Summer PlayZone Takeover

Your Local Court. Your Community.

Age 8 - 17
Multiple Days
Multiple Locations

The Leicester Riders Foundation is hosting free weekly basketball sessions for young people across Leicester this summer.

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▶ What Players Will Experience
  • Fun basketball games, drills and challenges every week
  • Coaching from qualified and experienced Leicester Riders community coaches
  • A welcoming environment for all abilities – from complete beginners to regular players
  • Meet new people, make friends and be part of your local basketball community
  • Improve your confidence, teamwork and basketball skills through exciting activities
  • A positive, safe and inclusive place to stay active during the summer holidays
▶ Why Choose Leicester Riders Foundation Sessions?
  • Learn from one of the UK's most established and successful basketball clubs
  • Sessions led by experienced, DBS-checked and first aid trained coaches
  • Completely FREE to attend thanks to funding from our partners
  • Multiple locations across Leicester, making it easy to join your nearest session
  • A trusted community Foundation that has introduced thousands of young people to basketball
  • A pathway to continue playing through our clubs, camps and community programmes if you enjoy it
▶ View Description

Stay active, build confidence and have fun this summer at our FREE Playzone Takeover sessions. Delivered by experienced Leicester Riders coaches and funded by Sport England, Leicester City Council and the Leicester Community Safety Partnership, these sessions provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people of all abilities can enjoy basketball, make new friends and develop their skills.

Locations:

▶ View Orchardson Avenue Details
  • Day & Time:
    • Mondays, Wednesdays
    • 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Address:
    • Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4
  • Get Directions:
▶ View Overton Road Details
  • Day & Time:
    • Tuesdays, Thursdays
    • 12:00 - 1:30 PM
  • Address:
    • Overton Road, Leicester, LE5 0JB
  • Get Directions:
▶ View Rally Park Details
  • Day & Time:
    • Tuesdays, Thursdays
    • 4:30 - 6:00 PM
  • Address:
    • Tudor Road, Leicester, LE3 5JH
  • Get Directions:
▶ View Willowbrook Park Details
  • Day & Time:
    • Mondays, Wednesdays
    • 4:30 - 6:00 PM
  • Address:
    • Leicester, LE5 2NS
  • Get Directions:
▶ View FAQs
  • Is pre-booking required?
    • Yes, all tickets are required to be pre-booked. Tickets cannot be purchased at the session.
  • I have booked a ticket but I can no longer attend. Can I transfer my ticket?
    • Unfortunately, tickets are non-transferable.
  • The date I want to attend is not listed or there is no 'BOOK NOW' button. Can I come to the session?
    • Unfortunately, this means that the session is not running or is sold out. Please do not come to the session to avoid disappointment.
  • Can I stay to watch the session?
    • Yes, spectators are permitted at all weekly sessions for children under the age of 18.
  • Can I take photos?
    • No unauthorised photography is permitted.

For Eyres Monsell PlayZone sessions, please follow this link: Eyres Monsell PlayZone

▶ View Eyres Monsell Details
  • Day & Time:
    • Tuesdays
    • 2:00 - 4:00 PM
  • Address:
    • Eyres Monsell Community Centre, Hillsborough Road, Leicester, LE2 9PT
  • Get Directions:

Ready To Join Us? Book your place today!

Questions?

Contact us at foundation@riders.basketball.


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