woMen's BASKETBALL

hello, we are the essex blades women's basketball club

Basketball is a fast-paced team sport played with 5 players on each side. The aim of the game is to score more points than the other team in 4 x 10 minute periods by shooting the ball into the basket 10 feet above the ground. You can dribble and pass to keep the ball moving and help you to get past opponents trying to stop you from scoring.

 

How many teams do we have?

Women's 1st team (BUCS Premier South)
Women's 2nd team (BUCS South East 2B)

 

At Essex we strive to provide innovative, athlete-centred programmes in our focus sports; Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby sevens. We also offer sports scholarships to ultra-talented athletes, providing coaching and support services, plus a free kit. More information can be found here: Performance Basketball at Essex.

 

Recent honours?

Women's 1st - BUCS South East 1A Winners - 2016/17
Women's 1st - BUCS National Trophy Runners-Up - 2016/17

Women's 1st - BUCS National Trophy Winners - 2021/2022
Essex Blades Team of the Year - Women's 1st - 2017/18
Women's 1st - BUCS Premier South Winners - 2017/18, 2018/19, 2021/2022
Women's 2nd - BUCS South East 3B Winners - 2018/19 

Women's 2nd - BUCS South East 2B Winners - 2021/22 

Women's 2nd - Conference Cup Winners 2021/22
Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2018/19 2021/2022 

 

Do I need anything else before I get involved?

Suitable non-marking trainers/Basketball shoes. Gumshields are optional.

Join us*

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. All of the different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers.

* Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University), purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes.

By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

 

Please note, as memberships have to be uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually, it may take 3-5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions. Should you have any problems, please email scadmin@essex.ac.uk  

Training times

PLEASE SEE BELOW THE TRAINING SCEDHULE (TERM TIME ONLY) FOR 2022-23. 
 

club training

MONDAY | 8:30-10PM
SPORTS ARENA

 

All students welcome. 

club training

thursday | 8:30-10PM
SPORTS ARENA

 

All students welcome. 

Please note, club training times listed above are during University term-time oNLY.
 

 

looking for a different way to play?

Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. Join our Social Basketball Active sessions, by booking your place via the Essex Sport App!

For more information, please click here.

 

social basketball

thursday 6-7pm (Sports Arena)

Held in Sports Arena

 

Club committee

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anjali suthakaran

president 
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julia assogba-slowik

vice president

 

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anastasia kluge

treasurer
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shantell johnson

welfare officer
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tbc

secretary
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TBC

charity & volunteering officer
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tbc

SOCIAL SECRETARY
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mekdes kinfe

women's 2nd captain

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