Want to Play?
Are you looking to play Basketball in the local Berkshire community? Reading Rockets provides many programmes for kids and adults of all ages and skill level. Search for a programme below to find a session that’s right for you.
Rockets Community Programme
Rockets Community Sessions run during term time only with camps and speciality sessions run during the school holidays which can be booked seperately. Please see below our term dates. Players can join anytime during the year.
Rockets Community Programme use an online booking system called Class4Kids. Please click on the link below which has some useful information as to how you book and manage your childs classes including terms and conditions.
2024/2025 Term Dates
Rockets 2024/2025 Community Programme restarts on Monday 9th of September
More term dates to come!
Rockets October Half Term Programme
Half Term Programme Information
This Half Term Rockets are running various camps and sessions for our keen Ballers.
Micro and Mini camp for our Under 10’s
Community Camp for 11-16-Year-Olds
SEND session – for people with additional needs
Dinky’s – For our baby Ballers
Advanced Skills Sessions for 11-18 year olds
For information on days, and times and to book your place please click the link to the left
More Information
If you have clicked the information link but still need more information about our Half Term week please email
community@readingrockets.co.uk
New To Basketball?
Information for first time ballers!
If your coming along for the first time and haven’t played much basketball before, then don’t worry as Rockets has you covered!
Check out the links below which will help new time ballers to understand the rules of the game and some dribbling skills to practice before you come along!
Micro Ballers
Details
School Years Reception and Year 1
Beginners
Boys and Girls
Various Locations
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
The clubs Mini Basketball programme is specifically designed for young players between the age of 4-12 and is split into Micro, Mini and Mighty Ballers. Each session is aimed at developing each and every child on their physical development as well as their basketball knowledge and skills.
Mini Basketball prepares children for a sporting lifestyle as part of their overall education and as an introduction to the sport of basketball. By modifying the basketball rules to suite the child we cater for the individual at an appropriate level for their physical ability, mental development and social maturity.
The mini basket coaches will deliver fun, energised sessions for the children whilst using a variety of games to teach them the game of basketball whilst also developing key multi skills.
The young players will learn in a fun environment whilst also learning respect and fair play whilst making some cool new basketball friends!
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
Mini Basketball Video
Mini Ballers
Details
School Years 2 -5
Beginners
Boys and Girls
Various Locations
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
The clubs Mini Basketball programme is specifically designed for young players between the age of 4-12 and is split into Micro, Mini and Mighty Ballers. Each session is aimed at developing each and every child on their physical development as well as their basketball knowledge and skills.
Mini Basketball prepares children for a sporting lifestyle as part of their overall education and as an introduction to the sport of basketball. By modifying the basketball rules to suite the child we cater for the individual at an appropriate level for their physical ability, mental development and social maturity.
The mini basket coaches will deliver fun, energised sessions for the children whilst using a variety of games to teach them the game of basketball whilst also developing key multi skills.
The young players will learn in a fun environment whilst also learning respect and fair play whilst making some cool new basketball friends!
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
Mighty ballers
Details
School Years 6 and 7
Beginners
Boys and Girls
Various Locations
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
The Rockets Mighty Baller programme is a great next step for those players that have previously attended the clubs Mini Baller programme (ages 4-9). However it is also ideal for beginners who are looking to try the sport for the first time. Players develop their skills through small sided matches each week.
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
Youth Ballers Programme
Details
School Years 8 – 14
Beginners & Intermediate
Boys and Girls
Various Locations
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
The Rockets Youth Ballers Programme is designed to continue players’ progression from our Mini basketball Programme right through to year 14 at school. The programme is aimed at development level players where sessions cover skill development, 1v1 techniques then moving onto team ideas and tactics. Each Youth Baller team in the U14 and U16 programme also hasclub’s the opportunity to compete in the clubs development league on a Friday night between October and June.
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
SEN Programmes
Details
Special Educational Needs children only
No diagnosis needed
Ages 8+
No experience needed
Boys and Girls
Various locations
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
The link to book camps will be live here 2-3 weeks before the school holiday.
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
This Girl Can
Details
Girls only
Age 8-16
Beginners and intermediate
South Reading leisure centre
£42 for a 6 week term
Overview
Rockets “This Girl Can” programme provides a fun environment for girls to both try the sport for the first time or to take part outside of school. The clubs girls programme coaching team are really welcoming and is ideal for any young female wanting to get involved.
Date and Times
Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm (Under 14 Development)
Thursdays 5-6pm (Under 16 Development)
Both Sessions at South Reading Lesiure Centre
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
Rockets Adult Basketball Programme (18+)
Details
Ages 18+
All Levels
£7 per session PAYG
Overview
The club runs a weekly social basketball session for both men and women who are both beginners to the sport and those who may be looking at getting back into the sport.
The club works closely with the This Girl can campaign for their back to basketball programme and so understands the importance of providing women with opportunities to exercise in a fun environment whilst understanding the potential barriers that get in the way.
The Dads and lads session is a new addition to the programme to give men an opportunity to play socially and find an activity that keeps them active and is enjoyable.
The sessions are run weekly as a pay-as-you-go programme as the club appreciates how things can get in the way of attending so allows players to attend when they can and are welcomed back even if they are away from the session for a while.
Date and Times
Back to Basketball
Mondays
9-10pm
John Madejski Academy, Northumberland Road Entrance, Reading, RG2 8DH
Dads and Lads
Wednesdays
9-10pm
John Madejski Academy, Northumberland Road Entrance, Reading, RG2 8DH
Contact
Steph Johnson
community@readingrockets.co.uk
Details
Primary School
Beginners
Boys and Girls
Overview
Reading Rockets Hoop It Up Programme was launched by the club in September 2012 to provide young children with a sports programme which also helped them to learn lessons on how to have a happy and healthier lifestyle. The club is aware of the ongoing battle with childhood obesity in the Country and how important it is that children find ways to stay active through sport.
The programmes provides schools with anything from 6-30 week programmes and works closely with them to provide a programme which suits their school community and aims. Each programme has been specifically designed for these age groups in which suitable adaptations have been made to cater for each one.
The programme has detailed lesson plans for the coaches to ensure that there is consistency with the programme and also so teachers are able to get an idea of how the group are progressing and whether they are on course for their age group in regards to their physical literacy.
As well as ensuring the children are progressing In their physical skills each week a healthy lifestyle topic is focussed on and then integrated into the session through a variety of games, quizzes and short discussion. Delivering the messages within the session gives the children a direct link between the lifestyle message, exercising and how they work hand in hand.
Schools
Micklands
St Annes
Compton
Hamilton
Leighton Park
Bradfield
Geoffrey Fields
Cold Ash
EP Collier
Highdown
Highclose
Icollege
Reading Boys
Park House
Luckley House
Pathway
The club strongly believes in ensuring their programmes are sustainable for the community so their work can have a lasting effect on the children. In the Reading area each player from year 3 at school can access an after school basketball session, a weekly community session, and also have an opportunity to try out for Rockets’ youngest teams.
Rockets are now able to provide a player pathway not only for school children looking to progress in the sport but also for those who are looking for an educational setting where they can access both an elite basketball programme while they study and also for those looking for a future career in the sport.
Contact
Steph Johnson
steph.johnson@readingrockets.co.uk
