what is walking basketball.
Walking Basketball delivers a walking paced version of the fast and furious game we are all used to. Walking Basketball is suitable for all irrespective of gender age, sizes, abilities and/or impairments.
Walking Basketball is run and administered by our Starting 5 and have the vital support of the 'squad'.
From it’s inception in 2013 Walking Basketball has gone from strength to strength and now finds itself with groups throughout England and has attracted interest from Scotland, Wales and America.
For this our thanks goes to Mike Bushell and the BBC for the great start (in getting the word out) from the news segment done at the Guildford Spectrum with our inaugural group. The video is prominent on the home page.
Whist Walking Basketball is for everyone we have found the following groups benefit particularly well from our sport
Normally an hour in duration, sessions are led by a Walking Basketball certified coach and include
Moving forward the aim is to build on what has happened to date and promote Walking Basketball throughout the UK. To do this we are embarking on a coordinated campaign to attract advertising, sponsorship and institutional funding. To this end anyone interested in supporting this fantastic initiative should contact Steve Alexander - [email protected].
For more information, or to arrange a viewing of one of our sessions please contact Bridget Hayward at [email protected] or call 07810122389
Out of hours: please leave a message at our office on 01883 334949
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