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Broadmeadows Sports Leagues Launch Basketball, Football, Rugby Seasons

Basketball, football and rugby programs offer regular play as local associations prepare schedules.

By Broadmeadows Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Broadmeadows Basketball Association runs community competitions for junior and senior players, including participation in BIG V and VJBL leagues. These ongoing leagues form the core of local team sports activity alongside the Reclink Football League, which stages fortnightly all-abilities, all-gender games during the season.

Basketball Associations Set Schedules

Broadmeadows Basketball Association competitions provide structured play for all ages and skill levels. TLS Basketball Club takes part in these competitions and supplies regular opportunities for young players in the area. The association also runs the No Hoopla program, which delivers three free weekly flexible basketball sessions aimed at engaging 400 women in the socially diverse Broadmeadows area.

All-Abilities and Inclusive Options

The Broadmeadows All-Abilities Basketball Program supplies a weekly inclusive session for children aged 5-17 with disabilities at the Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Mondays from 5:00-5:45pm. The Reclink Football League complements these offerings with its fortnightly community matches that welcome participants of all abilities and genders throughout the season.

Rugby League Hub Supports Pathways

The $22 million State Rugby League and Community Centre at Seabrook Reserve opened in May 2024 and now serves as home ground for the local Northern Thunder club while providing pathways connected to Melbourne Storm programs. The Broadmeadows Sporting Club, established in 1973, has contributed over $1.1 million to local community and sporting groups since 1993, helping sustain these leagues and facilities.

Residents interested in joining can contact the Broadmeadows Basketball Association or Reclink Football League directly for current registration details and session times. The established programs continue to accept new participants as the season progresses.

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