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Northwich Basketball Club
Northwich Basketball Club

Basketball in Northwich for juniors, seniors, beginners, league players, volunteers, parents, and supporters. Find sessions, join the club, follow fixtures, support the programme, and get to the right contact quickly.

About us

Northwich Basketball Club has grown from a local council-started club into a broad community programme for junior, senior, recreational, and competitive basketball.

Club history

The club was originally established by Vale Royal District Council in about 2002. It has previously played under names including Wyvern Wolves, Winsford Wolves, Vale Royal Wolves, and Northwich Jets before becoming Northwich Basketball Club.

Its core purpose has stayed consistent: giving local people a positive, friendly place to play and develop basketball in and around Northwich.

Where the club is now

Northwich Basketball Club offers sessions from U10s upwards, girls-only basketball, senior scrimmage, community training, and competitive regional and national league pathways. The club now supports more than 200 active players after its post-pandemic rebuild.

The club has a long record in the Warrington Central Venue League, including 34 playoff titles across junior and men's age groups since 2007.

The club keeps its core operating documents in place for Basketball England activity and is working to build more local league opportunities that support player development through close, well-contested games.

Follow us

The club's social channels show the current life of Northwich Basketball Club through photos, videos, notices, fixtures, fundraising, and day-to-day community updates.

Location & Contact

Find the club's training base, temporary home match venue, and contact details.

Training

Rudheath Leisure Centre

Shipbrook Road, Northwich, CW9 7DT.

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Temporary home matches

Hartford Church of England High School

Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1LH.

Home matches will temporarily use Hartford while work is completed on the Rudheath court.

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Club contact

For questions about joining, registration, sessions, volunteering, or sponsorship, email northwichbasketball@gmail.com.

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Our Sessions

Regular club training sessions run at Rudheath Leisure Centre. Use this section to check the timetable and session-by-session costs before using Player Information for registration and membership payment details.

Monday

  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm Girls Only Session
  • 8:00 - 9:30 pm U16s/U18s Elite Skills

Tuesday

  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm U10s / U12s
  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm U14s
  • 7:30 - 9:00 pm U16s/U18s Skills
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Open Shooting

Wednesday

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm U14 through to Senior Skills
  • 7:30 - 10:00 pm Senior Scrimmage

Friday

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm U14s/U16s/U18s Skills
  • 7:30 - 9:00 pm U16s/U18s Elite Skills

Sunday

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Shooting
£5 Junior pay-per-session option.
£8 Senior scrimmage session.
£3-£5 Open shooting, priced by one-hour or two-hour session.

Teams & Trials

Northwich Basketball Club is developing competitive boys' pathways through National League and BNW Regional League opportunities.

Competitive pathway

Team players can expect structured training, regular games, open shooting opportunities, and access to additional skills development support.

Trials

Trials are announced by age group each season, with dates, registration links, and what players need to bring.

Player development

Game footage and analysis can help players watch performances back, learn from coaches, and keep improving through the season.

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Player Information

A quick checklist for new players, parents, and returning members before attending a session.

Session

Check the correct age group and session day before booking. Age groups are based on school year as of 1 September.

Register

New players should complete the sign-up form before attending their first session. Use the latest session information to check times, costs, WhatsApp updates, and the right age group.

Affiliation

Players need Basketball England affiliation where required. If cost is a barrier, speak to the club at training so support options can be discussed.

Bring

Bring appropriate kit, water, and any information requested by coaches.

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Membership payments

£16 Community membership, one junior training session per week.
£50 Regional and National League team monthly payment, covering training and games.

Bank transfer details

Account nameNorthwich Basketball
Sort code60-15-29
Account number67090796

Please use the child name and team as the standing order reference.

Policies and safeguarding

Safeguarding, welfare, codes of conduct, and policy documents are listed below for players, parents, coaches, and volunteers.

