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THE BLUE TIGERS: BUILDING BELONGING THROUGH CRICKET
The Blue Tigers: Cricket, Confidence & Community What started as a small idea—bringing young Afghan asylum seekers together through cricket—has grown into something truly special. Over the past few months, we’ve been working with young people from the YMCA, all of whom arrived in the UK as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. United by their shared love of cricket, they’ve become “The Blue Tigers” —a team that’s come to represent far more than sport. Through regular net ses


FROM SUFFOLK TO CHITUNGWIZA: EMPOWERING THROUGH SPORT
Recently, our friend Tendai got in touch to share that he was heading home to Zimbabwe. His mission? To bring basketball resources to his local community in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. With the generous support of Suffolk New College , we were proud to donate basketball and netball kits to support this incredible initiative. Tendai went even further, gathering additional gear, shoes, and equipment to help inspire the next generation of athletes . We believe that the first jersey,


SEASON ONE: CULTURE BUILT, STANDARD SET
By Coach Anton When Sport Sense teamed up with Suffolk New College to launch the basketball academy last September, we set out with more than just wins in mind. The goal was to create a space where young men could grow as athletes, but more importantly, as people. No external recruitment. No shortcuts. Just Suffolk lads, real graft, and a programme rooted in growth, accountability, and the love of the game. Looking back, I don’t think the boys really knew what they were signi


A CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH SPORT
Alongside Community Praxis , we’ve been working closely with the UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children) boys and the YMCA to...


ACTIVE SUFFOLK AWARD WINNERS: CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been honoured with the 2024 Active Suffolk Award for Innovative Project of the Year!...


FREE BASKETBALL SESSIONS AT MAPLE PARK
We’re thrilled to announce our FREE Community Basketball Sessions are coming to the Maple Park Basketball Courts for the next six...


EMPOWERING ATHLETES: SPORT SENSE TEAMS UP WITH SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE
A Game-Changing Collaboration Together with Suffolk New College, we’re joining forces to elevate and expand the Suffolk College Rams Boys...


NEW BASKETBALLS AND RIMS FOR THE CHANTRY RESIDENTS
At Sport Sense, we believe in the power of sports to bring communities together, inspire young people, and create safe, welcoming spaces...


SHE'S GOT GAME! GIRLS BASKETBALL SESSIONS
Are you a female aged 13-16? Looking for a fun way to spend your Friday evenings while improving your game? Join us for our girls-only ...


INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPORTS LEADERS
At Sport Sense, we are passionate about empowering young people through sports, so it was an absolute privilege to be invited by Active...


FREE COMMUNITY BASKETBALL IN CHANTRY
In Collaboration with Aspire Basketball Club and Community PRAXIS we are thrilled to introduce comprehensive basketball programs...


MAY HALF-TERM BASKETBALL
Sport Sense recently wrapped up another successful half-term basketball program tailored for young athletes aged 12-17 at Murrayside...


3x3 FIBA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
On Saturday, May 25th, Copleston Sports Centre was the venue for an exciting FIBA-endorsed 3x3 Basketball Tournament, co-hosted by Sport...


COMMUNITY BASKETBALL CAMP
This Easter, Sport Sense took over the Murrayside Community Centre for an unforgettable basketball camp that brought together young athletes
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