

Basketball Courts In Lara
When I was a teenager my mates & I headed down to the local school & played basketball all Sunday afternoon. We were there for hours, played with each other or we played with other kids that turned up. It was the highlight of the week. So many hours going head to head getting an awesome work out, keeping out of trouble & no electronic devices in sight.
Today, our kids don’t have the same opportunities. If the Lara Giants were able to build a stadium we would open it up for our members & members of the public where the kids would be safe to practice, play, have fun & able to burn up all that energy.

Lara Lake Primary – NO ACCESS
Location: Darcy Road or Lake Road Lara
Accessible: No
Size of court: Full size
Quality: 7 out of 10. Full sized court, rings are often damaged & backboard not full size. Line markings & surface could do with some care & repairs. But saying all that it is the only safe, full size court available in Lara so thank you to the Lara Lake Primary School.

Lara Secondary – NO ACCESS
Location: Alkara Ave Lara
Accessible: No. Behind gates cannot use unless you go to school there
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 7.5/10 Very good court, well painted lines. Rings & backboard in good quality. Court can be slippery when wet
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 7/10 Full size court. Rings & backboard in good quality. Concrete so can be slippery

Lara Primary – NO ACCESS
Location: Flinder Ave Lara
Accessible: No. Behind gates cannot use unless you go to school there
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 8/10 Great court, well painted lines. Rings & backboard in good quality

St Anthony’s Primary – NO ACCESS
Location: Kees Road Lara
Accessible: No
Size of court: Full Size
Quality: 7/10. A good court now with added shade. Only accessible for students

Chirnside Park
Location: Patullos Road Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court: Basically the size of the basketball key
Quality: 6.5 out of 10. Not much space but new concrete base makes it more appealing. Ring is solid & backboard is old but stable which makes it ok for some one on one or just shooting a couple of hoops yourself.

Community Centre
Location: Waverly Road Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 6 out of 10. Seen better days. Always covered in debris, dirt & the rings & surface has seen better days. Very slippery & not overly safe

Grand Lakes
Location: Eastlakes Blvd Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court: Slightly more than a 3 point area with 1 basketball ring & a netall ring other end
Quality: 8 out of 10. A great little pop up court that is rather new. Quality ring, basket & pole. Concrete surface & a weird key paining but does the job. Hopefully more new park spaces will follow this simple addition to their open spaces

Esperance Reserve
Location: The Esperance Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court:
Quality:
Please feel free to send us a photo & a review 🙂
Have we missed a court or basketball ring in Lara (other than your backyard). Send us the details to [email protected]
For the population of Lara & the number of kids playing basketball our options are so limited. We would like to see more opportunity for the families of Lara to be able to get outside & enjoy some fun.
Upcoming Events
Jul
Sunday August 27 Lara Primary School 1pm U10s, 2pm U12s 3pm Programs – Shooting Starts, Little Giants, Mighty Giants & Pipsqueaks 3:30pm U14s, 4:30pm U16s, u18s & u19s
Jun
Join us for a fun night of Trivia…. But with a twist. There will be a strong emphasis on TV, Movies, Sport & Music as well as other crazy fun games & activities for all to enjoy
Jun
The Lara Giants are off to watch the NBL1 action with the Geelong United Supercats on Saturday June 3rd at the Geelong Arena. More info Lara Giants – Geelong Supercats Club Night
Mar
Our summer presentation day is Sunday April 2
Mar
Free Clinic / Come & Try Session Sunday March 19 Lara Lake Primary
Nov
7pm Sunday Nov 20 Lara Community Centre – Youth Room All positions will be declared vacant & a new committee will be elected. If you are passionate about helping our club as we head into the most important time in our 30 year history we would love for you to come along.
Sep
Uniform day is on Thursday 15th September at the St Anthony’s Church on Kees Road. All new players from u10s to seniors will require a Lara Giants reversible uniform. For those of you who tried on and ordered a uniform at try outs, please come along to collect your uniform between 5.30 and 8pm. You […]
Sep
Junior Presentation Day 12:30pm Little, Pipsqueaks & Mighty Giants 1pm U12 Girls 1:30pm U14s 2:30pm U10 3:30pm U16s & u18s 4pm Club Champs 4:30pm U12 Boys
Sep
Saturday & Sunday September 10th & 11th. Corio Leisuretime Centre – Anakie Road
Aug
Join us for our free clinic on Sunday August 28 at Corio Leisure Centre. For more information visit www.laragiants.org.au/giantclinic22