Yateley Silverbacks
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.
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.
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
Common Questions
If you're an experienced player of any age, please feel free to contact us about attending a squad training session.
No matter your age or experience, our open sessions are a great way to introduce yourself to the club and its key members. There are sessions for adults and children; you can find session times and locations on our partner site, DiddyDunkers.com.
The club's teams train at Yateley Manor School, Reading Road, Yateley, GU46 7UQ.
Adults teams play their home matches at Yateley Manor School, Reading Road, Yateley, GU46 7UQ.
Junior teams play most of their home matches at Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, RG45 7PU.
Coach Pete's 'Diddy Dunkers' is primarily a basketball programme designed to introduce children, aged 6 - 12, to basketball in a fun and supportive environment. For more information, visit diddydunkers.com.
The Yateley Silverbacks adult teams compete in the Wessex League, and the juniors in the Central Venue League.
The club has three mens teams, one ladies team, and numerous youth teams.
Yes, the club honours its players' achievements with annual awards, including Most Valuable Player (MVP), Player's Player, and Most Improved Player for all of their squads.
All players are required to pay an annual subscription to cover the club's running costs. Full-time students and unemployed club members pay a reduced subscription.
Our Partners
