QHoops

Introducing the Fun of Basketball to Queensland's Youngest Stars

QHoops is an introduction to basketball program for 2–5-year-olds as a new initiative in collaboration with the Queensland Government to increase participation opportunities across Queensland.

How it works

Discover how to get involved in the QHoops program

Program details

The QHoops hubs consists of 35-minute weekly sessions that incorporate basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting and passing into fun games and activities. They are designed to introduce young kids to basketball and help them build their foundational motor skills and passion for basketball. Each hub is a 6-week program, one training session each week, all of which will run on the same day and same time each week within the hub. In 2026, the registration fee for new participants of QHoops will be $130 (GST inclusive) + $7.44 yearly Introduction to Basketball membership fee. Returning participants will receive $30 off!

Programs

6 May to 10 June

QHoops - Burdekin

Burdekin Basketball Stadium

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Burdekin Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Burdekin Basketball Stadium. There are two session options, Wednesday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am and Wednesday afternoons from 3:20pm to 3:55pm. Term 2 will begin on the May 6^th and finish on June 10^th, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

5 May to 9 June

QHoops - Gladstone

Kev Broome Stadium

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association, is delivering a QHoops program at Kev Broome Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 2 will begin on the May 7th and finish on June 11th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

7 May to 11 June

QHoops - Noosa

Noosa Leisure Centre

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Noosa District Basketball Association, is delivering a QHoops program at Noosa Leisure Centre. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 2 will begin on the May 7th and finish on June 11th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

11 May to 15 June

QHoops - Gold Coast

Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gold Coast Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre. There are two session options, Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am (Session 1) and Monday mornings from 10:00am to 10:35am (Session 2). Term 2 will begin on the May 11^th and finish on June 15^th, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

11 May to 22 June

QHoops - Rockhampton

Bravus Arena

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Rockhampton Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Bravus Arena. There are two session options, Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am (Session 1) and Monday mornings from 10:00am to 10:35am (Session 2). Term 2 will begin on the May 11^th and finish on June 22^nd (no session June 8^th), introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

8 May to 15 June

QHoops - Townsville

Townsville Basketball Stadium

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Townsville Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Townsville Basketball Stadium. There are three session options, Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am, Friday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am or Saturday mornings from 8:00am to 8:35am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 2 will begin on May 8^th (Friday morning session), May 9^th (Saturday morning session) and May 11^th (Monday morning session) and will finish on June 12^th (Friday morning session), June 13^th (Saturday morning session) and June 15^th (Monday morning session). Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

9 May to 13 June

QHoops - Upper Mount Gravatt

Hibiscus Stadium

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with South West Metro Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Hibiscus Stadium. Sessions will be held on Saturdays from 3:30pm to 4:05pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 2 will begin on the May 9th and finish on June 13th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

6 May to 10 June

QHoops - Ipswich

Ipswich Basketball Stadium

Details

Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Ipswich Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Ipswich Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 9:15am to 9:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 2 will begin on the May 6th and finish on June 10th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!

Registration

Currently closed.

Want to join QHoops?

To get involved, click the link below to recieve information on upcoming 2026 QHoops hubs and registration details, or email Indigo Thompson on community@basketballqld.net.au.

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