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.

U14 Girls is for players currently in Year 7 or Year 8, who will be going into Year 8 or Year 9 in September 2026.

This group combines both U13 and U14 age levels, allowing players to develop within the most appropriate competitive environment based on ability, experience, and physical readiness.

The programme focuses on developing technical consistency, decision-making, confidence, and tactical understanding within structured team basketball.

Players will compete in the Basketball England National League, with placement at Conference or Premier level based on 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: Sunday 24 May 2026
Time: 12:00 – 13:45
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: 18:30 – 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