ABOUT THE CLUB
Northcote Jets Basketball Club was founded by Ken Peddle, and his daughter Rosemary in the 1980s at St Joseph's Primary School in Northcote. The club started with humble beginnings, fielding only one team in the Coburg domestic competition. The club quickly grew, with players joining from the wider Darebin community and surroundings.
Now, in 2023, the Northcote Jets have an impressive 24 teams, and a strong community that continues to grow. We're committed as a local sports club, to bring people together and provide opportunities for young people to learn and grow. We hold Club wide events each season, and support our players to build friendships, and have fun.
The Northcote Jets welcome players ranging in age from 7 to 19, and offer a Pocket Rocket program each season. This program provides complimentary training sessions to Under 8s & Under 10s. Our goal is to introduce young children to the joys of basketball and give them the confidence they need to try out for one of our teams in an upcoming season.
For anyone interested in watching the Northcote Jets play, games are played on Saturdays at various locations. Coburg domestic competition has two seasons - Winter (approx. April to September) and Summer (approx. October to March). No games are played during school holidays. For those who may like to join the club, training is held weekly at Thornbury High School or Narrandjerri Stadium. Expression of Interest opens towards the end of each season for the next season. Follow us on socials to keep up-to-date.
Now, in 2023, the Northcote Jets have an impressive 24 teams, and a strong community that continues to grow. We're committed as a local sports club, to bring people together and provide opportunities for young people to learn and grow. We hold Club wide events each season, and support our players to build friendships, and have fun.
The Northcote Jets welcome players ranging in age from 7 to 19, and offer a Pocket Rocket program each season. This program provides complimentary training sessions to Under 8s & Under 10s. Our goal is to introduce young children to the joys of basketball and give them the confidence they need to try out for one of our teams in an upcoming season.
For anyone interested in watching the Northcote Jets play, games are played on Saturdays at various locations. Coburg domestic competition has two seasons - Winter (approx. April to September) and Summer (approx. October to March). No games are played during school holidays. For those who may like to join the club, training is held weekly at Thornbury High School or Narrandjerri Stadium. Expression of Interest opens towards the end of each season for the next season. Follow us on socials to keep up-to-date.
OUR Vision
Our NJBC vision is to enrich the lives of our members through basketball by fostering strong community connections through a shared passion for the game of basketball.
OUR Values
Integrity – We do what we say
Respect – We respect each other through individuality, diversity and viewpoints
Good sportsmanship - We support each other, accept decisions made by officials, and respect our opponents and members of other clubs
Resilience- We learn from setbacks, relish challenge, and bounce back when things don’t go our way
Development and Growth – We invest in building basketball fundamentals and challenge kids to improve their basketball skills and fitness both in training and competitive games
Team spirit – We encourage each other and recognise the contribution of all team members
Safe and Inclusive environment – We prioritise safety first for every member, every time
Fair play - We strive to increase social skills and self-esteem whilst fostering an attitude of fair play
Our NJBC vision is to enrich the lives of our members through basketball by fostering strong community connections through a shared passion for the game of basketball.
OUR Values
Integrity – We do what we say
Respect – We respect each other through individuality, diversity and viewpoints
Good sportsmanship - We support each other, accept decisions made by officials, and respect our opponents and members of other clubs
Resilience- We learn from setbacks, relish challenge, and bounce back when things don’t go our way
Development and Growth – We invest in building basketball fundamentals and challenge kids to improve their basketball skills and fitness both in training and competitive games
Team spirit – We encourage each other and recognise the contribution of all team members
Safe and Inclusive environment – We prioritise safety first for every member, every time
Fair play - We strive to increase social skills and self-esteem whilst fostering an attitude of fair play
