SOCIA-Ball
SOCIA-BALL - Basketball for fun! #JustPlay
This programme is designed to to re-engage women and girls in our sport using a recreational, non-competitive model with a focus on fun and social outlet.
This programme provides a non-competitive #JustPlay opportunity for females to engage with the sport and being physically active. The emphasis is on fun, socializing and moving in a safe environment.
We recommend that clubs run this in 6-8 week blocks (1hour per week) and this could be run multiple times per year. The programme is aimed at women aged 18+ who do not want to play competitive basketball.
We also encourage clubs to provide a social basketball programme for teenage girls aged 13-17 who may not want to play competitively but would like to come along for an hour a week to take part.
If your club is interested in starting a SOCIA-Ball team, please contact ebracken@ireland.basketball for more information.
SOCIA-Ball is all inclusive, it should welcome all those who do not currently play any form of competitive club basketball and would like to play. The player cannot be registered as a BI player with any BI club. However, past players are welcome so long as they are no longer actively playing club basketball.
All SOCIA-Ball training sessions are fun orientated with the focus on learning the skills of our game, developing social skills and providing an opportunity for women and girls to be physically active.
What do I need to take part - players:
Just bring yourself and some water. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in and above all else have fun and meet new people.
What do I need to take part - clubs:
If you are a club that would like to engage in the SOCIA-Ball programme, please email the Basketball Ireland Women in Sport Lead, Erin Bracken - ebracken@ireland.basketball.
SOCIA-Ball Registration
Basketball Ireland have launched a SOCIA-Ball registration which allows players participating in this programme to register with Basketball Ireland and be covered under the player injury insurance cover. The cost of registration is €13 per player. This membership only covers SOCIA-Ball activity and does not cover any other playing activity.
In order to register as a SOCIA-Ball member, your club or SOCIA-Ball group must register their activity with ebracken@ireland.basketball
REGISTER AS A SOCIA-Ball Member
Resources - Posters
Download SOCIA-Ball Poster - Women (template)
Download SOCIA-Ball Poster - Teens (template)
Below is a list of clubs who are already providing SOCIA-Ball for women
Cavan - Cavan Lakers Basketball Club
Following a successful SOCIA-Ball hub in Cavan Lakers in Nov/Dec 2021, a new programme has started and is open to new participants.
Date: Thursday 27th January - Thursday 10th March 2022
Time: 7pm-8pm each Thursday
Venue: Cavan Sports Complex
Cost: €5 per player per night
Registration: Contact Clare O'Reilly - secretarycavanlakersbc@gmail.com
Clare - Shannon (Shannon Jets)
Date: Begins Thursday, 14th October
Time: 8pm-9pm each Thursday - 10 weeks (14th October - 16 December)
Venue: Shannon Leisure Centre
Cost: €40 per player (to cover hall fees)
Registration: Contact Shannon Jets on Facebook / email shannonjetsbasketballclub@gmail.com
Cork - Mothers & Others Social Basketball Glanmire
Date: Runs Tuesday evenings
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm each Tuesday - ongoing throughout the season
Venue: Upper Glanmire Sportshall, Cork
Cost: €5 per player per night
Registration: Contact Mothers & Others Social Basketball Glanmire on Facebook
Donegal - Mulroy Hoops
Date: Begins Friday 14th January 2022
Time: 8pm - 9pm each Friday
Venue: Ray Community Centre
Cost: €5 per night
Registration: Contact 086 0623032 or email mulroyhoops@gmail.com
Dublin - Dublin Raiders
Date: Runs Monday evenings
Time: 8:30pm-9:30pm each Monday - ongoing throughout the season until the end of May 2022
Venue: St Joseph's Cluny, Secondary School Gym, Killiney
Registration: Email admin@dublinraidersbasketball.com
Cost: €5 pay as you go
Dublin - Firhouse Basketball Club
Date: Runs Friday evenings
Time: 7pm-8pm each Friday - ongoing throughout the season
Venue: Firhouse Community Centre
Cost: €30 per player per month
Registration: Contact firhousebasketball@gmail.com or Firhouse Ladies Basketball Facebook
Dublin - Nets Ladies Basketball Club, Whitehall
Dates: This programme will run as below
Monday May 9th; Monday May 16th; Monday May 23rd & Monday May 30th
Depending on popularity, we may extend it for a second month
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Venue: St Aidan’s CBS, Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9 D09 XT54
Cost:
€5 per session
€20 for the 4 sessions
Payable in advance via Revolut or On the night
Registration: Contact Colin O’Brien, Nets Ladies Basketball, 0879090718
Meath - Ashbourne
Due to the success of the 2021 programme, SOCIA-Ball is back in Ashbourne for Women aged 17+
Date: Starting Wednesday 27th February 2022 - Wednesday 1st June 2022
Time: 6:45pm - 7:45pm each Wednesday:
Venue: Ashbourne Community School
Registration & more information: Email Casey Tryon ctryon@ireland.basketball to get involved
Cost: €20 for the programme
Meath - East Coast Cavaliers, Bettystown
New details for 2022 coming following the success of 2021 Sessions.
