Questions are inevitable so we have collated some FAQs that will hopefully answer your question.
If not please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact page or social media.
Our training sessions take place in two venues in in Ely so please make sure you attend the correct location. Girls and senior training is now on a Monday evening in the Sport Hall at Ely Community College, and our junior teams are still based in the Sports Hall at King’s School, Ely.
Monday evenings:
6pm-7:15pm – Girls only (years 7-9)
730pm-930pm – Under 18 and seniors age 16+
Tuesday Evenings:
6pm-730pm – years 8-9 (under 14 team)
730pm-9pm – years 10/11 (Under 16 team)
Wednesday Evenings:
6pm-7pm – years 4/5 (under 10 team)
7pm-8pm – years 6/7 (under 12 team)
All of our training sessions cost £7. First session is always free so you can give it a go first to see if you want to keep coming along.
Up to 4 training sessions can be paid for weekly then you must decide to become a club member or full time member.
We start from the age of 8 years old, all the way to adult.
We are a friendly basketball club available for all players of any standard from the age of 8.
So, if you are new to the game, returning to the game or a keen player looking to join a local club then come along to any of our sessions. You do not have to sign up to play for any of the squads either. Just turn up for the session for your age group no need to book!
All of our teams from junior to senior compete in local league competition, either at a central venue competition (CVC) or on a home and away basis. All of our home matches are played on a Tuesday evening during the season.
First of all, get in touch or turn up for a training session!
There are two ways to join the club as a member:
Pay as you play or Annual membership
If you wish to join the club, everyone must be member of Basketball England (free) and then if you just want to train with the club you pay your training fee when you turn up. You however, cannot attend the skills session on a Thursday.
If you wish to represent the club in league and cup competition then a playing license is required from Basketball England. As part of joining the club as a member, you get this paid.
This year we have three ways to pay:
Training (first 4 weeks ONLY) – £7 per session
Club member- £50 for membership then £25 training (paid in blocks of 4)
Full member – £250 for juniors and seniors (u14/16/18 seniors)
Under 10/12 – £150
Being a full member of the club gives you all training, match, league registration, playing license fees paid for.
The membership portal for Basketball England is not the easiest to navigate! First of all if you are signing up as a player, or a parent signing up your child then start by going to this link here: Basketball England Membership section
If you are player looking to sign up for the first time or a parent signing up your child click on the create full account button
There are also helpful guides to show you how to fill out the membership portal. We also have two documents in the document section you can download to assist.
Any problems email the club contact@eastcambsbasketball.co.uk
The membership portal will allow you to join as many basketball clubs as you want!
However, if you are playing for us then you need to join us so we can see and pay for your license. You can search for us by name or club number.
Club Name: East Cambs Basketball Club
Club number: CA3700
You must be a member of the club and have a valid player/official license from Basketball England
Of course you can!
You do not just have to be a player to be involved with the club. We are always looking for help with coaching and other areas such as table officiating.
Qualifications are available from Basketball England for which the club can help to pay for.
You have to be 14+ to be table official or referee. Once you qualify as either you get paid!
If you are interested then get in touch with the club.
All of the club coaches are qualified with Basketball England. Our team head coaches are Level 2 qualified coaches.
All of our coaches are Enhanced DBS checked and have safeguarding qualifications.