City of Birmingham Rockets return to Nechells Wellbeing Centre tomorrow afternoon as we face off against Encon Derbyshire Arrows, tip-off 19:30. Rockets Recent Form We will be looking to make it three straight wins at home tomorrow evening after back-to-back home successes against Charnwood Riders and Bristol Hurricanes. Nechells Wellbeing Centre has become something of…
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Women’s First Team Looking Forward To Nottingham Clash On Saturday
Our Women’s First Team take on Nottingham University Wildcats tomorrow as we look for our first win of the season so far. Coach Peter Mintoft’s side are bolstered by a host of new additions since our last home outing, and the team will be looking to push on with this greater level of squad depth.…
Rockets Women Confirm The Registration Of Five Players For The Remainder Of 2021/22 Season
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce a host of new additions to our Women’s First Team roster. All players, bar Theodora Georgieva who is out with an injury, are available for selection for this Saturday’s game against Nottingham University Wildcats. Sandra Hewakowska – Shooting Guard We are delighted to announce the addition of…
Two Rockets First Team Players Represent UK Armed Forces at SHAPE International Basketball Tournament
City of Birmingham Rockets are proud to see Rockets Men’s First Team player Jordan Dawes and Women’s First Team player Grace Turton representing UK Armed Forces at the SHAPE international basketball tournament at the NATO Headquarters. Speaking about the experience, Jordan Dawes said: “It’s always good to get the opportunity to play sport within the…
Rockets Fall To Defeat In Manchester But Promising Signs For Coach Peter’s Women
Rockets fell to a defeat against Manchester Mystics on Sunday despite a third quarter comeback that will give faith that a first win of the season is on the horizon. Rockets were without leading scorer Michelle Turner, whilst Milly Harrison and Grace Turton also missed the trip to Manchester. After a shaky first few minutes,…
Michael Gayle: “The Atmosphere Was Amazing!”
Men’s First Team captain Michael Gayle spoke of his excitement at how the team is coming together after our biggest victory of the season at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. Having just recovered from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past four weeks, Mike is excited to be back out on…
Coach Douglas: “There Is Still A Lot More To Come From This Team”
We caught up with Men’s First Team Coach Paul Douglas after Rockets’ 87-52 win over Bristol Hurricanes on Saturday. Coach Douglas gave an honest assessment of his team’s growing confidence as the season has gone on, while also highlighting that the team can improve further. “We played really well – I tried not to be…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 49-85 Derby Trailblazers
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Women’s First Team fell to a home defeat at the hands of Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon, despite a bright start to the game at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. The Rockets came out of the traps quickly and to great effect, going on a 9-0 run from the tip to establish a…
Match Preview: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Bristol Hurricanes
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club Men’s First Team play host to Bristol Hurricanes this evening, tip-off 19:30. The game comes after our Women’s First Team play Derby Trailblazers, with the tip-off for that game at 17:00. Tickets will allow entry for both games so come along and enjoy an evening of basketball action with…
Women’s First Team Looking Forward To Derby Trailblazers Challenge
Our Women are looking for their first win of the season when they take on Derbyshire trailblazers on Saturday afternoon. Despite a good performance against Team Birmingham two weeks ago that saw us level at the end of the first two quarters and leading for large parts, we ultimately were not able to take home…
Match Preview: Bristol Academy Flyers vs City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets Men’s First Team make the journey to Bristol tomorrow afternoon as they prepare to face off against Bristol Academy Flyers in the latest round of NBL Division 2 North action. This is our men’s second away game in as many weeks after last weekend’s 83-55 defeat away at Manchester Magic. The…
Match Report: Team Birmingham Elite 56-38 City of Birmingham Rockets Women
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Women’s First Team slipped to an away defeat against Team Birmingham Elite on Saturday evening. Despite being without leading scorer Michelle Turner, we trailed by just five going into the fourth where our hosts would eventually pull away and claim their first victory of the season. Rockets started brightly, with Felicite…
Match Report: Manchester Magic 83-55 City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Men’s First Team lost out to high-flying Manchester Magic at the Manchester Basketball Centre on Saturday evening. An encouraging Rockets start was followed by a run which saw our hosts open up a ten-point first-quarter lead, which they would gradually extend to put the game out of reach. Early points from…
First Team Preview: Men’s Team Travel To Manchester As Women’s Team Face Local Derby Away Game
