WHO WE ARE
A welcoming home for junior baksetball
We provide a welcoming environment where junior players of different abilities and experience levels can learn, compete and enjoy being part of a team.
Our focus is not only on developing basketball skills. We also help young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork and a lasting connection with their community.
OUR COMPETITION
Where the Raiders play
Avondale Raiders competes in the Keilor Basketball Association junior domestic competition. The competition caters for players from Under 8 through to Under 20, with teams graded according to age, ability and experience.
Games are played at Keilor Basketball Association venues across Melbourne’s north-west, while Raiders teams train at our home venue, the Raider Dome in Avondale Heights.
COMPETITION
Keilor Basketball Association
Junior domestic competition
AGE GROUPS
Under 8 to Under 20
Teams graded by age, ability, availability and experience
HOME TRAINING VENUE
The Raider Dome
Avondale Heights Community Precinct
OUR APPROACH
How we run our club
ACCESSIBLE
We work to keep community basketball affordable and accessible for local families.
INCLUSIVE
We welcome players from different backgrounds, abilities and experience levels.
DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED
We support players to develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game.
COMMUNITY LED
Our club is made possible by the parents, coaches, team managers and volunteers who contribute their time.
OUR VALUES
What it means to be a Raider
Our values guide how we play, support one another and represnt our club, on and off the court.
Respect
We treat our teammates, coaches, officals, opponents and families with respect.
Effort
We give our best at training and on game day, regradless of the score.
Attitude
We bring a positive attitude, remain open to learning and encourage those around us.
Resilience
We learn from challenges, support one another through setbacks and keep moving forward.
Inclusion
We welcome players of all backgrounds, abilities and experience levels and make everyone feel they belong.
Sportsmanship
We play fairly, compete with integrity and represent the Raiders with pride.
Development
We help every player build their skills, confidence and love of the game.