Barnsley Advance Basketball

🏀 BASKETBALL TRYOUTS – U12 & U14 (2026/27 SEASON) 🏀

Looking for a high-quality basketball programme for your child?

Barnsley Advance Basketball are now recruiting for our U12 & U14 teams, offering a clear pathway into National League basketball.

✅ WHO CAN ATTEND?
• Players in Years 5, 6, 7 & 8

📅 TRYOUT DETAILS

🔴 U12 (Years 5 & 6)
🗓 Monday 1st, 8th & 15th June
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 BSA Honeywell Campus

🔴 U14 (Years 7 & 8)
🗓 Wednesday 3rd, 10th & 17th June
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Holy Trinity School

💥 WHY JOIN ADVANCE?
• Structured, high-quality coaching
• Player development pathway
• Progression into National League teams
• Competitive and supportive environment

⚠️ Limited places available

👉 Secure your place now:
https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP
📧 [email protected]

🏀 Holy Trinity School × Barnsley Advance Basketball Pathway 🤝

Developing a school–club model for long-term basketball progression

Barnsley Advance Basketball Club is proud to be working in partnership with Holy Trinity, Barnsley to create a clear and progressive basketball pathway from school provision into club training and competitive opportunities.
As part of this collaboration, Barnsley Advance coaches deliver high-quality basketball sessions across both primary and secondary age groups, supporting pupils to develop skills, confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of the game.

🔗 The Barnsley Advance Pathway
Alongside school provision, students can access the wider Barnsley Advance Basketball programme, which provides:

Weekly development and training sessions
Opportunities to join club teams and squads
A structured progression route through U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18 basketball

This creates a clear player journey:
School Basketball → Club Coaching → Development Sessions → Competitive Pathways
Across the programme, we support players aged 7–17, offering both open development opportunities and structured competitive training environments.

✅ For Holy Trinity Students
This partnership provides a direct route from school sessions into club basketball, creating opportunities to progress into structured training and competitive play.

✅ For Schools & Partners
Holy Trinity is part of our growing satellite club model, designed to:

Bring structured basketball provision into schools
Enhance extracurricular sport delivery
Connect students to a wider development and performance pathway

📢 We are currently exploring opportunities to expand this model with other schools across Barnsley.

📩 Contacts

Holy Trinity School
📧 Linzi Malcolm – [email protected]

Barnsley Advance Basketball Club
📧 [email protected]

🏀 Barnsley Advance Basketball – May Half-Term Camps

Looking for something active and fun this half-term?

Our basketball camps are open to boys and girls aged 6–11, suitable for beginners and experienced players alike.

📅 Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th May

📍 Barnsley College Sports Academy

✅ Skill development and confidence building
✅ Games, competitions, and teamwork
✅ Qualified coaches
✅ Fun, inclusive environment

Flexible options available:
• Half day (£12)
• Full day (£18)
• Discount bundles available

📲 Book via: https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please share with friends, families, and schools who may be interested.

🏀 Basketball at Barnsley Academy – This Saturday!

This Saturday, 18 April, Barnsley Advance Basketball is bringing its sessions to Barnsley Academy, giving local children and young people the chance to train with us and learn more about joining the club.
Our sessions are usually held at Barnsley College Sports Academy, but with us being at Barnsley Academy this weekend, we’re taking the opportunity to welcome new players from the local community.

✅ All abilities welcome
✅ No previous basketball experience needed
✅ First session FREE for new players

👧👦 Session Information

🏀 U10s – School Years 3–4
🕘 9:30–10:30am

🏀 U12s – School Years 5–6
🕘 9:30–10:30am

🏀 Open Basketball Session – School Years 7–11
🕥 10:30–11:30am

📍 Venue:
Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray
Barnsley
S70 3DL

🔗 Register here:
https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP
(Please select the correct age group when registering.)

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

👉 Please share with local families — we’d love to welcome new players on court this Saturday! 🧡

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🏀 U14–U18 TRYOUTS – Barnsley Advance Basketball

Tryouts for next season’s U14, U16 and U18 teams are coming up. Open to new players, school players, and returning Advance players.

👉 Register here: https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP

U14 (Y7–8) – Mon 13 April, 6.30–8.00 pm
U16 (Y9–10) – Tue 14 April, 5.00–6.30 pm
U18 (Y11–12) – Tue 14 April, 6.30–8.00 pm

📍 Barnsley College Sports Academy, Honeywell Campus

🎒 Bring indoor trainers + a drink

Please share to help us reach more young players across Barnsley.

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🏀 WEEK 2 STARTS TOMORROW! 🏀

Ready for more hoops? Our Easter Basketball Camps continue tomorrow at Barnsley College Sports Academy!

After an awesome first week, we’re back on court and ready to level up. Whether your child is a total beginner or a rising star, we’ve got a spot for them!

📅 THIS WEEK’S DATES:
• Tomorrow: Tuesday 7 April
• Thursday 9 April

⏰ CHOOSE YOUR SESSION:
• Full Day: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (£18)
• Half Day: Morning or Afternoon (£12)

Bundles available if you're booking both days!

📍 Venue: Barnsley College Sports Academy, S75 1BP
🎒 Don't forget: Water bottle, indoor trainers, and a packed lunch (for full-day ballers).

