What is mini basketball?

Mini-basketball is a game for girls and boys who play in mixed teams on a ring height of 8’ 6”, compared to a full size goal of 10’.Photo of boys and girls playing mini basketball
One of the rules is that ‘All must play’ in at least two of the four periods.
The ball is size 5 compared to the full size 7.

103 primary schools take part in the County Council programme.

Mini basketball in clubs

Mini basketball in primary schools

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Mini basketball in Clubs

Where can I play?

There are a number of clubs for girls and boys of primary and secondary school age to play locally.

Arnold Cobras
Play at: Jesse Boot Wildcats Arena
Contact: Russ Fraser
tel: 0115 915 0108

Chilwell Comets
Play at: Chilwell Olympia
Contact: Lindsay Litton
tel: 0115 925 9413
e-mail: lindsay.litton@fsnet.co.uk

Hucknall Hotshots
Play at: Annie Holgate School
Contact: Karen Marshall
tel: 0115 953 7563
e-mail: karenmarshall@ntlworld.com

Ilkeston Outlaws
Play at: Cavendish Centre
Contact: Alan Starling
tel: 0115 930 6770

Mansfield Express
Play at: Mansfield Leisure Centre
Contact: Graham Blankley
tel: 01246 270985
e-mail: grahamblankley@aol.com

Retford Raiders
Play at: King Edward School
Contact: Steve Bell
tel: 01777 709904
e-mail: steve.r.bell@sky.com

Rushcliffe Basketball Club
Play at: Jesse Gray School
Contact: Karen Waite
tel: 01949 860950
e-mail: karen.waite@bigfoot.com

If you want to play at a higher level:

Join a local club or one of the Nova Centurion Squads which prepare players for inter-regional play.
Mini Nova Squads are run every two weeks at Newark, Retford, Mansfield and Nottingham. Players from school year 7 and below are encouraged to join their nearest venue.

At the end of the season (Easter) girls and boys teams are selected for each region, to compete in a county event.

If you're between 7 and 17 years you can register your interest by contacting us.

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Mini basketball in primary schools



When a school joins:

  • Children are introduced to mini basketball through one free coaching session
  • followed by a minimum of four lessons
  • these can be adapted to class or school team coaching sessions
  • the school then hosts a coaching/friendly match fixture with another school team.

How much does it cost?

  • Registration fee: £12.00 (includes automatic affiliation to Mini-Basketball England)
  • Team Session: £8.00
  • Class Session: £14.00.

What equipment is needed?

  • Netball rings can be adapted for early sessions
  • Basketball goals of all shapes and sizes can easily adapt to any space for mini-basketball, whether indoors or out
  • We provide coaching staff with balls, bibs, scoresheets and lesson plans for each session
  • The mini basketball is a size 5 and children below scjool year 4  may even prefer a size 3 mini ball
  • Players require rubber soled cross trainers or basketball shoes/boots
  • T-shirt, shorts and socks or variations on this depending on the facility (indoor/outdoor) and the temperature.

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Contact us

Jimmy Smith, Basketball Development Officer
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Office
Thoroton Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 7QP

e-mail: jim.smith@nottscc.gov.uk
tel: 0115 977 2273

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