Dedicated to providing opportunities for all sections of the community, regardless of ability, background, gender or age, it is now based in Whalley Range at the Manchester Basketball Centre.
DurationDedicated to providing opportunities for all sections of the community, regardless of ability, background, gender or age, it is now based in Whalley Range at the Manchester Basketball Centre. The centre, built in 2002, boasts three courts, two of which can be turned into a show court with capacity for 1,000 people.
It was originally named Amaechi Basketball Centre after British NBA star John Amaechi, who grew up in Stockport and learnt his basketball under Joe Forber, the club's co-founder. John, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz, was a key figure in the venue's construction and eventually player there competitively for the Magic once his NBA career had come to an end.
The club, which was established in 1997, is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.
Dedicated to providing opportunities for all sections of the community, regardless of ability, background, gender or age, it is now based in Whalley Range at the Manchester Basketball Centre.
The centre, built in 2002, boasts three courts, two of which can be turned into a show court with capacity for 1,000 people. It was originally named Amaechi Basketball Centre after British NBA star John Amaechi, who grew up in Stockport and learnt his basketball under Joe Forber, the club's co-founder.
John, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz, was a key figure in the venue's construction and eventually player there competitively for the Magic once his NBA career had come to an end.
Our team of Basketball Development Officers deliver a range of services and activities across Manchester. This includes working with our education and club partners, primary and secondary school coaching etc.
The hall is also used for various other sporting activities including 5-a-side, wrestling and circuit training as well as Junior Y and team building events. At the top of the sports hall we also have a 100m running track.
Academy basketball offers our U18s the chance to test themselves against the very best in the country. Michael Anumba, Gina Brierley, Kayem Cleary and Aaron Menzies are just a few of the star names who have played in the EABL (Elite Academy Basketball League) and WEABL (Women’s Elite Academy Bask...
Our female programme is a growing area of our basketball offering – we are excited to keep growing this crucial area of our club through the following initiatives. Our Performance Pathway offers opportunities for girls from Under-9s through to our women’s team
Basketball is offered by Basketball England. The game is traditionally a team sport and the aim is to score more points than the opposing team by getting a ball in the opposing hoop
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