Newport Raiders

Newport · Melbourne's west

Join the Raiders

Junior basketball in Newport, from Under 8s right through to Under 18s. New players welcome — no experience needed.

Newport Raiders club logo: an eagle gripping a basketball

Every age group

U8 to U18

Players stay with the club as they grow. Wherever your kid is starting, there's a team for them.

U8Now recruiting
U10Now recruiting
U12Team
U14Team
U16Team
U18Team

We're looking for U8 and U10 players right now. These are our youngest teams — the ones we're building from the ground up. First-timers are exactly who we want.

Ask about U8 & U10

Winter season

Skills sessions with Lanard Copeland

Through the winter season our players train with Lanard Copeland, one of the most recognised names in Australian basketball. Sessions run alongside regular team training and are open to Raiders players across the age groups.

Stay tuned for sessions
  • 01Ball handling and footwork
  • 02Shooting mechanics
  • 03Reading the game and decision making
  • 04Playing your role in a team

Where we play

Two associations, one club

Domestic competition

Altona Bay Basketball Association

Raiders teams compete in the Altona Bay domestic competition through the season.

Domestic competition

Westgate Basketball Association

We also field teams in the Westgate competition, giving players more court time close to home.

Getting started

How to join

1

Send us an email

Tell us your child's name, age and whether they've played before. That's all we need to start.

2

We'll find the right team

We'll match them to an age group and let you know when and where that team trains and plays.

3

Come and have a run

Turn up in comfortable clothes and runners. Bring a water bottle. We'll take care of the rest.

Uniforms & club shop

Get the kit

Playing singlet, shorts and club apparel are made by iAthletic and ordered through the Raiders store.

Newport Raiders playing kit: black and white reversible singlets, black shorts and a club t-shirt
Shop the club store →

Come play

Questions about age groups, training or getting started? Email the club and we'll get back to you.