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Why is basketball a great sport for kids?

·      Basketball can be played by both boys and girls.

·      Basketball is a welcoming and inclusive sport that can be played by people of all ages and all abilities.

·      Basketball is an indoor sport that can be played all year round.

·      Basketball is a team sport that can develop a child’s teamwork and leadership skills, as well as confidence and self esteem.

·      Basketball is an international sport that is safe and comparatively inexpensive.

·      Basketball is fun to play and is enjoyed by Victorian children in basketball stadiums right across the state.

·      There are great pathways in basketball. Children can represent their school, club, association, state or country and can aspire to play in the national league or overseas leagues.