City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to confirm that Michael Gayle is returning to our Men’s First Team for 2022/23! Michael, a widely respected figure in Birmingham basketball, captained the side last season and we look forward to his continued impact both on and off the court as part of our exciting new roster. Michael…
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Karl Teesdale Joins Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the addition of Karl Teesdale to our Men’s First Team roster for the upcoming season! Karl joins us on the back of a fruitful spell with our cross city rivals Team Birmingham Elite in 2021/22 and we are pleased to add his skillset to an already talented…
Weekend Report: Two Wins For Our Men & A Strong Performance From Our Women
Our first teams were both in action over the course of a productive weekend at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. Saturday saw our Men’s First Team host Warwickshire Hawks before Worcester Wolves visited us on Sunday to play both of our first teams that evening. Our Men’s First Team recorded two comfortable victories whilst our Women’s First…
Taiwo Badmus Joins Up With Our Men’s First Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Taiwo Badmus to our Men’s First Team roster ahead of the upcoming NBL Division Two North season! Taiwo joins Rockets on the back of a spell at fellow Division Two outfit Nottingham Trent University Hoods and we are excited to see him continue his basketball journey with…
Luke Okosieme Is A Rocket!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Luke Okosieme to our Men’s First Team roster ahead of the 2022/23 season. Luke, 21, represented England High Jumping at U17, U18 & U20 level before making the transition to basketball. After playing in Portugal during his university placement year, Luke returns to the…
American Forward Christian Prince Joins Rockets!
We are delighted to announce the addition of American forward Christian Prince to our Men’s First Team roster! Christian, a 6″8 Forward/Center, played in Valencia, Spain last year. During this time, Christian helped his team finish 2nd in their division and gain promotion. Originally from New Jersey, Christian played varsity basketball at St Joseph High…
Dume Okibe Joins Up With Our Men’s First Team
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Dume Okibe to our Men’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 NBL Division Two North season! The 6″7 forward joins up with Rockets after representing the EABL side at Sutton College from 2019-2022. Originally from Milton Keynes, Dume represented his hometown club Milton Keynes…
Milly Harrison Returns For 2022/23!
We are pleased to confirm that Milly Harrison is returning to our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Milly proved to be a reliable presence last season and we are delighted that she is returning under new Head Coach Ryan Emery. Ryan is looking forward to working closely with Milly this season and believes…
Georgia Darby Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Women’s First Team!
We are pleased to announce that Georgia Darby is joining our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Georgia has been part of the setup at Worcester Wolves since 2019 and will be reunited with new Rockets Head Coach Ryan Emery this season. She has also played for West Bromwich Albion Basketball Club, playing as…
Catarina Seixas Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce the addition of Portuguese guard Catarina Seixas to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Catarina won the Player’s Player of the Year award at Coventry Flames last season and will add a potent shooting threat to Coach Ryan Emery’s side. After coming…
October Fixtures Are On Sale Now!
Our award-winning Rockets game nights are not to be missed! Click here to buy individual match tickets for our October fixtures. You can also be sure of your seat for the entire season with our season tickets – click here to get yours today! With a host of experienced and exciting talent already signed up…
Ronald Oberia Returns To Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce that Ronald Oberia is returning to Rockets in what represents yet another statement signing ahead of the 2022/23 season. Ronald returns to the club after spells at Team Derby Spartans, Derbyshire Spartans, Derby Trailblazers and most recently, Team Birmingham Elite. Ronald’s impact was immense last season, with…
Opportunities at Rockets!
We have the following opportunities available ahead of the upcoming season. Paid Community Coaches (8-12 hours per week with the possibility of additional hours). Voluntary Team Managers (Assist coaches with maintaining kit, organising transport, and logistics throughout the season). Voluntary Assistant Coaches (Performance Programme, U12-U18). To express your interest in any of the above positions,…
Kayne King Joins Rockets For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that Kayne King is joining up with our Men’s First Team for 2022/23! In another statement of intent from the club, Kayne, an established Division One player with Derby Trailblazers and Leicester Warriors, joins up with Coach Rodrigues’ side. Coach Rodrigues is looking forward to working with…
Michael Price Is Back For 2022/23!
We are pleased to confirm that Michael Price will be returning to Rockets for the upcoming season! Michael becomes our third returning player from last season with his drive, determination and athletic ability impressing new Head Coach Nuno Rodrigues. Coach Rodrigues is looking forward to continuing Mike’s development this season, he said, “Mike Price has…
He’s Home. Martyn Gayle Returns To Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce that Martyn Gayle is joining up with our Men’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Birmingham native Martyn, who began his affiliation with Rockets back in 2005 as a U18, is the record three-point shooter in NBL Division 1 history whilst his 96.4% free throw…
Men’s First Team MVP Nathan Ramsdale-Owen Returns For 2022/23!
