We have started a weekly junior U12 basketball club for children wishing to learn basketball. We have reccently expanded to have dedicated training sessions for U14 Boys and U14 Girls to go along with the existing U12 Mixed session. We also have plans to expand the programme into facilities within the north of the city so that all Portsmouth children are within easy reach of a basketball session.We also plan to develop an ‘Academy’ type programme that will support and develop the most gifted young basketball players regardless of socio-economic status. Rising Ballers are also going to develop a U16, U18 and senior teams for next season to enter the Solent Basketball league or just play locally. This will provide many of the young adults and teenagers playing recreationally in the community and the opportunity to play competitive/organised basketball. This will also provide a clear route through for lifetime participation.