28 November, 2025
Kym Cheeseman
Victoria, Ballarat – Basketball Victoria congratulates Ballarat Basketball Association who was announced by Basketball Australia as one of three finalists for the 2025 Ford Aussie Hoops Centre of the Year. Ballarat Basketball was awarded the 2025 Victorian Ford Aussie Hoops Centre of the Year, earlier this month – and we are proud of the hard work the team has done to grow their Ford Aussie Hoops program.
Even though they just missed out on the national award, with the winner being Maitland Basketball Association; they are winners to all of their Ford Aussie Hoops participants!
Ballarat Basketball was recognised because of their commitment to the program and how they have demonstrated a strong and holistic approach to grassroots development, highlighted by:
- A notable increase in girls’ involvement, reaching 38% in Term 3 and supported by dedicated All Girls sessions
- Ongoing development opportunities for coaches, with hands-on guidance from their Community Coordinator
- A clear focus on providing positive, engaging experiences for all participants
- Strong partnerships and promotional engagement with local schools
- Well-established transition-to-play pathways that help young participants continue in the sport
- Which has led to overall participation growth in 2025
Congratulations to Ballarat Basketball Association on being named a finalist, it is an outstanding achievement and recognises their dedication to delivering high-quality and inclusive Ford Aussie Hoops programs.
The national winner of the 2025 Ford Aussie Hoops Centre of the Year was
If you would like to know more about the Ford Aussie Hoops program, click below.
