National Governing Body Grant Schemes

What National Governing Body Grant Schemes are available?

Basketball Ireland Grow a Club Scheme

Basketball Ireland provides schools and community groups interested in establishing a basketball club in an area where none exists can apply for the "Grow a Club Scheme". The Midlands Regional Development Officer (RDO), David Donnelly will meet with applicants to discuss the formation of the club, and if accepted onto the scheme, the new club may receive Level 1 or 2 support.

A level one starter pack consists of 1 match ball, 5 practice balls and 2 scorebooks. The level two starter pack consists of 1 match ball, 5 practice balls, 2 scorebooks, free Basketball Ireland membership, 10 reversible bibs and a discount for directional arrow and foul marker set.

All new clubs who apply for the scheme will also get support from the RDO in training new coaches, referees and table officials. Contact David Donnelly on 01 4590211 or 086 8565242 or by email to ddonnelly@basketballireland.ie for more information.

Tullamore Basketball Club were the first Midlands "Grow a Club" in 2006, and are now thriving with 2 senior teams and 2 junior teams actively particiapting in competition.

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