Published: 31 January, 2013
by CATHERINE ETOE

THE hoops and dreams of budding basketball players in Camden and Islington have been answered by Access to Sports.

The charity has set up a new basketball club for youngsters aged six to 19 at the Sobell Centre in Holloway.

Players will represent the club in Under-12s and Under-14s age groups in the Central Venue League across inner London, and training is open to all three times a week.

Any youngster can join in the sessions and Access to Sports coach Sharareh Avazzadeh says the emphasis is not just on competitive match-play but improving skills and teamwork.

“We know a lot of the young people just enjoy playing on the estates and in the parks,” she said.  “This gives them a club structure, training and games but without the pressure to play in a competitive league, while those who do want to do that can.”

It is free to join the club. For more information contact Access to Sports on 020 7686 8812 or visit www.accesstosports.org.uk