Key Facts

Joining & Trials

• Q: How can my child join Chargers Basketball Club?

  • Ready to join the squad? Click “Contact Us” to arrange a trial session.

  • There is a small "taster" fee of £10.​​​

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Training & Matches

• Q: When and where do we practice?

  • We "ball out" at Harris Academy Wimbledon, High Path, London SW19 2JY.

  • Open sessions are held on Sunday afternoons.

  • Team Squad sessions (for league players) take place on weekday evenings.

    • U10's Monday​

    • U12's Wednesday

    • U14's Tuesday & Thursday

    • U16's Monday & Wednesday

    • U18's Tuesday & Thursday

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• Q: Do we compete in matches?

  • Absolutely.

  • Our junior squads compete in the Surrey Basketball Association Central Venue League (CVL).

  • Our U18s compete at the national level in the National Basketball League (NBL).

  • Matches are usually on Sunday's 

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• Cost & Requirements
  Q: How much does it cost to join?

  • Our latest membership fees are listed here Fees.

  • Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer sibling discounts nor financial support/bursaries for low-income families, but we are working through potential options for the future. 

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• Q: What gear does my baller need?

  • Players should wear athletic gear (shorts/t-shirt), indoor basketball shoes (fresh kicks!), and bring a water bottle.

  • We provide the basketballs and training equipment.

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Inclusivity & Safety

• Q: Can girls play at Chargers?

  • Of course! All our development sessions are mixed.

  • Our U10 and U12 teams are co-ed, with boys and girls training and competing together.

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• Q: Does my child need to be tall?

  • Not at all. Height is only one part of the game. We value speed, skill, agility, and "basketball IQ." If you've got the heart, you can play!

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• Q: How do you ensure player safety?

  • We follow all Basketball England safeguarding and welfare protocols. We have a dedicated Welfare Officer Joe Clare, first-aid kits on-site, and all coaches are vetted.

  • Safeguarding policy

  • Anti-bullying​​​

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• Q: Do you offer Holiday Camps and Coaching Clinics?

  • We have run camps in the past and most recently ran a Clinic with Irish International Cillian O'Connell!

  • Please Message us to be added to the mailing list, and keep an eye on our Instagram for future events.

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• Q: How to Find Us?

  • Address: Harris Academy Wimbledon, High Path, London SW19 2JY.

  • By Tube: We are a 5-minute walk from South Wimbledon Station (Northern Line). Exit the station, head south on Morden Rd, and turn left onto High Path.

  • By Bus: Routes 57, 93, 131, and 219 stop nearby on Morden Road or Merton High Street.

  • Parking: Very limited parking nearby, please check local street signage carefully. Sainsburys is nearby and has a large car park with limited free parking.

  • Entrance for Basketball: Please use the Main School Entrance on High Path (see image below), ring the bell and await to be buzzed in. Once inside, follow the signs for the Sports Hall on the 2nd Floor.

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