June HBL

Our monthly HBL brought together an incredible display of competition and growth. It's inspiring to witness our players pushing themselves and showcasing their progress throughout the season. Congratulations to our MVP’s as well as all participants for their dedication and growth!

Hoopstars First Ever Awards Evening

Wow what a night! A gathering that brought our Hoopstars family closer than ever before. Seeing the sea of smiling faces, from our dedicated Community Hubs, passionate Hoopz participants, and talented performance teams, was a testament to the incredible spirit that unites us.

The night was a heartfelt celebration of our collective achievements, a chance to honour the sweat, tears, and unwavering commitment that each player and coach poured into the season.

The overwhelming feedback we received from parents, echoing their joy and gratitude, moved us deeply. To know that we played a part in creating lasting memories for families is a gift beyond measure. We couldn't have made this evening a reality without the unwavering support of Eastern Windows and Doors and Castaways Holiday Park, who believed in our vision and made it come to life.

Together, we will continue to inspire, uplift, and empower each other, embracing the challenges and triumphs that lie ahead. As we eagerly await the next season, we cherish the memories we made and the bonds we forged.

Thank you, from the depths of our souls, for being a part of this unforgettable journey. Let's continue to reach for the stars, united in the love of the game and the unbreakable spirit of our Hoopstars family.

A full list of our award winners will be in next week’s newsletter once they have all been given out to the members who were unable to attend the awards evening. Below are our 4 winners for the Hoopstars Club awards:

• Coach of the Year - Honey Perrot

• Special Recognition Award - Dimo Varybok

• Volunteer of the Year - Kate Hollis

• Player of the Year - Arthur Apps

Saturday 24th June - Hellesdon Summer Fayre - 12pm to 4pm

We have a spot at this fantastic summer event and will have a shooting competition to enter if anyone wants to come and say hello.

Sunday 25th June - U13 ICT

Good luck to our players who have been selected to represent Norfolk:

• Adnan Elzubeir

• Oliver Leaney

• Michael Bowles

• Ryan Muphempi

• Reserves: Aimee Tuttle & Lucas Gordon

On 2nd July from 9 am to 6 pm at City Academy Norwich, we present you our first ever 3x3 tournament for U9, U11, U13, U15 and U18. Registration is now open, click the link below or visit our website. All participants will also receive a 3x3 Legacy event t-shirt. We are so pleased so many of you have signed up for the 3 x 3 tournment. We will be putting our teams together so please dont hesitate to sign up if you haven’t done so already.

3 x 3 Sign Up form

Even if you're new to 3x3, don't worry! Starting from 26th June to 30th June, our coaches across all of our hubs will deliver a week of 3x3 basketball sessions to ensure you are well prepared and ready for the tournament. Make sure you sign up for these sessions as well. This simple and flexible format of basketball can be played almost anywhere by anybody, making it one of the most original forms of basketball. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our club provides a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone can learn, grow and have fun. Don't let this amazing event pass you by- register right away!

If you have any questions, don't be hesitant to get in touch with us via email on info@norfolkhoopstars.co.uk or visit our website for more information here.

*Please note that the hub sessions in the week leading up to the tournament will focus on 3x3 basketball training. However, these sessions will be charged at the normal rate and are not included in the fee for the tournament.

We are so excited to inform you of our wonderfu programme of summer camp days. We have 5 whole weeks of camps for everyone!

Dates are in the image below and on our website here.

Our camp days will be a mixture of our existing Y1 to Y6 and Y7 to Y13 days with some additional days for our All Girls camp days and our brand new SEND camp days.

We are also so proud to announce that we are once again working with the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun (BNHF). This programme provides holiday activities for children and young people aged 5-16 (or 4 if your child is slightly younger but in school) in Norfolk.

Children eligible for means-tested free school meals can claim free spaces on the activities - find out more about this in the FAQ section here.

Online booking for those who are eligible will be avaiable tomorrow via Every Move. Please feel free to share this with anyone outside of our club who you feel could be eligible.

The price for each camp day for those who aren’t eligible for the free spaces, will be £25 per day. This doesn’t include a camp tshirt which can be purchasd for an additional £5. We are running a special offer whereby if you book and pay for your camp dates by Sunday 9th July we will provide a tshirt FOC. *1 tshirt per child, not per day*

If you have any qustions please do not hesitate to contact us.

As we develop Norfolk Hoopstars and continue to create more opportunities for people in Norfolk to access basketball at all levels, we are continously looking for Sponsors to be part of our organisation. If anyone would be interested in finding out more about what this would look like, please visit the Sponsorship page on our website here or email Ken here.