Category: Community

Manchester Basketball Centre Community Programme

Magic and Mystics October Community Camp

Manchester Magic & Mystics Basketball Community October Half-Term Camps

Monday 23rd October and Tuesday 24th October 2023

Boys and Girls – Primary Only Year 3-6

9am-3pm per day


Wednesday 25th October and Thursday 26th October 2023

Boys and Girls – Secondary Only Year 7-11.

9am-4pm per day

Manchester Basketball Centre, Whalley Range High School, M16 8GW

Cost is £20 per day (Athletes will need to bring pack lunch with them – this must not contain nut products.)

Limited spaces available – To book click the first link below, then the link for the day(s) you want to book.

Registration link for Camp – this must be done first

https://rb.gy/ivq2v

Monday Camp Purchase – Primary

https://rb.gy/wqqhn

Tuesday Camp Purchase – Primary

https://rb.gy/f3vhs

Wednesday Camp Purchase – Secondary

https://rb.gy/irzw6

Thursday Camp Purchase – Secondary

https://rb.gy/f3qh3

For more information, email: info@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Community Development Officer Appointment

Community Development Officer Appointment

The Manchester Magic and Mystics Basketball Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Morris as the new Community Development Officer.


The Community Development Officer’s purpose is to provide and promote a broad range of high-quality basketball opportunities for the people of Manchester and, especially, to the communities surrounding the Manchester Basketball Centre. Adam’s background brings a wealth of experience in working with local schools and community coaching and engagement. Adam leaves his post with Oldham Active Coaching following a successful 7 years in his role to take on the challenge of growing our basketball offer both on and off site for children and young people. Adam is also one of our established National League
coaches so very much knows the values of our club.

Director of Basketball Pete Paraskeva said, “Really excited to have Adam as part of the team. The community arm is a vital element of our club and I have no doubt that, with Adam at the helm, the programme will go from strength to strength.”


Adam is excited about his challenge in his new role, “I’m really pleased to be appointed the Community Development Officer for the Club. I’m hoping my previous knowledge and experience will help guide me to push the Club to grow its community offer.”


For anything related to the club’s Community Development Programme and to discuss potential opportunities to work together please contact Adam adam.morris@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Manchester Magic and Mystics Summer Community Basketball Camps

Magic and Mystics Summer Basketball Camps

Manchester Magic & Mystics Basketball Community Summer Camps

Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August 2023
And Monday 7th August – Friday 11th August 2023

Manchester Basketball Centre, Whalley Range High School, M16 8GW


Primary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm
Secondary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm or 1-4pm or Full Day 9am-4pm


Half day is £10 per day or £45 for the 5 days
Full day is £18 per day or £85 for the 5 days (athletes will need to bring pack lunch with them – this must not contain nut products)


To book you must complete the camp application form and then a payment request will be sent to you, places are not confirmed until payment is received – scan the QR code or click the link below, this will take you to the form. https://forms.gle/ALPpcukVuCDFYaEo6

For more information, email: info@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Magic and Mystics Half-Term Basketball Camp

Manchester Magic & Mystics Basketball Community Half Term Camp
Tuesday 30th May – Friday 2nd June 2023
Manchester Basketball Centre, Whalley Range High School, M16 8GW


Primary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm
Secondary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm or 1-4pm or Full Day 9am-4pm


Half day is £10 per day or £35 for the 4 days
Full day is £18 per day or £65 for the 4 days (athletes will need to bring pack lunch with them – this must not contain nut products)


To book you must complete the camp application form and then a payment request will be sent to you, places are not confirmed until payment is received – scan the QR code or click the link below, this will take you to the form. https://forms.gle/CgWScoUdzQvEKwG86

For more information, email: info@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Manchester Magic and Mystics Easter Basketball Camp

Manchester Magic and Mystics Basketball Community Easter Camp 2023

Manchester Magic & Mystics Basketball Community Easter Camp
Tuesday 11th April – Friday 14th April 2023
Manchester Basketball Centre, Whalley Range High School, M16 8GW
Primary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm
Secondary Age – Half Day 9am-12pm or 1-4pm or Full Day 9am-4pm


Half day is £10 per day or £35 for the 4 days
Full day is £18 per day or £65 for the 4 days (athletes will need to bring pack lunch with them – this must not contain nut products)


