City of Birmingham Rockets’ Men’s First Team were crowned NBL Division 2 National Champions after beating St Helens Saints 80-72 in the playoff final at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester on Saturday evening. Rockets went into the game full of confidence after comfortably dispatching local rivals Worcester Wolves in the semi-finals, with our…
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Playoff Final Match Report: Rockets Women 57-77 Sheffield Hatters II
City of Birmingham Rockets Women’s First Team contested the WNBL Division 2 Playoff Final against Sheffield Hatters II at Manchester’s National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday afternoon, as part of Finals weekend. After a pool-topping regular season, followed by two thrilling playoff wins, Rockets deservedly took their place at this showpiece event. With Coach Emery’s…
Michelle Turner & Martyn Gayle Recognised In NBL End of Season Awards
Birmingham Rockets are pleased to see first team players Michelle Turner and Martyn Gayle recognised in the NBL Division Two end of season awards. Turner took the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade for Division Two Pool 2 in the WNBL awards – with Fabienne Zere a deserved runner up. In the Men’s Division Two North,…
Playoff Finals 2023: Ticket & Travel Details
Both of our first teams are competing in the Playoff Finals this coming Saturday. The full schedule and details for fan travel can be found below. Saturday 22nd April 2023 VENUE DETAILS: National Basketball Performance Centre, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Manchester M12 4TF Food and drinks will be available on site. Bag checks will also be undertaken…
Match Report: Worcester Wolves 79-83 Rockets Men
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Men’s First Team recorded a dramatic 83-79 win at Worcester Wolves on Friday evening to move to within just one win of clinching the league title. Worcester had a point to prove after falling to Rockets on all three of our previous meetings as NBL sides – a run dating back…
Match Report: Rockets Men 80-67 Bristol Hurricanes
Rockets overcame third placed Bristol Hurricanes to extend the streak to 18 wins and 0 losses in the league after a comfortable 80-67 at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. Bristol came into the game with a point to prove having lost the reverse fixture in overtime back in November and they came out of…
Weekend Roundup: 11th/12th February 2023
There were a number of big wins for Rockets across the weekend and as we approach the business end of the season a number of our teams look well placed in their respective divisions. Our Under 16 Girls team continued their title charge with a crucial 73-43 victory at Bromsgrove on Sunday morning. Another strong…
Match Report: Rockets 92-61 Derbyshire Arrows
Rockets Men’s First Team extended their unbeaten streak to 14-0 with a comfortable 92-61 win over third placed Derbyshire Arrows at Nechells in our first home game of 2023. The team were coming off the back of a big win away at Myerscough Academy and had to overcome an Arrows side with a 8-5 record…
Weekend Roundup: 17th December 2022
The final round of fixtures for 2022 saw just four games take place on Saturday, with Rockets recording three victories and coming seconds away from a clean sweep. Our Under 16 Girls were up first at midday away in Leicester with Coach Evans’ side overcoming Leicester Warriors by a 100-point margin in a 114-14 demolition.…
Player Sponsor: Edge Ahead Tuition Sponsor Kayne King For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce that Edge Ahead Tuition are sponsoring Kayne King for the 2022/23 season! Edge Ahead Tuition caters to children aged 11+, offering GCSE, holiday & A-Level tuition to support young people’s education. With over 10 years of experience, Edge Ahead Tuition tailor their lessons to the needs of…
Match Report: Rockets 77-64 Bristol Academy Flyers
City of Birmingham Rockets Men’s First Team extended their unbeaten run to 10-0 with a hard fought 77-64 win over Bristol Academy Flyers at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday afternoon. Rockets went into the game looking to take their winning run into double figures with victory over a Flyers side that sat fourth in the…
Match Report: Nottingham Trent Hoods 74-105 Rockets
City of Birmingham Rockets’ Men’s First Team recorded a comprehensive 105-74 win in Nottingham yesterday afternoon – moving to 9-0 in the league and maintaining their place atop the league standings. Rockets came into the game as the division’s only remaining unbeaten side whilst Nottingham were the only side yet to register a victory. Despite…
First Team Doubleheader Preview
Our unbeaten first teams return to Nechells Wellbeing Centre tomorrow evening for an enticing doubleheader of basketball action! Last weekend saw both of our first teams record league wins on Saturday, with our men’s team snatching victory from the jaws of defeat with a dramatic away win at Bristol Hurricanes. Sunday saw our Women’s First…
First Team Weekend Preview
It is set to be a busy weekend for our Rockets first teams, with our men taking on Bristol Hurricanes in a crucial game between two of the early pacesetters whilst our women’s side face away trips to Derby in the league and Manchester in the cup. Rockets Men vs Bristol Hurricanes Rockets’ Men’s First…
Match Report: City of Birmingham Rockets 92-63 Leicester Warriors
Birmingham Rockets’ Men’s First Team extended their unbeaten run to 6-0, beating Leicester Warriors 92-63 in a fiery encounter at Nechells Wellbeing Centre on Saturday evening. After overcoming Doncaster away from home the weekend prior, our men faced a Leicester Warriors side who started the season with two wins from five after suffering relegation from Division…
Tickets For All Remaining 2022 Fixtures Are On Sale Now!
