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Northwich Basketball Club
Northwich Basketball Club

Basketball in Northwich for juniors, seniors, beginners, league players, volunteers, parents, and supporters. Find sessions, join the club, follow fixtures, support the programme, and get to the right contact quickly.

About us

Northwich Basketball Club has grown from a local council-started club into a broad community programme for junior, senior, recreational, and competitive basketball.

Club history

The club was originally established by Vale Royal District Council in about 2002. It has previously played under names including Wyvern Wolves, Winsford Wolves, Vale Royal Wolves, and Northwich Jets before becoming Northwich Basketball Club.

Its core purpose has stayed consistent: giving local people a positive, friendly place to play and develop basketball in and around Northwich.

Where the club is now

Northwich Basketball Club offers sessions from U10s upwards, girls-only basketball, senior scrimmage, community training, and competitive regional and national league pathways. The club now supports more than 200 active players after its post-pandemic rebuild.

The club has a long record in the Warrington Central Venue League, including 34 playoff titles across junior and men's age groups since 2007.

The club keeps its core operating documents in place for Basketball England activity and is working to build more local league opportunities that support player development through close, well-contested games.

Developing our Facilities

Local backing has helped the club grow its facility ambitions and keep building basketball opportunities for the Northwich community.

Crowdfunder result £20,060 Raised by 218 supporters for the new facility project.

The new facility project supports a dedicated basketball environment, inclusive sessions, volunteering opportunities, leadership skills, and wider community health benefits.

Read the campaign

Follow us

The club's social channels show the current life of Northwich Basketball Club through photos, videos, notices, fixtures, fundraising, and day-to-day community updates.

Our Sessions

Regular club training sessions run at Rudheath Leisure Centre. Check the timetable and prices here; casual and community players should then register and use the bank details in Player Information to pay.

Monday

  • 7:00 - 8:00 pm Girls Only Session
  • 8:00 - 9:30 pm U16s/U18s Elite Skills

Tuesday

  • 6:00 - 7:00 pm U10s / U12s
  • 7:30 - 9:00 pm U16s/U18s Skills
  • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Open Shooting

Wednesday

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm U14s
  • 7:30 - 10:00 pm Senior Scrimmage

Friday

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm U14s/U16s/U18s Skills
  • 7:30 - 9:00 pm U16s/U18s Elite Skills

Sunday

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Shooting
£5 Junior pay-per-session option.
£8 Senior scrimmage session.
£3-£5 Open shooting, priced by one-hour or two-hour session.
Register as a casual player Bank transfer details

Player Information

Choose the route that matches how you play: casual and community sessions use club registration and bank transfer, while competitive teams register and pay through PlayHQ.

Casual & community players

Register

Complete the player registration form before your first session. It gives the club the player, parent, emergency contact, and consent information it needs.

Pay

Community membership and pay-per-session costs are paid by bank transfer using the details alongside. Check Our Sessions for the right session and current price.

Bring

Bring appropriate kit, water, and any information requested by coaches.

New players sign up Bank details Email the club

Community & casual payments

£16 Community membership, including one junior training session per week. Pay by bank transfer below.
Session Pay the relevant session price by bank transfer. See Our Sessions for current rates.

Bank transfer details

Account nameNorthwich Basketball
Sort code60-15-29
Account number67090796

Please use the child name and team as the standing order reference.

Regional & National League teams

Competitive pathway & trials

Northwich Basketball Club is developing competitive boys' pathways through National League and BNW Regional League opportunities. Team players can expect structured training, regular games, open shooting opportunities, game footage and analysis, and additional skills development support. Trials are announced by age group each season, with dates, registration links, and what players need to bring.

Open trials form
Basketball England

Competitive players need a PlayHQ account for Basketball England registration. Create an account before opening the relevant team registration.

Team payments

Regional and National League monthly registrations and payments are completed in PlayHQ. Select the registration and payment link for the relevant team below.

Create a PlayHQ account U14 Boys registration & payment U16 Boys registration & payment U18 Men registration & payment

Location & Contact

Find the club's training base, temporary home match venue, and contact details.

Training

Rudheath Leisure Centre

Shipbrook Road, Northwich, CW9 7DT.

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Temporary home matches

Hartford Church of England High School

Hartford Campus, Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1LH.

Home matches will temporarily use Hartford while work is completed on the Rudheath court.

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Fixtures, Results & App Links

Fixtures, results, standings, stats, and player licence cards are managed through PlayHQ and HoopsHQ. Use the links below for the latest competition information.

Competition hub

PlayHQ club page

Northwich Basketball Club's Basketball England PlayHQ page includes competitions, registrations, contacts, and venue information.

Open PlayHQ
Game day app

HoopsHQ

Basketball England describes HoopsHQ as the app for fixtures, scores, standings, stats, and licence cards for PlayHQ competitions.

