A TEAM PATHWAY FOR EVERY PLAYER.
Great Yarmouth Basketball Club provides junior basketball for players from School Year 4 upwards, with separate Development and Performance pathways.
Our Development Teams help players build skills, confidence and game understanding at the right pace. Our Performance Teams are for players ready to commit to regular training, competitive fixtures and representing the club in league competition.
Players are placed in the environment that best suits their current experience, readiness and ambitions, with opportunities to progress as they develop.
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY
DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
Learn, improve and grow in confidence.
Our Development Teams are designed for players who are building experience, developing their skills and learning how to play within a team environment.
Regular weekly training
Skill and confidence development
Supportive team environment
Development competition opportunities
Progression towards Performance basketball
PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Train, compete and represent the club.
Our Performance Teams are for players ready to commit to a more demanding programme of regular training and competitive fixtures.
Two weekly training sessions for most teams
Regular competitive fixtures
Regional and National League basketball
Higher expectations and commitment
Weekly S&C sessions and classroom learning (U14/U16 only)
OUR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS
New players can attend their first Great Yarmouth Basketball Club session free.
OUR PERFORMANCE TEAMS
Places within Performance Teams are offered following assessment by the club’s coaching team. Players interested in joining should contact us or attend an appropriate Development session so that coaches can advise on the most suitable pathway.
WHICH ROUTE IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
NEW TO BASKETBALL
For primary-age complete beginners in School Years 2-6. Coastal Ballers is usually the best starting point.
SOME EXPERIENCE OR INTERESTED IN JOINING A TEAM
Attend an appropriate GYBC Development session. Coaches will assess the player and guide them towards the right pathway.
EXPERIENCED COMPETITIVE PLAYER
Contact the club so we can advise whether there may be an appropriate Performance Team opportunity.
WHAT DOES BEING PART OF A TEAM INVOLVE?
Regular
attendance
Positive
attitude
Listening and
learning
Supporting
teammates
Fixtures and travel
where applicable
Being part of a Great Yarmouth Basketball Club team is about more than playing matches. We expect players to show good attitude, concentration and effort, respond positively to coaching and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Parents and carers also play an important role by supporting attendance, communication and fixture commitments.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Team membership provides regular training and a structured development programme throughout the basketball season.
MONTHLY TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Development and Performance Team members pay a monthly membership fee during the season. This covers their regular club training and development programme.
Development Team fees are shown with the team information above.
Performance Team fees and full expectations are explained when a place is offered.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Depending on the team and competition, additional costs may include:
Basketball England licence - currently £23 per year for development players and £43 per year for performance players
Playing kit (available from the club store)
Travel to away fixtures
Occasional tournament or event costs
Families are given full details before accepting a team place.
DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WITHOUT A TEAM PLACE
Players who are not currently part of a team may be able to attend suitable Development sessions on a pay-as-you-go basis.
New players can attend their first GYBC session free.
WHERE CAN JUNIOR BASKETBALL LEAD?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
See more on our FAQ page.
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Not necessarily. Players with some experience can usually begin in an appropriate Development session. Complete beginners in School Years 2–6 will usually be better suited to Coastal Ballers.
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Development Teams focus on building skills, confidence and experience. Performance Teams involve greater commitment, regular fixtures and a more demanding competitive programme.
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Potentially, yes. Development spaces may be available throughout the season. Performance Team places depend on squad capacity and whether the team is appropriate for the player.
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Yes. New players attending a Great Yarmouth Basketball Club session can attend their first session free.
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Not at the moment. Players interested in joining should attend an appropriate Development session or contact the club for advice.
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Parents and carers are generally not permitted to stay during regular junior Development or Performance training because of space, safety and the need to minimise distractions. Fixtures are open to spectators.
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No. Some Development players may have opportunities to compete, but players can also attend primarily for training and development.
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Our U12 Performance Team and Development Teams are mixed. The U14 and U16 National League Performance Teams currently compete in boys’ competitions. Contact us for advice about the most suitable option.
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Sports clothing, clean indoor trainers, a filled drinks bottle and any required medication. Basketballs are provided.
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Book an appropriate Development session through our booking page, or contact us if you are unsure which group is suitable.
READY TO START?
Whether your child wants to develop their skills, join a team or find out which pathway is right for them, their first GYBC session is free.