Basketball
Basketball goes from strength to strength and is played in sports clubs, leisure centres and on courts across the country. It’s fast, skilful and fun. It is popular with both sexes and most age groups.
Never played basketball? Teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball (shooting) through a 10 foot high basket. You can get the ball to the opponents end of the court by bouncing the ball forward (dribbling) or by passing the ball between team mates. Players have certain playing positions as well as offensive and defensive structures.
Disability basketball (including wheelchair basketball) also continues to grow and is becoming increasingly popular. The Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association website has news on events, leagues and clubs from all around the UK.
England Basketball governs and enhances the sport of basketball in England. England Basketball aims to govern and enhance the sport of basketball in England. To encourage and enable people to participate in basketball regardless of their ability, age, gender, status, disability or ethnic background. To lift the performance and quality of basketball throughout England.
CONTACT
Nick Dawson - Regional Development Manager, England Basketball T: 0114 223 5693
Brian Aldred - Coach Development Manager, England Basketball T:0114 2841064
Simon Unsworth - Officiating Development Manager, England Basketball T:0114 2841067