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.
The Y club currently has training sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We have coaching sessions open to anybody who can play, helping to develop the many techniques for shooting, passing, dribbling and rebounding. We also have 3 team training sessions per week.
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
This fun junior course is for young ballers who want to learn the fundamentals of basketball – open to both girls and boys.
When on session members must follow our respect policy and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Members who are 12+ and are not exempt should wear a face mask when they are not participating in sports.
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