Building on the lessons learned from previous fixtures, this weekend’s training sessions focused heavily on improving our finishing below the rim under added defensive pressure, while also continuing to develop our composure and decision-making against a full-court press. A large emphasis was placed on reinforcing the team’s core fundamentals and…
The April camp delivered a well-structured and high-tempo programme, with clear progress shown across both offensive and defensive phases as the weekend developed. Offensively, the group worked extensively through Fast Break, Wheel, and Horns concepts. Across the sessions, repetition led to noticeable improvement in spacing, timing, and decision-making. By the…
The month of May represented our final month of training for the 2026 season; where has the time gone! Following an excellent showing at the Masters Basketball World Cup in Croatia where the team returned with bronze medals, we used this training weekend to work on findings from the tournament….
The FIMBA GB +50s men’s teams completed their penultimate training weekend ahead of Athens with a productive and competitive camp in Weston-super-Mare, marking the second consecutive year the programme has returned to the venue. The weekend provided an important opportunity for both preparation and player development, while also allowing the…
The FIMBA GB +60W team came together for a focused two-day training camp on 18th and 19th May at Carterton Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire, setting the stage for their preparations ahead of Athens. While the squad had hoped to assemble at full strength, circumstances meant they were without two players—one…
As part of the FIMBA GB +55s women’s build-up to the European Championships in Athens, the team took part in a four-team tournament at RAF Cosford. They were joined by an All-Star team, which included players from the +55s squad and +50s FIMBA GB players. The RAF Women’s team—current inter-services…
The FIMBA GB +50s Men came together for another preparation session ahead of the FIMBA Maxibasketball European Championships in Athens this June. It was another excellent session, with Head Coach Danny James and Assistant Coach Adam Cole putting the squad through their paces. With 24 players set to make up…
The GB Women Over 55’s gathered in Coventry on the 28th and 29th March for a productive and high energy training weekend ahead of domestic tournaments and in preparation for their participation in the European Championships in Athens in June 2026. Following a successful defence of their title in the Oxford…
Sunday’s training session represented a highly positive and productive step forward for both the +40s & +45s squads as preparations continue for the upcoming tournament in Athens this June. The overall atmosphere was excellent, characterised by strong focus, enthusiasm, and a clear collective commitment from all players. Both groups trained…
A strong all-round performance saw the +60s FIMBA GB Cleveland team secure a convincing 72–50 victory over Philippines U50s in a competitive and hard-fought contest. The game began with high intensity, as the team came out aggressive on both ends of the floor. Ball movement in the first quarter was…
