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Broadmeadows Clubs Launch Expanded Youth Rugby League and Basketball Programs

Local associations and venues deliver structured activities for young participants through rugby league and basketball initiatives.

By Broadmeadows Sport Desk · Published 20 July 2026

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Broadmeadows in Victoria is the new home of the Seabrook Reserve State Rugby League and Community Centre, a $14.3 million venue opening as Victoria's new rugby league hub for youth and elite female development pathways. This facility and nearby stadiums now anchor several programs that support young athletes in the area.

Rugby league development at Seabrook Reserve

NRL Victoria hosts a free, non-contact Community League Stars Holiday Clinic for primary school children at Seabrook Reserve to introduce youth to rugby league. The Seabrook Reserve State Rugby League and Community Centre provides dedicated space for these introductory sessions and further youth pathways. Local clubs use the venue to build skills in a structured setting focused on participation and progression.

Basketball hub at Broadmeadows Stadium

Broadmeadows Stadium is designated as the home of the North-West Melbourne high-performance basketball hub, part of the Victorian Government's $101 million investment in the sport's future. The Broadmeadows Basketball Association runs an inclusive weekly program for youth aged 5-25 with disabilities or additional support needs at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium. These sessions allow participants to engage regularly and develop abilities within an established local framework.

Inclusive basketball sessions through Helping Hoops BOUNCE

The 'Helping Hoops BOUNCE' program provides a free basketball program every Tuesday for kids with an intellectual disability in Melbourne's north-west, running for over 12 years in Broadmeadows. Clubs and associations coordinate these activities at the stadium to maintain consistent access for participants. The ongoing schedule supports steady involvement and skill building for those who join.

These efforts at the named venues and through the listed programs give young people regular opportunities to take part in rugby league and basketball. Clubs continue to operate the clinics and weekly sessions as described in available details on the facilities and associations.