PLACES are still open for youth to join Midnight Basketball in Ballarat. The six-week pilot program, focused on youth engagement, starts Friday night at St Patrick’s College. Young people aged 12-18 can join for free and will be bused home by midnight. Sessions start with a hot meal and compulsory like skills and community workshop before play in a high energy, safe and motivating environment. Details: www.midnightbasketball.org.au/Ballarat