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 are 35-minute sessions that incorporate basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting and passing into fun games. They are designed to introduce young kids to basketball and help them build their foundational skills and passion for basketball. In 2025 there will be four QHoops hubs held across SEQ, one hub per school term and a new association each term. 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.
Programs
18 February to 25 March
Q Hoops - Burdekin (NEW)
Burdekin Basketball
Details
Basketball Queensland, working with Burdekin Basketball, is hosting a QHoops Term 1 program. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and are designed to support early movement skills and confidence for children aged 2–5. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Townsville
Townsville Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, alongside Townsville Basketball, is running a QHoops Term 1 program for 2–5-year-olds at Townsville Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Mondays at 9:15 am to 9:50 am and 10:00 am to 10:35 am, focusing on fun, movement and introductory basketball skills. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Rockhampton
Bravus Arena
Details
Basketball Queensland, in collaboration with Rockhampton Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Bravus Arena. Sessions will be held on Mondays from 10:15 am to 10:50 am, providing a fun and supportive introduction to basketball for children aged 2–5. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gold Coast Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre in Carrara. Sessions will run on Mondays at 9:15 am to 9:50 am and 10:00 am to 10:35 am, designed for children aged 2–5. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Gladstone (NEW)
Kev Broome Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gladstone Basketball, is launching a new QHoops program at Kev Broome Stadium. Sessions will be held on Mondays at 9:15 am, offering young participants a positive and engaging first experience with basketball. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
17 February to 24 March
QHoops – Bundaberg
Bundaberg Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, working with Bundaberg Basketball, is hosting a QHoops Term 1 program at Bundaberg Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and are designed to support early movement skills and confidence for children aged 2–5. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
17 February to 24 March
QHoops – Noosa (NEW)
Noosa Leisure Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland, in collaboration with the Noosa Cyclones, is launching a new QHoops program at Noosa Leisure Centre. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 3:15 pm, focusing on fun, coordination and introductory basketball skills. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
18 February to 25 March
QHoops – Ipswich
Ipswich Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in collaboration with Ipswich Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Ipswich Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 9:15 am to 9:50 am, designed specifically for children aged 2–5. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
Dates to be confirmed
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 2:15 pm to 2:50 pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. The $100 (+ GST) program includes mini hoops, basketballs, a QHoops t-shirt, and a Size 3 basketball for each child.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the QHoops hubs be in 2025?
Can I drop my child off at the session and come back when it is finished?
Does my child need to bring a basketball?
Need a bit more information?
Want to learn more about QHoops? Get in contact with BQ's Community Coordinator, Indigo Thompson, via community@basketballqld.net.au.
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