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

Visit https://basketball.mberplus.com.au/login to purchase your Ford Aussie Hoops merchandise today!