PROGRAM 01 / FOUNDATION

[ ROOTS ]

Where it all begins

Love for the game + fundamentals. A first introduction to basketball for ages 6–13 in a positive, high-energy environment where kids fall in love with the sport before anything else.

6-13

AgeS

STREAMS

1-2

SESSIONS/WEEK

$30

PER WEEK (LOCK IN)

FIRST SESSION ON US

SEE SCHEDULE

[ THE PHILOSOPHY ]

Before drills. Before plays. Before pressure. There has to be love for the game. Roots is where that starts, through fun, movement, and the first taste of being part of something.

[ WHO IT'S FOR ]

Two streams.
[ One foundation. ]

Two streams.
One foundation.

Roots is split into two age-appropriate streams so the youngest players get a session pitched at where they actually are, not where the older kids are.

Miniball

ROOTS · U10

6–9 years · Beginner welcome

Our youngest stream. Built around movement games, fundamentals, and just enough structure to introduce the basics, without losing the play.

Ball familiarity & dribbling basics

Footwork, balance, coordination

Mini-game scrimmages every session

Confidence in a group environment

Roots

U12 / U14

10–13 years · Beginner – Intermediate

For kids who've got the bug and are ready for more structure. We start layering in real basketball fundamentals while keeping the energy and fun front-and-centre.

Shooting form & finishing introduction

1-on-1, 2-on-2 and small-sided games

Footwork, agility & defensive stance

Pathway into Academy when ready

[ WHAT WE BUILD ]

Four things we focus on every single session.

FUNDAMENTALS

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

FOOTWORK

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

LOVE FOR THE GAME

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

[ Inside a session ]

a typical Roots session.

Sessions run 60 minutes and follow a consistent rhythm so kids know what to expect, but the drills change weekly so they're never bored.

0:00

WARM-UP & BALL HANDLING

Dynamic movement, partner work, dribbling games. Heart rates up, ball in hand, smiles on.

0:15

Skill block

One focus skill per week, could be finishing at the rim, passing under pressure, defensive stance, or shooting form. Heavy reps in a fun format.

0:35

Small-sided games

1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3. Where the skill from the block gets tested in real basketball, without the chaos of a full 5-on-5.

1:00

Huddle out

Quick win-of-the-day, what we worked on, what's next week. Kids leave fired up.

Intense Free Flow Basketball huddle engaging all the players and the three free flow coaches.

[ WEEKLY SCHEDULE ]

Where & when Roots runs.

Pick the day and venue that fits your week. Lock-in pricing rewards consistency, but drop-in is always available if life happens.

Day

Stream

Time & Venue

Miniball Roots (U10)

Beginner-friendly

9:30 – 10:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

SATURDAY

Roots U12 / U14

Intermediate

10:30 – 11:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

SATURDAY

Thursday

Miniball Roots (U10)

& Roots U12 / U14

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Bennelong

SATURDAY

Miniball Roots (U10)

Beginner-friendly

9:30 – 10:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

Roots U12 / U14

Intermediate

10:30 – 11:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

Miniball Roots (U10)

+ U12/14 Roots

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Bennelong

Thursday

[ WHERE WE PLAY ]

Two venues, both Inner West.

Venue 1

BENNELONG

Our home court. Indoor, climate-controlled, full courts. Thursday evening sessions for Miniball and U12/14 Roots run here.

Venue 2

PCYC AUBURN

Weekend mornings. Great parent viewing, parking on-site. Both Saturday Roots streams run consecutively so families with multiple kids can stack sessions.

[ PRICING ]

Simple pricing.
Built for families.

Commit to the term and get the best rate per session. Most families choose this, kids build momentum, you build a routine.

Best per-session rate

Guaranteed weekly spoT

Make-up class policy applies

Pathway tracking to Academy

FLEXIBLE

DROP-IN

$40/ SESSION

For families who want to try a few weeks before committing, or whose schedules don't run on terms. Pay as you go.

No commitment

Subject to availability

Can convert to Lock-In any time

Same coaching, same sessions

Sibling & Team-Mate Discount

10% off for siblings and existing club team-mates. Multiple kids on the floor = better for them, better for you.

[ COMMON QUESTIONS ]

Questions parents actually ask.

My child has never played basketball. Is Roots okay for total beginners?

Yes, Roots is built for first-timers. Miniball (U10) especially. We assume zero experience and build from the first dribble. Kids who've been playing for a year or two still find plenty to learn here.

What does my child need to bring?

Court shoes, water bottle, athletic clothes, and their own basketball. Once registered you'll get a welcome pack with everything you need.

Can my kid try a session before signing up?

Absolutely, book a free trial through the form on the homepage and we'll slot them into the closest age-appropriate Roots session. No pressure to sign up after.

What if we miss a session?

Lock-In families get a make-up class policy. Drop us a message before the session and we'll slot your child into another Roots time that week or the next.

