What a weekend for Reading Rockets as their Senior Men secured a Championship Play-off Final spot having won away at league runners-up Derby Trailblazers. Then on Sunday Rockets Ladies followed suit by defeating Essex Blades who had pipped them by a single point in the National Cup Final two months ago to join the Men in the Manchester extravaganza on Sunday 24^th April.

Additionally on Sunday, Rockets Junior Men (U18’s) defeated Leicester Riders to reach the National Final Fours in Manchester too,  a week later. Having accomplished all three successes is a first for Rockets in their 18 year history and a fantastic achievement reflecting the players, coaching teams and volunteers who are the backbone of the Club.

It is great that both the Ladies and Men have reached the Championship Play off finals on Sunday 24^th.  However as the ladies tip is at 11am they will be travelling up on the Saturday evening, but as in previous years, we are considering taking a luxury coach to Manchester for the Men’s game- which tips at 4pm and will arrive approx. 2-2.30pm which will enable people to see much of the Men’s Division 2 game as well.   Whether or not we have a coach will be dependent on the numbers of supporters seeking to join the team on that Sunday.  The cost for the coach alone will be £35 adult and £20 junior.

Can you please let us know by 12 noon on Thursday 14^th if you would like to join us on the coach.  Please e-mail admin@readingrockets.co.uk or call the Basketball Hotline, 0118 926 3040.