HELLO & WELCOME
Chargers Basketball Club provides an inclusive and competitive environment for young players to develop their skills, regardless of their level or background in Wimbledon, Merton and nearby areas.Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential, while creating a positive and supportive atmosphere both on and off the court.Please do get in touch with any questions, or to arrange a trial.
GET INVOLVED
Our sessions run in line with the basketball season, September to mid-July (ex. Holidays) at
Harris Academy Wimbledon, High Path, London SW19 2JY and are booked in advance via SPOND.
New Players wanted for all age groups, contact us to arrange a trial!
DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Open session, focused on developing basketball skills regardless of experience.
Aged 7-12 years (school years 3-7). Sunday's 3.00 - 4.30pm.
Aged 12-16 (school years 8-11). Sunday's 4.30 - 6.00pm.
SQUAD TRAINING SESSIONS
Once players reach a certain level they may be asked to join our regular squad training sessions.
U10's (school years 3-5), Monday's 6.00 - 7.30pm
U12's (school years 6-7), Wednesday's 6.00 - 7.30pm
U14's (school years 8-9), Monday 7:30-9pm & Tuesday 6:30-8pm
U16's (school years 10-11), Tuesday 8-9:30pm & Wednesday 7:30-9pm
MATCHES
Players from each of the Squads are selected to play in matches for the club.
Chargers currently have teams for all age groups within the Surrey Basketball Central Venue League (CVL).
FAQs
Q: How can my child become a baller at Chargers basketball club?
A: Ready to join the squad? Then click “contact us” to arrange a trial when suits.
Q: What's the age range for the junior basketball club?
A: We're all about the young guns! Our junior basketball club is open from school year 3 to 11, aged 7 to 16 years old.
Q: When and where do we ball out at practice?
A: Open sessions are on Sunday afternoons, with Team Squad sessions taking place during the week.
Q: Does my mini baller need any experience to join?
A: No! We welcome players of all levels, from rookies to balling pros. No previous experience required.
Q: What gear does my baller need for practice?
A: Players should come prepared! Bring those fresh kicks, comfy athletic gear, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. We'll handle the balls and other training gear, so no need to worry about that!
Q: Do we get to compete in any tournaments or matches?
A: Absolutely! Our squads play in the Surrey Central venue League (CVL). It's all about taking what they learn in training into friendly competition.
Q: How much does it cost to join the junior basketball club?
A: Latest Membership fees are further down this page.
Q: Can parents get in on the fun and help out?
A: For sure! We love parent power. If you're down to lend a hand with coaching, organizing events, or handling team logistics, we'd be happy to have you on board. Contact us to let us know if you're interested!
Q: How do you keep our ballers safe during practices and games?
A: Safety first, always! We've got your back. Our club ensures there's proper supervision during practices and games, and we've got first aid kits on standby. We follow all the safety protocols recommended by Basketball England, our governing body. Click the links at the bottom of this page to find out more.
Q: Can my child wear glasses when playing basketball?
A: Yes! Many pros wear goggles or contacts lenses, but glasses are fine too!
Q: Does height matter in basketball, my child is not very tall?
A: Basketball isn't just for tall folks! Shorter players can ball out too! We've got boys and girls of all heights playing basketball and having a blast. It's not just about being tall - speed, skill, strength, agility, dedication, and smarts all come into play. So even if you're not towering over everyone else, don't sweat it. If you've got what it takes, you can still take on anyone on the court!
Q: Can girls play basketball?
A: Of course, guess you haven’t heard of the WNBA! All open sessions are open to Boys and Girls. Our U10 (school years 3-5) and U12 (school years 6-7) teams are mixed with boys and girls training and playing together. We have separate U14 Boys and U14 Girls teams.
Q: What is expected of players, coaches, and parents/carers?
A: It's super important for our club to be on the same wavelength when it comes to what we expect from each other. That's why we've laid down a “code of conduct” that apply to players and coaches. Click on the link below for more details.
Q: Do you run camps during school holidays?
A: Yes, camps are a great way for players to improve. We will put details on the website when they are scheduled - usually during Half Term breaks - drop us a message via the form at the top of the page to find out more or get in touch.
Q: Some of the coaches look familiar, do you work with Schools?
A: Yes, we partner with many schools in the Local area, click here to find out more or get in touch
Any other questions not covered here, please get in touch.
FEEs
Chargers Basketball is a not-for-profit organisation with all profits reinvested in player equipment, court hire, and development. Most of our Coaches and Committee Members are volunteers.
All new members must complete our “Chargers New Player Registration" form and register with our National Governing Body, Basketball England (links below).
Once registered with the club/squad, which your Coach will assist you with, this then allows participation in all competitions run under their control.
All players begin with the Sunday Development sessions, the coaches for your age group may then invite you to join the Squad Training and then the competitive matches at the Central Venue League (CVL).
The season runs from September to July and fees can be paid as follows:
Autumn First half term(Sept-Dec)
Dev players (Sun only) - £80
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £90
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £100
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £100
Autumn Second half term
Dev players (Sun only) - £80
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £90
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £100
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £100
Spring First half term (Jan-Apr)
Dev players (Sun only) - £80
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £90
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £100
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £100
Spring Second half term
Dev players (Sun only) - £80
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £90
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £100
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £100
Summer First half term (May-Jul)
Dev players (Sun only) - £80
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £90
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £100
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £100
Summer Second half term
Dev players (Sun only) - £40
U10/12 team players (Sun/Mon) - £45
U14 team players (Mon/Tue) - £50
U16 team players (Tue/Wed) - £50
Subscription does not include any Holiday Camps but does provide priority access.