Frequently asked questions about our programmes

HoopSkool Basketball operate a strict online payment policy. This is designed to streamline the process so your booking experience is as simply as possible. HoopSkool Basketball operates a secure online payment system that meets current legislation through Class for kids booking software. 

Class for kids is an online booking and management system. 

You simply register an account and select your class and venue. 

We use this platform to manage our programmes. This includes payment, invoicing and communications 

You must give us 48 hours notice if you are unable to attend the term. We have a waiting list so we will need notice to fill your spot. We can not refund for missed sessions due to illness or reasons beyond our control. Please make sure to check the Game and Tournament  schedule to make sure you are available before signing up. 

The programmes are ran out of 3 venues 

Colaiste Chraobh Abhann – Kilcoole 

Nord Anglia International School – Leopardstown 

St Benildus College Stillorgan 

Each venue has a Lead Coach, who has been tutored and trained by Head Coach Gillian Clarges the Owner and Founder of Hoop Skool.

Our Coaches are skilled in the fundamentals skills of basketball.

They love working with children 

Are fun and dynamic individuals. 

You will meet our Lead and Junior Coaches onsite at each venue. 

All Coaches are Garda Vetted and are trained in the Hoop Skool Philosophy and continue to grow in their knowledge and professional development .

For more information you can contact Gillian on  

+353863310605

That is okay, everyone starts somewhere, you will be divided up into age/ability specific group we will have one available for your level. 

Tiny Ballers – Basic Basketball and Sports Skills programme for 5 – 7 year olds. Ideal for developing confidence and introduction to team sports using fundamental physical and motor skills. 

Little ballers – Fundamental Basketball Skills for ages 7 to 9 years old. Ideal for beginners and those with an interest in basketball. 

Shooters Academy – Fundamental basketball skills with further emphasis on play and skills for games. Ages 10- 12 years ideal for 4th, 5th & 6th class players. 

Shooters Academy Level 1 . Fundamental skills for game like scenarios, building knowledge about the game. Ideal for secondary school players ages 12 years plus. 

Shooters Club  

Technique for shooting and game like scenarios. There are two levels here level 1 focuses on learning to build your Jump Shot and Level 2 emphasis is on game like shots and scenarios. Ideal for secondary school children ages 12 years plus 

One Lead coach is permitted to take 15 children in one class however normally a lead coach would have a helper. For classes of 12 children or more there will be two staff. 

Our programmes are at full capacity at 20 and 24 (3 coaches provided)  in our older groups 

You will need to bring with you. 

Your own Basketball/Ball

A labelled bottle of water

Great Attitude 

Strong Work Ethic 

We will have basketballs onsite. However we may not have one for everyone. You can order them at Smiths Toy Store, Elverys, Decathlon has a huge variety ranging from 10 euro upwards.

We have official molten ball that you can buy from us just ask a member of staff and we can arrange it for you 

€20 Official Molten Size 5 

Primary school kids use a SIZE 5

12/13 year olds can opt for SIZE 6/7 as they will be heading into secondary school 

Size 6 for Girls 

Size 7 for Boys in 2nd year upwards. 

Molten €23 – these are a shortage currently 

MY CHILD IS ALMOST 5

We only take kids who are 5 years old. We ask that parents stay with our Tiny Baller group as they may need the toilet, get tired or upset. 

My child is just turned 7 which programme should they attend. We would advise that they attend the Little Ballers programme first to see their level of confidence. If we feel they need to move across we can try to accomodate this. From our experience 7 year olds are ready to move up and will rise to the level of the 8 and 9 year olds. 

MY CHILD HAS A SIBLING WHO IS 8 AND THEY ARE 12 CAN THEY GO IN THE SAME GROUP

We prefer not to mix age categories it doesn’t benefit either group.

MY CHILD JUST TURNED 12 BUT IS GOING INTO 1ST YEAR

We would encourage all secondary school students to attend Shooters Club at this age. If they are total beginners they may want to try Shooters Academy to learn some fundamentals first but we do have an level 1 in Leopardstown and Stillorgan for those in betweeners. 

So this is his/her last year at primary level, some players are competent to try the Shooters Club programme. Have a chat with us and we can gauge if they are ready to go up a level. 

All subscribers to our email newlsetter will recieve discount codes for summer activities and camps. So make sure that you are recieving these emails. We send them out weekly with top tips and new discount codes for terms.  

Siblings will receive 10% off once booked under the same booking. 

We understand that registering the first time for a term in advance and paying is big commitment.

However our sessions are typically booked out so in order to secure your spot you must register online.

However we do offer a trail period of two weeks once you have registered.

If after your first two sessions you decided HoopSkool basketball is not for you, we will offer a  refund for the remainder of the term. 

If the term has started and we have spaces we can accomodate trials on set weeks. Email us to find out what week we can accomodate this.

Occasionally, we might take photographs of the children during class, for use in our marketing materials. If you do not want your child to appear, please let the content creator know on the day

Please ensure that you check your child into each session. In some instances parents have dropped kids early and they are left unsupervised until a coach gets there. We insist that you stay with your child until you see a member of our team.