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…
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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…
JORDAN DAWES COMMITS TO OUR SENIOR MEN’S FIRST TEAM
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce the addition of Jordan Dawes to our Senior Men’s First Team roster for the 2021/22 season. The 28-year-old has been playing for the club in preseason and has proven himself as a valuable asset to Coach Paul Douglas’ side. Jordan hit the game-winning shot as…
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…
Vasile Pirvu Returns To The Rockets For 2021/22 Season
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball are proud to announce the return of Vasile Pirvu to our Men’s First Team roster for the 2021/22 campaign. Vasile has been with us since 2019 and played an important role last season as we gained promotion from Division 3. The 6’6 forward is a former under 16 Romanian youth…
Test Event Tickets Now Sold Out!
Our test event on Saturday 18th September will be a free entry, ticket only event. These friendly fixtures are your first chance to see our Senior First Teams in action, so come along and support the Rockets in what looks set to be a couple of enthralling matches! We are looking forward to welcoming you all…
Emil Akiboye-Washington Commits To The Rockets Senior Men’s First Team For 2021/22
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to announce the addition of Emil Akiboye-Washington to our Senior Men’s First Team roster for the 2021/22 season. The 26-year-old defensive specialist has been training with Coach Douglas this year and we are looking forward to seeing the impact he has on our team this season. The…
Michael Gayle Joins The Rockets Men’s First Team Roster For 2021/22
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to welcome veteran guard Michael Gayle to our Men’s First Team roster for the 2021/22 season. The 37-year-old last represented the Birmingham Knights in the 2013/14 season and we are thrilled to have a player of his experience and skillset on our team ahead of the upcoming…
Men’s First Team Fixture and Ticket Details Available Now
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball are pleased to announce details regarding our fixtures and tickets for our Men’s First Team ahead of the 2021/22 season. Tickets for the upcoming season will be priced as follows: Season Tickets: Adults – £50 Concessions – £25 Single Match Tickets Adults – £5 Concessions – £2.50 Secure your ticket…
Digital Nechells Wellbeing Centre Open Day Programme Available Now
Our special edition programme from our facility open day is available to read and download below. We still have a limited number of physical copies available which will be made available at home fixtures throughout the season.
A Day To Remember For The Rockets As Facility Refurbishment Open Day Proves Hugely Successful
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who came along and supported our incredibly successful open day event on Saturday. The facility was used by over 200 players throughout the day, whilst live entertainment and an engaged audience set the stage for a memorable day for everyone…
Felicite Umuhoza Commits To The Rockets For 2021/22 Season
We are proud to announce Felicite Umuhoza as the second addition to our Women’s First Team Roster. Welcome to the Rockets, Felicite! The 25-year-old small forward joins us with a wealth of experience which includes time playing for Bournville College, University College and Bromsgrove Bears. We’re delighted to have someone with her level of talent,…
Milly Harrison Becomes The First Addition To Our 2021/22 Women’s First Team Roster
We are delighted to announce Milly Harrison as the first addition to the Women’s Senior Team this season. After beginning her journey into the sport at 14 years old, Milly went on to play for the Oxford National League team before joining up with the programme at the University of Birmingham for three years. We’re…
Opportunities Available To Join The Rockets Ahead Of 2021/22 Season
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball are looking to fill a number of positions ahead of the 2021/22 season. The positions available are as follows: Match Night Volunteers Photography Videography Statisticians Community Coaches Sports Therapist/Physiotherapist Sports Nutritionist These roles will involve working with our senior Men’s and Women’s First Teams. The hours required for these roles…
Erasmus Inclusion Project Update
We are pleased to announce our planned Erasmus Inclusion Project Schools delivery programme for the 2020/21 academic year. Our coaches will deliver 3 adapted basketball sessions in each of the schools shown below from September onwards with our coaches educating the school staff to enable further delivery once our sessions are complete. Managing Director, Robert…