Glasgow Rocks
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G3 8AW [ Map ]
Tel: 0141334 4600 | Email: Click here | Web: http://www.glasgowrocks.co.uk
Glasgow Rocks Professional Basketball team play at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow. Basketball is one of the fastest growing participation sports in the UK.
About Basketball
The most extensive inter-community sport in the market, not tied to social class – its family orientated sports entertainment. 4th most played team sport in UK (Sport England). BBL audiences have a high female attendance (47%). Basketball is a fast, exciting and dynamic sport which is not only easy to play but is accessible to all. Recognised as a safe family sport, this has managed to keep its ‘cool and streetwise’ image.
The Fans
Family Focused Unopposed throughout Scotland
Friendly, loyal & appreciative Passionate
Media
Comprehensive press coverage National TV coverage
Cutting-edge Web Site www.glasgowrocks.co.uk
Weekly E-newsletter – 2000+ subscribers
The Community
Working with charity Scottish Sports Futures, the Rocks support and deliver sport and education programmes throughout Scotland.
Jump2it – primary schools – over 10,000 young people receive the programme per year
Twilight Basketball – ‘at risk’ communities – throughout Scotland
After school coaching - 14 new clubs developed in 2010
Youth camps – Fun days for young people during school holidays.
About The Rocks
The Rocks were originally formed in 1998 as Edinburgh Rocks. In March 2002 they moved to Braehead. A new partnership was formed in 2008 with Glasgow City Council, part of this deal meant moving to the Kelvin Hall until the new Indoor Arena is completed in the East End of Glasgow – Originally planned for the Commonwealth Games.
The Rocks compete in the British Basketball League (BBL) which is the Top Professional league in UK. 12 teams compete and the season runs for 8 months (September till April).
The Competitions
BBL Championship (league) BBL Trophy
BBL Cup BBL Playoffs
The Players
Mix of British and International World-class skill and fitness level
Recruited for ability AND character Active in community programmes
Venue: Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. (1,200 Capacity)
High-energy “sportainment”
Music Dancers Mascots Competitions
Move to new 5,000 seat National Indoor Arena in 2012/13
Games are normally played on a Sunday with tipoff at 5pm. For fixture details and to book tickets please visit www.glasgowrocks.co.uk
Hours of Business
9am-5pm
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