We are delighted to announce the signing of fan favourite Steph Kontopyrgos as the latest addition to our roster for the upcoming 2021/22 campaign! Steph is a former Cyprus youth international, having played at under-16 level for his country. He has been playing for the Rockets since 2017 and during that time has become an…
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Mike: “The Season Can’t Come Fast Enough”
We caught up with Gatluak ‘Mike‘ Thiep following his commitment to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his time playing in the USA, Asia and Europe as well as the impact he hopes to have on the team both on and off the court this season. Mike spent time growing up in Birmingham and it…
Matt: “I Want To Do Whatever I Can To Contribute To Winning”
We caught up with young guard Matt Gaskell to talk his basketball journey so far and his hopes and ambitions for the upcoming campaign. Basketball in Birmingham has been part of Matt’s life since an early age with his parents introducing him to the Birmingham Bullets before joining the youth setup at COB a few…
Matt Gaskell Commits To The Rockets Ahead Of 2021/22 Season
We are excited to announce the signing of Matt Gaskell to the men’s first team for the upcoming season! Matt’s a regular of ours who’s been playing for us since he was just 11 years old. Having played basketball with us at the Rockets’ Solihull Sixth Form academy, Matt went on to represent Anglia Ruskin…
Miles: “I can’t wait to get out there with the team”
We caught up with Miles Moore after he committed to the Rockets for the upcoming season to talk his journey into basketball and his ambitions for the season ahead. At sixteen years old, Miles has only been involved in the game for three years having discovered the sport whilst becoming disillusioned with playing football. “I…
Miles Moore Joins The Rockets Ahead Of 2021/22
We are proud to announce Miles Moore as the latest addition to our men’s first team roster. Welcome to the Rockets, Miles! The 6’5 shooting guard came through the ranks at Coventry Tornadoes before completing a year at Charnwood Academy, linked to the Leicester Riders programme. Still only 16, Miles joined the club during lockdown…
Faaris: “I Am Very Excited To Get Started”
We caught up with new signing Faaris Mughal following his signing announcement yesterday to discuss his journey up to this point, how his desire to play developed during his time in the Rockets’ youth setup, and his ambitions for the upcoming season. Faaris has been involved with the youth setup at the Rockets since he…
Gatluak ‘Mike’ Thiep Joins The Rockets Ahead of 2021/22 Season
The Rockets are pleased to announce their second signing for the 2021/22 season with the addition of Gatluak ‘Mike‘ Thiep to the roster. At 7’0 tall, Thiep will provide shot-blocking, rebounding and a scoring presence for Rockets as the team and Coach Paul Douglas prepare for the challenges ahead in Division 2. Having been born…
Faaris Mughal Signs For Men’s First Team Ahead of 2021/22 Season
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the signing of Faaris Mughal to our men’s first team ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. The 6’1 shooting guard has been with the Rockets since the age of 13 and has been playing with our National League youth sides from Under 14s to Under 18s. The 18-year-old…
Rockets support Birmingham CG 2022 ticket launch event
It was yet another brilliant morning at Rockets, working with our friends from Birmingham 2022 to launch the West Midlands ticket ballot. The new outdoor court at Summerfield Park is a brilliant example of how the #B2022 will enthuse local young people to participate in our great game in their local community. Find out more…
COB Rockets announce 10 teams for the 2021/22 National League season
We are pleased to announce Rockets be entering 10 teams for the 2021/22 National League season from Under 12s through to Senior Men and Women who will both be competing in Division 2 for the first time. Our comprehensive pathway for male and female basketballers is complemented by our new show court and seating which…
Rockets First Team News
We are really pleased to announce 2 very exciting coaching appointments to spearhead our mens and women’s first teams for the 2021/22 season! Leading our Rockets Men’s programme will be Coach Paul Douglas. Following an illustrious BBL playing career during which Douglas established himself as one of the city’s best-ever homegrown players Birmingham Bullets, he…
Bursary fund in the name of Olympic basketball star is helping Rockets aim high
A Former Olympic basketball star is set to help players and coaches reach new heights at the Rockets. Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club has set up a bursary fund in the name of Brisbane Bullets legend Rob Sibley. The Robert Sibley Bursary Scheme aims to support players and coaches on their basketball journey, especially those…
