

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 Secondary
Location: Alkara Ave Lara
Accessible: No. Behind gates cannot use unless you go to school there
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 8/10 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
Location: Flinder Ave Lara
Accessible: No. Behind gates cannot use unless you go to school there
Size of court: Full size court
Quality: 9/10 Great court, well painted lines. Rings & backboard in good quality

Chirnside Park
Location: Patullos Road Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court: Basically the size of the basketball key
Quality: 5 out of 10. Not much space & a fair bit of cracking in the ground making it a little unsteady for the feet. Ring is solid & back is 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

Lara Lake Primary School
Location: Darcy Road or Lake Road Lara
Accessible: Yes
Size of court: Full size
Quality: 7.5 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.

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 🙂
St Anthony’s Primary
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

Have we missed a court or basketball ring in Lara (other than your backyard). Send us the details to enquiries@laragiants.org.au
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
Apr
For our new players for summer season or our existing players needing a new uniform here is the chance to grab your uniform & be ready for the new season. More details to come
Apr
Summer Presentation Day, a chance to celebrate all our wonderful achievements. More details to come but we will be working thru from u10s at 12pm & going thru each age group one at a time
Mar
We are super excited to have our first clinic for the year on Sunday March 27th at Geelong Grammar. Thanks to Community Bank Lara District the clinic is completely FREE Please note numbers are strictly limited, so you must book your spot by filling out your details on our google form HERE
Nov
Lara Giants Basketball Uniform day – Summer Season 2022 Uniform purchases for the return of basketball for juniors. Sunday 14 November 2021 LOCATION St Anthonys Catholic Church Corner of Kees Road and Gebbies Road, Lara VIC 3212 Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=830907
Apr
Uniform day is Saturday April 17. You must book your spot to attend via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=742318&
Nov
Notice of Annual General Meeting- Sunday November 29 The Lara Giants are heading into a massive period of the clubs history with record number of players as well as the pushing forward with our plans for a home stadium. We ar inviting anyone who is passionate about our club to put their hands up to […]
Jul
Uniform day for new players. Spaces are limited & must be booked in due to covid restrictions https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=637453&ses=1937555
Mar
FREE Girls Only Clinic with Australia Opal / Geelong Supercat Steph Blicavs Sunday MArch 15th – Under 10s & U12s 12pm, U14s & above 1pm Registrations required at https://forms.gle/tKY21YPZQpmm7UZn9
Mar
Junior Presentatio Day Sat March 14 at St Anthony’s Primary School Under 10s & Little Giants 4pm U12s & U14s 5pm U16 & U18s (inc U20 girls) 6pm
Oct
Lara Basketball Club would like to advise all that the our Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday October 13th at 7pm at the Lara Community Centre on Waverly Road Lara. All positions will be vacated & we will elect a new committee. For more info contact Jason on 0417306327