Playball Basketball is a prominent basketball club located in Cheltenham, Melbourne. It is an affiliated association of Basketball Victoria and specialises in providing after-school basketball competitions and training for primary school-aged children, both boys and girls, from Years 1 to 6. The club is committed to promoting kids' participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development, and most importantly, having fun.
The competitions at Playball Basketball run year-round, excluding school holidays, and take place in various Melbourne Stadiums and school gymnasiums. The club serves families in Port Phillip, Stonnington, Bayside, Whitehorse, and Boroondara areas. With a massive capacity, Playball Basketball caters to approximately 400 teams on a weekly basis. Moreover, the club also provides pathways for children to participate in VJBL (Victorian Junior Basketball League) competitions.
To prepare children for competitions, Playball Basketball highly recommends a term of basketball training. The training sessions focus on individual basketball skills as well as practising those skills through fun and engaging group activities. These 40-minute sessions are conducted by experienced coaches who ensure that each child receives personalised attention and guidance. Teams of up to 10 children can register for Term 1, 2024 at various locations including MSAC, Aqualink, and GESAC by following the registration links provided on the Playball Basketball website.
In addition to training, Playball Basketball also offers competitions for new teams. These competitions take place in different venues, including GESAC, Bayside, Aqualink, MSAC, and school gyms. The competitions are organised based on year levels and provide opportunities for children from Years 1 to 6 to showcase their skills and compete against other teams.
If you are interested in enrolling your child for basketball training, you can fill out the training registration form available on the Playball Basketball website. The form requires essential details such as the child's name, school name, school suburb, date of birth, parent's contact information, and more.
Playball Basketball also believes in empowering parents who wish to become coaches. The club offers a Coach the Coach Workshop, which is specifically designed for beginner coaches with limited basketball knowledge. The workshop covers all skill areas and fundamentals of coaching children, facilitated by experienced coaches such as David Crowe, Senior Melbourne Tigers Coach, and Nick Abdicevic, the Director of Coaching at Melbourne Tigers.
At Playball Basketball, the aim is to provide children with a positive and enjoyable basketball experience, nurturing their love for the game while focusing on their holistic development.