All Abilities basketball
Keilor Basketball Association does not currently run an all abilities program.
Information regarding local all abilities competition and programs can be found below.
Graded competition
Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Inc.
The Doncaster All Abilities Basketball (DAAB) competition is one of Australia's most successful basketball programs for people with a disability; established and run by the local community for two decades. DAAB has grown into a 33 team competition with over 200 participants with a championship and 6 other divisions. Playing basketball gives people with disabilities and disengaged youth an opportunity to develop greater confidence, strength and skills, make new friends, learn about teamwork and, perhaps win a few trophies. The emphasis is on creating a supportive, social, inclusive and fun environment. The competition is extremely popular and is played on Thursday evenings at Mullum Mullum Stadium, 1-41 Springvale Road, Donvale. The competition is open to people aged 6 years and up. More information can be found on their website here.
Power Assist Basketball Hawthorn
Power Assist is a volunteer based, 'not for profit' organisation focused on personal development and building the self esteem of people who are intellectually disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged, by providing sporting opportunities, primarily through basketball. They run four divisions of basketball on a Friday night Championship (Men and Women), Division 2 mixed, Division 3 mixed and Division 4 mixed. Power Assist also play an active role in the Victorian Ivor Burge teams who compete in the Ivor Burge National Championships each year. The Ivor Burge National Championships are run by Basketball Australia and showcase the best of Australia’s basketball talent. The Australian All Abilities teams are selected from players who compete at this competition each year. Many players from Power Assist’s Friday night basketball competition have gone on to play for Victoria and some have represented Australia at the Paralympic games, the Global Games, World Championships and other international competitions, travelling the world! Power Assist's competition is extremely popular and is played on Friday evenings at Auburn High, 26 Burgess Street, East Hawthorn. Feel free to drop in from 6:30pm onwards (lower grades play earliest), they play every Friday including school holidays but there aren't any games on public holidays. They welcome new families to come and visit and see what it's about. The competition is open to people aged 14 years and up. More information can be found on their website here.
Skills sessions
Melton Specialist Hoops
Specialist Hoops Basketball Melton is an organisation started to give kids with disability a chance to enjoy the game of basketball in a safe and fun learning environment where they can be themselves without fear of being judged. Specialist hoops began in September 2017 when founder, Emily Attard, decided to set up a one-day "all abilities" camp to promote the values listed above.
Coburg All Abilities Basketball Association
Our friends at Coburg Basketball Association are working hard to get an all abilities skills group started. They've recently held open days aimed at children aged between 6-18 years of age with physical, intellectual or social challenges. If you would like to know more please get in touch with Michael Torres, Director of Basketball Operations at Coburg Giants via mobile 0448396276 or email him at Coach Torres.
Sunbury All Abilities
An all abilities basketball program supported by Basketball Victoria, held on Fridays. For more info please contact Katy Lacy on 0412 650 184 or via email here. More info here on their website.
Werribee All Abilities
Werribee All Abilities are a basketball club that offers a training program for people of all ages and abilities with physical, intellectual or social challenges.
They provide players with a safe and exciting outlet to enjoy themselves whilst learning the aspects of playing basketball in a team environment and improving their skills. Find more information here on their website.
Collingwood Access for All Abilities Basketball
Collingwood's AAA Basketball is for boys and girls aged 6 - 16 years, with special needs, who would like to learn to play basketball in a fun, friendly and inclusive club. They encourage brothers and sisters, mums, dads and carers to be part of the program and get involved as the kids have fun on the court. Best suited to beginners with no basketball experience. AAA will continue in 2020 on Saturdays during term time from 11.00am - 12.15pm at Collingwood College. If you would like to find out more about the program or be involved Collingwood All Abilities.
McKinnon All Abilities Basketball
The McKinnon Basketball Association's SuperStars program has been running now for over 10 years and continues to grow.The McKinnon program is packed with activities that gives everyone the opportunity to excel. Coaching staff are dedicated to giving all participants a fulfilling experience. (Wheelchair friendly venue). More information can be found on their website here.
Maccabi All Abilities program
The Maccabi All Abilities program stemmed from the formation of the Dolphins All Abilities basketball team. For over 10 years, members have been coming along to weekly training, honing their skills, playing in tournaments and making lifelong friendships. We train once a week and participate in all abilities tournaments throughout the year. Contact them here to find out more about how to get involved or phone them on 0405 619 219.
Special Olympics Melbourne West Basketball
Special Olympics Melbourne West is one of the many Special Olympics programs around Australia transforming the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sport, competition and personal development. A single membership with Special Olympics Australia provides access to all sports programs that we offer, both within our club and all others across the state. Our basketball program provides people with an intellectual disability the opportunity to develop their basketball skills in a welcoming environment, meet new friends and become part of the Special Olympics competition pathway at a local, state, national and international level. For more information please contact Josie Salvatore on 0403 836 732 or via email at Special Olympics Melbourne West Basketball. More information can be found here.
