Youth Basketball Development
Ages 5–14 · Tue & Fri · Riverside Arena. Where Blackwater players are made — one fun session at a time.
First Dribble to First Team
Our youth pathway turns beginners into confident players. Sessions are grouped by age and experience, capped at twelve kids per coach, and built around small-sided games — because children learn basketball by playing basketball, not by standing in lines.
Every term ends with a festival day where parents watch new skills in real games, and every player takes home a personal progress card.
Register Your ChildEverything Young Players Need
Fundamentals Curriculum
Ball-handling, footwork, passing, shooting form and defensive stance — taught through games, never lectures.
Small-Sided Games
3v3 and 4v4 formats mean more touches, more decisions and more fun for every child on court.
Progress Cards & Festivals
Termly skill cards for parents plus festival game days that celebrate effort as loudly as results.
Train Twice a Week, Play Every Weekend
Under-8s and under-11s train in Session A; under-14s in Session B. Weekend fixtures run September to May.
Parents Ask Us
None at all. Most youth players start as complete beginners, and groups are split by experience so nobody feels behind.
Indoor court shoes, a water bottle and comfortable sportswear. We provide balls, bibs and a club training shirt.
Yes — the first session is free. Book through the contact page and arrive ten minutes early to meet the coach.