Social Basketball Times & Places & Outdoor Courts - Dublin *Updated 11th March 2015*

nialo

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Monday:
The Oblates, Inchicore 6.15pm till 8.15pm, open session, high standard.

Tuesday:
National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin 24 - 7pm till 8.30pm. Pretty high standard..

Wednesday:
Community Center on Crinan Strand, Dublin 1 - 7pm till 8pm. Active till the end of June then will move to an outdoor court.

National Basketball Arena in Tallaght are starting a new session for Ladies only on Wednesday nights' commencing 23rd June from 7-8:30pm @ €5.


Thursday:
Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club, Portmarnock. - Running a scrimmage at the moment. 8.30pm till 10pm. pm themoney for more details. Pretty high standard..

Friday:
DCU, Dublin 9. - 7pm till 8pm pm judomad for more info.

Saturday:


Sunday:
SportsCo, 4 S Lotts Rd, Dublin 4 - 6pm pm shivvyban for more info.


List of Outdoor courts
Ringsend Park
Fairview Park
Mount Joy

Lafortezza

Stickied, looks good, if anyone can add information like maps or stuff I'll edit it into the first post.

nialo

Mondays:
The Oblates, Inchicore 6.15pm till 8.15pm, open session, high standard.

Lafortezza

nialo wrote: »

Mondays:
The Oblates, Inchicore 6.15pm till 8.15pm, open session, high standard.

How high a standard vs Sunday/Wednesday players?

nialo

be more matched to tuesday. if not better.

so good bit better than wednesday on average..

Da GOAT

Arena on Tuesday is actually 7pm - 8:30pm. can go on till 8:45pm.

Standard isnt that high though, its decent is all. People who do well at any session above should come along and just try it yourselves. Friendly atmosphere imo.

theseal

is it on in the oblate tonight?

FyeaG

...Anyone playin basketball? im in, hit me up..

Lafortezza

Struggling a bit for numbers on the Sunday game in Sportsco and the Friday game in DCU. Probably due to the summer hols and the occasional sunny evening but we need people to make an effort or they might have to be cancelled or postponed until the autumn!

CKavo

Went along with a pal to the Arena last night for OPEN session and it was all Men in attendance, no ladies present so for my own safety I opted out which was disappointing. I would'nt recommend Ladies show for this Tuesday session however the Arena are starting a new session for Ladies only on Wednesday nights' commencing 23rd June from 7-8:30pm @ €5.
All ladies welcome.

Vinnie K

CKavo wrote: »

Went along with a pal to the Arena last night for OPEN session and it was all Men in attendance, no ladies present so for my own safety I opted out which was disappointing. I would'nt recommend Ladies show for this Tuesday session however the Arena are starting a new session for Ladies only on Wednesday nights' commencing 23rd June from 7-8:30pm @ €5.
All ladies welcome.

Ah, we're not that rough : )

Check out the Sunday and Friday games aswell, a few girls play in them.

LeonKyr

Hi,

Can someone please post open basketball places in South, South-East, DL, Bray?

Thanks,
Leo

peaceboi

No more scrimmage @ oblates on monday's. they r starting team training sessions from next week.

Diana_

Looking for a social league or beginners basketball team or open to other team sports. Been playing tag all summer and looking for a mid week "winter" team sport willing to take on three ladies who haven't played basketball in quite a while....

CKavo

Diana there is a Ladies only open session on Wednesday's in the Arena in Tallaght, this takes place every week from 7-8:30pm priced @ €5 and is open to everyone. Basically whoever turns up we break out into teams and run games for the session. This might be the best option for you as you won't find much casual Basketball at this time to end of March/Apr as the season is commencing September and most Ladies are now back with their clubs for pre-season! Might see ya next Wednesday 25th August we have Ladies from all different levels so no need to be nervous come along and have fun!

r0s

Do you know if the Ladies Open Session is still on at the Arena on Wednesday nights. What is the standard like ?

CKavo

r0s I'm afraid not, it's finished up now for the playing/league season...it will start up again next April once the season is finished. Keep an eye on the post here for start up date.

thisguy

Hey im new to dublin looking to play a bit of basketball after work once a week or something...are those sesions posted at the top still going or is there any new ones?also how good is the standard when ye say high standard?iv played for a club back home in the midlands but nothin to major!