Spaces are filling up fast for tomorrow—don't miss out!

📲 SECURE YOUR SPOT ON SPOND:
👉 https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP

See you on the court! 🔥

🐣 EASTER BASKETBALL CAMPS – ORGANISED BY BARNSLEY ADVANCE BASKETBALL 🏀

Barnsley Advance Basketball is excited to host FOUR high‑energy Easter Camp days for boys & girls aged 6–11 (beginners welcome!) at Barnsley College Sports Academy.

📅 CAMP DATES (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• Tue 31 March
• Thu 2 April
• Tue 7 April
• Thu 9 April

⏰ SESSION OPTIONS
• Full Day: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

💷 PRICES
• Full Day – £18
• Half Day – £12
• 4 Full Days – £60
• Half‑Day Bundles: 2 (£20), 3 (£28), 4 (£38)

📍 Venue: Barnsley College Sports Academy, S75 1BP

🎒 Bring: Water bottle, indoor trainers, packed lunch (full day only)

📲 Register via Spond:
👉 https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP

📧 More info: [email protected]
📞 Contact: 07423 321203

Barnsley Advance Basketball can’t wait to see your child on court this Easter! 🏀🔥

🔥 Barnsley Advance – Men’s NL3 Tryout (Year 13 & Above) 🔥

We’re building our 2026–27 Men’s National League Division 3 squad and are inviting committed Year 13 players and adult athletes to attend our official NL3 tryout.

📋 APPLICATION FORM (Must be completed before attending):
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/CSyvWC14G1

🏀 TRYOUT DETAILS
📅 Sunday 19 April
⏰ 5:15pm – 6:45pm
📍 Barnsley College Sports Academy – Lower Hall, Honeywell Campus, S75 1BP

This is a tryout session where players will be assessed for selection into our Men’s National League Division 3 squad for the 2026–27 season.
Once you’ve completed the application form, we will be in contact with you with further details.

Let’s build something special. 🔴⚫🏀

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FREE Basketball Talent ID & Development Day – Barnsley College × Barnsley Advance

We are pleased to invite young people across Barnsley and the surrounding areas to a FREE Basketball Talent ID & Development Day, delivered in partnership between Barnsley College Basketball Academy and Barnsley Advance Basketball.

This event is open to all pupils in School Years 7–12, regardless of experience level. The focus is on enjoyment, learning, physical activity and providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive basketball environment.

📅 Wednesday 8 April 2026
📍 Barnsley College Sports Academy – Lower Hall, Honeywell Campus (S75 1BP)
💷 Free to attend

Session Times:
• Years 7–8: 10:00–12:00
• Years 9–12: 13:00–15:00

The day includes skill‑building activities, game‑based development and an introduction to the Barnsley College and Barnsley Advance basketball pathways. Both organisations share a commitment to providing positive experiences for young people, supporting confidence, teamwork, wellbeing and long‑term development.

➡️ Register for free:
https://forms.office.com/e/rXNqSBQAk3

Everyone is welcome — please share with families, schools and young people who may benefit from this opportunity.

🐣 EASTER BASKETBALL CAMPS – ORGANISED BY BARNSLEY ADVANCE BASKETBALL 🏀

Barnsley Advance Basketball is excited to host FOUR high‑energy Easter Camp days for boys & girls aged 6–11 (beginners welcome!) at Barnsley College Sports Academy.

📅 CAMP DATES (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
• Tue 31 March
• Thu 2 April
• Tue 7 April
• Thu 9 April

⏰ SESSION OPTIONS
• Full Day: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

💷 PRICES
• Full Day – £18
• Half Day – £12
• 4 Full Days – £60
• Half‑Day Bundles: 2 (£20), 3 (£28), 4 (£38)

📍 Venue: Barnsley College Sports Academy, S75 1BP

🎒 Bring: Water bottle, indoor trainers, packed lunch (full day only)

📲 Register via Spond:
👉 https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP

📧 More info: [email protected]
📞 Contact: 07423 321203

Barnsley Advance Basketball can’t wait to see your child on court this Easter! 🏀🔥

Barnsley Advance U12s – Season Growth and Yorkshire League Progress

It’s been a fantastic season of development for our U12s. Their effort in training has been consistently impressive — showing up ready to learn, ready to work, and ready to challenge themselves. That commitment has translated directly into their performances in the Yorkshire League, especially over the last two weekends with fixtures in York and then at home against Doncaster.

The group is growing in confidence, improving their teamwork, and gaining the experience young players need at this stage. With more league games still ahead this season, we’re already shaping a strong foundation for next year’s U12 squad and continuing to build the long‑term future of Barnsley Advance Basketball.

A huge thank you to our current players and the families who support them every week. Your dedication and positivity make a real difference.

We’re now inviting new Year 5 and Year 6 boys and girls to join the programme, learn the game, and be part of our growing U12 team.

Training times:
• Monday: 5.00–6.30pm
• Saturday: 9.15–10.15am
📍 Barnsley College Sports Academy, Lower Hall, S75 1BP

👉 Sign up: https://spond.com/invite/PDOIP
📩 Email: [email protected]

Let’s keep building something special together.