Newport Aces Basketball Club

We inspire passion, compassion, togetherness, commitment, and greatness.
Newport Aces Basketball Club
LOCATION
Wales: Newport
Last Updated:
06.03.2024

Organisation Overview

Areas of Interest

  • Children / Young people
  • Community
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Schools

Our History

  • Established in 2015, by former semi-professional and international player, Asa Waite. Newport Aces started with a one-hour weekly session, that engaged 10-15 young people. Now nearly ten years later we offer; 18 hours of basketball and engage over 100 participants each week. We have seen numerous successes on the court and the side-line.

Areas of Operation

  • Wales: Newport

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    We use a mixture of traditional and modern basketball drills. To engage all young people, from minis to grass-root to juniors. In fun, developmental, and inspirational basketball sessions.

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    We continue to prioritise diversity in both our participation and coaching staff. Our services and voluntary opportunities, are truly open to all including refugees and asylum seekers.

  • Adults

    We cater for adults of all abilities. We offer weekly recreational and competitive basketball sessions, as apart of our player pathway. We also offer walking basketball for adults aged 35 years and up, wanting to improve their health and wellbeing.

Our Vision for a better future

  • Our vision for a better future, is for everyone to be fully committed to their passions and to strive for greatness, in all aspects of life. If the world could be more compassionate and supportive towards others, more often. We will increase inclusivity, community cohesion, the sense of togetherness, self-worth, and self-confidence.

Our goals to make a difference

  • To be the leading provider of basketball in Newport and the surrounding areas. By continuing to cater for all ages, abilities, genders and ethnic background.

  • By teaching the concepts a team sport, we aim to inspire a passion for basketball and a compassion for each other. Both on the court and in the wider community.

  • To use basketball as a tool to improve more participants' physical and mental health, more often. By using a mix of new and traditional training methods.

  • To create employment opportunities, for qualified local volunteers. By upskilling volunteers, creating real life coaching experiences and expanding our services

  • To inspire the pursuit for greatness. By demonstrating the commitment needed, adhering to our player pathway, and setting clear and achievable goals.

Contact Details

Address Line 1 40 Shakespeare Crescent
Address Line 2 Gaer
Post Code NP203JY
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