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.
- Personalised Ford Aussie Hoops Reversible singlet
- Ford Aussie Hoops Backpack
- Ford Aussie Hoops Drawstring Bag
- Ford Aussie Hoops Socks
- Ford Aussie Hoops Drink Bottle
- Size 4 Basketball
- Size 5 Basketball
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Visit https://basketball.mberplus.com.au/login to purchase your Ford Aussie Hoops merchandise today!
