Club History
Lara Basketball Club was founded in 1992 and has since provided an organisation to which community members of all ages and abilities can participate in to enjoy the game of basketball. Since the club’s inception over 1500 individual players have played under the Lara Basketball Club banner and more than 150 people have volunteered their time to serve as coaches and committee members.
The club currently has in around of 600 members which make up 80 teams participating in the Geelong Basketball Association competitions (as of Summer 2022/23). Our current members consist of approximately 500 junior players and 100 senior players.
With a growing population in our region we are committed to providing an organisation for the Lara and surrounding communities which supports social inclusion, promotion of active and healthy life-styles and personal development opportunities’. All while promoting and supporting one of the most participated sports in the world.
Upcoming Events
Sep
The day starts at 10am on Sunday September 15 at the wonderful Beckley Park function room which was a great venue last summer presentation day. Times for each age group– 10am Programs – Mini, Giants, Little Giants, Shooting Stars, Mighty Giants– 10:30 Under 10 boys & girls– 11am U16, U18, U19 & Club Champs & […]
Jun
Free Hoop City Clinic for our U12 & U14 players. Register here https://forms.gle/EtpEfAyuyHh49Dvi7
Apr
Uniform Day is today at Lara Community Centre on Waverly Road Lara between 4pm to 6pm If you are a new player or needing a new Austin Lara uniform you can come along & collect your uniform today. First games are this week so make sure you are ready. To help ensure speedy service for […]
Mar
Sunday March 24 – Details TBC
Feb
Free Clinic for all in our community. More info www.laragiants.org.au/giantclinic24/
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