Basketball training on Thursdays 6.05pm in Wimbledon for children aged 13-17y
Session info
This is a juniors basketball training and games session for kids aged 13-17y. All levels and genders are welcome at this session.
They’ll develop basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, defensive maneuvers, how to play in game situations, and learning the benefits of doing physical activity, all in a fun atmosphere. They’ll also learn about teamwork, goal setting, and good sportsmanship, and will play games to practise their skills.
Day & time
Thursdays from 6.05pm to 7pm.
Location
Please read the following information in full for details of how to get to the venue, which entrance gate to use, what facilities are available, and site rules that you must follow.
ADDRESS: Ursuline High School, The Downs, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8HF
STATIONS: Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Wimbledon Chase
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ENTRANCE: The school’s official entrance on Crescent Road will be shut. So use the new entrance on The Downs. The easiest way to find it is to type the postcode “SW20 8HF” into Google Maps. Come through the entrance gate and follow the path round to the left which leads you into the car park and besides the Merici sports hall, then walk around the side of the sports hall to the glass entrance door.
CAR PARKING: On-site free car park
BICYCLE PARKING: Bike rack at the far right corner of the car park, to the right of the Katherine Johnson centre building.
FACILITIES: The changing rooms and toilets can be used but no showers. The water fountains are outside the glass entrance door.
ARRIVAL: Arrive 5-10 minutes before the session start time to find the venue entrance, get to the sports hall, get changed and be ready to start promptly. Do not start practising or playing on court before the session start time.
SPECTATORS: Both the venue and our club rules are that there are no spectators. Friends/parents can go to a cafe nearby and return at the end of the session.
BASKETBALL HOOPS: No dunking, no hanging on the rim or net, no slamming the backboard. There is a zero tolerance policy to ensure that the hoops, net and backboard are not damaged.
SMOKING: No smoking or vaping anywhere on the venue grounds.
ALCOHOL: Please don't drink alcoholic drinks on-site, and don't come to play under the influence.
NUTS: Please don't bring or consume nuts or products containing nuts on-site.
ANIMALS: No dogs or other animals allowed on the venue grounds.
OTHER: Please don’t go up onto the balcony. Please don’t use the climbing wall.Clothes & equipment
Bring your own ball to train with and bring a plain black t-shirt and a plain white t-shirt. We can lend you a ball for your first time but you'll need to bring your own ball after that.
You can wear suitable indoor sports trainers. To ensure best grip and performance, don't wear your indoor trainers outdoors on the way to the sports hall.
Safety
– Check the Covid guidelines before playing.
– For everyone’s safety, please cut your fingernails short and remove all jewellery including rings, bracelets, watches and fitness trackers.
– You are responsible for your personal safety and your belongings at all times.
Term registration
Our club runs on a term-based system and the full term fee is payable even if children join late or miss any classes during the term. This encourages early joining and regular attendance which helps the kids progress in their sports skills and enables us to provide your children with a consistent and well-organised sports experience. We don't offer partial term payments or pay as you go.
Spring term
Dates: Thu 9 Jan to Thu 17 Apr
Closures: 16 Jan, 23 Jan
Weeks: 13
Fee: 169.00 (≡ £13 per week)
Payment: Pay here.
Trial session for new kids
If your child hasn’t played with us before, you can book an individual trial session here before registering them for the term. Please note that we don't offer pay as you go and this is only to book your child in for one trial session.
Train multiple times per week
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We recommend that your children train at least twice per week as consistent practice and repetition of skills reinforces proper techniques, and leads to the development of muscle memory and better co-ordination, resilience, focus and quick decision-making under pressure in game situations.
And frequent training sessions help build the necessary muscle strength, power, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance required for effective play in matches, helping to become a proficient and well-rounded basketball player.
Book them in for additional basketball sessions here or send us a Whatsapp message for advice.