A beginner’s guide to basketball
Basketball is a great way to be active and have fun. Players will make new friends, learn new skills, and improve balance and co-ordination.
Court
Players battle it out on the basketball court, which is segmented by baselines, sidelines & more.
Basketball
Throughout the game, players dribble, pass to each other, and shoot the basketball.
Hoops
The goal of the game is to shoot as many goals as possible in the opposing team’s hoop.
Players
Two teams of five players verse each other on the court at once.
How to get started
Basketball is an extremely popular and well recognised sport, not only in Queensland, but Australia-wide. Opportunities exist for those of all age groups and abilities wishing to participate from the grass-roots right through to elite levels in basketball.
Beginner programs
Next steps
Represent your local association in the BQ Junior Basketball competitions across QLD.
QSL
Join the Queensland State League designed for young adults to play in competitive competitions.
NBL1
Play in the NBL1 North conference amongst the best talent in Australia.
Next Gen Program
Begin your journey with high performance through a Next Gen program.
Future Development Program
Get selected to join the Future Development Program and develop your skills.
State Performance Program
Try-out for the State Performance Program and develop with the best U16 and U18 athletes in QLD.
QLD State Team
Get selected to represent your state at the Australian National Championships.
National Performance Program
Join the elite development pathway and get identified for national selection.
Junior National Team
There are national opportunities for all ages and abilities from the U17 Crocodiles to the Australian Opals.
Senior National Team
Represent your country and play on the international stage.
Find your local association
We have 43 affiliated member associations across the state, encompassing regional areas from North Queensland to Mount Isa and right through to the Gold Coast and the Southern Downs.