WHY BASKETBALL?
What are the benefits of basketball?
Basketball is one of the most popular team sports in the world and is the second most popular team sport enjoyed by young people in the UK. Here are some of the benefits of basketball:
- Fast-paced, dynamic nature of the game
- The opportunity to showcase skills and athleticism
- The excitement of competition
- Playing is a great way to socialise, bond with friends and family and enjoy some light-hearted recreation.
- Basketball has a strong sense of community and camaraderie and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.
Basketball in the UK: The STATs
232,400
Number of people aged 16+ playing
basketball at least twice a month
50,632
Number of people of low socio-economic groups aged 16+ who play at least twice a month.
46,600
Number of females aged 16+ who play basketball at least twice a month
847,800
Number of U16s who play basketball once a week
83,300
Number of U16s who play basketball indoors (outside of school hours)
559,4000
Number of U16s who play basketball outdoors (outside of school hours)