THE CRUSADE
Our mission at Crusaders Basketball is to develop confident, capable, and community-minded young leaders. We’re dedicated to creating a positive environment where players can learn, lead, and grow on and off the court. Through teamwork, respect, and a love for the game, we aim to build not just skilled basketball players, but strong, connected individuals who carry the Crusaders spirit into everything they do.
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THE LOW DOWN
Welcome to the Crusaders Basketball Association Inc.
Where we wear navy and light blue with pride and bring passion, teamwork and community spirit to every session and game. We are a dedicated junior basketball club based in Capalaba, Queensland, proudly participating in the RedCity Roar junior competition, supporting players of all abilities to develop, compete and thrive on and off the court.
OUR TRAINING PROGRAM
At Crusaders, training is skill-focused, structured and squad-style, designed to help players build fundamental basketball abilities — from ball handling and footwork to teamwork and game strategy.
Training Venues:
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Capalaba State College Sports Complex – typically on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
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Redlands PCYC – on Friday afternoons
Training Times: Sessions run between 4:00pm and 7:00pm and are generally 1–2 hours long.
Players are grouped into squads and train according to their skill level, allowing each athlete to get the support and challenge they need to improve.
Our coaching team focuses on consistent development, fitness, confidence and encouraging every player to reach their potential within a supportive club culture.
COMPETITION -
REDCITY ROAR
We are proud members of the RedCity Roar junior domestic competition, which gives our players regular opportunities to compete and grow in a structured seasonal league. RedCity Roar offers local basketball competition throughout the year with fixtures aligned to the Queensland school term calendar.
Summer (Terms 4 & 1) and Winter (Terms 2 & 3)
Our teams play at several RedCity Roar venues:
🏀 Redlands PCYC Stadium, Capalaba (corner of Degen & Mt Cotton Rds)
🏀 Paul Bancroft Centre, Cleveland District State High School
🏀 Redlands College (where fixtures require additional court availability)
WEEKLY GAMES
SCHEDULE
Depending on age group, RedCity Roar schedules games as follows:
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U10 – U14 Boys & Girls: Saturday mornings to afternoons
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U16 Boys: Friday evenings
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U16 & U18 Girls, U18 & U20 Boys: Tuesday evenings
OUR CLUB
CULTURE
The Crusaders are more than just a basketball club, we’re a community.
We celebrate achievements both on and off the court, support each other through training and competition, and hold regular club events that bring players, families, coaches and volunteers together.
Whether it’s BBQ fundraisers, family fun days, social activities or team celebrations, we value community participation and the connections that make Crusaders a special place to be.
GET INVOLVED
We welcome new players, parents and supporters of all skill levels. Whether you’re just learning the game or already competing, Crusaders Basketball offers a fun, supportive and development-focused environment for everyone.Find out more about registration, training schedules and upcoming events by visiting our social media pages or contacting our club committee crusadersbasketballmc@gmail.com we’d love to hear from you!
