Premier League
The Bearcats top Men's & Women's teams compete in the SA Premier League, the top basketball competition for South Australia's elite men's teams. The League is played between March and August and includes 10 clubs from metropolitan Adelaide.
You can find more about the Premier League and download the weekly 'Hang Time' program at: www.premierleaguesa.com.au
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Watch our 2018 matches live via our Facebook page​ or read our match reports at westadelaidebearcats.wordpress.com
Premier League
The Bearcats top Men's & Women's teams compete in the SA Premier League, the top basketball competition for South Australia's elite men's teams. The League is played between March and August and includes 10 clubs from metropolitan Adelaide.
You can find more about the Premier League and download the weekly 'Hang Time' program at: www.premierleaguesa.com.au
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Watch our 2018 matches live via our Facebook page​ or read our match reports at westadelaidebearcats.wordpress.com
WEST ADELAIDE BASKETBALL
Getting Started
If you are a youngster looking to get started with basketball in Adelaide you can check out our programs below like Come & Try, Aussie Hoops (mixed and all-girls) and our U8 & U9 "Cubs" programs (mixed and all-girls). If you are getting serious about your basketball then read about our Adelaide Community League teams, which is the next step before Junior District Basketball.
Free Come & Try
The West Adelaide Bearcats hold regular free 'Come & Try' clinics for children to see if they like basketball.
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The Bearcats currently have the following free session scheduled for boys & girls aged 5 to 10.
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NEXT NEW PLAYER COME & TRY DAY
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3.30pm to 4.30pm Wednesday 15 January 2025 @ Lefevre Community Stadium (541 Victoria Road, Osborne) - to register simply email: lefevre_sports@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
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Participating is free but please register your details via the email above.
Or you can move straight into Aussie Hoops or Domestic Basketball ahead of a start in District Basketball.
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Aussie Hoops
Aussie Hoops is an initiative of Basketball Australia and is the National Introductory Basketball Program for children aged 5-10.
Aussie Hoops Clinics are run weekly by various Basketball SA affiliated Clubs (like the Bearcats) and at centres across metropolitan Adelaide. During the program children are taught how to bounce the ball, pass and shoot while playing fun games in the process!
AUSSIE HOOPS - WHERE, WHEN & REGISTER
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TERM 1 PROGRAM 2025 - 7 BEARCAT OPTIONS AVAILABLE!!
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4 locations - Port Adelaide, Osborne, Flinders Park, West Beach
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Options Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday after school; Saturday morning or early Saturday afternoon - all sessions 50 minutes
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Starts from Monday 15 February 2025 - 8 week programs
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$80 per child (plus $9.90 insurance & Basketball Australia levies)
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Aussie Hoops merchandise packs available to purchase separately at check-out
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CHOOSE YOUR OPTION!
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MONDAY - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 5pm to 5:50pm @ Port Adelaide Recreation Centre (50 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide) - starts 10 February 2025 - to register for Monday Afternoon @ Port Adelaide please click HERE
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TUESDAY - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 3.50pm to 4.40pm @ West Beach Primary School - starts 11 February 2025 - to register for Tuesday afternoon at West Beach please click HERE
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THURSDAY - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 5pm to 5:50pm @ Flinders Park Primary School - starts 13 February 2025 - to register for Thursday Afternoon @ Flinders Park please click HERE
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FRIDAY - GIRLS ONLY PROGRAM: 4:50pm to 5:40pm @ Port Adelaide Recreation Centre (50 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide) - starts 14 February 2025 - to register for Friday Afternoon Girls Only Program please click HERE
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FRIDAY - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 4:50pm to 5:40pm @ Port Adelaide Recreation Centre (50 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide) - starts 14 February 2025 - to register for Friday Afternoon Mixed Program please click HERE
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SATURDAY MORNING - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 9am to 9.50am @ Lefevre Community Stadium (541 Victoria Road, Osborne) - starts 15 February 2025 - to register for Saturday Morning Mixed Program please click HERE
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON - MIXED PROGRAM (Boys & Girls): 12:50pm to 1:40pm @ Port Adelaide Recreation Centre (50 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide) - starts 15 February 2025 - To register for Saturday Afternoon Mixed Program please click HERE
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2025 BEARCAT "CUBS" PROGRAMS
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In Term 1 of 2025 the Bearcats are offering 3 "Bearcat Cubs" products. Cubs is a unique training and playing program for Under 8s and Under 9s who are looking to take the next step from Aussie Hoops (see above) or are further advanced than beginners.
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UNDER 8 CUBS - MIXED
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Our U8 'Cubs' training takes place at 12.50pm on Saturday afternoons at Port Adelaide, and is followed by a competitive game for all players. For players born in 2018 and younger. Starts Saturday 8 February 2025.
Register HERE for Mixed Under 8 Cubs
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UNDER 9 CUBS - MIXED
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Our U9 'Cubs' training takes place at 2.30pm on Saturday afternoons at Port Adelaide, and is followed by a competitive game for all players. For players born in 2017. Starts Saturday 8 February 2025.
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Register HERE for Mixed Under 9 Cubs
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For all U8 and U9 Mixed Bearcat Cubs playing enquiries please contact Melissa Howard via email: westbearcats.dleague@gmail.com​
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For enquiries and instructions about getting a playing uniform once you have registered please email: westbearcats.acba@gmail.com
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ALL GIRLS CUBS FOR 5-10 YEAR OLDS
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We also have an All Girls Cubs product for 5-10 year old girls after school on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, starting from Monday 10 February 2025 ($100 for 8 weeks).
Group skills followed by mini games, from 5pm-6pm. Get to know basketball in a fun and safe environment. Register HERE now!
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For 'All Girls Cubs' queries please contact Morgan Treloar via email: westbearcats.jdo@gmail.com
NEXT STEP: U10/12 Adelaide Community Basketball League (ACBA)
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