Brighton Cougars Basketball Club News Articles

New Girls' Basketball sessions in Brighton

Sean Jupp — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:04:11 +0100

New Girls' Basketball sessions have been introduced for the 2026/27 season for Year 7's and above.

These Wednesday night sessions are open to all girls and take place before the club's Women's team training creating a supportive and welcoming environment. Click here for more details.

Play Basketball in Brighton

Sean Jupp — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:49:30 +0100

Exciting opportunities have been introduced for the 2026/27 season for Year 7's - Year 13's.

These sessions provide all players the opportunity to try basketball for the first time or build on existing skills in supportive and fun sessions led by experienced club coaches. Click here for more details.

Slam Jam Play - U11 Basketball

Sean Jupp — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:04:51 +0100

Slam Jam (Intro) and Slam Jam Play are a Basketball England initiative that Brighton Cougars are supporting. These sessions start on the 20th June and take place at Sussex University Sports Centre, BN1 9RB.

These sessions give players a fun opportunity to learn and develop the basic skills of the game. Slam Jam (Intro) are for those players who are new to the game and Slam Jam Play are for those players who have had some coaching before.

Click here for more information on Slam Jam (Intro) registration and payment

Click here for more information on Slam Jam Play registration and payment

After the sessions players will be able to sign up for Brighton Cougars Sessions starting in September 2026. These details will be sent to the email address provided after registration/payment.

Girls' Basketball in Brighton

Sean Jupp — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:52 +0100

Brighton Cougars are running a Girls Only session on Saturday the 9th May 2026 from 9:30am - 12:00pm at the University Of Sussex Sport Centre, BN1 9RB. This session supports the Basketball England nationwide initiative to increase Girls participation in basketball called 'Her World, Her Rules'.

No experience Necessary.
Coaching from Cougars coaches.
Build teamwork and confidence.
Play 3 x 3 games.
Free T-shirt included.

The cost for this session is £10, to pay and register, click here

After the session players will be given the opportunity to sign up for Brighton Cougars Girls Sessions starting in September 2026. These details will be sent to the email address provided after registration/payment.

Team Trials 2026/27

Sean Jupp — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:24:36 +0000

The Trials will be two hour sessions, please use the appropriate link under each age group below to pay and sign up via PlayHQ.

Players must only register for their relevant age group. If you would like exceptional approval for your child to trial for an age group above that corresponding to their date of birth, please contact: hellobrightoncougars@gmail.com

Cost: £10

Location: Dorothy Stringer School , Loder Road, BN1 6PZ

Saturday 2nd May

Under 14 (if your child will still be under 14 on the 1st September 2026)

2pm - 4pm

26/27 Season Trials for U14 (U14 on the 1st September 2026)

Under 18 (if your child will still be under 18 on the 1st September 2026)

4pm - 6pm

26/27 Season Trials for U18 (U18 on the 1st September 2026)

Sunday 3rd May

Under 12 (if your child will still be under 12 on the 1st September 2026)

12pm - 2pm

26/27 Season Trials for U12 (U12 on the 1st September 2026)

Under 16 (if your child will still be under 16 on the 1st September 2026)

2pm - 4pm

26/27 Season Trials for U16 (U16 on the 1st September 2026)

Summer Skills Sessions

Nick Stevens — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:38:22 +0100

Summer Skills Sessions July and August 2024

Age Group	Day	Time
Allstars/Under 11	Saturday	10:30 - 12:30
Under 12 boys	Tuesday	18:30 - 20:00
Under 14 boys	Friday	18:30 - 20:00
Under 16 boys	Tuesday	20:00 - 21:30
Under 18 boys	Friday	20:00 - 21:30
Under 13 and under 16 girls	Monday and Wednesday	18:00 - 20:00
Men	Friday	20:00 - 21:30
Women	Wednesday	20:00 - 21:30

These sessions will run throughout July and August (with the exception of the 24th and 26th of July, as the sports hall is closed).

2024-25 Trial Details

Sean Jupp — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:57:10 +0100

Friday Community Sessions continue from Nov 19th

Brighton Basketball — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:28:20 +0000

The next Community session will take place on Friday November 19th at the following times.

Session 1: 6.30-7.45pm 10-13 year olds (Y6-8 only)

Session 2: 8.00-9.15pm 13-16 year olds (Y9-11 only)

Sessions will then continue every week until the Xmas holidays. The last session this term will be Friday December 17th and we will return again in the New Year on Friday January 7th.

To attend thse sessions, apply to join the club and mark your application Community Sessions. Although club membership is free, players must also purchase a Basketball England Local League playing licence which will cost £8.50 for the season. Full details will be sent on application.

Each session costs £5 payable on entry.

New Club Committee Structure Proposal

Brighton Basketball — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:01:02 +0100

Due to a shortage of new volunteers it is proposed to reduce the size of the Club Committee from the current seven posts to just the four key posts: Chair, Club Secretary, Treasurer and Welfare Officer. These are to be elected at the forthcoming AGM on September 5th.

A full role description for each can be found below:

The Committee currently meets monthly on Zoom or in person. Each meeting lasts around 90 minutes and you can find minutes of previous meetings at https://brightocougars.clubbuzz.co.uk/members/management_committee_meeting_minutes

In the short term the new Committee will also continue to be supported by the current Team Manager Co-ordinator, Mike Taylor and Club Administrator and Membership Secretary. Deborah Scott who will both be stepping down at the end of the coming season.

If any of the above Committee roles are of interest, please send a short supporting statement about why you think you would be successful in this role to Sam Martinez at office@brightoncougars.com

Application deadline for all roles is 29/8/21

New Members Training Timetable for 2021/22

Brighton Basketball — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:06:31 +0100

The new training timetable has now been finalised and can be viewed here:

Training Schedule 2021-22

Please note that this is for MEMBERS ONLY