We are pleased to confirm our upcoming Junior Trial dates for players looking to compete on the club’s Junior Performance Programme in 2025/26.
Do you have what it takes to play for Birmingham’s biggest basketball club? Come along to our 2025 Junior Trials!
Information for trials for our Under 9s, Under 11s and Under 12s will be announced in due course. To be added to the waiting list for these trials please contact us at enquiries@cobrockets.co.uk.
Birmingham Rockets are looking for talented, committed and focused players wishing to challenge themselves within a competitive and player-focused environment, that concentrates on performing on and off the court.
Rockets are the only club in the West Midlands able to offer National Basketball League Premier level play at Under 14s (Boys & Girls) & Under 16 (Boys & Girls); ensuring a clear pathway for those looking to progress through our youth ranks.
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, the club is excited to be reintroducing National League Conference Teams for Under 14 Boys, Under 16 Boys and Under 18 Women back into our performance programme – allowing more players to represent the Rockets next season!
Rockets Juniors who represented the club during the 2024/25 season will be sent their registration link by their coaches for the trials on Saturday 17th May 2025, while prospective new players are asked to register below for the trials on Saturday 24th May 2025.
If you are unsure which trial to register for, please see the guidelines below.
Under 14 trials – Players in school years 8 & 9 in September 2025
Under 16 trials – Players in school years 10 & 11 in September 2025
Under 18 trials – Players in school years 12 & 13 in September 2025
Players must register in advance of attending. Spaces are limited.
Click here to register today!
Please find the full trial schedule below:
Saturday 17th May
Nechells Wellbeing Centre
Current Birmingham Rockets National League Players
12pm – 2:15
For Under 14 Girls, Under 16 Girls and Under 18 Women
2:30 – 4:45
For Under 14 Boys and Under 16 Boys
Saturday 24th May
Nechells Wellbeing Centre
New trialists
12pm-2:15
For Under 14 Girls, Under 16
Girls and Under 18 Women
2:30 -4:45
For Under 14 Boys and Under 16 Boys
Places are limited so please register early to secure your place.
If you are unable to attend either trial date, please contact Technical Director Paul Douglas at academy@cobrockets.co.uk with ‘Cannot attend trials’ as the email header.
