Basketball (Schools Association)

Phone: 023 8079 0600 Fax: 023 8079 0600 Address: 8 Underwood Road Bassett SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire SO16 7BZ Description: The organisations with whom I am most heavily involved are SouthamptonSchools, South East Hampshire Schools, Hampshire Schools and English Schools Basketball Associations. My role as a liaison officer, a post identified by the National Governing Body as vitally important, is to forge a positive link between school and adult Associations. Area based: The service offered covers the whole of the county of Hampshire and indeed the whole of the Southern region. Availability: Phone for details

Basketball Coaching (Southampton) Phone: 023 8044 8787 Fax: 023 8042 1911 Address: Itchen College Sports Centre Middle Road Bitterne SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire SO19 7TB Description: For boys and girls aged between 5-14 years. Led by qualified coaches. Area based: SOUTHAMPTON SUA Availability: Itchen College Sports Centre Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm

Diamonds Basketball Club (Ladies) Phone: 01256 321250 (H) or (W) 01256 414506 (Julie) Fax: 01256 843010 Address: 261 Kempshott Lane BASINGSTOKE Hampshire RG22 5LZ Description: The means to play basketball Area based: BASINGSTOKE BDBC WINCHESTER WCC CHANDLERS FORD EASTLEIGH EBC Romsey and Andover Availability: Kings School, Romsey Road, Winchester Tues evenings Restrictions: Only those who have as a minimum the basic skills of basketball. Sadly the costs involved is not allowing for coaching of beginners. Access: N (Wheelchair)

English Basketball Association (Southern Region) Phone: 023 9259 2703 Fax: 023 9248 2750 Address: 32 Valley Park Drive Clanfield WATERLOOVILLE Hampshire PO8 0PB Description: Liaison with funding agencies, particularly regional sports council. Liaison with strategic partners; Control of regional funds; Communication with areas in the region; Marketing of the sport; Leadership, encouragement and support for activists and the region. Co-ordinating the provision of coaching and officials courses within the region. Area based: Southern Region Sports Council which includes all of Hampshire. Availability: Phone for details Charges: Membership to the EBBA is through local registrars Access: Y (Wheelchair) Facilities: There are wheelchair clubs in the region - Portsmouth, Alton and Rushmoor.

Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association Phone: 01234 708741 Fax: 01234 708741 E-Mail: g.perry@gbwba.org.uk URL: http://www.gbwba.org.uk Address: The Woodlands Brookend KEYSOE Bedfordshire MK44 2HR Description: To promote and develop the sport throughout G.B; To organise and administer the National Leagues, National Teams; To organise and administer coaching courses, Fully recognised by the E.B.B.A. & SportsCouncil. Area based: Nationally Availability: Gutimann Sports Centre, Aylesbury, Bucks AGM annually in May

Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association Phone: 01962 773324 Fax: 01962 773324 URL: http://www.gbwba.org.uk Address: Lingmala 105 Lymington Bottom Four Marks ALTON Hampshire GU34 5AU Description: National Wheelchair Association with its own Development Officer to promote and develop wheelchair basketball nationally. Area based: Whole of Great Britain

Hampshire Harriers Phone: 023 9264 3409 Fax: 023 9235 0322 Address: 32 Northern Parade Hilsea PORTSMOUTH Hampshire PO2 8ND Description: Promote wheelchair Basketball through weekly training and participation in national league events. The group covers a range of ages (14-65 years) of able-bodied persons as well as those with physical impairments and of both sexes. Participation in demonstrations and charity events. New players welcome. Area based: Hampshire PORTSMOUTH PUA SOUTHAMPTON SUA Availability: Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, 150 Weston Lane, Southampton Most Sundays 1-3.00pm (Ring beforehand)

