
- Optional: Basketball Australia Community Coach Accreditation
- Contact State Sporting Organisation for Endorsement
Coaches
To become a coach and deliver basketball in Sporting Schools please ensure you are working towards the following requirements:
- Be aged 16 years or over
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Primary School Program: Basketball Australia Community Coach Accreditation
- Secondary School Program: Basketball Australia Club Coach Accreditation
Coaching Providers
Sporting organisations that wish to become a coaching provider for Basketball Australia and deliver in Sporting Schools must meet the requirements below:
- Hold a valid ABN or declare ABN exempt
- Confirm adequacy of insurance
- Must be an affiliated club/association with their state/territory basketball association
- Registered to deliver Ford Aussie Hoops on the Basketball Australia website
NOTE: All coaches that operate under the coaching provider must meet individual basketball coach registration requirements
Basketball Australia resources
The Aussie Hoops Session Activities and 3x3 Session Activities resources outline current best practice for delivering these basketball programs. The resource packs include hard and soft copy of the Session Activities booklets.
The Session Activities include teaching cues and questions to guide further learning for coaches to utilise. All activities can (and should be) be modified using the CHANGE IT principle to cater for the specific target group.
Both resources are available for purchase at https://aussiehoops.shopdesq.com/
Please visit the contacts page to find your state contact.