Basketball
Run by our highly experienced and enthusiastic coaches, who have a passion for making Basketball accessible in and around the Canterbury area.
The Canterbury Kings Basketball program uses Basketball as a tool to help educate our players, creating a fun and safe environment to maximise player growth.
Canterbury Kings Basketball Club is made up of 4 core values:
- Respect
- Accountability
- Trust
- Competitiveness
Club Player Pathway
We offer an opportunity for all ages and abilities from ages 7 – 16 to attend our junior program and follow our club player pathway.
| Central venue league (CVL) | National league |
| U12 Boys & Girls | U12s Mixed |
| U14 Boys & Girls | U14 Boys |
| U16 Boys & Girls | U16 Boys |
| U18 Boys | |
| Men’s | |
| East Kent League | Ladies |
| East Kent Cup | Summer Training |
| Summer training |
Junior Basketball
We welcome new and experienced players to the game and encourage all abilities, ranging from ages 7-16 years to take up this fast paced, exciting game. Coaches will teach players technical and tactical aspects of the game including passing moves, dribbling skills, defensive play and one-on-ones. But most of all bring fun to the sessions!
| Age Group | Day | Time | Venue |
| U12 Mixed Mini League CVL |
Monday | 18:15 – 19:45 | Malthouse |
| 12 – 16 Girls CVL |
Tuesday | 18:00 – 19:00 | Recreation Centre |
| U12 Mixed NL |
Tuesday | 18:30 – 20:00 | Malthouse |
| U16 Boy’s NL |
Wednesday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Barton Manor School |
| U12’s Mixed NL |
Wednesday | 18:15 – 19:45 | Malthouse |
| U14’s Boys NL |
Wednesday | 19:45 – 21:15 | Malthouse |
| U18’s Boys NL |
Thursday | 18:00 – 19:30 | Recreation Centre |
| U16’s Boys NL & CVL |
Friday | 18:00 – 19:30 |
Barton Manor School |
| U14’s Girls NL & CVL |
Friday | 18:00 – 19:30 |
Recreation Centre |
| U18’s Boys NL |
Friday | 19:30 – 21:00 |
Recreation Centre |
Adult Basketball
Are you new to Basketball or looking to return to the game? Meet new people and join in our pay & play sessions, take part in drills, passing, shooting, dribbling skills and match play. Basketball is a fun, fast and stamina-building team Sport, which is great for your fitness.
Men | Thursday | 19:45 – 21:15
Individual Basketball Coaching
This is a one hour private session available to all ages and abilities. Please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient time for your lesson. The session will include basketball drills, fitness work and private tuition tailored to your individual needs.
Partnerships
Alongside our successful Junior and Adult Programme, we support local School development and tournaments by delivering Basketball workshops in both Primary and Secondary Schools, If you are interesting in sponsoring Canterbury Kings or for more information on our School programme, please contact r.fisher@kingsrecreation.co.uk.
Efty
Zita
Marv
Luke
Radu
Coach Qualifications
| Efty | Zita |
| Level 2 Basketball Coach | Level 1 Basketball Coach |
| Luke | Radu |
| Level 2 Basketball Coach | Level 1 Basketball Coach |
| Marv | |
| Level 2 Basketball Coach |
Canterbury Kings Clothing
Order your personalised Canterbury Kings Clothing, ready for you to wear during your training sessions or Basketball matches. With printed sports logo on the front, personalised surname written on the back, you will feel part of the team and represent “Canterbury Kings”. Order Now!
Social Media
For all the latest news and match results, follow our Instagram Canterbury Kings Basketball page.
Collection of Under 14’s from Dry Side Junior Activities
The Parent/Carer pick up point is located outside the front entrance by the bike rack.
