Off Court Archives - Page 11 of 52

Non-elite basketball aims for January return following Commons vote
By Sam Neter on December 2, 2020
Basketball in England is preparing for a return to indoor training and competitive basketball across certain government tiers following a House of Commons vote last...
Maurice Watkins steps down as Chair of BBF
By Sam Neter on November 24, 2020
British Basketball Federation (BBF) Chairman Maurice Watkins announced today he is stepping down after two years in the position. The 79 year old Watkins, CBE,...
2K to fund court refurb in conjunction with City of Birmingham Rockets
By Sam Neter on November 23, 2020
2K and the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club have announced that 2K Foundations funding will be issued to the club to rejuvenate its current...
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Basketball receives £4million as part of government ‘Sport Winter Survival Package’
By Sam Neter on November 19, 2020
The BBL, WBBL, and Basketball England will receive £4million to protect their immediate futures over the winter period as part of the government’s £300million ‘Sports...
Junior leagues suspended during second lockdown as only elite senior competitions remain
By Sam Neter on November 4, 2020
Following the government announcement of a new four-week national lockdown starting on Thursday, Basketball England have today announced that only the BBL, WBBL and NBL...
Kieron Achara awarded MBE for services to community sport
By Bradley Gains on October 10, 2020
Kieron Achara has been awarded an MBE for services to community sport in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
GYM EXPANSION A THREAT
By MVP Staff on September 30, 2020
The expansion of gym space could decimate grassroots indoor sport.
Latest COVID-19 restrictions wreak havoc for basketball
By Sam Neter on September 24, 2020
Newly issued Covid-19 guidance for England from the government has had significant impact on basketball’s return to action at all levels, along with putting the...
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Foot Locker announces investment to elevate London basketball grassroots
By Sam Neter on September 24, 2020
Foot Locker in Europe has announced its commitment to British basketball with the launch of their “raise the game” programme to celebrate the people, places...
REC HOOPS BARRED
By MVP Staff on September 23, 2020
Recreational indoor basketball is to be restricted by the UK Government – a block that could last up to six months.