CKavo

Hi DisGuy, I'm afraid not, it's finished up now for the playing/league season...it will start up again next April once the season is finished. Keep an eye on the post here for start up date.

Not sure if in fact you are a GUY (alias), but if you are the Men's open sessions were taking place on a Tuesday evening in the Arena. I think you may still find a link on this website for that session to determine if it's still running during the playing season.

thisguy

No not operating under a gender alias here, I am in fact a guy.:pac:....Thanks I'll take a look into that so, won't have the time to play for a club so a social match is what im looking for. If anyone else knows of any pick-up matches i'd appreciate the information. cheers

rubyblack

Hey is there any place in Dublin that you can just go play some basketball for fun? I'm trying to get into fitness at the manageable age of 25 but ti be honest I'm not very good but would enjoy playing a bit of b-ball someplace around dublin 6.
Anyone hear of that stuff goin on?

robertlacey

thisguy wrote: »

No not operating under a gender alias here, I am in fact a guy.:pac:....Thanks I'll take a look into that so, won't have the time to play for a club so a social match is what im looking for. If anyone else knows of any pick-up matches i'd appreciate the information. cheers

Hey, did you manage to find a game? I'm interested in playing some ball a night a week

YouThinkThat

Interested in getting fit and having some fun at the same time? Then why not join us for a mixed game on Thursday nights 8-9pm in Tallaght basketball arena. We dont take ourselves too seriously....but are short of players....so why not some along and see if you'd like it. PM me in advance to make sure its on whatever night you might be interested in joining....€7 per night...

CamiloVillegas

hi,

went over to training with lucan lions tonight. . i stank. .

was told to play socially n learn the game before going back.

whats on at the moment and how expensive is it?

i'm in leixlip but can travel anyplace so its not a real problem.

apprecxiative of any responses i get

thank you

SlimJ

Yo, there's pickup in Dublin on Monday nights. 7 to 8 pm in St Catherine's on Marrowbone Lane. I've only gone a couple of times and the standard is low to middling, but it's good fun. Maybe put this in the stickied first post?

I'm looking for any and all pickup basketball in Dublin. Aside from this thread, is there anywhere else these things might be listed?

Thanks

CamiloVillegas

heyo, sounds good i might go over 2mro nite so, i'll just do a quick look at google maps. .

a found a club like thing "socail basketball in dublin" but i couldn't interact cos I've not posted 25 times or some-such boo-ha

thisguy

robertlacey wrote: »

Hey, did you manage to find a game? I'm interested in playing some ball a night a week

Hey sorry for getting back to you so late only seen your post now, yes i found a game its on in the sports co arena in ringsend from 6-7 every Sunday. Standards okay had a few good games, and you would be more than welcome down if you wanted to go.

Also just wondering if that game in st catherine's is on tonight, might check it out if it is?

Wreck

Just to let people know, the game in Sundays in Sportsco in Ringsend is still running, new players always welcome. More details in this thread - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055707772

CamiloVillegas

Hi,

sorry about lack of speed with replies.

was in kilmainham (st catherines) monday night, they were surprised that it would be mentioned on boards, exactly 10 showed up so no-one was too put out. .

Sportsco on a sunday evening is a long way and a bad time, but thanks all the same

anyone know of a game in DCU on friday nights.

thisguy

When you say the match is in St. catherines where do you mean? Is there a gym beside there or where is it? Dont think I can make it tonight anyway, just for the future..thanks.

Skylar Black

Hi, im currently looking to start playing a friendly game 1ce a week with a few lads, we currently have about ten players that used to play a bit in school and clubs, we are looking to get more players together because with ten we find it hard to find a time that suits everyone with the hope of playing once a week in the basketball arena or somewhere near D24, all levels are welcome, we are around the 22 - 23 years old mark and i have set up a facebook group so we can contact faster and arrange games more effectivley pm me for more details

macd

Hi Folks,
Mixed , easy going game in the city centre been running for a few years on Wed evenings each week - is looking for a few new heads. Standard is mixed so not looking for hard core players, just easy going people interested in getting back into basketball in a casual game. Game is mixed and we could do with a few new ladies to re-balance the game. Drop an e-mail to cormacmacdonnell@gmail.com if interested.:cool:

Sam Fisher

SlimJ wrote: »

Yo, there's pickup in Dublin on Monday nights. 7 to 8 pm in St Catherine's on Marrowbone Lane. I've only gone a couple of times and the standard is low to middling, but it's good fun. Maybe put this in the stickied first post?

