A WONDERFULL START TO ROCKETS BASKETBALL - UNDER 8


Our Under 8 program is Rockets official introduction into Basketball for boys and girls aged 5,6,7. If you are not sure if Basketball is the sport for your child bring them along for a free trail. We have found after one session you will not be able to take the smile from your child's face and they can’t wait until their next training session or next game.


Our emphasis is on our members having fun, learning to be part of a team in a great sport and having confidence to achieve wonderful things in our large wide world.


The children train once a week and can play organised games on a Saturday morning. They don't have to play games but we will support them if they wish to take the next step into games. The Games are played under modified conditions playing across the court with hoops lowered to 8.5’. The lowered hoops ensure the children are able to score and the development of better shooting techniques. These games are played with 3 or 4 players in each team on the court. Having teams of this size allows more opportunities for each child and greater spacing on the court.

Our Saturday game times are 8am, 8.50am and if numbers allow also 9.40am.


We have seen from this age group children leave with an improved skillset of Basketball, greater confidence in interacting with others and the enjoyment of team sports.


All ages have 2 full competition season per year and each season is 2 terms of school. it is wonderful that everyone can play all year around.

To play games every player needs Rockets game shorts and the game singlet will be given to them on game day. Under 8 play with size 5 balls.




Seasonal fee:

$250 (if there are 2 or more members the 2nd and subsequent members get a 15% discount on the Seasonal fees. The fees cover training fees, game fees, insurances, Public liability etc)


BasketballConnect fees:

All players on every team in the competition must register with BasketballConnect prior to playing their first competition game. You can register on their website, BasketballConnect—Competition Management System (worldsportaction.com).

South West Metro / Basketball Qld fees
South West & Basketball Qld have an annual fee (365 days) & their cost vary according to age - Costs are:
U8's and below - $61.01 U10's - $77.51. U12's and above -$115.14
BasketballConnect fees– are to be paid directly to them using Visa or MasterCard via the link above.

Training schedule for U8 boys and girls below



 

Training Court Unavailability

Throughout the season, some of our training courts will be unavailable due to school events.

The affected dates and venues will be listed below. Thank you for your understanding.


 JULY

 - Thurs 11th July @ St Stephens Algester



 OCTOBER

 - Mon 7th October @ ALL VENUES - Kings Bday

 - Wed 16th @ Runcorn SHS - Sports Awards

 - Thurs 17th @ Runcorn SHS - Sports Awards

 AUGUST

 - Wed 14 August Ekka

 - Wed 21 @ Runcorn SHS - Arts Fusion

 - Thurs 22 @ Runcorn SHS - Arts Fusion

 NOVEMBER

 - Tues 12th @ Runcorn SHS - Award Evening

 - Wed 13th @ Runcorn SHS - Award Evening

 - Thurs 14th @ Runcorn SHS - Award Evening

 SEPTEMBER


 DECEMBER



Monday
Venue Training Sessions
Runcorn SHS Stadium
132 Hill Rd, Runcorn QLD 4113
Court 1A4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 1B4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 2A4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 2B4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S

Wednesday
Venue Training Sessions
Runcorn SHS Stadium
132 Hill Rd, Runcorn QLD 4113
Court 1A4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 1B4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 2A4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S
Court 2B4:30pm - 5:30pm
Team: Training Group U8 - U10 - Mark S

Friday
Venue Training Sessions
Runcorn SHS Stadium
132 Hill Rd, Runcorn QLD 4113
Court 1A4:00pm - 5:00pm
Team: Training Group U8 - Mark S
Court 1B4:00pm - 5:00pm
Team: Training Group U8 - Mark S