Policies

Club policies cover the constitution, child protection, equity, codes of conduct, role descriptions, and accident or incident guidance.

Safeguarding

Welfare and safeguarding contacts are shown clearly for players, parents, coaches, and volunteers.

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Welfare first

Safeguarding, welfare, and reporting routes stay visible from the main menu and policy area.

Policy downloads

Introductory Letter to Parents to be updated Constitution PDF Child Protection Policy PDF Equity Policy PDF Code of Conduct Policy - Members PDF Code of Conduct Policy - Parents PDF Club Officials Roles and Responsibilities PDF Club Accident/Incident Guidelines PDF
Code of Conduct Policy - Club Officials to be updated

Fixtures, results and app links

Fixtures, results, standings, stats, and player licence cards are managed through PlayHQ and HoopsHQ. Use the links below for the latest competition information.

Competition hub

PlayHQ club page

Northwich Basketball Club's Basketball England PlayHQ page includes competitions, registrations, contacts, and venue information.

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Game day app

HoopsHQ

Basketball England describes HoopsHQ as the app for fixtures, scores, standings, stats, and licence cards for PlayHQ competitions.

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Website integration

Live fixtures later

With approved PlayHQ API access, this website can later show fixtures, results, and ladders directly.

API details

AGM and committee

The AGM gives members and families a route into club decisions, committee roles, elections, and future planning.

AGM attendance

Members and families can register interest in attending the AGM and receive meeting details from the club by email.

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Committee roles

  • Fundraising Officer
  • Membership Officer
  • Publicity Officer
  • Treasurer
  • Merchandise Manager
  • Chair

Support the Club

Supporters can help the club through sponsorship, fundraising, wishlist items, volunteering, and the wider facilities campaign.

Everyday fundraising

Easyfundraising

Support the club while shopping online through Easyfundraising.

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Equipment and supplies

Amazon wishlist

The club wishlist gives supporters a practical way to help with equipment and supplies.

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Sponsorship

Team costs

It costs roughly £5,000 to £6,000 per year to run each team, so sponsorship support makes a meaningful difference.

Discuss sponsorship

Volunteer with the club

Northwich Basketball Club is volunteer run and always welcomes more help as the club grows. Whether you can take on a full role, share part of one, or help occasionally, there are practical ways to get involved across training, game days, scorekeeping, video, media, facilities, events, administration, and team support.

Speak to Tom at training or email northwichbasketball@gmail.com for more information or to apply for a role.

