KID ON COURT / THE COURT
STYLE.
GAME. CULTURE.
The Kid on Court journal. Practical ideas for the basketball bag, the bedroom, the birthday and everything in between.
THE GUIDE LIBRARY / FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
What would help today?
Choose a practical guide by the question you have. The stories and lifestyle ideas below remain here to explore.
GET STARTED
Join with better questions
Use the first-season checklist, compare club options and prepare for your first session.
CHOOSE EQUIPMENT
Buy for your actual needs
Check basketball size, playing surface and shoe fit before choosing gear. Planning a home hoop? Check the space and installation questions first.
LEARN THE GAME
Build confidence as a spectator
Start with the basic rules, understand the five positions and find out what the numbers in a box score describe.
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- Four basketball pumps compared: manual gauge, compact and electric options.
- Five portable basketball hoops compared: our family’s Heat Check plus four researched options, with Australian prices and setup checks.
STARTING BASKETBALL
NEW FROM THE COURT.
Helpful first steps for young players and the families supporting them. Use the first-season checklist, compare basketball materials and surfaces, or explore all our stories.
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KEEP THE GAME CLOSE.
Books, room ideas and everyday gear for life around basketball.
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FIND BASKETBALL / QUEENSLAND
YOUR NEXT GAME STARTS HERE.
Explore clubs, camps, coaches and courts across Queensland in our growing basketball directory.
Southern Districts Spartans Basketball
- 56 Zahel Street, Carina QLD 4152
- 0733982790
- September 13, 2026
Sunshine Coast Phoenix Basketball
- Elizabeth Daniels Way, Buderim QLD 4556
- 0400799152
- September 13, 2026
Caloundra Basketball School Holiday Programs
- 0493994186
- September 13, 2026
Clubs & Competitions
Find a team and get into the game.
Camps & Clinics
Explore school holiday sessions and skills programs.
Coaches & Academies
Discover coaching and player development options.
Courts & Facilities
Find somewhere to shoot, train and play.
Listings are not vetted or endorsed by Kid on Court. Parents and carers should check suitability, qualifications and child-safety arrangements directly with each provider.
