Hoops need nets: #ProjectSwish 10,000 nets and counting

Basketball England’s #ProjectSwish has hit a huge milestone, distributing 10,000 nets to players across 4000 courts in England.

And with a raft of exciting new court regeneration projects set to come online in 2023, opportunities for outdoor basketball are booming.

The #ProjectSwish submissions page is open - and Basketball England is encouraging anyone who wants to get active and play ball to register their local court and get themselves a pack of fresh nets in time for the warm summer months.

#ProjectSwish nets are now thicker, heavier and more durable.

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New courts to celebrate

#ProjectSwish is helping renovate and renew outdoor courts, working with partners and stakeholders to improve England’s stock.

This year the following courts will receive the #ProjectSwish treatment:

• Platt Fields Park, Manchester in collaboration with Universal Pictures
• Hulme Park, Manchester in collaboration with Wilson and Sport England
• Crowcroft Park, Manchester
• Hanley Park, Stoke-on-Trent
• West Park, Worthing
• Freshwater, Isle of Wight

You can also check out our Court Renovation Guide if you are thinking about getting your own court revamp off the ground.

Birmingham: City of basketball

After England’s men and women claimed the inaugural Commonwealth Games 3x3 medals, winning gold and silver respectively on a triumphant night in Birmingham, a significant financial investment has been made to develop 3x3 and 5v5 basketball participation opportunities in the city, with a number of basketball spaces earmarked for creation and enhancement.

Basketball England, Birmingham City Council and Sport England have formed a partnership with up to 18 new or improved courts across the city. These will be activated with a range of playing and participation opportunities between this and next summer and gold medallist Orlan Jackman is part of the BE team responsible for delivering them.

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Basketball has the power to change lives. Our #GameTime campaign aims to raise awareness of the positive impact that basketball can have on people no matter who they are or where they are from.

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