Jeannie Asher's School of Basketball + Baller Basketball Phone: 023 8058 5696 Fax: 023 8058 5696 URL: http://www.ballerbasketball.co.uk Address: 94 Belmont Road Portswood SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire SO17 2GF Description: Basketball Development Centres: Skills training from aged 6 years for boys and girls. Team representation - U13, U14 & U15 - National League boys & girls. Centre of excellence: Caters to those wishing to aspire to the 'higherlevel' with the sport. Overseas oppurtunities mainly in USA. Local leagues for boys & girls U12 & U15. Southampton & District Baller Basketball Youth Leagues - Basketball clinics in holidays held at various locations. Area based: ROMSEY ROMSEY TVBC SOUTHAMPTON SUA EASTLEIGH EBC Availability: Mountbatten School, Romsey; Fleming Park Leisure Centre, Eastleigh; Tauntons College, Southampton Romsey - Saturdays 11am-noon Southampton - Fridays 6pm-7pm, Saturdays 12.30pm-1.30pm Eastleigh - Fridays 4pm-5pm

Royal Navy Basketball Association + Portsmouth Command Basketball Phone: 023 9228 4660/01329 332158 (W) Fax: 023 9254 2230 URL: http://rnbba.net Address: OB318 HMS Dryad SOUTHWICK Hampshire PO17 6EJ Description: The Portsmouth Navy Basketball Club is as the name implies!! Basketball navy-wide and also for the Portsmouth area participating in the Solent Area League. Area based: PORTSMOUTH PUA Availability: HMS Temeraire - Portsmouth Command. Portsmouth & Plymouth RNBBA Monday and Thursday from 7pm to 9pm - HMS Temeraire Charges: Small contribution towards fees Restrictions: Restricted to all Service personnel and invited civilians

Solent Stars Phone: 023 8065 0165 Fax: 023 8065 0265 URL: http://www.basketballengland.org.uk Address: Crosscasters House 97 Leigh Road EASTLEIGH Hampshire S050 9DR Description: Plays in the National League Div.1 Men, Div. 2 (South) Women. Has Junior, Cadet and Passerelle teams in National league. Organises coaching clinics and runs school of excellence for younger players. (Also U15, U14, U12 teams in regional league). Clinics and coaching camps, as arranged - Details from Rose Paulley 97 Leigh Road, Eastleigh. SO50 9DR. (Tel 023 8065 0165) Cheerleaders - Contact Rose Pulley Area based: EASTLEIGH EBC WINCHESTER WCC FAREHAM FBC Lee on the Solent, Southampton, IOW and Romsey Availability: Matches at Fleming Park - Other venues in the area for coaching. Saturday or Sunday evenings at 6.00pm for matches. Other evenings for club training, coaching in the community - Phone 023 8065 0165 for further info.

Southampton Trailblazers Basketball Club Phone: 023 8069 3648 Fax: 023 8069 3648 Address: 12 Mitre Copse Bishopstoke EASTLEIGH Hampshire SO50 8QE Description: The club runs National League Basketball teams for boys and girls of all ages. We also run a local league for Improvers. The club aims to offer opportunities for juniors to play competitive basketball at an appropriate level for their individual ability. Area based: Greater Southampton EASTLEIGH EBC ROMSEY ROMSEY TVBC WINCHESTER WCC Availability: Eastleigh College, Eastleigh; St Marys Leisure Centre, Southampton; Cantell School, Southampton and Mountbatten School, Romsey Monday, Saturdays & Sundays - Telephone Secretary for exact details for particular age group/team Charges: We charge for membership + match fees. Amount varies dependent on competition. Restrictions: Juniors only

Wessex Area Basketball Association Phone: 01962 773324 Fax: 01962 773324 Address: Lingmala 105 Lymington Bottom Four Marks ALTON Hampshire GU34 5AU Area based: FOUR MARKS ALTON EHDC

Wheelchair Basketball (Southern Region) Phone: 01252 522345 Fax: 01344 824841 Address: 4 Liskeard Drive FARNBOROUGH Hampshire GU14 8UW Description: Play wheelchair basketball at all levels, introduction to the sport - play competitive at Club and International level. Area based: Southern Region Availability: All over the country Charges: Charges vary in accordance with service provided. Some charges may be subsidised by sponsorship. Restrictions: Wheelchair users or disability groups that are prepared to use wheelchairs. Access: Y (Wheelchair) Facilities: Must be available at club level

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