Frequently asked questions about our programmes

The programmes are ran out of 3 venues 

Colaiste Chraobh Abhann – Kilcoole 

Nord Anglia International School – Leopardstown 

Little ballers – Fundamental Basketball Skills for ages 6 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 

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.

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.

For more information you can contact Gillian on  

+3530863310605

You will need to bring with you. 

Your own Basketball/Ball

A labelled bottle of water

Great Attitude 

Strong Work Ethic 

We have put in place detailed Covid Practice Plans. Your safety and your children safety is our highest priority. click on link for more details. 

You must give us 24 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 please make sure to check the game schedule to make sure you are available before signing up. 

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 

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

So this is his/her last Summer at Junior Camp, we will have a group for their level specific for 12/13 year olds and a Coach designated solely for them. 

MY CHILD IS ALMOST 8 

We only take kids who are 8 years old, 4 hours is a long time to be in an activity camp with small groups where effort is required. Once they hit 8 years old they are more than welcome as they show a maturity level that matches our camp structure. 

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 13 BUT IS GOING INTO 1ST YEAR

Yes we can take them as they are still in that primary school category. We will put them in a group for 12/13 year olds. 

If you have a voucher you can use it at checkout. Voucher from previous lock downs can be used this summer and in September 

If you have more than one child please contact us and we will issue you with a sibling discount code.