Clippers Development Academy
Elevate your game by joining the Clippers Development Academy. Designed for players committed to taking their game to the next level.
Sessions are to be run by some of our most experienced coaches with group sizes limited to ensure maximum individual development is achieved.
Further information on each program is listed below.
Rookies Academy
- Dates & Times
- Saturday’s 12pm – 1pm at Clippers Stadium
- Summer Rookies Schedule
- Click here to see full schedule for dates for our Summer Rookies Program
- Schedule
- Term 4, 2026 – 10th October until 28th November 2026
- Term 1, 2027 – 30th January 2027 until 20th March 2027
- Program Cost
- $200 plus $7.44 BQ Introduction to Basketball Levy
- *Price does not include platform and processing fees
Summer 2026 Program
This program is designed for kids aged 11–13 who are new to basketball and want to strengthen their fundamental skills and understanding of the game before joining a competition team.
Run by our Coaching Coordinator, Wal Williams, the program spans 16 weeks, giving participants the opportunity to build their skills and knowledge. At the conclusion of the program, each player will be assessed to ensure they are ready to join a team in the Winter 2027 season.
Before registering, please contact our Competitions Coordinator, Deb Stingel, to confirm your child’s eligibility for this academy.
Contact Deb Stingel
0468 369 280
Emerging Academy
Dates & Time:
Session 1: TBC
Session 2: TBC
Program Cost:
$200 for a 12 session program
2026
If you play in our club competition and are looking for further training and development then the Emerging Academy is for you.
For boys and girls aged 12-16 with minimal to no representative experience but want to learn more advanced skills to take their game to the next level.
Each session is 90 minutes in length with 2 sessions per week. Open to both boys and girls with numbers limited to ensure maximum benefit for each player.
The Emerging Academy dates for 2026 to be confirmed.