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
Our Winter 2026 Presentation Day is Sunday Sept 13 at Beckley Park. Times will be announced closer to the event
Sep
Team Selection Try outs for Summer 2026/27 is Saturday Sept 5 at Corio Leisuretime Centre. Times to be released closer to the event
Mar
Our summer presentation Day & Uniform day is on Sunday March 20 at Beckley Park
Mar
Join us at the NBL1 game to cheer on the Geelong United as they kick off a new season
Mar
Register before March 20 to guarantee your spot in a team this winter
Mar
FREE Come & Try Clinic on 5pm Friday March 13th at Lara Lake Primary
Nov
Our big Trivia Night is Oct 15. Bound to be a hit. Reserve your table here https://forms.gle/z89WoxR3kUQMjpbW7
Oct
Lara Giants AGM is Sunday Oct 12th. Details TBC
Oct
Uniform day is booked in for Sunday Oct 5th
Sep
At Beckley Park Sunday Sept 14