Its set to be another busy weekend of Rockets action with a number of sides in league and cup action.
Rockets men are in action tomorrow evening as Coach Smith and the team look to return to winning ways against Essex Rebels (1-3), tip off 7:30pm.
It’s our ‘Kids for a Quid’ game night and with tickets going fast we anticipate a near sell-out crowd – click here to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Under 14 Boys
Our Under 14 Boys team will be looking to continue their fantastic recent form as they play host to Newcastle Eagles in Saturday’s early tip at Nechells.
After losing their opening two games of the season, Coach Gaskell’s side bounced back in style – winning their next three outings to climb to second place in the Northern Premier Division.
Last weekend’s demolition of St Helens Saints will give the team confidence going to the game against an Eagles side that have also enjoyed a strong start to the season (3-1).
Under 16 Girls
Our Under 16 Girls have a double header weekend in store as they prepare to battle the Milton Keynes Breakers home and away.
Tomorrow is the league fixture away from home before we host the Breakers in National Cup action on Sunday.
After beating Bristol Academy Flyers in the first round of the cup, Rockets were awarded a BYE in the second round, setting up Sunday’s win-or-go-home clash.
Milton Keynes have started the season well (3-1) and are sure to provide a stern test, but Coach Clark and the team will be looking to put their hard work into practice this coming weekend!
Under 16 Boys
Our Under 16 Boys also face a doubleheader weekend and are in both league and cup action.
Trafford Magic (2-3) are first up on Saturday in the league with Coach Afonso and the team looking to get back to winning ways after a tough run of fixtures.
Attention then turns to the National Cup on Sunday, with Leicester Riders (1-5) the visitors in a 5:30pm tip.
The team qualified for this stage of the competition as a result of beating Coventry Tornadoes in the first-round last month.
U18 Men
Our Under 18 Men are back in action on Sunday as they prepare to travel to Warwickshire to take on Warwickshire Warriors Ballers Heaven away at 12.45pm on Sunday
The Midlands I Conference side are 4-0 to start their season and will provide a stern test for Coach D’Alva’s Rockets – who will be looking to bounce back from yesterday’s narrow overtime loss against London United.
Rockets comfortably dispatched of Worcester Wolves Academy in the last round to progress to this point and will be looking to supplement their league campaign with a run in the cup this year.
