Our club
Community junior basketball in Perth's northern suburbs — welcoming, volunteer-run, and proudly part of the Perry Lakes Hawks Junior Competition since 1987.
From a few local teams to one of the area's largest clubs
Founded in 1987, the Scarborough Junior Basketball Club — the Sharks — has grown into one of the northern suburbs' biggest junior clubs, with around 400 players across 50 teams each season.
We're a volunteer-run community club competing in the Perry Lakes Hawks Junior Basketball Competition. From under-8s picking up a ball for the first time to under-18s chasing finals, the Sharks welcome players of all abilities. We field boys' and girls' teams across every age group — playing weekend games at Bendat Basketball Centre (Floreat) and Lords Recreation Centre (Subiaco), and training locally at Karrinyup Sports Centre.
Our values
Inclusion
A place for everyone — all abilities and backgrounds, girls and boys, from first-timers to representative level.
Development
Supportive, accredited coaches helping every player improve their skills and their love of the game.
Sportsmanship
We play hard and fair, and treat teammates, opponents and officials with respect.
Community
Run by volunteer parents and powered by local families, sponsors and supporters.
How the season works
The Sharks play in the Winter season of the Perry Lakes Hawks Junior Competition. Here's how a season comes together:
- Register and pay securely online through PlayHQ
- Weekly training at Karrinyup Sports Centre
- Weekend games at Bendat (Floreat) and Lords (Subiaco)
- Live fixtures, results and ladders on PlayHQ
Girls' basketball
We're proud of our growing girls' program and committed to creating more opportunities for girls to play — from girls-only competitions in the younger grades to more female teams across every age group. If you're a girl who wants to give basketball a go, there's a spot for you.
Our committee
The Sharks are run entirely by a volunteer committee of parents who give their time so kids can play. Our 2026 office holders are:
Position vacant
Interested? We'd love your help.A child-safe club
The Sharks are committed to a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all juniors. Our volunteers and coaches follow the club's child-safe practices and hold a current Working with Children Check, in line with WA law and the Basketball Australia Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ready to join the Sharks?
New players are welcome across all age groups and all abilities.