In our fight to combat racism, it’s particularly important that we show collective solidarity for those affected and form a united front within our sporting communities from all levels of British Basketball. Join our fight as we tip off our campaign “TOGETHER WE ARE BASKETBALL” with a series of infographics, videos & live conversations on Basketball England, Foot Fire & uNDERRATED’s Instagram pages.

Launch day: Saturday 8th August.

Find out more about the campaign.

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While we understand that the UK has its own version of these particular types of cases our motive of this campaign is to investigate, and highlight concerning areas around the topic and show how it impacts our own basketball community. All 50 states and 18 countries participated in the protests making it the largest Human Rights protest experienced globally. As these statistics have shown to be inspiring in collective solidarity, we face yet another great example of how institutionalised and systemic racism impacts Black people internationally.

The collaboration aims to draw on the strength of our basketball communities to elevate individuals’ voices within the game to show solidarity, raise awareness and urge people to speak out against inequality and all forms of racism.

Foot Fire CEO Anthony Ghatt took a stand on #BlackOutTuesday by focusing on ways in which Foot Fire can be used as a platform to combat racism.

“I’ve been torn to think of how can i support and use the platform I’ve made to show support to voice and get messages across” Link to Twitter video found here.

“Our goal at Foot Fire is to #BeTheChange in #BritishBasketball and with recent events has lead us to focus on Being The Change PERIOD. As a black owned business operating in a sport & culture prominently created, contributed & influenced by Black people we have always felt the need to empower those around us who continue to do great things” Link to IG post found here.

Sophia Rooke, lead writer of uNDERRATED and owner of Blacktop, has written a letter to Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson about providing a more comprehensive programme on Black History in UK schools.

It is an open letter which members of the public can email to Mr Williamson individually to highlight the role reformed education policy could play in fighting racism. Link to the letter found here.

Basketball England CEO Stewart Kellett said: “Basketball England has been listening to and supporting recent conversations around racism in society and within the game, consulting with numerous individuals and organisations and this joint work with Foot Fire and uNDERRATED, two respected organisations that are highly active within British Basketball culture, is another strand of that.

The campaign will also provide a platform, through each of the participants’ social media channels, for people to come together from across the game to discuss their issues, share ideas, knowledge and resources and will culminate with a day-long takeover of the BE Instragram channel featuring live and recorded contributions on 8th August 2020.

All the campaign participants will donate to and promote two charities of interest to the Black community.

Further information will follow in coming weeks.

Both the owners of Foot Fire and uNDERRATED are Basketball England ambassadors for the #AllGirls campaign and are involved in both youth and senior basketball activities.

About uNDERRATED https://www.underratedgb.com/our-story
A sports media network focused on the promotion of young talented prospects in the junior pro level of basketball. Our brand is a motor for the cross culture and lifestyle that exists in British Basketball. We also offer basketball training and filming services including basketball camps, tournaments, games and training workout filming.

About Foot Fire https://www.footfire.co.uk/
A marketing, networking and events company that focuses on putting on basketball events and spotlighting affordable basketball footwear and apparel. Foot Fire is the number one basketball product information platform in Europe and has put on events across the country. Foot Fire has collaborated with brands such as Overtime, Pure Sweat, Starting 5, Nike, Adidas and on digital advertising, social media campaigns and events.

About Basketball England https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/about/
The national governing body for basketball in England. Our vision is to create a sport that’s valued in every community and accessible in every school, college and university, and inspires the wider population to be engaged in the game.

More than ever we are engaging, listening and adapting to the needs of all communities in our great game, recognising that everyone has a voice and can influence the future.

Together we want to grow the game and bring out the inherent qualities and diverse appeal of basketball at all levels and roles in the game. We have a huge opportunity to promote equality and diversity more broadly as we create new opportunities leading up to the Commonwealth Games – Birmingham 2022.

Together we are basketball.

Photo Credit: uNDERRATED

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We first met Gennaro in 2017 when he was introduced as one of Pure Sweats UK coaches upon Drews First visit to London alongside Gary Maitland. We’ve since gone on to support Gennaro with developing his brand, delivering various activation’s across the UK with highlights including hosting Pac 12 Conference commissioner Larry Scott’s son’s for a private workout, being nominated Richmond Knights Academy lead skills trainer and training reigning BBL Trophy Winners London City Royals.

Foot Fire Basketball Presents: Pure Sweat Game Ready Skills Clinic

Coach G has since gone on to found GA Performance Basketball and has called upon NBA Strategic Skills Coach & Consultant, Drew Hanlen, that counts Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics), Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls) & other NBA stars as full-time clients.

The Clinic will focus on all main aspects of shooting as well as giving you advanced principles included in the just launched “Drew Hanlen Shooting Course”. For the first time in Europe Pure Sweat has provided access for coaches to come along to witness his training first hand through on-court demonstrations.

