Biddy Ball basketball programs - The Rings

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The Rings can help your child get a great start in basketball in one of our junior programs. They provide an ideal way for children from 3 years to learn the basics of basketball with experienced coaches in an air conditioned and safe environment. 

The focus of the term-based program is to help your child to progress in a way that suits their own interests and abilities. Your child will learn to play as a team, develop aerobic fitness, develop basketball skills and, of course, have fun!  

  • Program runs during school term (no programs on public holidays)
  • $12.80 per week from January 2025
  • Total cost of term is calculated at checkout

How to book 

You can manage all your Maroondah Leisure bookings in the one place on the online client portal. Once you have set up your account you will be ready to make a booking using the booking link in each program.

How to sign in or create an account

Step 1 - get your account ready

You will either need to login, setup a password, or setup an account:

Option 1 - I have already setup my user account: Login to your account then go to step 2.

Login

Option 2 - I have an account but this is my first time logging in: You will need to setup a password.

Select "Setup Password" below and enter the email address linked to your existing account and follow the email instructions to set up your password. Once complete, go to step 2.

Setup password

Option 3 - I don't have an account: You will need to create an online account.

Select ‘create account’. Complete the registration details to create an account. Once complete, go to Step 2.

Create account

Step 2 - add family members

Select ‘family and friends’ in the top menu bar and check that the family member you are enrolling is listed. If not, select the ‘add family member’ button and complete the required fields for your family member. If you are enrolling multiple children repeat this step for each family member.

Congratulations, you’ve set up your account! You can now continue to make a booking.

Step 3 - make the booking

Scroll down to the programs on this webpage. Select the program you want to book then select ‘Make a booking’. This will take you to the online portal.

Choose your session, date and time, and select ‘Enrol now’. All family members on your account will be displayed. Select ‘Enrol now’ next to the name of the family member you are enrolling. If the family member is not listed go back to step 2 (add family members). 

Step 4 - complete payment

Review your booking summary and complete payment.

Step 5 - booking complete

Once you have completed payment you will receive 2 emails. A payment confirmation email, and a booking confirmation email with details about your booking. To view your bookings, go to ‘My Bookings’ in the top menu tab of your online account.


Before you make a booking please familiarise yourself with the 
Booking Terms and Conditions.

Key dates   

Term 4 2024

Runs from Monday 7 October to Friday 20 December 2024.

Biddy Ball Intro - term 4 dates

Programs start the week commencing Monday 7 October

Mondays - last session is Monday 16 December
Thursdays - last session Thursday19 December
Fridays - last session Friday 20 December

Registration fees are reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Biddy Ball Skills - term 4 dates

Programs start the week commencing Monday 7 October

Mixed and Girls Only
Monday - last session Monday 16 December
Thursday - last session Thursday 19 December

All Abilities
Monday - last session Monday 16 December

Registration fees will be reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Biddy Ball Play - term 4 dates

Programs start the week commencing Monday 7 October

Friday - last session Friday 20 December

Registration fees will be reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Term 1 2025

Runs from Thursday 30 January to Friday 4 April 2025.

Biddy Ball Intro - term 1 dates

Programs start the week commencing Thursday 30 January

Mondays - last session is Monday 31March
Thursdays - last session Thursday 3 April
Fridays - last session Friday4 April

Registration fees are reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Biddy Ball Skills - term 1 dates

Programs start the week commencing Thursday 30 January

Mixed and Girls Only
Monday - last session Monday 31 March
Thursday - last session Thursday 3 April

All Abilities
Monday - last session Monday 31 March

Registration fees will be reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Biddy Ball Play - term 1 dates

Programs start the week commencing Thursday 30 January.

Friday - last session Friday 4 April

Registration fees will be reflective of the number of weeks for each program upon booking. 

Programs

Find out more about each of our programs and make a booking online.

  • Bookings essential, no walk-ins.
  • BYO drink bottle

Biddy Ball Intro

A unique introduction to basketball for toddlers, conducted throughout the school term. Children develop coordination and social skills while having fun learning the basics of basketball by using modified equipment.

Ages: 3 to 5 years
Days:
Monday 4.10pm
Thursday 9.30am, 10.25am and 4:10pm
Friday 9.30am and 10.25am

Before you book:

  • Make sure you have set up your online account and added all relevant family members for the booking/s.
  • Only days with availability will be displayed in the booking system.

    Book now

Biddy Ball Skills - Mixed

A fantastic introduction to basketball without full scale competition. This fun-filled development program teaches techniques, teamwork and etiquette of the game.

Age: 5 to 12 years
Days:
Monday 4:10pm and 5.05pm
Thursday 4:10pm and 5:05pm 

Before you book:

  • Make sure you have set up your online account and added all relevant family members for the booking/s.
  • Only days with availability will be displayed in the booking system. 

Book now

Biddy Ball Skills - Girls Only

An introduction to basketball exclusively for girls. The program teaches techniques, teamwork and etiquette of the game. 

Ages: 5 to 12 years
Days: Thursday 5.05pm  

Before you book:

  • Make sure you have set up your online account and added all relevant family members for the booking/s.
  • Only days with availability will be displayed in the booking system. 

Book now

Biddy Ball Skills - All Abilities

Biddy Ball Skills (All Abilities) is a fantastic social introduction to basketball. This term-based program is designed for children with a disability and provides an opportunity for them to come together in a social, supportive and inclusive environment while learning basketball skills.

We aim to help children progress in a way that suits their individual abilities and needs. We use modified teaching methods to deliver this fun-filled development program that teaches technique, teamwork and the fundamentals of the game.

We encourage parents and carers to be part of the program and welcome you to join in the fun on court.

Ages: 5 to 14 years
Days: Monday 4:10pm

Before you book:

  • Make sure you have set up your online account and added all relevant family members for the booking/s.
  • Only days with availability will be displayed in the booking system. 

Book now

Biddy Ball Play

Looking for a competition sport for your child? Well look no further, get them into basketball at The Rings!

All new players are welcome to join. Whether you're interested in a boys, girls or mixed team, we've got you covered. Referees help coach players throughout games, there is no scoring and no uniform required as loan singlets are provided.

Ages: 6 to 9 years
Days: Friday – Fixtured games (start times will vary) 
First game starts 4.10pm. Next game starts 5:05pm (subject to change)

See Biddy Ball Play - term 4 - full fixture(PDF, 75KB)

Before you book:

  • Check your child is ready for game play. View our YouTube video for guidelines.
  • Make sure you have set up your online account and added all relevant family members for the booking/s.
  • Only days with availability will be displayed in the booking system.  

Book now - new to Biddy Ball Play

Book now - returning Play participants 

Learn more about Biddy Ball

How do you know when your child is ready for Biddy Ball Play?

Make an enquiry

Not ready to book in yet? No problems, just fill out an online enquiry form and our team will get back to you.

You can also call The Rings team on 9298 4487 or email therings@maroondah.vic.gov.au  

Further information