We are based on lək̓ʷəŋən lands (also known as Victoria, BC).  Island Hoops was formed by a small group of queer basketball players in response to a lack of local year-round basketball opportunities that didn't centre the experience of cisgender men. It started with a weekly drop-in and grew from there - over 150 unique people have participated in Island Hoops programs between its incorporation in 2023 and the end of 2025.

A consistent majority of Island Hoops participants are queer-identified. From 2023-2025, Island Hoops programs welcomed trans folks of all genders, non-binary people and women. In today’s political climate, surrounded by persistent attacks on trans rights and the rise of fascism, Island Hoops leadership has made a decision to focus on being an actively welcoming space for the queer community.

Past programs include: