Inclusion Programs returns – Friday 30 January 2026 🏀
We’re kicking off Term 1 with two inclusive Friday programs at Frankston High School – designed to be welcoming, supportive, and heaps of fun. Whether you’re looking for a gentle intro to basketball skills or the ‘Hoops for Wheelies’ program, there’s a spot for you.
Ability Hoops (Term 1, 2026)
A supportive, structured program for participants who benefit from an inclusive environment.
REGISTRATION LINK: HERE
When: Fridays 4:30pm – 5:00pm (30 minutes)
Season dates: 30 Jan – 27 Mar 2026 (9 sessions)
Price: $35 per term
Format: Mixed | 1 session per week
Support: Coach-to-participant ratio 1:5 (max 10 participants)
Venue: Frankston High School – Court 2
Address: 97 Foot Street, Frankston
Please note: two-court facility — inclusion programs and competitions are staggered back-to-back.
Program Dates (Ability Hoops)
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Fri 30 Jan
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Fri 6 Feb
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Fri 13 Feb
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Fri 20 Feb
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Fri 27 Feb
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Fri 6 Mar
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Fri 13 Mar
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Fri 20 Mar
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Fri 27 Mar
What to bring: a basketball, a drink bottle, plus any sensory or communication items you may need.
Important: A small additional fee is charged separately by Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia to cover insurance and support sports development initiatives. This insurance covers participants during program activities.
Hoops For Wheelies – Wheelchair Basketball (Term 1, 2026)
Open to everyone — fun, fitness, inclusion, and real pathways into wheelchair basketball.
REGISTRATION LINK: HERE
Season begins: Friday 30 January 2026
When: Fridays 5:05pm – 5:55pm (50 minutes)
Season dates: 30 Jan – 27 Mar 2026 (9 weeks)
Price: $90 (9-week program)
Venue: Frankston High School, Foot Street, Frankston 3198
Term 1 Dates (Hoops For Wheelies)
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Fri 30 Jan
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Fri 6 Feb
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Fri 13 Feb
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Fri 20 Feb
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Fri 27 Feb
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Fri 6 Mar
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Fri 13 Mar
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Fri 20 Mar
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Fri 27 Mar
Wheelchair info:
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Registration is capped at 12 people who need to borrow a sports wheelchair
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You’re welcome to bring your own chair — please advise during registration
Support workers: If you are registering as a support worker, please email tanya.thomas@fdba.com prior to registering.
Why join? Hoops for Wheelies connects participants into pathways that develop players, coaches, and volunteers, with opportunities to get involved beyond the program.