Keilor Basketball Association does not currently run an all abilities program.
Information regarding local all abilities competition and programs can be found below.
Graded competition
Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Inc.
The Doncaster All Abilities Basketball (DAAB) competition is one of Australia's most successful basketball programs for people with a disability; established and run by the local community for two decades. DAAB has grown into a 33 team competition with over 200 participants with a championship and 6 other divisions. Playing basketball gives people with disabilities and disengaged youth an opportunity to develop greater confidence, strength and skills, make new friends, learn about teamwork and, perhaps win a few trophies. The emphasis is on creating a supportive, social, inclusive and fun environment. The competition is extremely popular and is played on Thursday evenings at Mullum Mullum Stadium, 1-41 Springvale Road, Donvale. The competition is open to people aged 6 years and up. More information can be found on their website here.
Power Assist Basketball Hawthorn
Power Assist is a volunteer based, 'not for profit' organisation focused on personal development and building the self esteem of people who are intellectually disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged, by providing sporting opportunities, primarily through basketball. They run four divisions of basketball on a Friday night Championship (Men and Women), Division 2 mixed, Division 3 mixed and Division 4 mixed. Power Assist also play an active role in the Victorian Ivor Burge teams who compete in the Ivor Burge National Championships each year. The Ivor Burge National Championships are run by Basketball Australia and showcase the best of Australia’s basketball talent. The Australian All Abilities teams are selected from players who compete at this competition each year. Many players from Power Assist’s Friday night basketball competition have gone on to play for Victoria and some have represented Australia at the Paralympic games, the Global Games, World Championships and other international competitions, travelling the world! Power Assist's competition is extremely popular and is played on Friday evenings at Auburn High, 26 Burgess Street, East Hawthorn. Feel free to drop in from 6:30pm onwards (lower grades play earliest), they play every Friday including school holidays but there aren't any games on public holidays. They welcome new families to come and visit and see what it's about. The competition is open to people aged 14 years and up. More information can be found on their website here.
Skills sessions
Melton Specialist Hoops
Specialist Hoops Basketball Melton is an organisation started to give kids with disability a chance to enjoy the game of basketball in a safe and fun learning environment where they can be themselves without fear of being judged. Specialist hoops began in September 2017 when founder, Emily Attard, decided to set up a one-day "all abilities" camp to promote the values listed above.
Coburg All Abilities Basketball Association
Our friends at Coburg Basketball Association are working hard to get an all abilities skills group started. They've recently held open days aimed at children aged between 6-18 years of age with physical, intellectual or social challenges. If you would like to know more please get in touch with Michael Torres, Director of Basketball Operations at Coburg Giants via mobile 0448396276 or email him at Coach Torres.
Sunbury All Abilities
An all abilities basketball program supported by Basketball Victoria, held on Fridays. For more info please contact Katy Lacy on 0412 650 184 or via email here. More info here on their website.
Werribee All Abilities
Werribee All Abilities are a basketball club that offers a training program for people of all ages and abilities with physical, intellectual or social challenges.
They provide players with a safe and exciting outlet to enjoy themselves whilst learning the aspects of playing basketball in a team environment and improving their skills. Find more information here on their website.
Collingwood Access for All Abilities Basketball
Collingwood's AAA Basketball is for boys and girls aged 6 - 16 years, with special needs, who would like to learn to play basketball in a fun, friendly and inclusive club. They encourage brothers and sisters, mums, dads and carers to be part of the program and get involved as the kids have fun on the court. Best suited to beginners with no basketball experience. AAA will continue in 2020 on Saturdays during term time from 11.00am - 12.15pm at Collingwood College. If you would like to find out more about the program or be involved Collingwood All Abilities.
McKinnon All Abilities Basketball
The McKinnon Basketball Association's SuperStars program has been running now for over 10 years and continues to grow.The McKinnon program is packed with activities that gives everyone the opportunity to excel. Coaching staff are dedicated to giving all participants a fulfilling experience. (Wheelchair friendly venue). More information can be found on their website here.
Maccabi All Abilities program
The Maccabi All Abilities program stemmed from the formation of the Dolphins All Abilities basketball team. For over 10 years, members have been coming along to weekly training, honing their skills, playing in tournaments and making lifelong friendships. We train once a week and participate in all abilities tournaments throughout the year. Contact them here to find out more about how to get involved or phone them on 0405 619 219.
