Program Benefits

01 Jan 2000 Read time: 2 min

Ford 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.

Benefits for Children

Children learn the fundamental motor skills for future physical activity and sports participation;
Children learn the basics of fitness conditioning, muscle management and well-being;
Children learn the importance of health and nutrition;
Important physiological and mental skills are nurtured;
Respect for others as well as social, team work and cooperation skills are developed;
Contact with coaches, ambassadors, older children and parents provides valuable role modelling;
Children are exposed to multi-functional environments creating greater self-confidence;
Physically active children are more attentive, have a more efficient memory and better problem solving skills;
Children are coached and encouraged by accredited and periodically assessed coaches;
Children are exposed to the Australian Basketball pathway from Ford Aussie Hoops through to the elite level; and
Ford Aussie Hoops provides a structured and federally endorsed program for children to participate in over a five year period.

Benefits for Parents

Convenient, local opportunities for safe, quality time with your child and family;
The opportunity to engage with children and other families in a common setting;
Greater social contact and interaction;
Opportunities to become actively involved in program delivery; and
Periodic and consistent activity for the whole family.

New Participants

Ford Aussie Hoops participants will have to option to purchase a Ford Aussie Hoops participant pack.
This pack will provide children with the essential items required to begin their basketball journey.

Important information:

Participants’ packs are dispatched within 3-5 business days of the registration being submitted. Packs can be expected to arrive within 7-10 business days (remote areas may experience longer delivery times).

If you forget to purchase Ford Aussie Hoops merchandise don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

With our new Mber+ online store parents can create an account and purchase any Ford Aussie Hoops merchandise they like.

We currently have the below items available.