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…
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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…
Inaugural Central Venue League Wraps Up With Dramatic Finale
Rockets’ inaugural Central Venue League came to an end in the most dramatic of finales on Sunday, with The Bears eking out a narrow victory courtesy of a free throw in the final seconds. The Bears then found a late basket to pull away to an eventual 25-22 victory against the second-placed Eagles, marking the…
Rockets Host 20 Schools From Across Birmingham To Round Off The Canon Respect Project
During the past 5 weeks we have delivered the Canon Respect Schools Project which culminated in us hosting Primary and Secondary Tournaments at Nechells Wellbeing Centre over the past two days. This rounded off the Canon Respect Project, which was run in conjunction with B. Braun Sheffield Sharks and Canon Medical Systems Europe. The project…
Nathan Ramsdale-Owen Appointed Strength & Conditioning Coach
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the addition of Nathan Ramsdale-Owen to the Rockets coaching staff as a dedicated Strength & Conditioning Coach. Nathan has a long affiliation with Rockets and we are thrilled that he will be joining us to further supplement our performance programme. Nathan had this to say about his…
Men’s First Team Try-Outs Set For 16th July
We are pleased to confirm the following date for our Division Two Men’s First Team Try-Outs. The session will take place from 2pm-4pm on Saturday 16th July at Nechells Wellbeing Centre. In order to monitor the numbers of those attending, players are required to book online in advance of the try-out date. We expect competition…
Nuno Rodrigues Named Men’s First Team Head Coach
Rockets are delighted to announce the appointment of Nuno Rodrigues as Men’s First Team Head Coach for the 2022/23 season, subject to work permit approval. Portuguese native Nuno joins Rockets after spending the 2021/22 campaign in Angola as Head Coach & Youth Coordinator at Clube Desportivo de Agosto. Prior to that, he led Sport Clube…
Ricardo D’Alva Moves Into Under-18 Men’s Premier Head Coach Role
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that Ricardo D’Alva will remain as part of the coaching setup at the club as he takes on the role of Under-18 Men’s Premier Head Coach for the 2022/23 season. Coach Ricardo enjoyed a successful season in 2021/22, leading our Under-16 Boys Premier to the playoffs and…
Marcellus Elfrey Remains As Under-18 Women’s Head Coach For 2022/23
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Marcellus Elfrey will be staying on to coach our Under-18 Women’s Team. Coach Elfrey led the team to the Under-18 North division title last season and will be looking to build on last season’s successes in the coming campaign. His side lost just once in the…
Steve Dudley Set To Coach Under-18 Boys Conference In 2022/23
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce that Steve Dudley will be continuing his coaching journey with us by taking charge of our Under-18 Boys Conference side for the 2022/23 season. Steve is a highly respected coach within the club having led our Under-16 Conference side last season and we are pleased to have…
Mark Evans Stays On As Under-16 Girls Head Coach
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to announce that Mark Evans will be staying on as Under-16 Girls Head Coach for the 2022/23 season. Mark will continue leading our Under-16 girls programme and will be looking to build on last season’s fourth-place finish in the Under-16 Girls Midlands Division with the league set…
Afonso Tavares Appointed Under-14 Boys Premier Head Coach
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to announce that Afonso Tavares is joining the club to take up the position of Head Coach of our Under-14 Premier side. Coach Afonso is a progressive Portuguese coach and boasts extensive experience at Portuguese sides Clube Desportivo José Régio and Clube Desportivo da Póvoa. He had…
Matt Gaskell To Continue As Under-14 Boys Conference Head Coach
City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club are pleased to announce that Matt Gaskell will remain in position as Under-14 Boys Conference Head Coach for the 2022/23 season. Matt led the team to an eighth-place finish in the Under-14 Boys Midlands league last season and is looking forward to getting to work with a new group…