On August 12th, Sheffield played host to the FIMBA GB Combine, a rigorous event aimed at identifying top talent for the FIMBA GB +50 and +55 Men’s teams.
FIMBA GB Combine: A Showcase of Talent and Determination

On August 12th, Sheffield played host to the FIMBA GB Combine, a rigorous event aimed at identifying top talent for the FIMBA GB +50 and +55 Men’s teams.
If you’ve been inspired by Team GB’s incredible performances at the Olympics, there is an opportunity for all basketball players (aged from 35 years upwards) to experience a similar feeling, by representing FIMBA GB at next year’s World Championships in Ticino, Switzerland.
We are delighted to confirm that Darren Oakey has been appointed as Head Coach of the FIMBA GB +35 Women.
Whilst we are always looking for the best GB players to compete hard on the court, we are also always looking for committed individuals to help create the best experience off it as Team Managers.
With the European Championships now behind us, attention turns to the 17th FIMBA World Championships being held in Ticino, Switzerland in the summer of 2025.
FIMBA GB would like to extend a special thank you to Nat from Spectrum Physio, who kept all the teams in the best shape possible for the XII FIMBA European Championships.
The FIMBA GB support staff want to extend a huge thanks to Ocorian for their partnership and support at the XII FIMBA European Championships in Italy.
The FIMBA GB +40 Women are next in our review of the recent XII FIMBA European Championships in Pesaro, Italy.
FIMBA GB +40 Captain, Charlie Lauder, was awarded the Ocorian award at the XII FIMBA European Championships in Pesaro, Italy.
We continue our team reviews from the recent XII FIMBA European Championships in Pesaro, Italy with our +55 Women.