Ball Out 3x3 Tour 2022: The action get under way at Finsbury Park this weekend

The Ball Out 3x3 Tour gets under way this weekend at London's Finsbury Park.

Ball Out 3x3 in partnership with Basketball England will feature six qualifying events across the country in June and July, culminating in two days of national finals also held at the popular Finsbury Park courts as part of a huge summer for 3x3 basketball in the UK. 

Ball Out will return to the capital, Newcastle, Essex – visiting the spectacular new 3x3 courts at Writtle University College – and Manchester, with a new stop in Nottingham. 

The half-court form of the game is set to explode this year as part of a summer bonanza for the sport, with Ball Out leading the way. 

The tournament will add to the excitement as the countdown continues towards Team England's aim for glory on the 3x3 courts at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in July and August, with Ball Out chief Julius Joseph coaching England's men. 

Ball Out 3x3 in partnership with Basketball England – dates, cities and venues 

Tour 

  • 25 & 26 June - London, Finsbury Park 
  • 9 July - Nottingham, Nottingham Wildcats Arena 
  • 10 July - Essex, Writtle University College 
  • 16 July - Newcastle, Vertu Motors Arena 
  • 17 July - Manchester, National Basketball Performance Centre 

Finals 

  • 13 & 14 August - London, Finsbury Park 

Ball Out 3x3 CEO Julius Joseph said: 

"We can't wait to get started for another summer of Ball Out. We're expecting intense competition and a lot of fun in what will be an exciting build-up to the Commonwealth Games this summer.

"It's a great chance for players and fans to get a taste for what's to come with Birmingham 2022 just around the corner. With the finals in Finsbury Park falling just after what is hopefully a successful Team England campaign, it will be a perfect way to end a pivotal summer for 3x3 basketball in England."

Ball Out 3x3 competition categories 

  • Elite Men (UK residents only) 
  • Wheelchair Basketball 
  • Recreational Men (UK residents only) 
  • Women 
  • U18 Men/Women 
  • U16 Boys 
  • U14 girls/boys 

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Basketball has the power to change lives. The #GameTime campaign will aim to raise awareness of the positive impact that our sport can have on people no matter who they are or where they are from. 

Basketball England aims to engage one million people in basketball via the Commonwealth Games 2022, 3x3 and more.  

Whether you want to: 

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  • #GetInvolved as a player, coach, official, volunteer or fan 

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