We are excited to be launching our new Rockets Central Venue League this October. This new competition will provide additional game experience for new and existing basketball players and officials across Birmingham and the West Midlands. The League will launch on Sunday 31st October at Nechells Wellbeing Centre and will continue on Sundays until the…
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Weekend Roundup: Men’s First Team Record First League Victory
Our men’s first team were in action twice this weekend as we took on the University of Chester away on Saturday before hosting Team Birmingham Elite at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Sunday in cup action. We were able to record our first league victory of the season on Saturday, dominating for long stretches in a…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 65-71 Team Birmingham Elite
City of Birmingham Rockets suffered cup elimination at the hands of Team Birmingham Elite on Sunday evening. A fiercely competitive tie swung both ways a number of times throughout, with our visitors doing enough to hold on and claim the victory. The first quarter saw the Rockets reverse an early Team Birmingham lead thanks in…
Match Report: University of Chester 54-72 City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets Senior Men’s First Team recorded a first league win of the season courtesy of a comprehensive 72-54 victory away at University of Chester on Saturday evening. The Rockets showed no signs of a hangover from last weekend’s opening night disappointment, dominating for long periods against Chester on route to a comfortable…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets Women 33-52 Derbyshire Diamonds
Our Senior Women’s First Team’s Division 2 North season opener ended in defeat on Saturday afternoon at the hands of an inspired Derbyshire Diamonds outfit at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. The Rockets struggled to contain Derbyshire in the paint throughout the game, whilst a stuttering offensive performance condemned Coach Peter Mintoft’s side to defeat. Michelle Turner…
Weekend Preview: Senior Men Face Double Header Whilst Senior Women Begin Season at Home
Our Senior Men’s First Team make the journey to Cheshire tomorrow afternoon as they continue their league campaign against University of Chester, tip-off 6pm. Following last Saturday’s disappointment in our league opener, Coach Douglas’ side will be looking to bounce back and record our first league points on Saturday afternoon. The game will be held…
Vacancy: Assistant Head Coach (Voluntary)
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to be offering an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Coach to join the men’s senior team. This voluntary role, reporting to the Head Coach, will have lead responsibility for all aspects of planning, logistics and coordination to ensure the team maximises its potential on the court. This…
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Opening Night Defeat
We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas for his post-match thoughts after our Senior Men’s First Team fell to a 68-59 home defeat at the hands of Team Birmingham Elite on Saturday evening. Watch the full interview below. Our next home fixture will once again be against Team Birmingham Elite, this time in NBL Cup…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 59-68 Team Birmingham Elite
A ten-point run to start the fourth quarter gave the Rockets too big a margin to overturn at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday night as Team Birmingham Elite claimed an opening night victory. In a fiercely competitive game, the Rockets opened up a commanding early lead before our visitors fought back to claim a lead…
Match Preview: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Team Birmingham Elite
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club’s Senior Men’s First Team will play host to cross-city rivals Team Birmingham Elite in our opening NBL Division Two this afternoon, tip-off 6pm. The Opposition Formed in 2004, this afternoon’s opponents were formed as the Aston Athletics and were promoted from Division Three at the first attempt. They would…
FINAL CALL: Secure Your Tickets For Team Birmingham Elite Fixture Tomorrow!
Remember to claim your tickets for tomorrow’s derby game against Team Birmingham Elite! This fixture not only represents a local derby matchup, but also the start of our 2021/22 NBL Division 2 North campaign. It is set to be a fantastic event and we will need your support for what is set to be a…
Rockets Set To Tip Off New League Season With Six Teams In Action This Weekend
This Saturday sees the start of the league season for our Senior Men and Junior sides, with a number of games taking place at Nechells Wellbeing Centre – including our Senior Men’s First Team taking on Team Birmingham Elite at, tip-off 6pm. The action will get underway at 12.20, with our Under 14 Boys Conference…
Hannah Porter Commits To Our Senior Women’s First Team
Introducing the newest addition to our Senior Women’s First Team, Hannah Porter! Hannah has played in the South West Regional Division, as well as in BUCS Division 1. We’re really excited to have added someone of her experience to the roster for the upcoming season. Welcome to the Rockets, Hannah! Secure your seat for this…
Alex Gallagher Joins Up With Our Senior Team For 2021/22 Season
We’re proud to announce Alex Gallagher as the latest addition to the first team roster. The 20-year-old Shooting Guard has been part of the Rockets family for 8 years, and we’re looking forward to seeing them on the court this season. Welcome back, Alex! Secure your seat for this Saturday’s 6pm tip-off against Birmingham Elite…
Anna Moiseenko Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Senior Women’s First Team
Anna Moiseenko becomes the latest addition to Coach Peter Mintoft’s Senior Women’s First Team squad ahead of the upcoming season. Anna was part of the Children’s Youth Basketball League in Russia back in 2015, before going on to represent Siberian State Automobile and Highway University for 4 years as part of their university programme. Now…
Marite Vane Returns To The Rockets Senior Women’s First Team For 2021/22 Season!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce the return of Marite Vane to our Senior Women’s First Team for the 2020/21 season! The shooting guard has been with the Rockets since 2018, winning our player of the year award in the 2019/20 season. We’re really happy that Marite’s committed to us for…
Book Now To Secure Your Seat Against Birmingham Elite This Saturday!
