A junior session in play at Hoop City Eltham, seen from above

Hoop City Eltham

Little Hoopers from age 3, Hoop City U by age for boys and girls, shooting bays, birthday parties and Ladies Ball.

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What's on

What's on at Eltham

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Kids programs

5 options at Eltham

  • Little Hoopers

    The very basics of the game for beginners, in a fun and safe setting.

    • Step 1 of 4
    • Ages 3 to 6
    • 45 min
    • Thu 4pm

    After you buy the term, book your weekly time in the Hoop City app, under Explore.

    $200Full Term 4, 10 sessions, for the term
    1 more option
    • One session$25a sessionBook
  • FUNdamentals

    The next step after Little Hoopers: dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork through drills and games.

    • Step 2 of 4
    • Ages 7 to 9
    • 1 hour
    • Mon and Wed 4pm
    $30a session
  • Hoop City U, by age

    Weekly Hoop City U training in Elevate and Excel groups, by age.

    • Step 3 of 4
    • U12 to U18
    • U12 Boys Excel and U12 Elevate: Mon and Wed 5pm. U14 Elevate: Mon 6pm. U14 Boys Excel: Wed 6pm. U16/18 Boys: Wed 7pm
    $45Once a week, 10 weeks, a week for 10 weeks
    1 more option
    • Twice a week, 10 weeks$79a week for 10 weeksBook
  • Hoop City U, girls

    Weekly Hoop City U training groups for girls.

    • Step 4 of 4
    • U12 to U16 girls
    • U12 Girls: Thu 5pm. U14/16 Girls: Thu 6pm. U12/14 Girls: Mon 6pm
    $45a week for 10 weeks
  • Private coaching

    One on one time with a Hoop City coach, built around the player’s goals.

    • Ages 7 and over
    • 60 min
    $4505 sessions, pack
    1 more option
    • 5 sessions with Sam Short$550packBook

Memberships

Memberships at Eltham

The 6 and 12 month plans include 5 shooting bays a week, a reversible singlet, one private coaching session a month (off-peak) and 15% off merch and programs. The Shooter plan is 2 bays and one coached shooting bay session a week.

Shooter, 6 weeks

$50a week, 6 week minimum

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6 months

$55a week, 6 month minimum

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12 months

$45a week, 12 month minimum

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Full timetable, for members booking bays

The live Hapana timetable for Eltham, every session for the next weeks. It loads when you open it.

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Coaches

Your coaches at Eltham

Sam Short

Sam Short

Head of Basketball

Five years in the NBL with Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers. Manager and head coach of Hoop City Eltham.

Zahn Agosta

Zahn Agosta

Coach

Plays for the Eltham Wildcats in NBL1 and Championship Youth League.

Kayla Vitale

Kayla Vitale

Coach

Plays NBL1 with Ringwood, after junior years at Keilor and Bulleen.

Jay Lomer

Jay Lomer

Coach

NBL1 men's assistant coach with the Melbourne Tigers and head coach of their Championship Youth League squad.

Reviews

What families say

4.9 on Google

from 31 reviews of Hoop City Eltham

Read them on Google
As a parent, I couldn't be happier with the experience we've had at Hoop City Eltham. My son absolutely loves attending training, and the growth we've seen in both his basketball skills and confidence has been incredible.
Nadia Santos, on Google
Excellent coaches. They provide excellent advice and guidance. Break it down simply for kids to understand and super encouraging.
simon chard, on Google
It is an amazing basketball facility for kids or adults, and Sam is fantastic coach a friendly guy who knows how to connect with the kids.
J VargasL, on Google

Three of the five star reviews of Hoop City Eltham on Google, quoted in part.

FAQ

Questions from parents

What ages does Eltham coach?

Little Hoopers (3 to 6). FUNdamentals (7 to 9). Hoop City U, by age (U12 to U18). Hoop City U, girls (U12 to U16 girls). Private coaching (7 and over).

When are off-peak bay times?

1pm to 4pm on weekdays, all day on weekends, and VJBL Fridays from 4pm to 8pm.

How do I book Little Hoopers for the term?

Buy the term here, then book your weekly time in the Hoop City app, under Explore.

How does booking work?

Tap Book on the thing you want. Book it in the Hoop City app, or send an enquiry and the team will get back to you. After you buy a term pass, book your time in the Hoop City app, under Explore.

How far ahead can I book a session?

Up to two weeks ahead. That is the rule in the Hoop City terms for session bookings.

What if we can't make it?

Give 24 hours' notice and you can reschedule. Each term, one missed session earns a credit, and a session missed through illness earns a credit with a medical certificate. Credits are used in the same term. This is from the Hoop City terms.

Do I need to stay with my child?

Players aged 12 and under need an adult to sign them in and out of the venue. This is from the Hoop City terms.

Is the first session free?

Yes. The first Hoop City U session is free. Send an enquiry and ask for a free workout.

What should my child bring?

For camps: comfortable sports clothes, basketball shoes, a water bottle and a basketball with their name on it. Hoop City provides all other equipment. For parties, every guest brings their own water bottle.

Is there lunch on camp days?

No. Lunch is not provided, so pack a lunch and snacks. Parents can drop off and come back at the end. Campers get short breaks between drills and a longer lunch break. This is from the Hoop City camp FAQ.

Getting here

Getting here

Opening hours

Mon, Wed and Fri1pm to 8pm
Tue and Thu1pm to 7pm
Sat9am to 3pm

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Hoop City Eltham

Birthday parties

2 hours on court with a Hoop City coach

$500 for the first 10 guests

$25 for each extra guest, up to 20

$150 deposit holds your date. It is not refundable.

What's included

  • 30 minutes on court with a Hoop City coach
  • 30 minutes in the dribbling and agility bays
  • 30 minutes in the shooting bays. Players need to shoot over the machine's net
  • 30 minutes of 3x3 games
Food
Food and drinks are not supplied. You can bring a cake, with your own plates and cutlery, eaten off the court. You clean up after your guests.
Ages
Players must be 7 or older.
Bring
Every guest brings a water bottle.
Invitations
Once you book, ask for a printable invitation template.
Party perks
If a guest books their own party within 30 days, they get 15% off, and you get a free shooting bay session.

Book a party

Book the deposit online:

Or send an enquiry and the Eltham team will come back to you. Put the date and the number of guests in the message.