Balbriggan Basketball operates a Youth Academy that trains young people to participate in the sport of Basketball. The goals are; knowing how to play the sport, team building exercises, active participation in sports, and a fun place to make new friends. The inclusive club caters to anybody (Boys & Girls) interested in taking part in the sport and ages start from 6 to 15 years old for our Junior members.
Our Club Home court remains, Bremore Educate Together National School.
Weekly ‘Play and Train’ sessions
Each development session at our academy will be a fun filled 1.30hours long session. We advise each member wears proper attire for playing the sport as well as having some water to drink.
The academy training sessions are on Wednesday’s from 6.30pm till 8pm. We ask that players attend as many sessions as possible, so as to develop their skills progressively.
Registration as a member with Balbriggan Basketball and Baseball Ireland is mandatory; as it is a clause within our insurance policy and a requirement from Basketball Ireland. Everyone who wants to play at Balbriggan Basketball has to register themselves with the accompanying form and the required fee for the age level of Basketball you participate in. Registrations can only be completed by a person who is a legal guardian or someone who is over the age of 18. Once registered you will receive a Basketball Ireland BIPIN for the member of Balbriggan Basketball.
Our coaching goals for 26/27 season
Our goal this season is to build a strong, confident group of young women who love basketball and love representing their club based in Balbriggan.
To do that, we’re looking for:
– **Consistency** – showing up and putting in the work
– **Determination** – pushing through challenges and improving every week
– **Willingness** – being open to learn, try new things, and support each other
– **Being Trainable** – listening, applying feedback, and growing as a player and teammate
Skill will be developed as we gain traction. No one needs to be perfect to start. We will teach, train, and grow together.
And it’s going to be FUN. Basketball is about competition, but it’s also about friendship, confidence, and having a team you can be proud of.
⛹️ More Than Just Playing
As part of the Sharks program, the girls will also get the chance to learn skills and abilities in other areas of basketball:
– **Admin** – helping run the team, organizing, and communication
– **Coaching** – learning drills and how to lead sessions
– **Officiating** – understanding the rules and reffing games
– **Club Ownership** – having a voice in how our team and club runs