MELBOURNE (Australia) - The accessibility and impact of Basketball Australia's grassroots introductory program are being accelerated thanks to the power of Courts of the World.
As an official FIBA-approved global venue finder, Courts of the World is expanding its footprint across the globe through its ongoing partnership with the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre - a collaboration now in its fourth year.
Families throughout Australia can now benefit from this digital platform, which showcases the core values of Basketball Australia's development program while promoting healthy and active lifestyles. By making it easy to locate the nearest and best venues in their local areas and regions, this plug-and-play solution is set to provide a significant boost to the development initiative, helping more kids pick up a ball and play.
Daniel Piekarski, Head of Digital at Basketball Australia, stated: "Ford Aussie Hoops is the go-to introductory program for kids aged 5-10 to fall in love with basketball and be part of a fun, supportive community.”
"We’re excited to team up with Courts of the World to help more families get into basketball and make Ford Aussie Hoops even more accessible across the country."
The Courts of the World-powered FIBA Venue Finder is playing a vital role in growing the sport globally, as more National Federations adopt the technology to support their various projects. It continues to drive FIBA's strategic priority to Empower National Federations, especially in strengthening grassroots basketball and developing the next generation of talent.
"Courts of the World is designed to help make basketball more accessible to everyone, no matter where they are," said Stephan Belitz, Head of Digital, Courts of the World. "We're proud to support Basketball Australia in their mission to grow the game by helping more kids and families discover local opportunities to play through our platform." FIBA