For more than 60 years, we have been a community-focused club committed to creating pathways that support growth and development across all areas of basketball. As one of the largest basketball clubs in Australia, we foster a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can develop their skills, build connections and contribute to a strong basketball community.
Summer 26/27 Registrations
Eltham Wildcats Junior Domestic Summer Season 2026/27 Registrations are now open.
Wildcats Community Update 29/07/2026
External Review Commences 24/07/2026
Eltham Wildcats Statement to Members
Find Your Perfect Program
We’re an inclusive basketball community offering opportunities for everyone – from ages 3 to 50+, neurodiverse participants, and people of all abilities. We’re proud to create a welcoming environment where everyone can take part in basketball. Find the program that’s perfect for you.
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Our Story
60+ Years of
60+ Years of
Basketball Excellence
Since 1965, Eltham Wildcats has been more than just a basketball club. We’re a community that nurtures talent, offers pathways and creates lifelong connections through the love of basketball.
Purpose
Our Purpose is to provide an inclusive and safe environment, providing pathways and opportunities for the Wildcats community to thrive.
Our Values
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, decisions and outcomes. We honour our commitments, communicate openly, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards to ensure our community continues to grow and succeed.
Safety and wellbeing
We foster an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and valued, both on and off the court.
Empowerment
We create pathways and opportunities that enable individuals to build confidence, develop skills and reach their full potential. We encourage leadership, voice and ownership at every level of our community.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance experiences and opportunities for our community. We are proactive, adaptable and forward-thinking in how we grow and evolve.
Integrity
We act with honesty, fairness and respect in everything we do. We uphold strong ethical standards and lead by example, building trust within our community and beyond.
Teamwork
We collaborate, support and uplift one another to achieve shared goals. We recognise that our collective strength drives individual and community success.
Acknowledgment
Eltham Wildcats Basketball acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin nation as the Traditional Custodians of Country on which we participate. We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
We value their cultures, identities, and continuing connection to country and are committed to providing a welcoming, safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive environment.
Eltham Wildcats Basketball is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in our club. Eltham Wildcats Basketball welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Our Partners
We are proud to work with leading organisations that support our community.
