At Whiteley Warriors Basketball, we believe in the power of hoops to inspire, educate, and unite communities.

🌟 Our newest initiative, HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ, aims to address the shortage of basketball hoops in junior and primary schools across the UK.

🔍 Mission Statement: At the heart of HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ is the commitment to raising awareness about the scarcity of basketball hoops in our local schools. 🏫

🏀 Many Multi-Use Games Courts boast 10ft hoops, often intimidating for younger children. We want to change this narrative by making basketball more accessible, enjoyable, and safer for the next generation.

🌈 Our Vision: HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ envisions a future where every school has the opportunity to nurture young talents, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and skill development through the love of basketball. 🤝🏀

🏡 Local Community Impact: This program is not just about installing hoops; it's about creating a basketball culture within our local schools. HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ will be donating adjustable height hoops, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for our youngest ballers. 🏀✨

🎁 What We Offer:

  • Hoops: Adjustable-height basketball hoops suitable for all ages, ensuring a comfortable and safe playing experience.

  • Basketballs: Donations of basketballs to keep the game rolling.

  • Training and Education: Specialised training sessions and educational materials, including engaging slides, to help children develop fundamental basketball skills.

👫 Get Involved: Join us in making a difference! Whether you're a passionate basketball enthusiast, a local business, or a school looking to enhance your sports facilities, HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ welcomes your support.

Together, let's empower the next generation through the joy of basketball! 🌐🏀

📢 Spread the Word: Help us raise awareness by sharing this post! Let's make HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ a slam-dunk success for our community. 🌍🏀

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Sarisbury Junior School - Hampshire

A huge thank you to Gareth Birkett, Chairman and Founder of Whiteley Warriors Basketball CIC, and John Wilkins (Big John) (Former player for the Fimba GB Team and Co-Director), who have funded the amazing new Basketball hoops at Sarisbury C of E Junior School. This is part of a new initiative called ‘HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ’ in which they are aiming to address the shortage of basketball hoops in junior and primary schools across the UK.                                

HOOPZ 4 SKOOLZ envisions a future where every school has the opportunity to nurture young talent promoting physical activity, teamwork, and skill development through the love of basketball. This program is not just about installing hoops; it's about creating a basketball culture within our local schools.

Mrs C NICE

Head Teacher