WHO WE ARE

MISSION STATEMENT

"​To become central to the advancement of Basketball on a local, regional and national level, with the aspiration of constructing a pathway underpinned by a commitment to: Community, Collaboration, Performance and Excellence.”

The City of Leeds Basketball Foundation is the community outreach arm of the City of Leeds Basketball Program and is currently responsible for the delivery of high impact community initiatives, curriculum support in primary and secondary education, coach and official education, extra-curricular activities and bespoke educational initiatives.

The Foundation's work underpins the development of our Junior National League program (COLBC) and Elite Academy based at Allerton High School (COLBA).

CITY OF LEEDS PATHWAYS

Dedicated To Development 

COLBF

COMMUNITY

The City of Leeds Basketball Foundation continues to drive and develop the sport in the city and West Yorkshire.  With a focus on four key areas :

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• Participation and Community Development

• Performance Pathway Development 

• Social Agendas and Education 

• Facility Access and Development 

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COLBC

DEVELOPMENT

The City of Leeds Basketball Club is the development aspect of our performance pathway, through which talented players get exposure to regional and national competition.

We currently have 8 boys teams and 4 girls teams active in Basketball England's Junior National League Structure.  Competing at U12's, U14's, U16's and U18's levels.

COLBA

PERFORMANCE

The City of Leeds Basketball Academy was established in 2014 and is based at Allerton High School (OFSTED Outstanding).  It is the pinnacle of our performance pathway, catering for male and female players; who are looking to study their post-16 options whilst being immersed in a performance environment. 

Since its inception a number of players who have attended  the academy have received scholarships both domestically and in the USA and furthermore have represented both England and GB.