UPDATED JULY 2021
Calderdale Explorers (Juniors) Basketball Club are based in Halifax and have a thriving Junior Section that caters for 8 to 18 year olds. We provide Basketball Training for players male and female players on a weekly basis . All skill levels and abilities are catered for.
We are open to players from all schools and currently have lots of players from throughout all Calderdale and Kirkless areas .
Training Sessions Location :
North Halifax Grammar School Moor Bottom Rd, Illingworth, Halifax HX2 9SU
MINI'S( 8 to 12 year old)
Every Thursday 6pm to 8pm (Coached by Ben Lee ( NGB LEVEL 2)) & Martin Shaw & Martin Swift
UNDER 14's
Every Thursday 6pm to 8pm (Coached by Ben Lee ( NGB LEVEL 2))
UNDER 16's
Every Friday 6.00pm to 8.00pm (Coached by Martin Swift )
Our U12's and our Under 14 age group (13 and 14 year olds) play competitively at selected round robin events in our very own mini leagues throughout the year and also will generally play selected friendly games against other clubs.
Our U16 team play competitively in the Basketball England National Leagues . Under 18's play as Calderdale Mambas whuch includes selected overage players and play in Leeds Local League which is an Adult League
'The cost for each session is £10.00
All of our Junior sessions are led by Basketball England Level 2 qualified coaches and we are affiliated to Basketball’s National governing body. All coaches have clean and valid DBS clearance that is required for Safeguarding and we have a welfare officer and safeguarding polices and procedures in place to ensure best practice in Junior sport .
If you would like to come along to one of the sessions . There is a requirement for parents to preregister themselves and their child on our website by clicking JOIN on the webpage . No specialised basketball attire or equipment is required . Players should have appropriate trainers/ sports shoes and sportswear and a water bottle. There is a viewing gallery at the court so parents are welcome to stay and watch or drop off theor child at the reception point .
If you would like any further information then please contact David Jane . davidjane@calderdaleexplorers.club or 07888 861868