OPALS STARS BRING FREE BASKETBALL CLINICS TO BURDEKIN

Participants at last year’s She Hoops clinic at The Den. Photo: Jacob Casha.

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Australian Opals stars Cayla George and Courtney Woods will lead a series of free basketball and leadership clinics for young women in the Burdekin on Saturday, 29th of August.

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The She Hoops events, hosted at the Burdekin Basketball Stadium, will feature coaching from the current national team stars alongside former WNBL player Jess McDowell-White and FIBA referee Jacqui Dover.

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The day will begin with the Indigenous Leadership Program from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Delivered in partnership with the Aboriginal Basketball Academy, the holistic program is designed for Indigenous girls aged 12 to 17, focusing on developing physical, social, and emotional skills.

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A general basketball clinic open to all girls aged 6 to 17 will follow from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, offering court skill-building and strategy sessions to athletes of all skill levels.

Founded by three-time WNBA MVP and Olympic medallist Lauren Jackson, She Hoops is a national initiative aimed at empowering, educating, and inspiring women and girls across all levels of basketball, from players to coaches, officials, and administrators.

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The organisation stops in Ayr as part of a regional roadshow designed to promote female participation and build community connection across the North.

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Both sessions are completely free to attend, but registration is required prior to the event. Local families and players can find further details and sign-up links via the official Burdekin Basketball Facebook page.

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