When does my kid move up to Academy?

Coaches review progression each term. Typical transition is around 11–12 when skills, focus, and game IQ are ready for higher-intensity sessions. It's a conversation, never a surprise.

Is Roots okay for total beginners?

What does my child need to bring?

Court shoes, water bottle, athletic clothes, and their own basketball. Once registered you'll get a welcome pack with everything you need.

Can my kid try a session before signing up?

Absolutely, book a free trial through the form on the homepage and we'll slot them into the closest age-appropriate Roots session. No pressure to sign up after.

What if we miss a session?

Lock-In families get a make-up class policy. Drop us a message before the session and we'll slot your child into another Roots time that week or the next.

When does my kid move up to Academy?

Coaches review progression each term. Typical transition is around 11–12 when skills, focus, and game IQ are ready for higher-intensity sessions. It's a conversation, never a surprise.

Ready to put a ball in their hands?

Book a free trial, come to one session, no commitment. We'll take it from there.

BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION

PROGRAM 01 / FOUNDATION

PROGRAM 01 / FOUNDATION

PROGRAM 01 / FOUNDATION

[ ROOTS ]

[ ROOTS ]

Love for the game + fundamentals. A first introduction to basketball for ages 6–13 in a positive, high-energy environment where kids fall in love with the sport before anything else.

Love for the game + fundamentals. A first introduction to basketball for ages 6–13 in a positive, high-energy environment where kids fall in love with the sport before anything else.

AgeS

STREAMS

SESSIONS/WEEK

PER WEEK (LOCK IN)

[ THE PHILOSOPHY ]

[ WHO IT'S FOR ]

Two streams.[ One foundation. ]

Roots is split into two age-appropriate streams so the youngest players get a session pitched at where they actually are, not where the older kids are.

Roots is split into two age-appropriate streams so the youngest players get a session pitched at where they actually are, not where the older kids are.

6–9 years · Beginner welcome

Our youngest stream. Built around movement games, fundamentals, and just enough structure to introduce the basics, without losing the play.

Ball familiarity & dribbling basics

Ball familiarity & dribbling basics

Footwork, balance, coordination

Footwork, balance, coordination

Mini-game scrimmages every session

Mini-game scrimmages every session

Confidence in a group environment

Confidence in a group environment

10–13 years · Beginner – Intermediate

For kids who've got the bug and are ready for more structure. We start layering in real basketball fundamentals while keeping the energy and fun front-and-centre.

Shooting form & finishing introduction

Shooting form & finishing introduction

1-on-1, 2-on-2 and small-sided games

1-on-1, 2-on-2 and small-sided games

Footwork, agility & defensive stance

Footwork, agility & defensive stance

Pathway into Academy when ready

Pathway into Academy when ready

[ WHAT WE BUILD ]

Four things we focus on every single session.

Four things we focus on every single session.

Four things we focus on every single session.

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

Dribbling, passing, shooting form, finishing. The basics that hold up under pressure later on.

[ Inside a session ]

a typical Roots session.

a typical Roots session.

a typical Roots session.

Sessions run 60 minutes and follow a consistent rhythm so kids know what to expect, but the drills change weekly so they're never bored.

Sessions run 60 minutes and follow a consistent rhythm so kids know what to expect, but the drills change weekly so they're never bored.

Dynamic movement, partner work, dribbling games. Heart rates up, ball in hand, smiles on.

One focus skill per week, could be finishing at the rim, passing under pressure, defensive stance, or shooting form. Heavy reps in a fun format.

1-on-1, 2-on-2, 3-on-3. Where the skill from the block gets tested in real basketball, without the chaos of a full 5-on-5.

Quick win-of-the-day, what we worked on, what's next week. Kids leave fired up.

[ WEEKLY SCHEDULE ]

Where & when Roots runs.

Where & when Roots runs.

Where & when Roots runs.

Pick the day and venue that fits your week. Lock-in pricing rewards consistency, but drop-in is always available if life happens.

Pick the day and venue that fits your week. Lock-in pricing rewards consistency, but drop-in is always available if life happens.

Beginner-friendly

9:30 – 10:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

Intermediate

10:30 – 11:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Bennelong

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Bennelong

Beginner-friendly

9:30 – 10:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

9:30 – 10:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

Intermediate

10:30 – 11:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

10:30 – 11:30 AM · PCYC AUBURN

+ U12/14 Roots

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Bennelong

[ WHERE WE PLAY ]

Two venues, both Inner West.

Two venues, both Inner West.

Two venues, both Inner West.

Our home court. Indoor, climate-controlled, full courts. Thursday evening sessions for Miniball and U12/14 Roots run here.

Our home court. Indoor, climate-controlled, full courts. Thursday evening sessions for Miniball and U12/14 Roots run here.

Two streams.
[ One foundation. ]

Simple pricing.
Built for families.

Simple pricing.
Built for families.

Simple pricing.
Built for families.