Ignite Your Game with Reading Rockets Development League!
Where Fun Meets Competition for Young Athletes!
At Reading Rockets, we believe that basketball is not just a sport but a way to cultivate skills, teamwork, and lifelong friendships. Our Development League is designed specifically for boys and girls under 12 and under 14, combining fun and competitive play to bring out the best in every young athlete. With experienced coaches and a spirited environment, your child will not only improve their skills on the court but also learn the values of sportsmanship and collaboration. Join us at Reading Rockets and let the journey to becoming a champion begin!
WHO CAN PLAY IN THE LEAGUE?
Rockets Development League is for players that currently compete in the clubs Under 12 or Under 14 development programme, or their U12,14,16 &18 Girls programme. This gives all players an opportunity in the club to compete and represent their ,local team.
WHY DO WE USE NBA TEAMS FOR TEAM NAMES?
Each of our teams has their own team name as part of the Rockets development programme. However some of our venues are used for multiple teams of the same age group (therefore giving them the same name!). Also if any teams cant quite field a big enough teams we then merge teams together. An NBA team name allows teams to combine and play in the league together.
Teams & Team Names
Under 12 Teams
PREMIER CONFERENCE
- Celtics - Wren
- 76ers - Hartland High School & Theale
- Hawks - Loddon Valley
CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE
- Bulls - Bulmershe & River Academy
- Wixards - Weller & South Reading
- Warriors - Chiltern Edge
- Mystics - Girls U12/14 Development
Under 14 Teams
PREMIER CONFERENCE
- Rockets - Ryeish Green & Chiltern Edge
- Clippers - South Reading
- Knicks - Wren
CHAMPIONSHIP CONFERENCE
- Heat - Weller & Loddon Valley
- Magic - Bulmershe
- U16/U18 Girls - Storm
- Bucks - Theale
League Timings
The court is available from 5.30 pm each evening with league games starting from 6pm
onwards.
Please see the league fixtures tab at the top to see when your team is playing and the schedule
for each evening.
Players are required to be at the venue at least 20 minutes before their first game and can
depart once the final game is over.
please see FAQ tab for more information on the evening.
What do players wear?
Players need to wear sports clothes and clean trainers / basketball shoes. Players are able to purchase a team T-shirt (£15) which will be in the colour of their Team venue. For example all players who play at Loddon valley will be in Dark Green!
Please visit the tab "League T-shirts" for details on how to order