CAMPS & EVENTS
From local half-term camps to international basketball experiences — find your next opportunity to develop, compete and grow.
PAST CAMPS
Basketball development does not stop at the training court. Our international programme gives young players opportunities to compete in new environments, experience different basketball cultures and develop independence through travel. From European tournaments to cultural camps and international partnerships, these experiences are becoming an important part of the Sharks player pathway.
Bursa, Turkey – 2025
Basketball & Cultural Experience
Sharks travelled to Bursa, Turkey for a professional basketball camp experience. Our U14 and U16 players trained at a high level in a professional environment, competing against Turkish youth teams and experiencing a different basketball culture. The trip included intensive training sessions, friendly games, and cultural visits, giving players their first taste of international basketball competition.
Valencia, Spain – 2025
Basketball & Cultural Experience
Our first camp in partnership with Valencia Basket — one of Spain's premier basketball clubs. U14 and U16 players trained under Valencia Basket coaches, experienced professional academy-level coaching, and explored the city of Valencia. This camp marked the beginning of our long-term international partnership with Valencia Basket, which has since grown into multiple collaborative camps.
Lisbon / Portugal – 2026
Portugal Basketball Festival
Our U14 and U16 teams competed in an international basketball festival in Lisbon over four nights. Players faced unfamiliar opposition, adapted to different styles of basketball, and developed independence through international travel. Beyond the court, the team enjoyed a cultural day including surfing and exploring the city — combining basketball development with memorable experiences.
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Basketball & Cultural Experience
Our annual cultural camp in partnership with Valencia Basket continued in 2026. U14 players travelled to Valencia for professional training sessions at Valencia Basket facilities, friendly games against local teams, and cultural visits around the city. This camp reinforced our growing partnership and gave players another opportunity to experience Spanish basketball culture.
London, UK – 2026
Valencia Basket × Sharks Residential Camp
Sharks hosted its first London Residential Basketball Camp in partnership with Valencia Basket. 52 players from 7 countries came together in London, including 14 Valencia Basket players travelling to the UK. The five-day residential camp included professional coaching, athletic testing, competitive games, and cultural activities — bringing the international basketball experience to our home city.
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