Special Olympics Melbourne West Basketball
Special Olympics Melbourne West is one of the many Special Olympics programs around Australia transforming the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sport, competition and personal development. A single membership with Special Olympics Australia provides access to all sports programs that we offer, both within our club and all others across the state. Our basketball program provides people with an intellectual disability the opportunity to develop their basketball skills in a welcoming environment, meet new friends and become part of the Special Olympics competition pathway at a local, state, national and international level. For more information please contact Josie Salvatore on 0403 836 732 or via email at Special Olympics Melbourne West Basketball. More information can be found here.
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Ivor Burge pathway and annual Championship
The Australian Basketball team for People with an Intellectual Disability made their international debut at the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona. Both Men and Women's teams competed in the event; the Women won the Gold Medal and the Men finished sixth. It was the first Gold medal won by an Australian National Team in Basketball at any international event. After such a successful Paralympic campaign the Australian Sports & Recreation Association for People with an Intellectual Disability (AUSRAPID), together with Basketball Australia, created the Ivor Burge Championship.
It was decided to title the Tournament the Ivor Burge Championship as Ivor Burge is considered one of the founding fathers of Basketball in this country. Although he went to college in Springfield, Massachusetts, after graduating he came back to Australia to promote the game further. Burge produced the first standardised rulebook for the sport in October 1928, and founded the Victorian Basketball Association in 1931. He continued to help promote Basketball in Victoria through his position with the YMCA until 1940. In 1941, he became the inaugural Director if Physical Education at the University of Queensland. In 1946 Burge was involved in the writing of the Constitution of Basketball Australia and founded the Queensland Amateur Basketball Association. He was appointed the Associations first President, a position he held until 1954. In 1992, he was awarded life membership of the Australian Basketball Federation and in 2004 was an inaugural inductee into the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame.
The inaugural Ivor Burge Championship was held in Wollongong in 1995 when Victoria won Gold in both the Men's and Women's divisions. There is now an Ivor Burge Australian Junior Championship held annually each year. The Ivor Burge Championships are the National Basketball Championships for Players with an Intellectual Disability (a participant’s eligibility is based on an Intelligence Quotient [IQ] of 75 or below). Participants will need to have completed appropriate IQ testing and have an Ausrapid Number.
The 2019 Australian Under-20 and Ivor Burge Australian Junior Championship will be held from 13-17 February at Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport. The Ivor Burge program works similarly to the Victorian Under-20 Program, with a single Victorian representative team for each gender in this tournament. The Ivor Burge Victoria teams are picked from the best players across Victoria, with all Victorian athletes with an Intellectual Disability invited to attend tryouts late in the year previous to the Championship.
For more information on Basketball Victoria’s inclusion programs, contact Basketball Victoria
on 9837 8000
The Australian Basketball team for People with an Intellectual Disability made their international debut at the 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona. Both Men and Women's teams competed in the event; the Women won the Gold Medal and the Men finished sixth. It was the first Gold medal won by an Australian National Team in Basketball at any international event. After such a successful Paralympic campaign the Australian Sports & Recreation Association for People with an Intellectual Disability (AUSRAPID), together with Basketball Australia, created the Ivor Burge Championship.
It was decided to title the Tournament the Ivor Burge Championship as Ivor Burge is considered one of the founding fathers of Basketball in this country. Although he went to college in Springfield, Massachusetts, after graduating he came back to Australia to promote the game further. Burge produced the first standardised rulebook for the sport in October 1928, and founded the Victorian Basketball Association in 1931. He continued to help promote Basketball in Victoria through his position with the YMCA until 1940. In 1941, he became the inaugural Director if Physical Education at the University of Queensland. In 1946 Burge was involved in the writing of the Constitution of Basketball Australia and founded the Queensland Amateur Basketball Association. He was appointed the Associations first President, a position he held until 1954. In 1992, he was awarded life membership of the Australian Basketball Federation and in 2004 was an inaugural inductee into the Basketball Australia Hall of Fame.
The inaugural Ivor Burge Championship was held in Wollongong in 1995 when Victoria won Gold in both the Men's and Women's divisions. There is now an Ivor Burge Australian Junior Championship held annually each year. The Ivor Burge Championships are the National Basketball Championships for Players with an Intellectual Disability (a participant’s eligibility is based on an Intelligence Quotient [IQ] of 75 or below). Participants will need to have completed appropriate IQ testing and have an Ausrapid Number.
The 2019 Australian Under-20 and Ivor Burge Australian Junior Championship will be held from 13-17 February at Canberra’s Australian Institute of Sport. The Ivor Burge program works similarly to the Victorian Under-20 Program, with a single Victorian representative team for each gender in this tournament. The Ivor Burge Victoria teams are picked from the best players across Victoria, with all Victorian athletes with an Intellectual Disability invited to attend tryouts late in the year previous to the Championship.
For more information on Basketball Victoria’s inclusion programs, contact Basketball Victoria
on 9837 8000
