About
Introducing the Girls & Women Pathways (GWP) program—your gateway to confidence, fitness and community through basketball.
Ready to get active, build confidence, and connect with an incredible community? Whether you're new to basketball or looking to reignite your passion, GWP is here for you!
Hosted by Collingwood Basketball Association, with support from Banyule and Ivanhoe Basketball Clubs, GWP offers a welcoming and inclusive space to develop your skills—on and off the court.
Designed by Zoe Zwerling of More Than Basketball and funded by the Australian Government’s Play Our Way grant, this FREE program is open to female-identifying and gender-diverse participants 13 years and older.
What You’ll Get:
8 weeks of training, games and info sessions *
Exclusive merchandise
Pathways to play, coach, or referee
First-season registration, a basketball, and a uniform for players who continue
A coaches pack (t-shirt, hoodie, bag & ball) for coaches
A referee kit & free registration for referees
Who Can Join?
GWP welcomes girls, women and gender-diverse individuals from all cultural backgrounds. The program welcomes and encourages participation from First Nations peoples, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. And, GWP welcomes and encourages participation from non-binary, transgender and gender-fluid individuals. Separate age groups (13-14, 15-16, 17+, and 24+) ensure everyone has a place to thrive.
With experienced coaches dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment, you’ll develop your game while making lasting friendships.
Register now for your free place in GWP and be part of something bigger.
Let’s grow the game together!
*This program runs for one full term. At the completion of each term, participants will have fully completed the program.