BROADWAY ACADEMY, JOINS FORCES WITH ROCKETS
Broadway Academy School in Perry Barr is building on the excitement of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 by forming a unique partnership with Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club. The Academy is joining forces with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club to provide a memorable educational and sporting experience in partnership with the Broadway Sixth…
Mini Rockets Basketball Easter Camp 2021
After a year away are pleased to announce the return of our Easter Mini Rockets Basketball Camp 2021! Our 3 day camp will take place from 9.30am - 1pm on Monday 12th, Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th April on our amazing new court and includes lots of fun activities, skill work and daily challenges! We…
Rockets announce European Inclusion Project
We are very pleased to be involved in an exciting Erasmus Project with three other organisations from other European countries including our partner club HLA Alicante in Spain. The Programme is between four basketball clubs in Spain, England, Sweden, and Bulgaria, and for a period of two years from 2021 to 2023, aims to achieve…
Broadway Academy School, joins forces with Rockets
Broadway Academy School in Perry Barr is building on the excitement of the Commonwealth Games in 2022 by forming a unique partnership with Birmingham’s biggest community basketball club. The Academy is joining forces with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club to provide a memorable educational and sporting experience in partnership with the Broadway Sixth…
Outdoor Basketball is back on Monday 29th March!
With the easing of government restrictions and following Basketball England’s return to play guidance, we are very pleased to announce the start of outdoor sessions commencing on 29th March 2021 at the following venues: – Mere Green, Sutton – 9 Stourton Road – Quinton – Babbs Mill Park – Chelmsley Wood – Short Heath,…
Happy Mother’s Day 2021
We’d like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and persons taking on a mother’s role to care for their children. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball club in special to all the basketball mums not just today but every day! ?♥️?
International Womens Day 2021
Wishing a very happy Woman’s Day to strong, intelligent, talented and simply wonderful women of this world! Don’t you ever forget that your are loved and appreciated. #internationalwomensday2021
Hakeem Olajuwon City of Birmingham Rockets Summer Camp 2021
The recent government announcement has now given us some cautious optimism that our Hakeem Olajuwon 2021 Summer Camp may now be able to take place, providing the country is able to reopen over the coming months. This really is our favourite week of the year when we see so many regular and wonderful faces from…
Papa John’s Pizzas have teamed up with COB ROCKETS to provide £300 of free pizza vouchers
We are really pleased to have teamed up with Papa John’s Pizzas to provide £300 of free pizza vouchers to some of those local families hardest hit by the pandemic. Rockets MD, Rob Palmer, commented, “We recognise how difficult this past 12 months have been for everyone. This is a lovely initiative which will provide a…
Rockets is recruiting a crew for Match Day!
We are busy assembling our match night crew for the 2021/22 season & have some great opportunities available! If you are interested in event management, commentary, entertainment, volunteering, etc get Contact us!
The 6th Form College, Solihull with City of Birmingham Rockets – Apply Now!!
Based close to Solihull Town Centre, our academy partnership with The 6th Form College has built organically and steadily over the past 4 years. The club and college have developed a strong relationship to provide outstanding academic and basketball opportunities to students through our academy. The club delivers 12 hours of dedicated basketball per week…
Broadway Academy with City of Birmingham Rockets – Apply Now!!
Based in North Birmingham we aim to provide a memorable educational and sporting experience in partnership with the 6th Form. Our dedicated staff have a proven track record of producing elite athletes which will continue at Broadway Academy School. Utilising our existing national and international partnerships we will endeavour to support elite players in finding…
Basketball England has made two key decisions about the 2020/21 season
Following consultation with the elite teams and players active in the National Basketball League Division One (Men and Women), the season will continue under our current Government-sanctioned Return To Play Guidance with additional Covid-19 testing. However, non-elite senior and junior NBL/WNBL competitions, suspended until this point, will be cancelled for the season with the option of alternative competition later in the year, should conditions be safe and viable. You can Read NOW…