Download HoopsHQ
Website integration

Live fixtures later

With approved PlayHQ API access, this website can later show fixtures, results, and ladders directly.

API details

Policies & Safeguarding

Safeguarding, welfare, codes of conduct, and policy documents are listed below for players, parents, coaches, and volunteers.

Safeguarding

For a safeguarding concern, contact the club safeguarding team or use Basketball England's reporting route. Current safeguarding policies are linked below.

Email safeguarding Report a concern

Policy downloads

Introductory Letter to Parents to be updated Constitution PDF Child Protection Policy PDF Equity Policy PDF Code of Conduct Policy - Members PDF Code of Conduct Policy - Parents PDF Club Officials Roles & Responsibilities PDF Club Accident/Incident Guidelines PDF
Code of Conduct Policy - Club Officials to be updated

Basketball England policy framework

These current national policies are maintained by Basketball England. They sit alongside the club documents above and are provided here for players, parents, coaches, volunteers, and officials.

Safeguarding Children Policy Basketball England Safeguarding Adults Policy Basketball England Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy Basketball England Privacy and Data Protection Policy Basketball England Safer Recruitment Policy Basketball England Whistleblowing Policy Basketball England Disciplinary Code Basketball England

Club Committee & Volunteers

The club committee leads club decisions, while volunteers help deliver the activity that keeps Northwich Basketball Club welcoming, organised, and active.

AGM attendance

Members and families can register interest in attending the AGM and receive meeting details from the club by email.

The AGM form will be updated before the next AGM at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Open AGM form

Committee Roles

Chair Tom Shubrook
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Provide leadership for the committee and chair its meetings.
  • Set agendas with the Club Secretary and ensure decisions are properly discussed and recorded.
  • Work with the Club Secretary and Treasurer to help the club run effectively.
Club Secretary Malcolm Shubrook
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Act as the first point of contact for club enquiries.
  • Organise and attend key meetings, including Annual General Meetings.
  • Take and share club minutes.
  • Deal with club correspondence.
  • Ensure relevant affiliations are completed.
  • Keep insurance up to date and relevant.
  • Maintain up-to-date records and reference files.
Treasurer Malcolm Shubrook
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Manage club income and expenditure in accordance with club rules.
  • Produce an end-of-year financial report.
  • Give the committee a monthly report on financial matters.
  • Make payment of invoices.
  • Propose amendments to annual and weekly subscriptions as appropriate.
  • Deposit cash and cheques received by the club.
  • Keep financial records up to date.
Fundraising Officer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Coordinate club fundraising activity, including campaigns, events, and supporter initiatives.
  • Work with the Treasurer and Media Manager to promote activity and record funds raised.
  • Identify practical fundraising opportunities that support the club's priorities.
Membership Officer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Keep membership information and registration routes clear and up to date.
  • Help new players and families find the appropriate session or team pathway.
  • Work with team contacts and the Treasurer on membership queries and records.
Publicity Officer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Raise the club's profile in the local community and with local media.
  • Coordinate match reports, club news, and general-interest stories for local channels.
  • Work with the Media Manager and Website Manager to keep public information current.
Volunteer Coordinator Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Maintain a record of club volunteers and their training.
  • Regularly survey volunteers and identify ways to recognise and improve their experiences.
  • Recruit new volunteers into the club.
  • Identify volunteer training needs and available courses.
  • Identify changes needed in volunteer roles and update role descriptions as required.
League Organiser Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Work with the Head Coach to identify internal leagues needed at the club.
  • Work with the Fixtures Secretary and Membership Officer to start leagues.
  • Work with the Referees Manager to appoint officials.
  • Create fixtures for leagues.
  • Contact other local clubs to invite them into leagues where appropriate.
Media Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Create the overall marketing and media strategy for the club.
  • Manage existing content creators and identify appropriate training courses.
  • Recruit new content creators.
  • Oversee the marketing and media strategy.
  • Identify new equipment needed.
Facilities Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Work with the Head Coach to identify current and future facility needs.
  • Identify and negotiate facility space through the year.
  • Identify new equipment needed to improve facilities.
Youth Officer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Survey existing junior members to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Recruit junior members to the junior committee.

Volunteer with the club

Northwich Basketball Club is volunteer run and always welcomes more help as the club grows. Whether you can take on a full role, share part of one, or help occasionally, there are practical ways to get involved across training, game days, scorekeeping, video, media, facilities, events, administration, and team support.

Speak to Tom at training or email [email protected] for more information or to apply for a role.

