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
18 February to 25 March
Q Hoops - Burdekin (NEW)
Burdekin Basketball
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Burdekin Amateur Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Burdekin Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Wednesday from 9:15am to 9:50am (morning session option) and 3:20pm to 3:55pm (afternoon session option), introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Townsville
Townsville Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Townsville Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Townsville Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Monday from 9:15am to 9:50am and 10:00am to 10:35am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
16 February to 23 March
QHoops – Rockhampton
Bravus Arena
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Rockhampton Basketball Inc, is delivering a QHoops program at Bravus Arena. Sessions will be held on Monday from 10:15am to 10:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
9 February to 23 March
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 from 9:15am to 9:50am and 10:00am to 10:35am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
17 February to 23 March
QHoops – Gladstone (NEW)
Kev Broome Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Gladstone Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Kev Broome Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesday from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
17 February to 24 March
QHoops – Bundaberg
Bundaberg Basketball Stadium
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Bundaberg Basketball, is delivering a QHoops program at Bundaberg Basketball Stadium. Sessions will be held on Tuesday from 9:30am to 10:05am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
17 February to 24 March
QHoops – Noosa (NEW)
Noosa Leisure Centre
Details
Basketball Queensland, in partnership with Noosa Cyclones, is delivering a QHoops program at Noosa Leisure Centre. Sessions will be held on Tuesday from 3:15pm to 3:50pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
18 February to 25 March
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 Wednesday from 9:15am to 9:50am, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. Each new participant will receive a QHoops t-shirt and size 3 basketball as part of the program!
21 February to 28 March
QHoops – Upper Mount Gravatt
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 Saturday from 3:30pm to 4:05pm, introducing basketball through fun, play-based activities for 2–5-year-olds. 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 on community@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 community@basketballqld.net.au.
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