The courts were inspired by the colours chosen to represent Lambeth whose Council manages the site
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Clapham Common reopened their basketball courts on Sunday with the aim of encouraging the local community to come together through sport.
The newly refurbished courts are part of the ongoing #RaiseTheGame pledge which aims to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the games industry.
The site is managed by Lambeth Council, who worked in partnership with Basketball England, Footlocker, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Hoopsfix to bring the courts to life.
The latter group is a hub based in London, bringing attention to British basketball news and players in the UK. They contributed profits to the project raised as part of its annual Hoopsfix All-Star tournament which showcases young basketball talent.
Bringing Community Together
Hoopsfix founder Sam Neter said: “It’s been 3 years in the making to get it over the line, but it was so worth it and will benefit the London hoops community for decades to come. I’m looking forward to Clapham Common becoming a hub of basketball activity and being able to run our own events there every summer!”
With Hoopsfix, Sam aims to change the face of basketball in the UK.
The courts have already been busy with young people playing basketball after school. Source: Sam Netter, Hoopsfix
The courts are already proving popular with young people in the area. City News spoke to 17-year-old Raheem on the Common who said, “[The new courts] are definitely better than the old ones. We come here every day.”
Spaces like this in London are few and far between, and with the boost in popularity of basketball, the reopening brings a new lease of life to the sporting community in the area.
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Clapham Common reopened their basketball courts on Sunday with the aim of encouraging the local community to come together through sport.
The newly refurbished courts are part of the ongoing #RaiseTheGame pledge which aims to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the games industry.
The site is managed by Lambeth Council, who worked in partnership with Basketball England, Footlocker, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Hoopsfix to bring the courts to life.
The latter group is a hub based in London, bringing attention to British basketball news and players in the UK. They contributed profits to the project raised as part of its annual Hoopsfix All-Star tournament which showcases young basketball talent.
Bringing Community Together
Hoopsfix founder Sam Neter said: “It’s been 3 years in the making to get it over the line, but it was so worth it and will benefit the London hoops community for decades to come. I’m looking forward to Clapham Common becoming a hub of basketball activity and being able to run our own events there every summer!”
With Hoopsfix, Sam aims to change the face of basketball in the UK.
The courts have already been busy with young people playing basketball after school. Source: Sam Netter, Hoopsfix
The courts are already proving popular with young people in the area. City News spoke to 17-year-old Raheem on the Common who said, “[The new courts] are definitely better than the old ones. We come here every day.”
Spaces like this in London are few and far between, and with the boost in popularity of basketball, the reopening brings a new lease of life to the sporting community in the area.
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