Tickets for all remaining Rockets fixtures in 2022 are on sale now! Show your support for Rockets and basketball in Birmingham by coming along to Nechells Wellbeing Centre and see for yourself why our award-winning game nights are not to be missed! With five home fixtures in the next seven weeks in the run up…
Match Preview: City of Birmingham Rockets vs Leicester Warriors
City of Birmingham Rockets return to Nechells Wellbeing Centre tomorrow evening for our highly anticipated local derby clash with Leicester Warriors, tip-off 19:30. There are sure to be fireworks on and off the court as we look to extend our unbeaten start to the league season and make it six wins from six to start…
Emma James Is Back At Rockets For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm the return of Emma James to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Emma joined us ahead of our inaugural National League season in 2021/22 after graduating from Lancaster University and playing BUCS level competition during her time there. Emma impressed Coach Peter Mintoft during their time…
Cara Sheppard Returns For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Cara Sheppard is retuning to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Cara joined us prior to the start of last season after representing University of Birmingham, where she competed in the BUCS competition. Having continued her development with us as part of our…
Martyn Gayle Announced As Player Coach
Rockets are pleased to announce that Martyn Gayle will step into the role of player coach for the remainder of the 2022/23 season. Shooting Guard Gayle rejoined his boyhood club from Division 1 outfit Team Newcastle this season with the ambition of spearheading Rockets’ promotion push.. He will be assisted in his new role by…
Enkeleda Pashaj Is Back For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Ekeleda Pashaj has returned to the club for the 2022/23 season! Enke was an influential figure in the group during the 2021/22 season, controlling the court from the point guard spot. A popular figure within the team, Enke brings tough defensive energy and intensity to the…
Jess Blandford Commits To Rockets For 2022/23!
We are delighted to confirm that Jess Blandford has committed to Rockets for the upcoming season as part of our Women’s First Team roster. Jess has impressed in her early season outings and we are pleased to have her with us for the season! She joins up with Rockets having represented Itchen College & Team…
Hannah Porter Returns For 2022/23!
We are delighted to confirm that Hannah Porter is returning to our Women’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! Hannah is a popular and well respected figure in the group and we are looking forward to seeing her in action after being sidelined through injury for large parts of last season. Assistant Coach Peter Mintoft…
Ruth Usman Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to confirm that Ruth Usman is joining up with our Women’s First Team for 2022/23! Ruth was part of our YBL roster last season, a competition we went on to win, and impressed new Head Coach Ryan Emery during the offseason. Coach Emery signalled her versatility as a key…
Sarah Mullgrave Is Back For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the return of Sarah Mullgrave to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Sarah joined us midway through last season, going on to be part of our 2022 YBL winning side back in June. She returns under new Head Coach Ryan Emery, who spoke highly of Sarah…
Fabienne Zere Joins Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Fabienne Zere to our Women’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season. Fabienne is another of the new additions our roster this year and Head Coach Ryan Emery is looking forward to the impact she will have this year. He said: “Fabienne is one…
Sam Toluwase Joins Rockets!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce the arrival of Samuel Toluwase as part of our Men’s First Team roster for the 2022/23 season! Sam boasts an impressive CV, including seven seasons in the BBL, in a well travelled career which has seen him play across the UK and in Iceland’s top tier. He…
Heather Maxwell Becomes The Latest Addition To Our Women’s First Team!
City of Birmingham Rockets are pleased to announce the addition of Heather Maxwell to our Women’s First Team roster for 2022/23! Heather has played with Reading Rockets for the past two years, competing as part of their NBL Division One roster in 2021/22. She also enjoyed success in last season’s WEABL – ranking as one…
Siggy Hoar Is A Rocket For 2022/23!
City of Birmingham Rockets are delighted to announce that Siggy Hoar is joining our Men’s First Team for the 2022/23 season! The 6″6 forward has been a cornerstone of the Shropshire Warriors programme, representing the club at National League level and winning multiple West Midlands league and cup titles. Despite being born in Middlesbrough, Siggy…
Michael Gayle Returns For 2022/23!
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…
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…