More than 110 girls took to the court at the State Basketball Centre in Adelaide for a day of basketball,\u00a0connection\u00a0and inspiration as She Hoops delivered two clinics designed to build confidence, develop\u00a0skills\u00a0and\u00a0showcase\u00a0the many opportunities basketball can provide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Supported by Jayco and\u00a0Tissot, and\u00a0co-funded by Basketball SA through its Female Participation Strategy Fund, the clinics were delivered in collaboration with the Adelaide Lightning, with players\u00a0Zitina\u00a0Aokuso\u00a0and Gemma Potter joining Australian Opal Courtney Woods to coach participants, share their experiences and connect with the next generation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across both sessions, girls aged 8\u201317 challenged themselves on court while learning in a supportive, girls-only environment. Beyond developing basketball skills, the clinics gave participants the opportunity to interact with elite female athletes, ask questions and see first-hand the different pathways available within the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A new addition to the She Hoops clinic experience was the Careers in Basketball Workshop, developed to help girls explore opportunities beyond playing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moderated by Courtney Woods, the panel featured Jacqui Dover (FIBA Referee),\u00a0Zitina\u00a0Aokuso, Gemma Potter and Mel MacGillivray, CEO of the Adelaide Lightning, who shared their career journeys and encouraged participants to think about where basketball could take them. From officiating and administration to leadership and professional playing, the session highlighted the many ways women can build a career in the sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Adelaide clinic reflects the She Hoops commitment to creating experiences that inspire girls to stay involved in basketball, while building confidence,\u00a0connection\u00a0and a sense of belonging through positive female role models.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She Hoops thanks Basketball SA for their partnership and investment in the clinic through the Female Participation Strategy Fund, with special acknowledgement to Courtney Schild,\u00a0Events and Female Participation Strategy Manager\u00a0at Basketball SA and a 2024 She Hoops Seattle Storm Fellowship recipient, for her collaboration in bringing the event to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We also thank the Adelaide Lightning, Jayco and Tissot for their ongoing support in helping create meaningful opportunities for more women and girls to connect with the game and see\u00a0what’s\u00a0possible through basketball.\u00a0<\/p>\n
View the full photo gallery from the Adelaide She Hoops Clinic here<\/a>.<\/p>\n