Schools

The Hoop Time program offers kids in Grade 3 and 4 (junior) and Grade 5 and 6 (senior) the opportunity to play in a fun competition with qualified referees. The program culminates at the end of each year with Regional Finals and a State Grand Final day.

Hoop Time Minis is also available for Grade 1 and 2 students to have their very own Hoop Time experience! ‘Hoop Time Minis’ is held at local basketball stadiums across Melbourne. ‘Minis’ is a FUN introduction for school kids to the wonderful world of basketball through a clinic and tournament style format!

Future Stars Division

Basketball Victoria are introducing a new category into Hoop Time, Future Stars (mixed) and Future Stars (girls only) - there will be no on court ratio parameters in Future Stars (mixed). Any students that play in the Victorian Junior League 6 (VJL6) or below are eligible to play Future Stars.  

All Stars Division

Any players who compete in the VJBL in Victorian Junior League 5 (VJL5) or above must play in the All Star division. Any player who represents their association in the Junior Country Championships (JCC) in that year, must play in the All Star division. If a player fits just one of these two categories, they must play All Stars and are deemed ineligible for the Future Stars and Rookies divisions.