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.
Since 1987
The Scarborough Junior Basketball Club was established in 1987 by Shirley Brewer, Kerry George and Pam McLennen. From just five teams in its first year, the club has grown into one of the largest junior basketball clubs in Perth's northern suburbs.
The club's home base at Karrinyup Sports Centre was officially opened on 8 September 2004, giving the Sharks a real sense of home. The club is proudly run by volunteer parents and continues to welcome new players across every age group.
Life Members
The club recognises the outstanding contribution of its Life Members:
Shirley Brewer · Lesley & Brian Mahoney · Marcia Tilbury · Caroline Butler · Chris Tatum · Christine Hunter · Sue Logan · Jane Lowther · Wendy Janssen · Jay Pintado · Mike Dowling · Andrew Palmer · Amanda Pintado
Our values
Inclusion
A place for everyone — all abilities and backgrounds, girls and boys, from first-timers to representative level.
Development
Helping every player improve their skills and their love of the game. Not all our coaches are accredited yet, but we actively support and train new coaches so they can grow alongside their teams.
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
Growing girls' basketball is a real priority for us. We have a small number of girls' teams today, and we're focused on building that number season by season. If you'd love to see more girls playing — or you have ideas to help us grow the program — we'd genuinely like to hear from 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.