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Club Secretary Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Act as the first point of contact for club enquiries.
  • Organise and attend key meetings, including Annual General Meetings.
  • Take and share club minutes.
  • Deal with club correspondence.
  • Ensure relevant affiliations are completed.
  • Keep insurance up to date and relevant.
  • Maintain up-to-date records and reference files.
Treasurer Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Manage club income and expenditure in accordance with club rules.
  • Produce an end-of-year financial report.
  • Give the committee a monthly report on financial matters.
  • Make payment of invoices.
  • Propose amendments to annual and weekly subscriptions as appropriate.
  • Deposit cash and cheques received by the club.
  • Keep financial records up to date.
Volunteer Coordinator Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Maintain a record of club volunteers and their training.
  • Regularly survey volunteers and identify ways to recognise and improve their experiences.
  • Recruit new volunteers into the club.
  • Identify volunteer training needs and available courses.
  • Identify changes needed in volunteer roles and update role descriptions as required.
League Organiser Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Work with the Head Coach to identify internal leagues needed at the club.
  • Work with the Fixtures Secretary and Membership Officer to start leagues.
  • Work with the Referees Manager to appoint officials.
  • Create fixtures for leagues.
  • Contact other local clubs to invite them into leagues where appropriate.
Media Manager Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Create the overall marketing and media strategy for the club.
  • Manage existing content creators and identify appropriate training courses.
  • Recruit new content creators.
  • Oversee the marketing and media strategy.
  • Identify new equipment needed.
Website Manager Responsible to: Media Manager Volunteer applied
  • Create the new club website.
  • Update the website regularly.
Facilities Manager Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Work with the Head Coach to identify current and future facility needs.
  • Identify and negotiate facility space through the year.
  • Identify new equipment needed to improve facilities.
Content Creator: Videographer Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Film games and training sessions.
  • Edit videos.
  • Use Veo to create team highlight videos.
Content Creator: Photographer Responsible to: Club Head Photographer / Media Manager
  • Photograph games and training sessions.
Content Creator: Social Media Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Work with the Media Manager to create a social media strategy.
  • Create posts and content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other appropriate platforms.
Game Day Volunteers Responsible to: Game Day Manager
  • Help create an enjoyable game day experience for everyone.
  • Set up the court and game space, including chairs, benches, and club shop areas.
Cafe and Club Shop Volunteers Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Identify stock needs.
  • Order stock as appropriate.
  • Manage the cafe or club shop on game days.
Merchandise Manager Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Identify merchandise suppliers.
  • Purchase and manage merchandise.
Youth Officer Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Survey existing junior members to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Recruit junior members to the junior committee.
Social Secretary Responsible to: Fundraising Officer / Membership Officer
  • Plan the social event schedule for teams and the wider club.
  • Plan the annual celebration evening or day.
Referee Responsible to: Referees Manager Paid role
  • Officiate games in a fair manner.
  • Create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for players, coaches, and parents.
Table Officials Responsible to: Referees Manager Paid role
  • Officiate games in a fair manner.
  • Create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for players, coaches, and parents.
Game and Video Analysis Responsible to: Head of Analytics
  • Use Veo and FIBA Livestats to break down game footage.
  • Edit Veo games to create highlights.
Physiotherapists Responsible to: Head Physiotherapist
  • Support teams and athletes on an ad hoc basis.
Schools Liaison Responsible to: Membership Officer
  • Contact schools with details of the club.
  • Identify schools wanting additional support.
Equipment Manager Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Work across the club to identify equipment needed to improve members' experience.
  • Research equipment suppliers and identify best value for money.
  • Work with the Club Committee and Head Coach to prioritise equipment needs.
  • Maintain existing equipment.
Coach Responsible to: Club Head Coach
  • Take responsibility for the strategy and delivery of training sessions.
  • Maintain high ethical standards in coaching, keep knowledge, skills, and qualifications up to date, and prepare sessions in advance.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Attend club coaching meetings and report on progress.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Lead recruitment of further coaching staff.
  • Assist in team selection.
  • Travel to competitions with teams, including weekend working.
Assistant Coach Responsible to: Head Coach
  • Assist with delivery of training sessions.
  • Maintain high ethical standards in coaching, keep knowledge, skills, and qualifications up to date, and prepare sessions in advance.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Assist in team selection.
  • Travel to competitions with teams, including weekend working.
Team Manager Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Ensure all team members are informed of training arrangements.
  • Inform the team of travel and meeting arrangements for home and away matches.
  • Encourage players to conduct themselves professionally and represent the club with pride.
  • Ensure players and athletes do not bring the sport into disrepute.
  • Arrange kit logistics for matches and training where needed.
  • Ensure game day requirements such as paperwork, water bottles, and equipment are in place.
  • Support first aid where relevant and appropriate.
Scout Responsible to: Head Coach
  • Scout opposition teams in person or through video.
  • Prepare scouting reports for players and coaches.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Assist in team selection.

Community impact

Local backing has helped the club grow its facility ambitions and keep building basketball opportunities for the Northwich community.

Crowdfunder result £20,060

Raised by 218 supporters for the new facility project.

Facilities story

The new facility project supports a dedicated basketball environment, inclusive sessions, volunteering opportunities, leadership skills, and wider community health benefits.

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Partners and supporters

Northwich Basketball Club works alongside local and national partners who help make basketball accessible in the community.