We are delighted to announce that last season’s Men’s First Team MVP winner Nathan Ramsdale-Owen has committed to Rockets for the 2022/23 season! Nathan played a crucial role for us in 2021/22, impressing fans and coaches alike as he went on to claim the MVP award back in May. Men’s First Team Head Coach, Nuno…
Jordan Dawes Becomes First Addition To 2022/23 Men’s First Team Roster
We are delighted to announce that Jordan Dawes will be returning to Rockets for the 2022/23 season! Jordan’s affinity with Rockets stretches back some fifteen years, initially joining up with the club as a U15, before enjoying stints at Leicester Riders and Worcester Wolves ahead of rejoining us for the 2021/22 campaign. Rockets Head Coach,…
Ellie Pierpoint Joins Up With Rockets For 2022/23
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Ellie Pierpoint to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season. Ellie becomes our second roster addition after Michelle Turner committed to the club last week. Having spent time at Worcester Wolves with new Rockets Head Coach Ryan Emery back in the 2017/18…
Last Chance To Try Out For Our Men’s First Team
Our final try-out date for our Men’s First Team takes place this Thursday! After a very strong showing at our initial try-out date last month we look forward to welcoming any remaining players who wish to be considered to Nechells Wellbeing Centre this Thursday where try-outs will take place from 7:30pm-9:00pm. Players that attended our…
Come To Our BMet Academy Open Day This Sunday!
Our Rockets Academies offer the ultimate way to combine basketball development and academic study at three providers across the city! Our unique partnerships with BMet, Broadway Academy & Solihull Sixth Form allow players from across the city to be part of our academies wherever you are based so come and learn more at this Sunday’s…
Winners of Commonwealth Games Tickets Announced!
Our partners Gowling WLG UK kindly provided us with some Commonwealth Games tickets to give away to the young people of Birmingham. All club members were in with a chance at a pair of tickets for the Games at events taking place early next week. We are pleased to be able to reveal the following…
Rockets In Review: February
February was a busy month for the Rockets as we approached the season’s climax. Each game was crucial with play-off places and league positions still up for grabs with only a handful of fixtures remaining. Our Under-12 Mixed side suffered defeat in their only game of February, as they fell to Derby Trailblazers 64-51 in…
Daniele Brunetti Set To Coach Under-16 Boys Conference
We are pleased to announce Daniele Brunetti as our Under-16 Boys Conference Head Coach ahead of the upcoming season! Daniele has been involved with Rockets since 2017 coaching young people across the club as well as coaching at our Hakeem Olajuwon International Summer Camps and we are pleased to have him continue his journey with…
Michelle Turner Returns To Rockets For 2022/23
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are delighted to announce that Michelle Turner will be returning to our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season. Michelle played an integral role last season as we adapted to NBL Division Two and we look forward to seeing her back out on the court in a Rockets jersey…
Chair Kirk Dawes & Hometown Hero Ricardo D’Alva Represent Rockets at Queens Baton Relay
We were pleased to see two integral members of our organisation recognised for their contributions to the city of Birmingham in the past few days as part of the Queen’s Baton Relay ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Ricardo D’Alva, also recognised as a Hometown Hero ahead of the Games, was first to carry the…
2022/23 Season Tickets On Sale Now!
Make sure you’re there for all of the action next season with our Rockets season ticket! Our Men’s First Team home games proved extremely popular last season with two sell-out crowds and we expect this season to be even bigger! We can’t wait to get started again and it promises to be our biggest season…
Rockets In Review: January
January was a strong month for the Rockets, particularly in the later gameweeks, as we recorded some important wins across the club. It was a slow start to the month for our Under-16 Conference side, who played just once in January, as they suffered a 75-44 defeat to Coventry Elite. Saturday 15th January proved to be…
Pre-Enrol Onto Our Rockets Academy Today!
With the 2022/23 academic year fast approaching, make sure you join us as part of one of our Rockets Academies – the ultimate way to combine basketball development with academic study! Our BMet Academy offers students the opportunity to complete the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) programme as one of just sixteen providers of this…
Final Men’s First Team Try-Out Date On 4th August
After an incredibly popular and successful initial try-out session last Saturday we are pleased to announce a further date for any player who still wishes to be considered for our Men’s First Team in the 2022/23 season. This will be your FINAL opportunity to be considered for the upcoming campaign so we encourage any player…
Rockets Community Team Provide Free Basketball at NX West Midlands Family Fun Day
Our community team were at The New Irish Centre in Birmingham yesterday providing open basketball activity to people of all ages as part of the National Express West Midlands Family Fun Day. The court was busy throughout the day with beginners through to more experienced players afforded the opportunity to play basketball free of charge.…
Under-12 Head Coaching Vacancy
City of Birmingham Rockets are looking a dedicated Head Coach to fill the following Under-12 Mixed Head Coach vacancy on our Junior Performance Programme ahead of the 2022/23 season. We are keen to hear from progressive and ambitious coaches who would like to be part of the Rockets organisation at what is an exciting time…