University Welcomes Budding Young Basketball Players to Collaborative Camp

The annual week-long camp brings coaches from Worcester " both from the University of Worcester and its basketball team Worcester Wolves - and Valencia Basket together. It is a result of the University's partnership agreement with the Spanish club, who were crowned Spanish ACB champions in May.

The Spanish youngsters who attended also benefitted from English language classes alongside the chance to improve their basketball skills.

The collaboration agreement between Valencia and Worcester aims to promote the exchange of expertise, knowledge and co-operation between staff in basketball-related activities, including education and youth engagement.

The University has also offered student exchanges with the Spanish club and placements for students studying on Business, Sport Business and Sports Therapy courses.

Juanjo Rojo, Director of Junior Development at Valencia Basket, said: "Once again we have received a warm welcome from our friends in Worcester. We are very happy with the venue, general facilities and the people at Worcester and look forward to extending our partnership in the future."

Mick Donovan, Head of the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, said: "We are delighted to be working with Valencia Basket in so many ways and continue to be impressed by their vision and professionalism.

"We believe we are breaking new ground with a residential basketball camp that combines English language lessons with coaching provided by clubs from two different countries working together. This also fits with our ethos of sport and education working alongside each other. The camp's popularity is increasing and we hope it continues to grow to meet that demand."