Learn how the Great Yarmouth Sport & Leisure Trust grant supported James Borg, a GB Masters basketball player, in winning Bronze at the 2024 European Championships in Pesaro. Discover the impact of this support on his journey and future goals.
Great Yarmouth Sport & Leisure Trust Supported GB Masters Basketball Player for European Championships
New kit and equipment for basketball’s James Borg
We are pleased to announce we’re supporting James Borg with kit and training equipment to enable him to represent Great Britain at the Global Championships this year.
For over 25 years, James has competed and represented basketball in the Great Yarmouth Borough at local, national, and international level and will be representing Great Britain in the European Masters’ Championships in Italy in June. Last summer, James competed in the World Cup in Argentina and at a tournament in Croatia.
Back in 2014, James helped set up Great Yarmouth Basketball Club, which is now established at East Norfolk Sixth Form College in Gorleston. Last year, James made his international debut for FIMBA GB in Malaga, Spain.
It’s important to James to be an example of how sports can help to change a person’s life, as he finds basketball helps him with his mental health, as well as his coaching career. James aims to make a significant impact to sports in the local area, allowing for growth of basketball both locally and nationally, inspiring the younger generation of players he coaches and works with to continue to pursue the sport.
For James’ latest news, visit his Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn pages.
We wish James continued success for the future and look forward to seeing his progress along the way.
If you are part of an amazing sport or leisure team and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, we are taking applications for awarding in February 2024.
East Norfolk Sixth Form receives funding for basketball teams branded kit
East Norfolk Sixth Form College is trying to grow the Basketball Club to provide additional sporting provision for students at the college. They currently have between 12-15 students who regularly take part in Basketball training sessions.
A new grant provided by the Trust is for new branded kit as the team are now playing in regular fixtures, but only have an old very limited basketball kit. The grant will also help to provide the team with new balls for matches and training sessions. This means the small team can grow this year as the new equipment and kit will help to recruit new players.
Max, one of the players said: “We are thrilled to receive a new kit and can’t wait for our fixtures to start!”
If you are part of an amazing sports team and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, then we are taking applications for awarding in November 2019.
10 reasons why basketball is such a beneficial sport!
Basketball is a team sport played widely across the globe and one of the most viewed. It consists of 2 teams of five active players looking to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a 10 foot high hoop, or basket. It can be played indoors and out and the size of court, height of the basket and length of game-play can all vary according to the age and skill level of the players!
1. As a fast moving game, it involves dribbling, defence, rebounding and shooting meaning its incredibly active, fun and an amazing workout
2. An hour of basketball can burn up to 750 calories, and while its stop-start nature means it isn’t considered aerobic it’s a big workout to play a game whether serious or fun
3. It improves balance and co-ordination
4. Builds up muscle
5. Builds up endurance
6. As with all team sports it develops self-discipline
It’s a fantastic sport for kids and as well as being a great way to stay fit it can:
7. Help build friendships and teach the importance of being a team player
8. Can be played by everyone – all ages and abilities
9. It’s an all year sport because it can be played indoors and outdoors
10. You don’t need a full team to play – you can enjoy basketball alone (just you and a hoop!) or with two people practising dribbling and defence. Although an official game requires 10, we say the more the merrier for a fun summer activity!
Getting started with basketball
Check out your local sports centres in Great Yarmouth and associations for information on how to join a team or start your own. You can always get in contact with us to point you in the right direction.
If you are already part of a team and would like to apply for up to £500 of funding, then we are taking applications for awarding in November 2019.
