Basketball is open to all Northumbria University students at any level of experience. Our Basketball club boast a friendly, diverse and active environment with the desire to keep their outstanding reputation within BUCS & the university. As basketball is one of out Focus Sports, players benefit from a high level coaching team to help them develop their skills.
Basketball is another one of our biggest clubs at Northumbria with 6 teams (4x Men & 3x Women) entered to compete in BUCS in the 2025/26 season.
On top of all the fun you’ll have playing basketball, you’ll enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to play the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.
Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.
“PERFORM” Our Focus Sport 1st teams.
M1: Monday 20:00 – 22:00, Tuesday 20:00 - 22:00, Thursday 08:00 - 09:00
W1: Tuesday 18:00 - 20:00, Wednesday 07:00 - 08:30, Thursday 17:00 - 19:00
Perform memberships are determined by the Head Coach of each sport through Focus Sport Scholarship applications prior to the seaons starting. (See "Student Athletes" tab for more information).
Key Contacts
Head of Men’s Basketball: Andrew Lasker
Men’s Club President: Louis Farish
Women's Coach: Stephen Lindoe
Women’s Club President: Chloe Kenyon
The Basketball club is supported by Northumbria Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone