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.
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.
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.
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
We endeavour to follow the latest Government and Basketball England guidance in order to return to basketball safely. currently there are no COVID restrictions however hand sanitiser and cleaning equipment will be provided during the training sessions.
Manchester Giants is an iconic sporting brand and plays in the professional British Basketball League. Home games are played at the National Basketball Performance Centre, Belle Vue, Manchester, usually on Sunday nights at 5pm September-April.
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.
Basketball training is offered by Surrey Rams for all ages and skill level.
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