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Club Roles

Website Manager Hannah Graham
  • Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Create the new club website.
  • Update the website regularly.
Fixtures Secretary Hannah Graham
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Maintain the club fixture schedule and manage fixture-related correspondence.
  • Confirm home games with opposition teams, including venue, tip time, kit, and game-day information.
  • Coordinate fixture changes and check that PlayHQ, HoopsHQ, and Who's The Ref show matching details.
Social Secretary Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Fundraising Officer / Membership Officer
  • Plan the social event schedule for teams and the wider club.
  • Plan the annual celebration evening or day.
Content Creator: Videographer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Film games and training sessions.
  • Edit videos.
  • Use Veo to create team highlight videos.
Club Head Photographer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Coordinate photography coverage for club activity.
  • Support content creator photographers and maintain consistent club standards.
Content Creator: Photographer Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Head Photographer / Media Manager
  • Photograph games and training sessions.
Content Creator: Social Media Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Media Manager
  • Work with the Media Manager to create a social media strategy.
  • Create posts and content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other appropriate platforms.
Game Day Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Coordinate home-game set-up and volunteers.
  • Work with team managers, officials, and the Fixtures Secretary on practical arrangements.
Game Day Volunteers Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Game Day Manager
  • Help create an enjoyable game day experience for everyone.
  • Set up the court and game space, including chairs, benches, and club shop areas.
Cafe & Club Shop Volunteers Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Identify stock needs.
  • Order stock as appropriate.
  • Manage the cafe or club shop on game days.
Merchandise Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Identify merchandise suppliers.
  • Purchase and manage merchandise.
Referees Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Coordinate the club's referee and table-official needs for home games.
  • Keep the Fixtures Secretary and team contacts updated on appointments and changes.
Referee Vacant role Paid role
  • Responsible to: Referees Manager
  • Officiate games in a fair manner.
  • Create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for players, coaches, and parents.
Table Officials Vacant role Paid role
  • Responsible to: Referees Manager
  • Officiate games in a fair manner.
  • Create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for players, coaches, and parents.
Head of Analytics Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Head Coach
  • Coordinate game and video analysis across club teams.
  • Support coaches using Veo and FIBA Livestats.
Game & Video Analysis Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Head of Analytics
  • Use Veo and FIBA Livestats to break down game footage.
  • Edit Veo games to create highlights.
Head Physiotherapist Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Coordinate the club's physiotherapy support when available.
  • Provide a clear point of contact for physiotherapy support across teams.
Physiotherapists Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Head Physiotherapist
  • Support teams and athletes on an ad hoc basis.
Schools Liaison Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Membership Officer
  • Contact schools with details of the club.
  • Identify schools wanting additional support.
Equipment Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Treasurer
  • Work across the club to identify equipment needed to improve members' experience.
  • Research equipment suppliers and identify best value for money.
  • Work with the Club Committee and Head Coach to prioritise equipment needs.
  • Maintain existing equipment.
Head Coach Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Lead the club coaching programme and support the coaching team.
  • Work with the committee on player development, facilities, and equipment priorities.
Coaches More welcome
  • Responsible to: Head Coach
  • U18 Men National League: Sam Bithell
  • U18 Men Regional League: Nathan Goward
  • U16 Boys Regional League: Cody Brown
  • U14 Boys Regional League: Rob Rodrigues
  • Take responsibility for the strategy and delivery of training sessions.
  • Maintain high ethical standards in coaching, keep knowledge, skills, and qualifications up to date, and prepare sessions in advance.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Attend club coaching meetings and report on progress.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Lead recruitment of further coaching staff.
  • Assist in team selection.
  • Travel to competitions with teams, including weekend working.
Assistant Coach Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Head Coach
  • Assist with delivery of training sessions.
  • Maintain high ethical standards in coaching, keep knowledge, skills, and qualifications up to date, and prepare sessions in advance.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Assist in team selection.
  • Travel to competitions with teams, including weekend working.
Team Manager Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Club Committee
  • Ensure all team members are informed of training arrangements.
  • Inform the team of travel and meeting arrangements for home and away matches.
  • Encourage players to conduct themselves professionally and represent the club with pride.
  • Ensure players and athletes do not bring the sport into disrepute.
  • Arrange kit logistics for matches and training where needed.
  • Ensure game day requirements such as paperwork, water bottles, and equipment are in place.
  • Support first aid where relevant and appropriate.
Scout Vacant role
  • Responsible to: Head Coach
  • Scout opposition teams in person or through video.
  • Prepare scouting reports for players and coaches.
  • Undertake training appropriate to the role, such as child protection training.
  • Offer the club feedback on the organisation and success of junior coaching and competitions.
  • Assist in team selection.

Support the Club

Supporters can help the club through sponsorship, fundraising, wishlist items, and the wider facilities campaign.

Everyday fundraising

Easyfundraising

Support the club while shopping online through Easyfundraising.

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Equipment & Supplies

Amazon wishlist

The club wishlist gives supporters a practical way to help with equipment and supplies.

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Sponsorship

Team costs

It costs roughly £5,000 to £6,000 per year to run each team, so sponsorship support makes a meaningful difference.

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