U12s Norfolk League - Home vs Bury Bulldogs 43:63

A tough Bury team started strong and took a 20 point lead early. Our U12s squad didn’t give up and once they started scoring they couldn’t be stopped and the match was end to end.

We are looking forward to the return leg where we will enter confidently hoping to reclaim the win.

Hoopstars Women’s - Home vs Cambridge Cats Loss 56:58

Hoopstars started strong and maintained a lead throughout match and heading into the 4th quarter but just couldn’t hold on against a competitive and strong Cambridge team.

Another showcase of our fantastic skill, teamwork and sportsmanship that we are so proud of and we are looking forward to the away match in a couple of weeks where we will definitely be looking to get back to our winning ways.

We were once again blown away by the support from our Hoopstars Community - it means so much to have as many of you there supporting us and gives us so much energy when we are playing.

….. NOTHING!!!

We have our Easter Camp days Monday to Thursday but other than it is a very quiet week for Hoopstars!

We still have limited spaces on the camp dates below:

Thursday 13th April - Years 1 to 6

Friday 14th April - Years 7 to 13

A reminder no hub sessions this week and next for the Easter break! Dates for the summer term will be sent out in the next day or so.

We told you it wasn’t the end…. we couldn’t resist putting on a summer programme of HBL tournaments to keep the game time for our members alive. Below are the dates we have scheduled (avoiding trials, NYBL, training etc).

We will take sign ups on a month by month basis so if you would like to sign up for April please complete the form here.

Just a reminder that there are still 2 x NYBL tournament days left this season - the dates are below:

Saturday 22nd April

Saturday 13th May - Norfolk Finals day so will be dependant on results from the season as to what teams will be playing.

All teams will be sent out in the week prior to each tournament.

As you are aware we have had a great first season for our U12 and U14 National Basketball League (NBL) as well as our U12 Norfolk League team, and as such we are looking to build on this next season.

For the next season (Sept 2023 to April 2024) we will be entering performance teams in the following leagues:

U12 Norfolk League Mixed (School years 5 - 7)

U12 NBL Mixed (School years 6 - 7)

U14s NBL Boys (School years 8 - 9)

U16s NBL Men (School years 10 - 11)

U18s Norfolk League Mixed (School years 12 - 13)

We will be hosting trials for these teams on Sunday 21st May (sorry for the error in last week’s newsletter) @ City Academy Norwich, at the times below:

10am - 11.30am - U12s

11.30am - 1pm - U14s

1pm - 2.30pm - U16s

2.30pm - 4pm - U18s

If you would like to sign your child up to trial for one of the performance teams please complete the form linked here by Monday 15th May. The fee for trials is £7 per player and will be due on Monday 15th May.

N.B. If you would like your child to trial but they are unable to attend this date please complete the form and the reason why in the notes section and we will make contact with you directly to discuss this.

We will be hosting a webinar to give more information on what being part of one of our performance teams will mean; what the expectations are for players and parents / guardians; and to answer any questions you may have (N.B. these should be general questions about the performance programme rather than specific to your child - these can be directed to us on email if you want guidance on anything). This will be on Sunday 16th April @ 11am and can be accessed via the link here.

N.B. We will continue to have opportunities for competitive matches for members outside of our performance teams such as HBL and NYBL.

LAST FEW SPACES AVAILABLE:

We have some extra tickets available for the BBL playoff finals at the O2 on Sunday 14th May 2023.

This will be such a fun day with 2 matches - the womens final followed by the mens final. It is also a great showcase of the best of basketball in Britain and will provide a lot of inspiration to our members. We have been a couple of times and have always loved it.

Prices for the trip will be as below and will include the coach trip and entrance ticket:

Adults - £62.50

Children (up to 18) - £52.50

If you would like to join us please email us here. We will ask for a deposit payment of £10 per ticket to secure your space on the coach.

We have been able to extend the tickets for our awards evening.

This event is open for anyone who is part of Hoopstars as well as their families and is an event for all ages. There will be a sit down buffet, games, a DJ. All members will receive a certificate .

We will be giving out some awards to members who attend our community hubs, Hoopz SEND session, Home Education sessionand our Performance teams (NBL, U12 Norfolk League & Womens team).

Get your tickets here

A reminder that all that is needed at this stage is a £10 deposit per person.