Norwood have jsut held their external trials, but you can contact their under 10-16 Boys and Girls co-ordinator Nicole Johnson by following the Norwood website:

http://www.norwoodbasketball.com.au/FS_extra.asp?id=4818&OrgID=272

Regarding playing games, my sister joined the U10 squad whenshe was 5 1/2yo but wasn't allowed to play until the year that she turned 7 (ie 3 seasons in U10s). I'm guessing that is still the rules. New kids are always welcome out to train.

Of course, getting involved in a mini ball compeition wouldnt hurt either, if you can find one close by.

Most clubs would be happy for the child to train with u10s - until they are old enough to legally play.
I am sure Norwood or North would suit your needs in the NE suburbs.
Try to get a school team together - or try MARS - ? do they have an u9 comp after school ?

Try St Clair Saturday mornings - but don't do this in place of district.

Or you could perenially go to Aussie Hoops !!!

Unfortunately, the u10 program at St Clair Saturday mornings has died due to lack of involvement.

It had been hoped it would pick up again during winter, but football has claimed too many it would seem.

The Salvation Army run a great comp on Monday nights for young kids. It's officially under-14, but kids as young as 5 are already playing in a semi-competitive environment, with varying ring heights depending on the strength of the teams. You should check it out - the kids love it. Not a great comp talent-wise, but the kids have a great time.

The contact details are on the notice board at the Homes Dome (immediately on your left as you enter the stadium).

At Wayville, there is a fantastic program run by Forestville Eagles Basketball club where kids from all areas as young as 4 come and are coached for 45 mins each week on Fridays. As part of the Aussie Hoops program, kids are also chosen to then further develop their skills by participating in the Aussie Hoops mini-ball team at Wayville playing against other schools. This gives the kids who have exceeding skills to try it out on other kids and not miss out on playing a game each week, whilst developing before joining a district team.
If u give Forestville Eagles a call after the show has finished then im sure Paul Arnott can direct you in the right direction.
Next Aussie Hoops clinic starts in week 2 term 4.

sounds to me that you are pushing your kid to hard and i also dont belive that he can dribble well with both hands without looking and that crap i mean come on kids r still learning that in u14s

i believe that kids should have decent ball skil on both hands by under 14s. alltho it doesnt aways happen.

You are right "Anonymous" I can't dribble with both hands...I found this to be a useless skill when I played football. It's his older brother that his teaching him. I'll give Aussie Hoops a go,: I have heard they conduct clinics at Hillcrest.

Thanks for all the advice.

hillcrest is a great school and is very passionate about its basketball, i know cos i go there!

i want to play because i now i'm a good player and i want to try it out.

i want to play because i now i'm a good player and i want to try it out.