Promotes healthy active lifestyles
Aussie Hoops provides children with a fun and safe Basketball experience that serves as an introduction to a lifetime of involvement in the game. In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, the program serves as a platform for social development and inclusion - fostering stronger and more vibrant communities and individuals.
Develop skills that last a lifetime
Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation.
During the 8 week program children learn the basics of health & fitness conditioning and well-being.
8 Week Progams for 5-10 year olds
PENRITH BASKETBALL holds several weekly Aussie Hoops programs in each school term of the year. Programs run over 8 weeks.
Aussie Hoops is suited to 5 – 10 year old children trying basketball for the first time. The focus is on learning the basketball skills of shooting, passing and dribbling in a fun, non competitive, inclusive environment .
Social development
Children learn respect for others as well as social, team work and cooperation skills are developed. Contact with different coaches, older children and parents provides valuable role modelling.
Children are exposed to multi-functional environments creating greater self-confidence.