BASKETBALL
MORE THAN A GAME.

SPRINGWOOD & DISTRICTS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

THE SPRINGWOOD SCORCHERS ARE THE LOWER BLUE MOUNTAINS’ PROUDEST BASKETBALL FAMILY.
OVER 1000 MEMBERS, FIVE DEVELOPMENT STREAMS, AND A TEAM FOR EVERY AGE AND ABILITY.

TERM THREE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

SPORT SHAPES
OUR KIDS.

AT SPRINGWOOD SCORCHERS, WE BELIEVE BASKETBALL IS MORE THAN A GAME. IT’S WHERE KIDS BUILD CONFIDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS AND CHARACTER. WE’RE PROUD TO BE A COMMUNITY CLUB WHERE EVERY CHILD IS SEEN, SUPPORTED AND CHALLENGED TO GROW.

2026 focus

Girls belong
on this court.

The Blue Mountains has a significant gap in female participation, and we’re determined to close it. In 2026, we’re actively building pathways designed to welcome, retain, and develop female athletes at every age.

Development Programs

2 – 12 years
Mixed 5 – 10
Aussie Hoops

Fun, modified games that build real skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in an age appropriate way. Ideal for 5–12 year olds taking their first steps into the sport.

GIRLS 5 – 12
PINK SQUAD

A dedicated space for girls to develop their basketball skills alongside peers in a positive, empowering environment. Coached by women who
love the game.

5 – 10
AUSSIE Hoops

Fun, modified games that build real skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting in an age appropriate way. Ideal for 5–12 year olds taking their first steps into the sport.

5 – 12
Pink Squad

A dedicated space for girls to develop their basketball skills alongside peers in a positive, empowering environment. Coached by women who love the game.

2 – 5
Tiny Hoops

Your child’s very first taste of basketball and sport. Tiny Hoops is all about fun, movement, and building coordination in a safe, nurturing environment.

7 – 10
U10 Competition

The first step into competitive play. Our U10s program bridges the gab between development and domestic competition, introducing kids to team play, and basic tactics.

9 – 16
IGNITE

For players who want to take their game to the next level. Ignite is our dedicated performance development program, building the skills, fitness and basketball IQ required to compete in domestic and representative competition.

9 – 16
ACADEMY

For our older cohort of junior players, or highly skilled younger players who are ready to take on more advanced skills and concepts. Academy is geared toward transitioning into our representative program.