Date: Starting Wednesday 19th January 2022 - for 6 weeks. (a 3rd term to commence in March 2022 details to follow)
Time: 7pm - 8pm each Wednesday: 6 weeks (19th Jan - 24th Feb 2022)
Venue: Colaiste na hInse
Registration: Contact East Coast Basketball Club at 0863490178 / eastcoastcavaliers.ie
Galway - Claregalway BC
Date: Begins Monday, 8th November
Terms: 8th Nov - 13th Dec 2021; 10th Jan - 14th Feb 2022; 28th Feb - 4th April 2022.
Time: 7:45pm-8:45pm each Monday
Venue: Claregalway Community Centre
Cost: €20 per term or €60 for 3 blocks, contact directly for drop in options.
Registration: Register HERE or email claregalwaybasketball@gmail.com for more information
Galway - TUAM SOCIA-Ball
Date: Begins Tuesday 17th May 2022
Time: 5:45pm - 6:45pm each Tuesday
Venue: St Pats Hall
Cost: tbc
Registration: Contact Fiona Scally - 0871472417
Kildare - North Kildare Basketball Club
Date: New TERM Starting from Saturday 28th May @11am
Time: 11am-12noon each Saturday
Venue: Maynooth University Sports Centre
Cost: contact the club for cost
Registration: Contact northkildarebasketball@gmail.com or North Kildare Basketball Club on Facebook
All Welcome!!
Laois - Clonsalee Basketball Club/Laois LSP
Date: Begins Wednesday 10th November - Wednesday 15th December
Time: 9pm - 10pm each Wednesday
Venue: Clonaslee Community Centre
Cost: €30 for 6 weeks, contact Eimear Bryant if interested in starting.
Registration: ebryant@laoissports.ie
Laois - Portlaoise Panthers Mothers & Others
Date: Runs Tuesday evenings
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm each Tuesday - ongoing throughout the season
Venue: Holy Family School Portlaoise
Cost: €130 per season - drop in options available, contact the club directly for more information.
New players always welcome
Registration: HERE or contact Portlaoise Panthers via Facebook
Longford - Longford Phoenix BC & Longford LSP
Date: Begins Friday 19th November - Friday 10th December (4 week programme)
Time: 9pm - 10pm each Friday
Venue: The Mall Longford
Cost:
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/social-basketball-for-women-longford-phoenix-basketball-club-socia-ball-tickets-211943056387
Mayo - Westport Warriors
Date: Begins Friday 29th October
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm each Friday- ongoing until end of March 2022
Venue: Sacred Heart School Gym, Westport
Cost: Contact club to advise
Registration: Contact the club via Westport Warriors Facebook page
Offaly - Geashill Community Hall.
Date: Begins Thursday 27th January 2022
Time: Thursday 8-9 pm
Venue: Geashill Community Hall, Offaly
Cost: €13 Player Insurance (valid until July 2022) and approx. €3 hall rent per night
Registration: Contact Breege 089 4397220
Sligo - Sligo All-Stars
Date: Begins Thursday, 14th October
Time: 8:30pm - 9:30pm each Thursday - ongoing throughout the season
Venue: Mercy College Sligo
Cost: Contact club to advise
Registration: https://onlineregister.ie/sligo-allstars/ or contact Sligo All Stars Facebook
Tipperary - Roscrea SOCIA-Ball
Date: Begins Monday 13th June - Monday 18th July 2022
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Venue: Sacred Heart Primary School, Roscrea
Cost: €3 per night
Registration: Contact Pam on 089 4146110
Tipperary - Tipp Talons
Date: Runs Thursday evenings
Time: 6pm-7pm each Thursday - ongoing throughout the season
Venue: Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles
Cost: €4 per player per night
Registration: Contact Tipp Talons on Facebook
Wexford - Sparks Basketball Club New Ross
Date: Begins Tuesday 16th November 2021
Time: 8pm - 9pm each Tuesday
Venue: St Mary's Sportshall New Ross
Cost: €3 per night
Registration: Contact the club via Sparks Basketball Club New Ross
FIND US
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Tymon Park, Dublin, Ireland
D24 N449 (map)
T: +353 1 459 0211
E: info@ireland.basketball
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