Basketball

 

Find out about student basketball teams, local clubs, and facilities at Worcester.

 Our highlights:

  • We have four teams (3 Mens and 1 Womens) competing in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) providing varying levels of competitive opportunities for students, from recreational to elite.
  • Two of the four teams are performance teams – Womens 1st and Mens 1st
  • The womens first team compete in Midlands 1A and compete in Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Division 1 as Worcester Wolves women.
  • Our mens first team compete in Midlands 1A and compete in the National Basketball League (NBL) Division 2 as the Worcester Wolves. 
  • The University of Worcester has 4 full size International FIBA standard courts, based across two campuses.
  • Performance athletes receive daily access to Strength and Conditioning sessions, with qualified staff for all 3 performance teams.  Additional to support from qualified sports therapy staff and trainee students.
  • All 4 teams have daily training sessions, lead by level 2 and level 3 Coaches.
  • Volunteering and work placement opportunities are available within the Basketball Programme, to support a variety of subject areas not exclusive to the school of sport.
  • Opportunities to attain Coaching and Officiating qualifications are available. 

For further information on the University of Worcester Basketball Programme, please contact: 

Dean Blake

Basketball Development Officer

Email: D.Blake@worc.ac.uk