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Highfields Aussie Hoops Beginners Program
9:00am every Saturday during school terms. Cost is $5.00 per child. No Bookings necessary, just roll up and sign the session attendance register.

Aussie Hoops is important for the development of skills to play the game of basketball. This is for children aged 5 to 10 years.

Come along on a Saturday morning and have a go! 

2011-12 Junior Summer Season

Resumes 10:00am Saturday 4th February 2012

The competition muster for summer season teams will commence at 10:00am for boys and girls on Saturday 4th February 2012 at the Highfields Fitness and recreation centre.

Game Times:

Aussie Hoops 9:00am
Under 11 years 10:00am
Under 13 years 11:00am
Under 13 + years 12:00pm

General Information

Junior Basketball Activities at Highfields
Academy Basketball operates a beginners program as well as junior fixtures every Saturday during school term.

The Summer Season of the junior competition operates on Saturdays  during school terms 4 and 1.  The Winter Season operates over school terms 2 and 3.

The Aussie Hoops beginners program is for children aged 5-10 years old and operates from 9:00am to 10:00am.

All junior activities are based at the Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre located in O'Brien Road Highfields Qld

Who can play ?
The junior competition is open to players and teams from across the Darling Downs Region. Age Divisions include: Under 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Boys and Girls.

What Equipment Do I Need?
We provide numbered team playing tops. You will need a pair of black shorts and appropriate footwear.

What happens if I miss the start of a season, can I still join a team?
Yes, you can join an existing team at any time with the exception of finals time.

Do I have to have played Basketball Before?
While the competition has many skilled players, our programs are designed to develop basketball at a "grass roots" level. After attending a few after school training or Aussie Hoops sessions you will be amazed at how quickly your game will improve.

How much will it cost?
Annual Registration

$55.00 for Juniors (under 18 yrs) January 1st to December 31st

Game fees are:
$7.00 (first game)
$4.00 for subsequent games 

How do I join?
Enquire at the Academy Information Desk on Saturday at the Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre.

For more information phone
4642 1834 during business hours

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Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre, O'Brien Rd Highfields

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Latest News

Junior Rep Team Trials Saturday 11th February

The Regional Basketball Group Inc will  be conducting a regional selection trial on Saturday February 11th  to confirm regional teams competing in the Qld Junior State Championships.

The trial is free, starting at 1pm and finishing at 4pm. For more information please download the  Information Flyer


Level 1 Coaching Course Sunday 5th and 12th February 2012

CANCELLED!

Sorry but this course has been cancelled due to insufficient registrations.

Leonard King from Basketball Qld will be delivering a Level 1 Coaching Course in Toowoomba on Sunday 5th and 12th of February (2 day course).

The cost is $125 per person. We encourage all members that wish to improve their coaching skills to attend this course.

Please complete the attached form and return it with your payment to Basketball Qld by 31st January if you wish to attend.

Further details please contact Tony Venables on 0405 329 852.


New Regional Basketball Body Forms!

A new Regional Basketball Body has been formed by the clubs of Academy Basketball, Goondiwindi Baskeball, Hervey Bay Basketball, Pittsworth Basketball, Stanthorpe Basketball and Tenterfield Basketball.

The new organisation is a not for profit association and has been created to further support and develop smaller basketball clubs in the Darling Downs and Wide Bay areas of Qld.

The "Regional Basketball Group Inc", will be  affiliated with Basketball Qld and responsible for co-ordinating education and training for it's affiliate clubs as well as delivering Regional Carnivals and Competitions.

If your club is interested in joining the Regional Basketball Group, please call
07 4642 1834 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm for further information.

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Highfields RSL Sub Branch Teams Up With Junior Basketball


Highfields RSL President Steve Dudley presenting the sponsorship cheque to Academy Treasurer Rob Finlayson

The Highfields RSL Sub Branch has donated $1,500 toward the purchase of new uniforms for Academy Basketball Darling Downs  Rep Teams.

The teams will be selected from the Regional Rep Trial being held on Saturday 22nd October at Highfields and will wear the new strips at the Qld Junior State Championships early next year.

More about the Highfields RSL Sub Branch at www.highfieldsrsl.org