To book you must complete the camp application form and then a payment request will be sent to you, places are not confirmed until payment is received – click the link below, this will take you to the form.
https://forms.gle/JKH7i1oyYnfgecib6

Manchester Magic and Mystics Community Basketball Sessions

Community Sessions to resume

Community Sessions at the Manchester Basketball Centre will resume from 23rd September as follows:

Friday 

Boys U11s Year 6 and below 5:45-7:15pm, cost £3.50

Mixed U8s 5:45-7:15pm, cost £3.50

Girls Year 4-7, 6-7pm, cost £2.50

Girls Year 8-11 7-8pm, cost £2.50

Saturday

Boys Year 7-11, 9-11am, cost £5

All sessions listed above take place at: Manchester Basketball Centre, Whalley Range High School for Girls, Wilbraham Road, M16 8GW

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Magic and Mystics Summer Camps

The Manchester Magic and Mystics have announced their Summer basketball camps for 2022.

Week One: Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August

Week one will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 6 to 11 year olds will cost £8 per day or 5 days for £35, or 9am-4pm for 12 to 18 year olds will cost £15 per day or 5 days for £65.

Week Two:Monday 8th August to Friday 12th August

Week two will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 6 to 11 year olds will cost £8 per day or 5 days for £35, or 9am-4pm for 12 to 18 year olds will cost £15 per day or 5 days for £65.

Please fill out the form to book your place here

Once you have submitted the form, you will then receive an email confirming your booking and asking you to make payment.

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Phil Gordos leaving role as Manchester Magic and Mystics CEO after five years

Phil Gordos has decided to step down from his role as CEO of the Club after five years in his role and before that as a Trustee.

Chair of Trustees, Andrew Butterworth, thanked Phil for his contribution. “The Trustees would like to thank Phil for all his hard work and commitment over the past 5 years, especially during the unprecedented times of Covid. On behalf of the Trustees, the staff and all members of the Club, I would like to wish him well in whatever future endeavours he undertakes.”

Phil commented, “This has been one of the most rewarding roles I have ever undertaken. It has also been the most challenging. After more than five years of almost constant change coupled with the massive impact of a global pandemic, I felt it was time to step down.

“It will be a huge wrench to leave a club that has given me and my family so much. My boys grew up here and continue to benefit enormously from the opportunities the game of basketball has given them. The MBC has been a second home, too, and will remain a special place for us.

“I have also met and worked with so many wonderful people, some of whom are now close friends. Without their support, the job would have been impossible at times and I would like to thank everyone who has played their part in making this club the success story it is.

“It has been a privilege to have been CEO and I have no doubt that the Magic and Mystics will continue to go from strength to strength. I will always be a big fan.”

The Board of Trustees will be managing the club in the meantime until a new full time appointment can be made.

Please direct any queries to: morag@manchestermagicandmystics.co.uk

Magic and Mystics April Camps

Magic and Mystics April Basketball Camps

The Manchester Magic and Mystics have announced their April camps for 2022.

Week One:
Monday 4th April to Friday 8th April

Week one will cost £7.50 per session or 5 sessions for £35 and will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 7 to 11 year olds and 1pm-4pm for 12 to 16 year olds.


Week Two:
Monday 11th April to Thursday 14th April

Week two will cost £7.50 per session or 4 sessions for £28 and will run at the Manchester Basketball Centre, from 9am-12pm for 7 to 11 year olds and 1pm-4pm for 12 to 16 year olds.

A sibling discount is available.

Please fill out the form to book your place: https://forms.gle/Q7ajK5XEQTUik7yP7

Once you have submitted the form, you will then receive an email confirming your booking and asking you to make payment.

Manchester Magic and Mystics News

Club Board adds two new Trustees

The club is delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Morag Gilronan and John Keyes.

Both Morag and John have daughters in the Manchester Mystics programme and will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the board.

A social worker by profession, Morag is already the club’s safeguarding and welfare lead.

She has been involved in basketball on a volunteer basis for more than 10 years and has a passion for working with vulnerable people.

She has undertaken many roles within the social care sector.

John works as a property consultant and has experience in business, managing large teams and implementing major change projects.He is also a Level 2 Table Official.

Morag and John take the number of trustees to seven.

The other board members are: Andrew Butterworth (Chair); Neil Fairlamb (City Council); Doug Jones; Mark Leech; and Joe Forber (Founder Member of the Club).