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 consists of 35-minute weekly sessions that incorporate basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting and passing into fun games and activities. They are designed to introduce young kids to basketball and help them build their foundational motor skills and passion for basketball. 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. In 2026, the registration fee for new participants of QHoops will be $130 (GST inclusive) + $7.44 yearly Introduction to Basketball membership fee. Returning participants will receive $30 off!
Programs
20 October to 24 November
QHoops - Browns Plains (NEW)
Logan Metro Sports and Events Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland is delivering a QHoops program at Logan Metro Sports and Events Centre. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 4:15pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 20th and finish on November 24th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
16 October to 20 November
QHoops - Toowoomba
Saint Mary's Clive Bergofer Arena
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Toowoomba Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at St Mary’s Clive Berghofer Arena. Sessions will be held on Fridays from 3:30pm to 4:15pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 16th and finish on November 20th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
21 October to 25 November
QHoops - Brisbane
Auchenflower Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Brisbane Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Auchenflower Stadium. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 9:15am to 9:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 21st and finish on November 25th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
20 October to 24 November
QHoops - Carina
Rowland Cowan Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Southern Districts Basketball Association, is delivering a QHoops program at Rowland Cowan Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 9:15am to 9:50am (Session 1) and 10:00am to 10:35am (Session 2), introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on the October 20th and finish on November 24th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
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QHoops - Moreton Bay
Morayfield Sports and Events Centre
Details
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QHoops - Burdekin
Burdekin Basketball Stadium
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20 October to 24 November
QHoops - Gladstone
Kev Broome Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association, is delivering a QHoops program at Kev Broome Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on the 20th of October and finish on November the 24th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
22 October to 26 November
QHoops - Noosa
Noosa Leisure Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Noosa Cyclones Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Noosa Leisure Centre. Sessions will be held on Thursdays from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 22nd and finish on November 26th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
10 October to 23 November
QHoops - Gold Coast
Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gold Coast Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre. Sessions will be held on Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 3 will begin on the October 19th and run for 5 WEEKS ONLY due to court availability, finishing on November 23rd. The cost for this program will be $115 for new participants (+$7.44 annual membership) and returning participants get a $30 discount. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
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QHoops - Bundaberg
Bundaberg Basketball Stadium
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19 October to 23 November
QHoops - Rockhampton
Bravus Arena
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Rockhampton Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Bravus Arena. There are two session options: Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am (Session 1) and 10:00am to 10:35am (Session 2), introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 19th and finish on November 23rd. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
19 October to 28 November
QHoops - Townsville
Townsville Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Townsville Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Townsville Basketball Stadium. There are three session options: Monday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am, Friday mornings from 9:15am to 9:50am, or Saturday mornings from 8:00am to 8:35am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 19th (Monday morning session), October 23rd (Friday morning session) and October 24th (Saturday morning session). Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
24 October to 28 November
QHoops - Upper Mount Gravatt (SWM)
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 2:00pm to 2:35pm (Session 1) and 2:40pm to 3:15pm (Session 2), introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 24th and finish on November 28th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
21 October to 25 November
QHoops - Ipswich
Ipswich Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Ipswich Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Ipswich Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 9:15am to 9:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Term 4 will begin on October 21st and finish on November 25th. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
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 at qhoops@basketballqld.net.au.
Frequently asked questions
Where will the QHoops hubs be in 2026?
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 qhoops@basketballqld.net.au.
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