Yateley Silverbacks

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Adult & Junior Basketball Club

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Yateley Silverbacks Basketball Club

The Yateley Silverbacks is a friendly, highly competitive basketball club based in Yateley, Hampshire. The club boasts three mens teams, one ladies team, and numerous youth teams ranging from U12 to U18, providing opportunities for a wide range of age groups and skill levels to participate in the sport. The club is always on the lookout for new members with basketball experience.

The Adult Silverbacks compete in the Wessex League, and the Juniors play in the Central Venue League demonstrating their competitive spirit and commitment to the sport. There is an open session for adults (16+ years) of any skill level to simply come and enjoy playing. The club's ethos is not just about competition, but also about fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among its members.

The Yateley Silverbacks is more than just a basketball club; it's a community that encourages sportsmanship, skill development, and a love for the game of basketball.

Our Basketball Teams

Discover all the important info you need about our mens, ladies and junior teams - including training times & venues, fixtures, results and league information.

Yateley Silverbacks club photo

Coach Pete

Pete set up the Silverbacks in 2010 and remains the driving force behind the club. He is also the Surrey Scorchers' assistant coach in the UK's premier basketball competition - the BBL.

Pete and John holding the Wessex shield basketball trophy
Diddy Dunkers logo

We partner closely with Coach Pete's 'Diddy Dunkers' - designed to introduce children, aged 6 - 12, to basketball in a fun and supportive environment.

Finding Us

Our teams train at Yateley Manor School, 51 Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UQ. The what3words precise sports hall entrance is ///sings.extend.straw.

Adult home games are also played at Yateley Manor School; junior home games are normally played at Wellington Health & Fitness Club (Crowthorne).

The Silverbacks Seven

Respect

Passion

Teamwork

Pride

Health

Family

Inspire

Common Questions

It’s Giving Tuesday today - a national day that encourages people across the world to do good. So, it’s apt to say a BIG thank you to Martin Norbury & Jacki Norbury of I don't work Fridays who have committed to another year of sponsoring our club πŸŽ‰. This is the fourth consecutive season they have helped the Silverbacks both financially as well as with business and marketing support πŸ™ With 198 members, sixteen teams, and eight coaches, their sponsorship helps our club run over fourteen hours of training every single week, play more than 200 matches a season, provide match kit and essential basketball equipment, invest in adults and youths working towards their coaching badges and referee qualifications, and opens up opportunities for basketball tournaments and tours! Thanks Team Norbury and I don't work Fridays, here's to another great season of basketball πŸ€ #yateleysilverbacks #silverbacks #idontworkfridays #GivingTuesdaycampaign #givingtuesday #charity #thanks #sponsors #basketball #community ... See MoreSee Less
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8️⃣ πŸ€ games over the last few days for our Junior Silverbacks! Here's how they all got on πŸ‘‡ #yateleysilverbacks #silverbacks #juniorbasketball ... See MoreSee Less
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The world maybe going ⚫️ Black Friday crazy, but for us it’s Silver Friday 🩢 where the only offer we have all year round is guaranteed fun, competitive πŸ€ basketball from U10s up to our Seniors! Good luck to all of our teams who are playing tonight and over the weekend 😊πŸ’ͺπŸ€#blackfriday #SilverFriday #silverbacks #yateleysilverbacks #friday #basketball #juniorbasketball #basketballneverstops ... See MoreSee Less
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Results from our Silverbacks Adults over the last few days. Ready to go again! πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€ ... See MoreSee Less
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