October Half-Term Basketball Camp (Years 2–6) (7 - 11yrs)
Highbury Campus - City of Portsmouth College
Get ready for an exciting October Half-Term Basketball Camp with Force in the Community — packed with energy, fun, and skill development! Our camp is open to boys and girls in Years 2–6, welcoming all ability levels. Players will build confidence and improve their game through fun drills, cha …morellenges, and small-sided games in a positive and supportive environment. 📅 Camp Dates • October 26th–28th • Years 2–6 🏀 Key Skills We Focus On Dribbling Passing Shooting Teamwork and movement ⭐ What to Expect Professional coaching in a fun, encouraging environment Skill development through games and challenges Team competitions and match play A strong focus on confidence, effort, and teamwork All sessions are led by experienced, supportive coaches who help players learn, grow, and enjoy the game. Join Force in the Community this October Half-Term and keep your game growing — on and off the court! 🏀 less
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| Week 1 | Mon 26th October 2026 - Wed 28th October 2026 |
U12 & U14 Elite Development Camp (10 - 14yrs)
Highbury Campus - City of Portsmouth College
October Half-Term Basketball Development Camp U12 & U14 — Local & National League Players Portsmouth Force Basketball Club | Force in the Community This October half term, we are bringing together our U12 and U14 players from both Local and National League programmes for a focused basketb …moreall development camp designed to challenge players, develop their understanding of the game, and help them take the next step in their basketball journey. 🏀 The Right Challenge for Every Player Players will be grouped according to their age, experience and current development level, ensuring that every player is challenged appropriately and placed in a group that helps them get the best possible experience from the camp. The aim is not simply to keep players busy — every part of the day is designed to help them learn, compete and improve. What the Day Includes 🏀 Skills Development * Ball handling * Passing and decision-making * Finishing * Shooting * Footwork * 1v1 development * Position-specific challenges 🧠 Basketball IQ * Reading the game * Decision-making * Spacing * Creating advantages * Understanding when and why to make decisions 🎥 Game Video Analysis Players will learn how to watch and understand basketball from a different perspective, using game footage to identify decisions, actions and areas for improvement. 📋 Game Concepts * Offensive concepts * Defensive concepts * Transition * Spacing * Teamwork * Communication * Playing with purpose 🎯 Competitive Challenges Players will take part in activities and challenges designed to test their skills, decision-making and competitiveness. 🏆 Mini Tournament The day will include a competitive mini tournament, giving players the opportunity to put what they have learned into a game environment. 🏀 Games & Match Play Players will have opportunities to compete in structured games and apply their skills, basketball IQ and game concepts under pressure. Why Attend? This is an opportunity for players to spend a full day learning, competing and developing alongside players at a similar stage of their basketball journey. Whether they are playing Local League or National League basketball, players will be challenged at an appropriate level and supported by our coaching team throughout the day. Not a club member? No problem! If you currently play for a Local or National League team, you are still welcome to join the camp and apply for a place. Learn. Compete. Improve. Growing the game, shaping the future. less
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| Week 1 | Thu 29th October 2026 - Thu 29th October 2026 |
U16 & U18 Elite Performance Camp (14 - 18yrs)
Highbury Campus - City of Portsmouth College
October Half-Term Basketball Development Camp U16 & U18 — Local League Players Portsmouth Force Basketball Club | Force in the Community This October half term, our U16 and U18 Local League players will have the opportunity to take part in a full day of basketball development, competition …more and game-based learning. The camp is designed for players who want to develop their individual skills, improve their basketball IQ and become more effective players in a competitive team environment. 🏀 Challenged at the Right Level Players will be grouped according to their age, experience and development level so that everyone can train and compete in an environment that challenges them appropriately. Our aim is to give every player the best possible experience, with meaningful challenges throughout the day rather than simply putting everyone into the same group. What the Day Includes 🏀 Advanced Skills Development * Ball handling under pressure * Shooting and scoring * Finishing * 1v1 and advantage creation * Footwork * Decision-making * Position-specific development 🧠 Basketball IQ Players will work on understanding the game, including: * Reading defensive situations * Making decisions under pressure * Spacing * Creating advantages * Off-ball movement * Playing within team concepts 🎥 Game Video Analysis Players will analyse game footage to understand what happens, why it happens and how better decisions can be made in real game situations. 📋 Game Concepts * Offensive systems and concepts * Defensive principles * Transition * Pick & roll concepts * Spacing and movement * Team communication * Reading the game 🔥 Competitive Challenges Players will take part in competitive activities designed to challenge their skills, decision-making and ability to perform under pressure. 🏆 Mini Tournament A competitive mini tournament will give players the opportunity to put their learning into practice and compete against their peers. 🏀 Match Play The day will finish with structured games where players can apply their skills, basketball IQ and game concepts in a competitive environment. Why Attend? This camp is designed to give U16 and U18 players a high-quality development environment combining coaching, competition and game understanding. Players will be encouraged to compete, make decisions, learn from mistakes and apply what they learn throughout the day. Not a club member? No problem! If you currently play for a Local or National League team, you are still welcome to join the camp and apply for a place. Develop your skills. Understand the game. Compete. Growing the game, shaping the future. less
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| Week 1 | Fri 30th October 2026 - Fri 30th October 2026 |
