We are pleased to be launching a new Central Venue League out of Nechells Wellbeing Centre starting Sunday 12th June 2022. The league will run for five weeks, finishing with a finals day on Sunday 10th July. For all the details and to sign-up now, click here. Please sign-up as soon as possible as places…
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VACANCY | Men’s First Team Head Coach
We are inviting applications for the position of Head Coach of our Men’s First Team for the 2022/23 season. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as the club updates its infrastructure to enhance the Rockets programme on and off the court; building on the foundations of last season’s solid 7th place finish in NBL…
Paul Douglas Moves Into Technical Director Role
City of Birmingham Rockets can today confirm that Men’s First Team Head Coach Paul Douglas will move into a new role and become the Club’s new Technical Director. A highly respected figure within the Club, Coach Douglas will move from his current post as Men’s First Team Head Coach to take up a crucial role…
Rockets CEO Robert Palmer Visits Spanish Partners HLA Alicante
City of Birmingham Rockets CEO Robert Palmer is midway through a visit to Spain with our Spanish partners, LEB Gold club, HLA Alicante, to share ideas and learn from their rise in Spanish basketball. The trip comes at an important moment for Rockets as an organisation, with a club organisational review being undertaken which will ultimately shape…
VACANCIES | Junior Head Coaching Opportunities Available
We have a number of Head Coach opportunities available ahead of the 2022/23 season. It is a hugely exciting time to be involved with Rockets and we are pleased to be able to offer the following opportunities to get involved with the club. Please find the specifications for each available role below. To apply, please…
Rockets Begin Canon Medical Respect Schools Project In Conjunction With Sheffield Sharks
This week we commence our Canon Medical Respect Schools Project in conjunction with BBL Club, Sheffield Sharks. The programme will see our Community Department deliver free sessions in 10 primary and 10 secondary schools over the next 5 weeks before 3 on 3 tournaments at the home of the Rockets, Nechells Wellbeing Centre, to celebrate…
Tia May & Ziah Francis Set To Travel To Serbia To Represent England Under-14s Once Again
City of Birmingham Rockets would like to wish both Tia May and Ziah Francis the very best of luck as they prepare to head out to Serbia with the England Under-14 National Team. Tia will compete with the U14 Girls in the Serbia International Camp/Games from Saturday 21st May until Tuesday 24th May. Ziah will…
Vacancy: Women’s First Team Head Coach
We are inviting applications for the position of Head Coach of our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season. This opportunity comes at a hugely exciting time for the Club after a progressive first season in National League Division 2. To express your interest, please send your CV to enquiries@cobrockets.co.uk with the reference ‘Women’s Head…
Coach Peter Mintoft Steps Back From Women’s Head Coach Position
City of Birmingham Rockets can today announce that Women’s First Team Head Coach Peter Mintoft will step down from his position to enable a new appointment for the 2022/23 season. The legendary coach oversaw our inaugural season in NBL Women’s Division Two with the team showing great development as the season progressed. Coach Mintoft will…
Rockets Awards Night 2022 Gallery
Our End of Season Awards proved hugely popular with a fantastic turnout to celebrate the achievements from across the club during the 2021/22 season. Take a look at some of the pictures from the night with our gallery! Be sure to check out all of our winners on our social media channels.
Faaris Mughal Departs Rockets For Academy In USA
City of Birmingham Rockets would like to congratulate Faaris Mughal after the eighteen-year-old finalised a move to TMG Prep Academy in the USA to continue his development alongside further academic study from September. Faaris has been with Rockets since the age of twelve and departs with our best wishes having represented the club at National…
Rockets In Sweden: BasketJoy Erasmus+ Project Visit Gallery
A group of Rockets players and coaches travelled to Sweden last week as part of the BasketJoy Erasmus+ programme. The programme involves Rockets, Wetterbygden Basketball, HLA Alicante Lucentum of Spain and Special Olympics Bulgaria. Take a look at some of the best images from our visit to Sweden! Stay tuned to our social channels or…
Rockets Head Out To Sweden For Basketjoy Erasmus Project
A group of Rockets players and coaches are today heading to Sweden as part of our Basketjoy Erasmus Project. The project is part of the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union with the aim of promoting inclusive basketball initiatives. We hope everyone on the trip enjoys their time with our Swedish partners Wetterbygden Basketball! Our…
Rockets Win ‘Best Game Day Experience’ At NBL Division Two Men Awards
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to have been awarded the ‘Best Game Day Experience’ at the NBL Division Two Awards. A lot of work has gone into elevating our game day offering off the court and as such we are delighted that these efforts have been recognised by our fellow clubs. The renovation of…
Easter Camp Gallery 2022
Take a look at some of the best pictures from our Easter Skills Camp 2022! Our Rockets camps offer the best possible experience for players aged 5-18 and take place at regular intervals throughout the year. Our Hakeem Olajuwon International Summer Camp is coming up for players aged 11-18 this August, make sure you’re there!
