Programme

Our Programme

The University of Westminster Men’s Basketball Team has been a part of BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) organisation for over a decade. The Westminster Dragons community currently compete in over 25 different sports, where the men’s basketball program has excelled as one of the premier teams over the years.

To be eligible –

  • Enrolled on a full-time/part-time undergraduate or postgraduate course of study at the University of Westminster.
    Must have a valid university ID card with an expiry date

We aim as the Westminster basketball programme:
“to maximise educational and basketball potential of student-athletes with competition opportunity.”

Teams & Competitions

  • 1st Team & Men’s Level (10-15 players)
    10 games per season plus cup fixtures in BUCS Division 1
    15+ games in London Local League LMBL Division 2
    NEW National League Men’s opportunity with affiliated NBL D3 Club Brent Bulls (www.brentbulls.com)
  • Pre-Season Friendlies & Tournaments – TBC
  • Annual University Varsity
  • End of season tournament – Abroad TBC
  • University Sports Tour TBC
  • 2nd Team & 3rd Team (10-15 players each team)
    10 games per season plus cup fixtures
    2nd Team – BUCS Division 4
    3rd Team – BUCS Division 5

Training & Practice for 1st Team

  • 2x 2 hour Practice Sessions a week
  • 2x 2 hour NBL Practice Sessions with invitation
  • 1x 1 hour Weekly Strength & Conditioning Sessions
  • 2x 2 hour Open Court Sessions
  • Pre-Season programme
  • National League opportunities and exposure
  • Access to newly refurbished basketball court facility in Harrow Campus
  • Access to modern gym facilities in Regents and Harrow Campus (via Gym Membership)
  • 1-to-1 sessions (Upon request)

Benefits

  • High Qualified National Coaching
  • London based campuses
  • Westminster Basketball Practice Vest & Shorts*
  • Westminster Basketball Game Day Long Sleeve*
  • UWSU Dragons gear*
  • Nutritional advice/programme
  • Game-tape footage  – Video analysis and individual performance feedback
  • Statistics provided for the team and personal improvement
  • Travel covered for away games (Out of London only)
  • Elite Athletes Programme
*UWSU Dragons & Westminster Basketball kit will have to be purchased with sports membership, practice vests & shorts to be used during sessions (can be purchased)
For more information on the programme e-mail us at mens.basketball@su.westminster.ac.uk