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Liverpool Skills and Development

Bruins Skills and Development is excited to announce a partnership with Liverpool Whitlam Leisure Centre for Term 1 2022!

Liverpool Skills and Development

Bruins Skills and Development is an established program that aims to provide skill level based classes that will provide young athletes with a pathway through too basketball competition and beyond. Our classes focus on developing our athlete’s fundamentals, including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, defence and a basic understanding of game concepts.

Liverpool Skills and Development classes starts on Wednesday the 2nd of February 2021.

Aussie Hoops (Ages 5 – 6 years) 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Starters Class (Ages 7 – 10 years) 5:00pm – 6:00pm

To register for either of our Aussie Hoops or Starter’s classes please see the information below

Bruins prides itself in delivering excellent basketball skilled based classes whilst maintaining a fun and supportive sporting environment.

If you have any questions about the program please don’t hesitate to email caitlin@bruinsbasketball.com.au for registrations or jeremey@bruinsbasketball.com.au for game day operations.

Liverpool Aussie Hoops Registration Form

Liverpool Skills and Development New Member Registration Form

Aussie Hoops Program

Bruins Aussie Hoops Program General Information

Bruins Aussie Hoops Program

For young athletes aged 5 to 7, we offer the “Aussie Hoops” program in which Bruins, in conjunction with Basketball Australia, aims to introduce the sport of basketball. These sessions include warm-up games, Skill activities and modified games with an emphasis on FUN and participation.

Upon registration, first-time participants will receive a starter pack which includes a reversible singlet, basketball and sports bag.

Bruins Liverpool Aussie Hoops Schedule includes classes on Wednesday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bruins Aussie Hoops Program Registration Form

Starters Program

Bruins Skills and Development Starters Program General Information

Bruins ‘Starters’ Class

Starters classes continue to develop basic basketball skills, work on eye-hand coordination, and offer opportunities to use these skills in small-sided game situations.

Bruin’s Starters program is for children aged 7 – 10 years.

Bruins Liverpool Skills and Development Starters Class is held on Wednesday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Liverpool Skills and Development Registration Form

Coaching Skills & Drills

FAQ's

What do I need to bring?

Just wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle, and if you have a basketball please bring along, if not we have balls to borrow and for purchase ($30).

Which class/group is my child in?

Your child will be placed with his age group and assessed by our coaches for promotion along our pathway. You will be directed by staff upon arrival to the correct court.

Do we have a uniform?

No, simply wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes

How long do the sessions run for?

Sessions run for 60 minutes. Our programs follow the school term, usually 10 weeks and break for school holidays. We also run a number of camps during the school holidays.

Do we play games?

Our sessions involve teaching skills, playing inclusive games that use these skills and then some sessions will include short unofficial games towards the end of the term.

Can my child play games and also participate in classes?

Yes, we encourage all players in our Local Competitions to attend classes also. We have classes that are tailored towards assisting with development for Local Competition players including our High Performance classes.

Does my child need supervision during the session?

All children under the age of 14 are required to have 1 parent supervise during the session.

Do we accept Active Kids and Creative Kids Vouchers?

We accept the Active Kids Voucher (beginning with 54). We DO NOT accept the Creative Kids Voucher (beginning with 99)

How does my child progress from Skills classes to Local Competition?

We can assist with this process. The first step is to please complete the “want to play” form. You will be placed on a database, which our clubs can access. If a club has a position available, they will call you and provide you with all the details.

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Liverpool Skills and Development