Men’s First Team Coach Paul Douglas’ side will be looking to secure back-to-back victories after last Saturday’s morale-boosting win at home to Charnwood Riders. Last weekend’s win was our second of the season, meaning we travel to Manchester with a 2-3 record to start the season. Nathan Ramsdale-Owen’s 25-points coupled with Michael Price’s nine points…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 69-65 Charnwood Riders
City of Birmingham Rockets Men’s First Team recorded a first home win of the season in a fiercely competitive game against Charnwood Riders on Saturday evening. We would lead for the majority of the night, with Nathan Ramsdale-Owen’s 25-point display a key component of the victory. Michael Price also impressed on his Rockets debut, recording…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets Women 38-89 Stockport Lapwings
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Women’s First Team lost out to Stockport Lapwings on Saturday evening at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. Stockport came out of the traps quickly, imposing themselves on the game after scoring first to quickly open up a double-digit advantage. A Michelle Turner three reduced the deficit to ten after the Lapwings had opened…
Michael Price Joins Our Men’s First Team Roster
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the addition of Michael Price ahead of our game against Charnwood Riders this Saturday. The 6’2 guard joins up with Coach Douglas’ side after a spell with Portogruaro in the Italian League Serie C Silver. Michael has spent a large period of his career in Italy, progressing…
Coach Paul Douglas Reflects On Northamptonshire Titans And Previews Charnwood Riders
We caught up with Coach Paul Douglas after our visit to Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday to discuss the game and preview our home fixture against Charnwood Riders this Saturday. Despite falling to a defeat, there were positives to take from the manner of the performance and the return of Nathan Ramsdale-Owen to the court after…
Match Report: Coventry Flames 55-38 City of Birmingham Rockets Women
City of Birmingham Rockets Women’s First Team saw their cup ambitions end at the University of Coventry on Saturday as Coventry Flames secured their place in the next round. Our hosts gradually built their lead throughout the game, with just one point the difference after a close first quarter. It was a scrappy start from…
Match Report: Northamptonshire Titans 81-70 City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets Men’s First Team fell to a first away defeat of the season at Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday afternoon. A strong first quarter saw our hosts build a commanding advantage which they were able to maintain until the end of the game, despite Coach Douglas’ side threatening to cut into the Titans’…
Match Preview: Northamptonshire Titans vs City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets men’s first-team make the trip to Northampton School for Boys this afternoon to take on Northamptonshire Titans, tip-off 4:30pm. The Opposition Our hosts have only played one game this season, in which they secured a 90-83 win over Bristol Academy Flyers away from home. The Flyers went on to win their…
WEEKEND PREVIEW: SIX GAMES WITH WOMEN AND JUNIORS SET FOR CUP ACTION
This weekend, our junior and first-team sides are in league and cup action in a packed couple of days for the Rockets. Our Under 14-Conference Team tip-off the weekend as they go up against Derby Trailblazers at 14:20 at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday. Both of our first-teams are in action this weekend, with our…
Match Report: Tees Valley Mohawks 68-53 City of Birmingham Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets fell to a 15-point defeat to Tees Valley Mohawks at Middlesbrough University on Sunday afternoon. An encouraging first quarter for the Rockets saw us hold an early advantage before the Mohawks pulled away to secure victory in the second half of the game. The first quarter opened with the Rockets on…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 78-85 Nottingham Trent Hoods
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball fell to a home defeat at the hands of Nottingham Trent Hoods on Saturday evening. A strong start saw the Rockets lead until late in the second quarter, with Nottingham holding on to claim the win despite a late Rockets comeback as we found ourselves ten down going into the…
Match Preview: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Nottingham Trent Hoods
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are back in NBL Division Two action this evening at Nechells Wellbeing Centre, tip-off 6pm. The Opposition Nottingham Trent Hoods Basketball have struggled so far this season, losing both of their opening two games. Their 195 points against is the league’s worst defensive record so far, with the Hoods…
Weekend Preview: Seven Teams From Around The Club In Action With Men Set To Host Nottingham Trent Hoods
This weekend promises to be another busy one for our club, with no less than seven games scheduled over the next two days. Saturday Fixtures The headline event sees our men’s first team host Nottingham Trent Hoods at Nechells Wellbeing Centre, tip-off 6pm. Secure your tickets for that game here: https://www.cobrockets.co.uk/product/city-of-birmingham-rockets-vs-nottingham-trent-hoods/ The weekend’s action begins…
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…
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…