Our club’s emphasis is on skill development, team participation, commitment, a positive sporting experience and above all, enjoyment. Giants Basketball Club is part of the Southern Basketball Association.
Eligibility & Age Groups
Giants Basketball club is for players who are ready to play competition basketball games and are 6 years old and over. If your child is turning 7 in 2027, then they can start in a basketball team.
Game Schedule
Registration & Fees
To view registration periods and fees visit our registration page.
Uniforms
The Giants Basketball jersey and shorts are a requirement for Game Day. Uniforms orders open at varying times of the year and are available here.
Additional Requirements
It is now a requirement of Basketball Victoria that ALL participants of basketball must read and agree to Basketball Victoria Child Safety as part of code of conduct.
Coaching & Volunteers
All families are required to support the volunteer coach, and team by assisting with scoring at the games, and/or assisting in any other way that will enhance the Club and players experience. The volunteer team manager will organise a roster and there is an electronic scoring guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we start a basketball team?
Each team requires 8 players and a parent who is required to volunteer as a coach or a team manager.
Can I register my child individually, without a team?
If you are registering your child individually, we will organise them into a team according to availability. Teams requires 8 children and a volunteer parent to coach and manage.
What happens if I miss out on registrations?
Registrations open twice a year: we have a large intake of teams and players in November and a smaller intake in June, mostly from our waitlist.
If you miss out on registration periods, please fill out our waitlist form. From there, the club will be in touch and can give you further details based on your child’s details.
When and where do Giants Basketball teams train?
Currently all teams train at Aspendale Gardens Community Centre based on the volunteer coach availability. Teams train for 45 minutes once a week.
When and where do Giants Basketball play games?
Games occur at the Southern Basketball Association and satellite venues. Teams play a 1 hour competitive game once a week. The Southern Basketball Association manage the fixture.
What is the level of commitment?
Athletes are required to train for 45 minute plus a 1 hour game. Games are played at various venues within bayside. The Southern Basketball Association manage the fixture.
Who coaches and manages the teams?
Each team requires a coach and a team manager, who are usually parents of the players. If you would like to help out, please email the Coach President, David Young at basketball@agcsinc.org.au.
What are the season games and dates?
The season runs during the calendar year and is broken up into two parts of the year, Autumn and Spring. These are both different seasons and requires all members to register each season. Dates and games are according to the association you are participating in which is on their website. Communication will be sent as well to members around where to find this information.
Are there development programs I can register my child for?
Yes, we run school holiday programs each school holiday break and we have programs throughout the school term for members who are only new to the sport.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, uniforms are required. Uniforms will have open and close dates to ensure players receive their uniforms on time prior to the season commencing. Uniform order dates are generally communicated to all members and orders can be made on our website directly. You can view all uniform information here.