The City of Birmingham Rockets are an established basketball programme with over 20 years of experience in player development, providing a structured pathway from grassroots level through to senior National League basketball. The club has supported hundreds of players in progressing into university, national, and professional pathways.

U16 Boys is for players currently in Year 10, who will be going into Year 11 in September 2026.

This is a performance-focused stage where players are expected to demonstrate strong technical ability, physical readiness, and advanced understanding of team basketball. The programme prepares players for higher-level National League competition and progression into U18 and senior basketball.

Players will compete in the Basketball England National League, with placement at Conference or Premier level based on ability, experience, and performance. Typically, first-year players compete at Conference level and second-year players at Premier level; however, this is flexible and based on ongoing assessment.

TRIAL INFORMATION

Stage 1 – Open Trials
Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
Time: 16:00 – 17:45
Venue: Nechells

All registered players attend this session and are assessed by coaches on ability, attitude, and potential.

Stage 2 – Invitation Only Trials
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Venue: Nechells

Only selected players from Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 for further assessment.

LATE TRIALISTS

If a player is unable to attend their scheduled trial, they must register via the Late Trialist option (26/27 Season).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Trial fee: £4 per session
Registration must be completed in advance
No walk-ins permitted
Unregistered players cannot take part
Players must attend correct school year group (September 2026 pathway)
Final team selections are made after Stage 2
Training begins 1 June 2026