The empty court at Hoop City Carrum Downs, with the roundel at centre court

Hoop City Carrum Downs

Programs from age 4, speed and agility with head coach Paul Brotherson, half court hire, shooting bays and birthday parties.

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What's on

What's on at Carrum Downs

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Kids programs

9 options at Carrum Downs

  • Little Hoopers

    A first taste of basketball for young kids, with lowered rims, games and simple skills.

    • Step 1 of 5
    • Ages 4 to 7
    • 1 hour
    • Tue 4:30pm or Sun 2pm
    $150Full term, for the term
    1 more option
    • 5 sessions$100packBook
  • FUNdamentals

    The next step after Little Hoopers: dribbling, passing, shooting and teamwork through drills and games.

    • Step 2 of 5
    • Ages 7 to 11
    • 1 hour
    • Tue 4:30pm, Thu 4:30pm or Sun 3pm
    $250Full term, for the term
    1 more option
    • 5 sessions$150packBook
  • Elevate

    The step after FUNdamentals in the Hoop City U pathway.

    • Step 3 of 5
    • Ages 11 to 13
    • 1 hour
    • Fri 4:30pm (shooting focus) or Sun 4pm
    $500Full term, for the term
    1 more option
    • 5 sessions$275packBook
  • Elite program

    Hoop City U training for players aged 14 to 17.

    • Step 4 of 5
    • Ages 14 to 17
    • Mon 6:15pm

    By invitation. Ask the Carrum Downs team.

  • Speed and agility

    Footwork, speed, agility and power training with head coach Paul Brotherson.

    • Ages 12 to 17
    • Tue and Thu 4:30pm
    $25a session
    1 more option
    • 10 sessions$200packBook
  • Small group skills session

    Small group skills work, grouped by age.

    • U12 and U14 groups
    • Sat 9am to 4pm, Wed 6:30pm, Sun 11am
    $65a session
  • Coached shooting session

    A session in the shooting bay where a coach works on every shot.

    • 30 min

    After you pay, call 0477 120 167 to book your time.

    $65a session
  • Pro Ready

    Monday and Wednesday evening training, plus three shooting bays a week and the strong room.

    • Step 5 of 5
    • 1.5 hours
    • Mon and Wed 7:30pm to 9pm
    $65Membership, a week
    1 more option
    • One session$35a sessionBook
  • Small group coaching

    1 to 3 players training together with a coach.

    • 60 min

    After you pay, call 0477 120 167 to book your time.

    $80Morning, 45 min, 1 to 2 players, a session
    5 more options
    • 60 min$110a sessionBook
    • 60 min with a PRO coach$150a sessionBook
    • 5 sessions, ELITE$500packBook
    • 5 sessions with a PRO coach$625packBook
    • 10 sessions$1,000packBook

Memberships

Memberships at Carrum Downs

5 shooting bays a week, unlimited dribbling bays, the HomeCourt app, gym access and 10% family discount on merch and holiday camps. The 12 month plan adds priority access to events.

3 months

$50a week, 12 week minimum

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6 months

$55a week, 6 month minimum

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12 months

$45a week, 12 month minimum

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Coaches

Your coaches at Carrum Downs

Paul Brotherson

Paul Brotherson

Head Coach and Venue Manager

Over 25 years as a player and coach, including four years as a professional in Germany.

George Papadopoulos

George Papadopoulos

Coach

Plays U20s at Dandenong and coaches their U12s RDL team.

Jake Gubb

Jake Gubb

Coach

Came through the VJBL at Westernport and has coached U14s to U20s at representative level.

Tom Garrett

Tom Garrett

Coach

Former NCAA scholarship player with over 100 senior games for the Frankston Blues.

Mojwok Mojwok

Mojwok Mojwok

Coach

Plays Youth League and NBL1 with the Dandenong Rangers.

Ida Krogh

Ida Krogh

Coach

Represented Denmark's U16, U18 and women's national teams, then played Division 1 college basketball at Siena.

Reviews

What families say

4.8 on Google

from 53 reviews of Hoop City Carrum Downs

Read them on Google
My son has been training here for the last 12 months and now my daughter has started. Coaches experience and relationships they build are second to none.
Meg Keet, on Google
Both my boys love the training facilities on offer. Coach George has being paramount with my boys basketball development.
Pat Tchan, on Google
Great to see so many smiling faces and warm welcomes when you arrive. Great coaches across the board and family business appeal.
Benjamin Van Leeuwen, on Google

Three of the five star reviews of Hoop City Carrum Downs on Google, quoted in part.

FAQ

Questions from parents

What ages does Carrum Downs coach?

Little Hoopers (4 to 7). FUNdamentals (7 to 11). Elevate (11 to 13). Elite program (14 to 17). Speed and agility (12 to 17). Small group skills session (U12 and U14 groups).

How do I book a court or a 60 minute bay?

Pay for it here first. Then call 0477 120 167 to pick your time.

Can teenagers use the gym?

Under 16s can use the gym only with a Hoop City staff member or contractor supervising. This is from the Hoop City terms.

How does booking work?

Tap Book on the thing you want. Book it in the Hoop City app, or send an enquiry and the team will get back to you.

How far ahead can I book a session?

Up to two weeks ahead. That is the rule in the Hoop City terms for session bookings.

What if we can't make it?

Give 24 hours' notice and you can reschedule. Each term, one missed session earns a credit, and a session missed through illness earns a credit with a medical certificate. Credits are used in the same term. This is from the Hoop City terms.

Do I need to stay with my child?

Players aged 12 and under need an adult to sign them in and out of the venue. This is from the Hoop City terms.

Is the first session free?

Yes. The first Hoop City U session is free. Send an enquiry and ask for a free workout.

What should my child bring?

For camps: comfortable sports clothes, basketball shoes, a water bottle and a basketball with their name on it. Hoop City provides all other equipment. For parties, every guest brings their own water bottle.

Is there lunch on camp days?

No. Lunch is not provided, so pack a lunch and snacks. Parents can drop off and come back at the end. Campers get short breaks between drills and a longer lunch break. This is from the Hoop City camp FAQ.

Getting here

Getting here

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri12pm to 8pm
Wed1pm to 8pm
Sat and Sun10am to 5pm

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Hoop City Carrum Downs

Birthday parties

2 hours on court with a Hoop City coach

$500 for the first 12 guests

$25 for each extra guest, up to 20

$150 deposit holds your date. It is not refundable.

What's included

  • 1.5 hours with a Hoop City coach: games, drills and the shooting bays
  • 30 minutes in the athlete lounge, with table tennis, an NBA arcade, a mini shooting game and a PS5
Food
Bring your own food. There is a fridge, and cups, plates and cutlery are supplied. You clean up after your guests.
Bring
Every guest brings a water bottle.
Invitations
Once your deposit is paid, you get a digital invitation to send to guests.
Party perks
Every guest is invited back for a free Hoop City U class.

Book a party

Book the deposit online:

Or send an enquiry and the Carrum Downs team will come back to you. Put the date and the number of guests in the message.