She Hoops have unveiled the first stack of national programs and workshops with events headed for Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia over the coming months.
The program, supported by investment of the Federal Government through Play Our Way funding will a range of initiatives with focus on remote and regional areas.
Over the next three years, She Hoops will deliver 32 Participation & 25 Leadership Camps as well as providing 120 scholarships and 120 mentorship opportunities.
There will also be touchpoints for girls and women to gain accreditation in coaching and officiating with the Future Leaders Program.
Events and locations listed below.
For event and registration information, head to the She Hoops events page.
QUEENSLAND
Play Our Way | Port Douglas - 17 March 2025
Location: Port Douglas State School
Guests: Tess Madgen, Jade Melbourne & Nyadiew Puoch
Events: Participation (Age 10 – 12) & Women’s Leadership Workshop (Age +16)
Play Our Way | Atherton - 18 March 2025
Location: Atherton State High School
Guests: Tess Madgen, Jade Melbourne & Nyadiew Puoch
Events: Participation (Age 10 – 12) & Women’s Leadership Workshop (Age +16)
Play Our Way | Whitsunday Coast, (Proserpine) - 19 March 2025
Location: Atherton State High School
Guests: Tess Madgen, Jade Melbourne & Nyadiew Puoch
Events: Participation (Age 10 – 12) & Women’s Leadership Workshop (Age +16)
TASMANIA
Play Our Way | Devonport – 31 March 2025
Location: Devonport Recreation Centre
Guests: Tess Madgen, Hannah Hank, Keely Froling
Events: Participation (Age 8 – 11 & Age 12+) & Women’s Leadership Workshop (Age +16)
Play Our Way | Sorrell – 1 April 2025
Location: South East Basketball Association
Guests: Megan Mullings, Tess Madgen, Hannah Hank & Keely Froling
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic (Age 8 – 11 & 12+) & Leadership Workshop (Age 16+)
Play Our Way | Port Lincoln – 2 April
Location: Port Lincoln YMCA, Port Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln Ballroom
Guests: Nat Hurst, Isobel Borlase & Laura Hodges
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic (Age 7 – 11 & 12+) & Leadership Workshop (16+)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Play Our Way | Victor Harbor – 31 March 2025
Location: Investigator College, Old School Building Community Centre
Guests: Nat Hurst & Isobel Borlase
Events: Girls Basketball Clinics (Age 6 – 11 & 12+) & Victor Harbor Women’s Leadership Workshop (Age 16+)
Play Our Way | Whyalla – 1 April 2025
Location: Pat Kemp Stadium, Whyalla
Guests: Nat Hurst, Isobel Borlase & Laura Hodges
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic, Coaching Clinic, Leadership Workshop 16+
NEW SOUTH WALES
Play Our Way | Ballina – 7 April 2025
Location: Ballina Indoor Sports Centre
Guests: Nat Hurst, Mikaela Ruef
Events: Girls Basketball Clinics (All Levels) & Leadership Workshop (16+ years)
Play Our Way | Yamba – 8 April 2025
Location: Raymond Laurie Sports Centre
Guests: Nat Hurst, Mikaela Ruef
Events: Girls Basketball Clinics (Age 8+) & Leadership Workshop
Play Our Way | Coffs Harbour – 9 April 2025
Location: Sportz Central Indoor Stadium
Guests: Nat Hurst, Mikaela Ruef
Events: Girls Basketball Clinics (All Levels) & Leadership Workshop (16+ years)
Play Our Way | Tamworth – 12 April 2025
Location: Tamworth Sports Dome
Guests: Nat Hurst, Mikaela Ruef
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic (Age 8+)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Play Our Way | Geraldton – 14 April 2025
Location: Activewest Stadium
Guests: Nat Hurst, Amy Atwell, Ally Wilson & Tess Madgen
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic (Age 8+), Coaching Clinic & Leadership Workshop (Age 16+)
Play Our Way | Kalgoorlie – 16 April 2025
Location: Niel Hansen Basketball Stadium
Guests: Nat Hurst, Amy Atwell, Ally Wilson & Tess Madgen
Events: Girls Basketball Clinic (Age 8-11 & 12+), Coaching Clinic & Leadership Workshop (Age 16+)
Participation Camps
These camps bring basketball to women and girls in regional and rural areas through engaging, hands-on sessions led by Australian Opals and WNBL players. Each camp integrates basketball skills with education on health, wellbeing, and culture integrated into fun on court activities. Ideally the camps will be delivered in local schools with the support of local council and local basketball associations to ensure participants are connected back into their local basketball ecosystem.
Leadership Workshops
Inspired by the Opals’ culture of unity and sisterhood, these workshops are focused on empowering women in regional areas to explore their leadership potential within basketball and their communities. Through interactive sessions, participants develop key skills in leadership, communication, and resilience, learning from the experiences of Opals and WNBL players. Rather than focusing solely on basketball, the workshops use basketball as a catalyst to foster connection, share inspiring stories, and encourage participants to see themselves as impactful leaders in and beyond the basketball community
Future Leaders Program
he Future Leaders Program is a 5-month program designed to empower women and girls in regional communities to become leaders in basketball. It initially targets those who attend our Leadership Workshops throughout the year, particularly those who are new to the sport, returning, or seeking a deeper connection, offering a structured and supportive environment for personal and community growth. Each month, participants will hear from an influential woman in basketball delivering a keynote, followed by breakout discussions led by a mentor and a facilitator, and a live Q&A session
Leadership & Confidence Scholarships
The five-month scholarship focuses on skillsets in all facets of basketball and includes a three-day camp, community and club coaching accreditation and an introductory official course. Sessions with EQ Minds will cover Mindset and Resilience, Finding Focus with Mindfulness, High Performance Mindset, Confidence On and Off the Court and Leadership: Leading and Hooping in the Moment.
Mentoring Opportunities
Program mentors include some of the country’s best female talent and role models. Mentoring is offered through program scholarships.
