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
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
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