With the start to our league season less than a week away, make sure you are with us for what is set to be a fantastic spectacle as we host Birmingham Elite this coming Saturday, tip-off 6pm. The Rockets came back to secure a memorable victory against Worcester Wolves in the most dramatic of circumstances…
Match Report: Worcester Wolves 67-68 City of Birmingham Rockets
Jordan Dawes’ late shot ensured our progression to the next stage of the NBL Cup, sparking pandemonium amongst the Rockets contingent at Worcester University Arena on Sunday afternoon. The hosts had built up a double-digit lead and held it as late as the final quarter before a host of free throws and a late Wolves…
Rockets To Welcome Local Schools To Home Fixtures This Season!
The work we carry out in the local community is the foundation of our club, and as such we are delighted to be able to welcome schoolchildren from across the city to selected fixtures throughout our 2021/22 season. Students from Clifton Primary School were the first to benefit from these complimentary tickets on Saturday and…
Thank You To Everyone Who Supported Our Test Event!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club would like to thank everyone who attended our Test Event on Saturday. There was a fantastic atmosphere throughout and we look welcoming you all back once again for the start of our new season, which will tip-off with a league match at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on 2nd October. The opponents…
Senior Women’s First Team Come Close As Men Fall To Defeat In Sell Out Test Event
Find the match reports for both of our Senior First Team fixtures from our Test Event below: City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club (Women’s) 56-57 West Suffolk Wolves Basketball Our Senior Women’s First Team fell to a late defeat as West Suffolk Wolves split a pair of late free throws to go up by one…
FINAL CALL: Secure Your Free Ticket Now For Our Test Event Fixtures Tomorrow!
Please remember that in order to attend our test event fixtures this Saturday, a pre-booked, free online ticket will be required. There has been a fantastic response so far, so be sure to claim your free ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will not be able to accommodate people who turn up…
Theo Turner Commits To The Rockets Senior Men’s First Team For 2021/22 Season
We’re excited to announce the addition of Theo Turner to the Rockets Senior Men’s First Team roster! Theo started his career playing junior basketball in London, before gaining a part scholarship to play for at the Orme School of Arizona for the Orme Warriors where he graduated in 2011. Upon returning to the UK, Theo…
Arivelle Trout Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Senior Men’s First Team Roster
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to be able to announce the addition of Arivelle Trout to our Senior Men’s First Team roster for 2021/22! Arivelle has played with us since age 12, coming through our Junior Programme and establishing a reputation as a fine defensive player. The 23-year-old 5’8 guard returns to the…
Louis Rogerson-Evans Joins The Rockets First Team For 2021/22
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that Louis Rogerson-Evans will be joining up with Senior Men’s First Team for the 2021/22 season! Louis joins us on the back of a short stint with NBL Division 1 side Liverpool in 2019/20. The 6’3 shooting guard has BBL experience, having played for Cheshire Phoenix in…
Ethan Woodward Steps Up From Under-18s Programme To Join Our 2021/22 Senior Men’s First Team Roster
We are thrilled to announce that Ethan Woodward has committed to our Senior Men’s First Team for the 21/22 season! The 20-year-old shooting guard is a graduate of our Under-18 Development Programme and demonstrates the clear pathway we can offer to players in our youth programmes. Alongside playing for our under-18 side last year, Ethan…
Don’t Forget To Claim Your Free Ticket For Our Test Event Matches This Saturday!
Please remember that in order to attend our test event fixtures this Saturday, a pre-booked, free online ticket will be required. There has been a fantastic response to our initial post so be sure to claim your free ticket as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will not be able to accommodate people who…