The event
About this event
The Future Caps Program is a two-day elite development program for girls aged 12–16 who want an exclusive insight into the WNBL.
Led by UC Capitals players, coaches, and high-performance staff, participants will train like the pros — sharpening their skills, mindset, and game IQ while gaining exclusive insight into life as a professional athlete.
It’s a rare opportunity to train, prepare, and perform, just like the Capitals do.
The Experience
Days 1 & 2 - Inside the Pro Environment (October 11 & 12)
- Welcome and goal-setting with UC Capitals players and coaches
- Presentation of Future Caps jerseys
- Player-led skill stations and on-court coaching
- Q&A with players and coaches
- Lunches (provided) and recovery breaks
- Nutrition session
- Recovery session
- Psychology session
- Physio session
- On-court: advanced skills, finishing, shooting, Capitals-style basketball and full-court play
- Morning film review with the Capitals
- Live player workout demo
- Q&A and program wrap-up
Day 3 - UC Capitals Gameday (October 17)
- Exclusive access to our season opener
- Future Caps shirts
- Early entry to AIS Arena
- Shootaround session on-court before the game
- Pre-game lockeroom visit
- Lunch (provided)
- Insight into UC Capitals game plan vs Bendigo Spirit
- Exclusive seats directly behind UC Capitals bench
Program Dates
October 11-12 - 9:00am-5:00pm - University of Canberra
October 17 - 12:00pm-5:00pm - AIS Arena
Inclusions
- 2-day intensive training program led by Nat Hurst
- Exclusive season-opener gameday experience
- Lunch and snacks on all days
- Reversible Future Caps training singlet & T-shirt
Eligibility
Open to girls aged 12–16 years (DOB range 13 October December 2009 – 10 October 2014 inclusive)
Registration Fee
This unique opportunity to fast-track your aspiring player’s development costs $799 per participant.
Date
Sun 11 Oct 2026
Runs to 12 October 2026
Start time
09:00 AM
Entry
General admission
Up to 8 tickets per order
Good to know
FAQs
Is the program suitable for beginners?
I have an interested attendee who is not eligible. Are there exceptions?
Do you cater for dietary requirements in the program?
12-16 is a big age range - will they train together?
Who is coaching the program?
Is the program actually a look at future prospects?
Before you go
Getting there
University of Canberra Basketball Courts
Building 4, University Dr Sth, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, 2617