Richmond High School Basketball Academy

Richmond High School in collaboration with Chase Basketball are happy to announce that registrations for the 2025 return of the Richmond High School Basketball Academy are now open!

The Basketball Academy is an extra-curricular training program designed to enhance the basketball skills of athletes across all skill levels. Athletes will be assessed and divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced levels ensuring the ongoing enjoyment, progression, and development of every individual. The Richmond High School Basketball Academy will be conducted before school on two mornings applicable to students’ academy grouping, for 90 minutes per session.

Whilst the main focus of the sessions will be on improving basketball skills, coaches will work with athletes to develop fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, and a strong work ethic.

Students will be provided with expert tuition with elite coaches and included as part of the Basketball Academy will be a uniform (singlet & shorts) and a sports bag.

PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE

NEW PLAYER

Annual Tuition

$1765* Total Academy Fee

$1520 Annual Basketball Tuition

$150 Admin Fee (Non Refundable)

$95 Uniform Fee

* Prices indicative

 SIGN UP

PAID IN 4 INSTALMENTS

$1765 Total Academy Fee

$1520 Annual Basketball Tuition

$150 Admin Fee (Non Refundable)

$95 Uniform Fee

4 Payments x $380 Debited Over 12 Months

* Prices indicative

 SIGN UP

RETURNING PLAYER

Annual Tuition

$1670* Total Academy Fee

$1520 Annual Basketball Tuition

$150 Admin Fee (Non Refundable)

* Prices indicative

 SIGN UP

PAID in 4 INSTALMENTS

$1670* Total Academy Fee

$1520 Annual Basketball Tuition

$150 Admin Fee (Non Refundable)

4 Payments x $380 Debited Over 12 Months

* Prices indicative

 SIGN UP

Frequently asked questions

What is Richmond High School Basketball Academy?

The Academy provides interested students the opportunity to pursue their chosen sport of basketball in parallel with their school subject selections. Students will undertake intensive basketball tuition through the course of their school enrolment, having access to the highest quality coaches, mentors, and teachers that the program can provide.
What should participants in the Academy expect from the program?

Participation in the Basketball Academy develops a discipline and commitment that works on individual resilience, beneficial in sport and in life. Coaches will promote aspects of leadership, tolerance, and humility, which will form the cornerstones for overall student growth and progression.
Who can join?

The Richmond High School Basketball Academy is open to interested students of all skill levels, is a fee for service program and will offer a mentoring and health/wellbeing component, that ensures a rounded and inclusive sporting pursuit.

All students who enrol at Richmond High School are welcome to place an application for inclusion in the Basketball Academy.
What about the coaching?

The Academy will draw on the highest quality, committed, verified and qualified coaches to be involved in the annual program. The Basketball Academy will reflect the coaching principles of the head coaching staff and the core philosophies of the school: curiosity, creativity, character, and challenge.
Does the Academy cater to different skill levels?

All participating students will be categorized into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels and the Academy curriculum will be customised to suit these groups.

Athletes may elect to participate in girls only/gender diverse groups (minimum numbers required)

Players can move from one level of the Academy to another at the discretion of the coaching staff.
How long does the Academy program run?

The Basketball Academy program will run for 32 weeks per school year (2 x 1.5hr sessions per week).
What venue is the training held?

6 Gleadell Street, Richmond
Can my child attend the Academy if they don't go to the school?

No, the Academy is only open to students of the school.
Does my child miss school due to basketball Academy?

All training is conducted before school. The only school missed will be due to tournaments and competitions, which occur a couple of times a year. All tournaments are not compulsory, although highly recommended.
What does my child wear to Academy sessions?

Every athlete receives an Academy uniform (singlet and shorts) with registration. They are expected to wear this to every training. If not, they are expected to wear their school sports uniform.

interested in joining the Richmond High school basketball academy?

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