# East Hoops

> East Hoops is a basketball academy at Webber Stadium, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Basketball coaching, skills training and fitness for ages 4 to 26, welcoming players from Batticaloa, Colombo and all over Sri Lanka.

## Key facts
- Type: Basketball academy (basketball learning institute)
- Location: Webber Stadium, Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
- Serves: Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Ages: 4 to 26, beginners to competitive players
- Founder: [Sritharshan](https://www.instagram.com/sritharshan/)
- Phone: 0766023212 / 0760174011
- Map: [Webber Stadium, Batticaloa](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Webber+Stadium+Batticaloa)

## Pages
- [Home](https://easthoops.lk/): Programs, age groups, founder, FAQ and contact details
- [Gallery](https://easthoops.lk/gallery): Photos from training sessions, matches and events
- [News](https://easthoops.lk/news): Match reports, events and academy updates ([RSS](https://easthoops.lk/news/rss.xml))
- [Programs](https://easthoops.lk/#programs): Basketball fundamentals, skills and physical training
- [Age groups](https://easthoops.lk/#ages): Groups for players aged 4 to 26
- [Contact](https://easthoops.lk/#contact): Phone numbers and location
- [Join](https://easthoops.lk/login): Player sign-up and student portal
- [Credits](https://easthoops.lk/credits): The team and company behind this website
- [Suboth Ragunathan](https://easthoops.lk/credits/suboth): Full-Stack Cross-Platform Software & AI Engineer
- [Mohammed Shauthath Affy](https://easthoops.lk/credits/affy): Front-End Developer
- [SetaByte](https://setabyte.com): A software company in Batticaloa and Colombo, Sri Lanka, building web apps, mobile apps and AI products for startups and global enterprises.
- [Terms of Use](https://easthoops.lk/terms): The rules for using the East Hoops website and player portal, and for joining training at Webber Stadium.
- [Privacy Policy](https://easthoops.lk/privacy): What personal data East Hoops collects, why, who we share it with and the rights you have under Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act.
- [Cookie Policy](https://easthoops.lk/cookies): The cookies and browser storage the East Hoops website uses, what each one does and how to change your choice.
- [Fees & Refunds](https://easthoops.lk/fees): How monthly training fees work at East Hoops: amounts, how to pay, late payments and when refunds apply.

## Social
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/easthoops_/): Training clips, game days and player highlights

## Programs
- Basketball Fundamentals & Skills: Ball handling, shooting form, passing and footwork, taught step by step until they become instinct. (Ball handling, Shooting form, Passing & footwork, Game IQ)
- Endurance & Physical Training: Speed, stamina and strength work that keeps players sharp from the first whistle to the last. (Conditioning, Speed & agility, Strength, Injury prevention)

## Age groups
- Mini Hoopers (ages 4–7): Fun first. Balance, coordination and the very first dribbles.
- Juniors (ages 8–12): Core skills and teamwork, learned through games and drills.
- Teens (ages 13–17): Position skills, conditioning and competitive play.
- Seniors (ages 18–26): High-intensity training for players chasing the next level.

## FAQ
### Where is East Hoops basketball academy?
East Hoops trains at Webber Stadium in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. We welcome players from Batticaloa, Colombo and all over Sri Lanka.

### What ages can join East Hoops?
Players aged 4 to 26 can join. Groups are split by age and level, from first-time kids to competitive players.

### What does East Hoops teach?
Two programs: Basketball Fundamentals & Skills (ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork and game IQ) and Endurance & Physical Training (conditioning, speed, agility and strength).

### Do I need basketball experience to join?
No. Beginners are welcome. Coaches start with the fundamentals and build up step by step.

### How do I register for basketball classes in Batticaloa?
Call 076 602 3212 or 076 017 4011, or message @easthoops_ on Instagram.

### Who founded East Hoops?
East Hoops was founded by Sritharshan (@sritharshan on Instagram).