Rockets In Review: October
October marked the start of the season for the majority of our teams with seven Rockets sides subsequently claiming their first league wins of the campaign. Our Under 18 Women got their season off on the right foot by overcoming City of Leeds Basketball Club 74-59 to claim their first win before going on to…
NBL Division Two Men End Of Season Award Nominations Announced
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to have multiple players recognised as part of the NBL Division Two End of Season Awards. Jordan Dawes and Nathan Ramsdale-Owen have both been nominated for the Player of the Year/Team of the Year award with Michael Gayle joining the pair on the British Team of the Year shortlist.…
Ziah Francis & Tia May Set To Represent England At U14 Level
City of Birmingham Rockets would like to congratulate both Ziah Francis & Tia May for their England Under-14 selections. After impressing the England coaches at the England Talent Camp at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester earlier this week both players have now been selected to represent their country. We would like to wish…
Final Junior Trial Spaces Now Available For 28th May
We have opened the final allocation of spaces for our junior trial on Saturday 28th May 2022. This is your LAST chance to be part of our performance programme in 2022/23 so book now to avoid disappointment. You can book now by clicking here. Rockets CEO Robert Palmer said, “The level of interest in our…
Rockets In Review: September
In this series of articles, we take a look back at our 2021/22 season; focussing on the highlights from a memorable campaign across the club. Our Men’s First Team got the season started with a trip to University of Worcester Arena to take on Worcester Wolves in NBL Cup action. A new look Rockets side…
Two Rockets Called Up To England Talent Programme
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball would like to congratulate Tia May and Ziah Francis for being selected to the England Talent Programme. Both players were selected after impressing during the ASPIRE programme and will now take part in a three day camp at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester. Tia will be joining up…
Book Now For Our Rockets Easter Camp!
Bookings are now open for our Easter Half Term Skills Camp! Our Rockets Easter Camp is the ultimate skill development camp for your child to learn more about the game whilst having fun and improving their skill set. Spaces are strictly limited so book now to secure your child’s place! Please check your time slot…
Matchday Gallery: U18 Men vs Surrey Rams I
Our Under-18 Men’s side lost their final game of the season on Saturday 81-49 against playoff-chasing Surrey Rams I, seeing them finish in ninth place in the Under-18 Western Premier Division. Take a look at some of the best photos to come out of their season finale with our matchday gallery.
U14 Premier Matchday Gallery: Saturday 19th March
Our Under-14 Premier side recorded a resounding 92-26 win over City of Leeds Basketball Club on Saturday afternoon before going on to secure their place in the playoffs with a 75-51 win against York Eagles on Sunday to clinch a playoff place. Take a look back at some of the best images to come out…
Men’s First Team Matchday Gallery: Saturday 19th March
Saturday was a big day for Rockets with our Under-18 Girls winning their division, our Under-14 Premier side taking a big step towards qualifying for the playoffs (which they would go on to seal on Sunday), whilst our first-teams wrapped up their seasons. Take a look back at some of the best images from the…
Women’s First Team Matchday Gallery: Saturday 19th March
Saturday was a big day for Rockets with our Under-18 Girls winning their division, our Under-14 Premier side taking a big step towards qualifying for the playoffs (which they would go on to seal on Sunday), whilst our first-teams wrapped up their seasons. Take a look back at some of the best images from the…
Coach Douglas: “We Have To Go Out There And Win The Game”
We caught up with Coach Douglas for his post-match thoughts after Sunday’s game away at Derbyshire Arrows to talk about the game and the importance of this Saturday’s season finale. Despite a strong start to the game, Rockets would eventually lose out 90-80 in a game which could have gone either way. “I’m really proud…
Weekend Preview: 12 Games For Rockets This Weekend
It is set to be a busy weekend for Rockets with 12 fixtures set to take place over the course of the weekend. First Teams Our Women’s First Team travel to Yorkshire tomorrow afternoon for a 16:30 tip against playoff hopeful Sheffield Hatters at the All Saints Sports Centre. Coach Mintoft’s side will be looking…
Matchday Gallery 2: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Doncaster Eagles
As we approach another packed weekend of Rockets action, take a look back at some of the best images from last Saturday’s men’s home game!
Rockets Launch New Satellite Centre At Fortis Academy To Increase Basketball Offering In North Birmingham
Due to the increasing demand, City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to be able to expand our offering with the addition of further sessions at Fortis Academy, B44 8NU. Located in the north of the city, we aim to deliver quality basketball sessions to more participants as we increase our offering with the…
Matchday Gallery: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Doncaster Eagles (H)
Take a look at some of the best pictures to come out of Saturday’s game with our first match day gallery, courtesy of Aniyah Captures!
Match Preview: Bristol Hurricanes vs City of Birmingham Rockets
Our Men’s First Team make the journey south to Bristol tomorrow as we take on Bristol Hurricanes, tip-off 16:00. Last weekend we recorded a crucial home victory in the context of our season and in doing so ensured that we would finish the season with home and away wins against Bristol Academy Flyers. Coach Douglas’…