Belle Vue Leisure Centre is home to Manchester’s most vibrant basketball community. Whether you’re stepping onto the court for fun, training to sharpen your skills, or taking part in competitive fixtures, our centre provides the perfect space to play.
With top-quality courts, great facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere, Belle Vue is the place where players of all ages and abilities can enjoy the game and learn to play.
Learn the fundamentals of basketball with us - no matter what ability, you can get yourself involved with this incredible sport at the home of basketball!
Monday - 16.30 - 17.30
Tuesday - 16.30 - 17.30
Thursday - 16.30 - 17.30
Friday - 16.30 - 17.30 & 17.30 - 18.30
For ages 4 to 16
Learning basketball has never been more fun! These classes focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing and team work in a fun environment, Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used to always provide the right challenge.
Our sessions for ages 4-7 are all about learning new skills, building confidence and enjoying the game. The perfect first step in your basketball journey
Learn to play is a great way for players to continue their progress in the sport. In these sessions players will start to learn and work on basketballs fundamentals such as shooting, passing, dribbling, pivoting, footwork and team play. Often working in small groups and match play to practice new skills learnt.
Ballers Academy provides a chance for players to progress with basketball. Players in this session will learn more advanced fundamentals. Focusing on more advanced dribbling, footwork, balance, individual defence & team defence, team play and shot selection.
These sessions are tailored for players with a minumum of one year's playing experience, as well as current programme players who have shown real potential and a strong commitment to improving their game.
Start date TBC
The National Basketball Performance Centre features a purpose-built hall with three courts developed to FIBA standards for international competition and a multi-sports hall with a further two Basketball courts.
The show court, which has basketball lines only, also features FIBA scoreboards, 24 second cubes, red LED fitted backboards and Olympic standard portable baskets.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next Basketball Camp!
Come down to our Basketball camps at Belle Vue Sports Village in our National Basketball Performance Centre.
You will get to learn the fundamentals and various Basketball specific skills which will help take your game to the next level.
Please bring a water bottle and a packed lunch for your child.