With two opportunities to SWEAT this November, book your places below for either 13th in London at ACS International School Egham or the 24th at former NBA play John Amaechi Basketball center, home to Manchester’s largest clubs the Magics & Mystics.

In other news, earlier this year we presented Drew with a custom Wilson x Jon Wooden Basketball sculpture crafted by SNK Lab design lab studios, check out the video

Drew Hanlen x G. A. Performance Basketball London Clinic
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Drew Hanlen x G. A. Performance Basketball Manchester Clinic
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This summer Foot Fire is hosting its first ever Basketball Camp in Wembley, the area in which founder Anthony Ghatt grew up, giving back to the local community at just £10 per day for 5 hours of Basketball.

The Foot Fire Basketball Camp is an evening basketball camp that aims to give 14-18 year olds of both genders a safe space during the later hours of the summer holidays to improve at basketball and socialise with like minded people without the worry of affordability.

The camp consists of structured coaching including team play, individual skills, fitness, tactical analysis, individual measurements to create player profiles and physiotherapy. The camp provides the opportunity for players to work on their game with or without guidance.

Foot Fire wants to give players an affordable space to play basketball during the long summer evenings. Without a race against nightfall at parks or long early morning journeys, Foot Fire has created a structured but relaxed environment, with enough scope for players of all abilities to hone their craft.

At just £50 for 25 hours of organised structured basketball, Foot Fire is staying true to its motto “Assisting you to SLAM DUNK savings”.

Register HERE on Event Brite

Date: 22nd – 26th July 2019

Time: 5-10pm

Location:

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During her time at University Illionis College, Melita experienced first hand the spiralling effect of violence in the inner-city communities of Chicago. The “Stop The Violence” Basketball Charity Game was created to help put an end to violence following the gang-related murder of a friend, Elton Thomas, who was walking home after playing basketball.

Now, Melita is bringing the event home to London with the aim of bringing people together to create awareness about the current violence epidemic in London

The Westminster Sports ambassador said;

“I strongly believe that this sport can give people especially the younger generation an outlet from the gang violence which has doubled within the past 5 years. Speaking from experience basketball is not just a game! It produces life skills and discipline. It also can create a family aspect which is what most children look for when joining a gang.” #FOOTFIREAPPROVED

Come down to Moberly Sports Centre July 27th to support and witness celebrities, GB legends and the best players across UK battle out as well professional dunkers, live music & performances from special guests. #StopTheViolenceBB

Book your tickets HERE

Date: Saturday 27th July 2019

Time: 2-6pm

Location:

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With over 20 years basketball experience including playing pro in Italy, coaching across Europe and working for Pure Sweat come along and learn from Coach Gennaro Augenti over 10 weeks where players will have the opportunity to master advanced moves & techniques incl; Handling pressure, Decision making, Advanced Finishing, Deep shooting range, Basketball specific athleticism, Mental toughness & much more.

Last year we presented a Pure Sweat Game Ready skills clinic along with Gennaro Augentti at Regal Basketball, check out the re-cap video above. 

Get 1 FREE workout, via Foot Fire “Assisting you to slam dunk savings”, when purchasing 3 or 5 sessions by selecting “Foot Fire AND1” option at check out. *offer ends June 13th*

CLICK HERE to register and for more information

Date: June 1st – August 3rd 2019

Price: From £10/hr

Location:

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The clinic was delivered for 5 hours focusing on; advanced passing, 1v1 isolation moves, creating separation, game like decision making, player signature moves breakdowns and also an hour film study. Check out the video recap put together by Basketball Breaks.

Be sure to follow Coach Gennaro Augeti and Foot Fire on Instagram to stay up to date on future clinics.

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Founded by London Lions forward Lamar Roberts, the RDF club consist of Under 14,16,18 boys teams competing in both National & the CBL league.With plans to extend to having female teams as well as the potential of a Mens National League team, Lamar and Ghattz will be on the look for talent so BRING YOUR GAME.

Date: Thursday 21st February 2018

Time: 5-8pm

Price: FREE

Location:

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Take a Basketball Break and watch the Boston Celtics take on the Indiana Cavaliers at our FREE live screening event. Good food, good company, comfortable seating, drinks & a large HD screens. What more do you need?

Check out what went down during last seasons screening;

Why RSVP?

1. It guarantees your seat in limited capacity

2. It helps us to keep these nights FREE entry

3. It makes you eligible for prize draws and secret/random giveaways. So help us to help you and we can all help each other!

RSVP here via Event Brite.

Date: Sat 3rd November 2018

Time: 22.30pm

Location:

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Being from Kennington we had to get the man behind the regal on the podcast
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You all know how important @RegalBasketball is for the community so show love by listening and sharing ????⁣

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— OnCourt OffCourt (@oncourtoc) October 31, 2018

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