Welcome to Mitcham Thunder Basketball Club
Thanks for checking us out!
Mitcham Thunder Basketball Club is a community-focused club based in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We are a not-for-profit club run by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about creating a positive and inclusive basketball experience. Since our establishment in 2016, we’ve grown into a welcoming home for players of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for beginners to learn the basics and for juniors to compete in local and representative competitions. At Mitcham Thunder, we believe basketball is more than just a game, it’s a way to develop teamwork, resilience, and a love of sport in a supportive environment.
Our programs are designed to help players build skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging, whether on the court or within our wider club community. We offer pathways for development, fun competitions, and social engagement, ensuring every player has the chance to grow both as an athlete and as part of a team. With a strong focus on community, mentorship, and personal growth, Mitcham Thunder continues to provide an enjoyable, safe, and inspiring environment for all who join our club.
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Q&As
A. We have selected the best local competitions in which to field teams.
From juniors to seniors, weeknights or saturdays there is a competition that suits you. Select the COMPETITIONS TAB at the top of this page and choose from the dropdown list to read about the different competitions and find out which one suits you. Or contact us for more info.
A. Yes! If you have a few friends with whom you would like to play you can form a friendship team. Contact us to find out how.
A. Basketball seasons run in line with school terms.
Winter season runs through Term 2 and 3. (April – September)
Summer season runs through Term 4 and 1 (October – March)
We cater for boys and girls from Under 8s through to Under 23s. Age groups are determined by your child’s age and where it sits with the competitions cut off dates. Look through our competitions section for cut off dates.
Most teams have one training session per week. In special circumstances teams may choose to not have training, a no-training discount is available.
At Mitcham Thunder, we select teams after registrations close, taking into account player numbers, age, skill level, and where possible, friendship/training requests. We do our best to accommodate requests, but they are not guaranteed.
Absolutely! Coaches are an important part of the club. If you decide to coach and have a child playing, you will receive a $100 discount on fees. Coaches without children playing receive $100 cash. All coaches must register via PlayHQ and provide a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Once you register, the club will contact you with ordering details. Player numbers need to be selected to avoid clashing with team mates. Before you order make sure you check with the team the number is available.
Note: If you are playing in a team which DOES NOT train, registration is cheaper. If this applies to you contact Chris HERE for the link for the cheaper registration
Thunder's competitions/vision
Mitcham Thunder vision is simple. To provide the opportunity for people of all ages and all walks of life to play the game of basketball in a friendly and inclusive environment. Our goal is long term and we hope in 2066 we can celebrate our 50th anniversary with pride and success. We want to strive to be the family club where we come together and support each other as well as enjoy the game of basketball as well as compete to the best of our capabilities.