Now in Hamilton
Free basketball courses for beginner women
Over 5,000 players have signed up for our free trial sessions in Finland! In fall 2026 we’re bringing PinkkiBasket to Canada, starting in Hamilton, Ontario.
Sign up for a free course!
You’ll get a free one-hour basketball practice designed for beginner women, plus your own PinkkiBasket basketball to keep. You don’t need any basketball experience. Just bring indoor workout gear and a water bottle.
Pick a time that works for you below and sign up!
PinkkiBasket Hamilton is operated by SG8 COLLABS, run by Sarah Gates
Location
Sherwood Secondary School
25 High St, Hamilton, ON L8T 3Z4
PinkkiBasket in the news
See what our practices look like Finland's national broadcaster Yle featured PinkkiBasket in a story and video. The article is in Finnish, but the video shows the vibe perfectly: laughter, high-fives and lots of first-ever baskets. No translation needed.
"No basketball experience needed at these practices"
Read the article (in Finnish)Free basketball courses in Hamilton
Our courses let you try basketball for free and see if it could be your new favourite hobby. Read more about the courses on this page and save your spot by signing up for the session of your choice!
The courses are made for complete beginners. They’re an easy, no-commitment way to try a new sport and learn the basics you’ll need to play on a team.
Over the past four years, more than 5,000 women aged 18 to 65 have signed up for our free basketball trials in Finland. Now we’re taking the concept overseas, and Hamilton is our first city in Canada.
Come to a free course. Along with a fun practice, you’ll get a beautiful custom-made PinkkiBasket basketball to keep.
Who are the courses for?
The free courses are mainly for beginner women. We start from the very basics of basketball.
You don’t need any experience with basketball or team sports! Your fitness level doesn’t really matter either. Everyone gets into the game, and playing basketball builds your fitness fast.
Our players are women aged 18 to 65!
Why join?
Basketball is seriously fun
We make learning and playing basketball fun, with an amazing group of people.
You'll get fitter without noticing
You decide how hard you want each practice to be.
Leave everyday worries behind
Like any ball game, basketball asks you to throw yourself into it, so there’s no room left to think about anything else.
How do I join?
You’ll get free, high-quality coaching and a free basketball to keep. Just bring indoor workout gear and a water bottle.
Pick a time that works for you below and sign up!
Questions about the courses, or trouble signing up? Email us at pinkkibaskethamilton@gmail.com
Starting basketball as an adult has been one of the best decisions of my life!
Sign up for a free basketball course
Basketball courses
Hamilton
Tuesday
October 27
8:30–9:30 pm
Location: Sherwood Secondary School
25 High St, Hamilton, ON L8T 3Z4
Tuesday
November 3
8:30–9:30 pm
Location: Sherwood Secondary School
25 High St, Hamilton, ON L8T 3Z4
Tuesday
November 10
8:30–9:30 pm