I'm looking for any and all pickup basketball in Dublin. Aside from this thread, is there anywhere else these things might be listed?

Thanks

Does anybody know is this still happening? And if it is, how do I get involved? Many thanks.

G86

What's the craic with the Sunday games? I was going to go with Shivvyban last year but never got around to it!! Haven't played in years, so I'm defo not at any kind of standard but I'd love to get back into it

Lafortezza

G86 wrote: »

What's the craic with the Sunday games? I was going to go with Shivvyban last year but never got around to it!! Haven't played in years, so I'm defo not at any kind of standard but I'd love to get back into it

You are more than welcome to come down and give it a try, although the standard has gone up alot in the last few months. It's still very friendly and nobody takes it too seriously but if you haven't played in a while it might be a bit hectic. http://www.sportsco.ie/location-of-sportsco.html 6pm, and usually between 5 and 8 euro per person for the hour. Also the Friday game at 7pm in Sportsco is the same deal.

I'd recommend the Wednesday game if IFSC is a good location. It's a more open game in terms of space, more relaxed and pints afterwards.
Contact details here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056180033

G86

Lafortezza wrote: »

You are more than welcome to come down and give it a try, although the standard has gone up alot in the last few months. It's still very friendly and nobody takes it too seriously but if you haven't played in a while it might be a bit hectic. http://www.sportsco.ie/location-of-sportsco.html 6pm, and usually between 5 and 8 euro per person for the hour. Also the Friday game at 7pm in Sportsco is the same deal.

I'd recommend the Wednesday game if IFSC is a good location. It's a more open game in terms of space, more relaxed and pints afterwards.
Contact details here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056180033

Thanks for that, could keep up grand fitness wise but I'd be extremely shady in rules etc.!!! Weds might work!

claudiu_ceia

Heya guys,

Just made an account to ask about any outdoor courts in Rathmines? If not, anything else would suit as long as it's not high standard, I didn't play for a year (since I moved to Dublin) as I couldn't find any outdoor courts.

Any ideas? Ideally it should be in Rathmines and nothing very pro or anything like that.

Thanks,
Claudiu

Lafortezza

claudiu_ceia wrote: »

Heya guys,

Just made an account to ask about any outdoor courts in Rathmines? If not, anything else would suit as long as it's not high standard, I didn't play for a year (since I moved to Dublin) as I couldn't find any outdoor courts.

Any ideas? Ideally it should be in Rathmines and nothing very pro or anything like that.

Thanks,
Claudiu

Hi Claudiu, there's a game in http://www.sportsco.ie/ each Friday at 7pm, and each Sunday at 6pm. You are more than welcome to come along and play, skill and fitness is mixed and we don't take it too seriously.
You can check this forum and the facebook page a day or two before to make sure the game is going ahead.

claudiu_ceia

Hey, thanks for that. I don't know if you were there today, I was anyway. Good game, will be back Friday

smokey23

Hi is this sessions of bball are still on? is ther any chance i can join .

claudiu_ceia

As far as I know, everybody is welcome to join @ Sportsco in Ringsend on Fridays and Sundays.

We're going today from 19:00. See this as well: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_173972555961507&ap=1

WHIP IT!

Any pick-up games tonight, lads?

WHIP IT!

Any games tonight lads? Do they still have pick-up games in the Arena on Tuesday evenings?

Lafortezza

Haven't heard anything about that Tues game in the Arena so far, you might drop Vinnie a message, VinnieK on boards I think, he knows some of the polish lads who organise it. Think there is a game tomorrow evening in Donnycarney, NSNets posted about it on facebook.

Vinnie K

Hey guys, ya the Arena has started back up a few wks ago, its on every Tuesday 7-8.30, good standard. We've had between 16-25 the last few Tuesdays but they let us use the 2 courts, its a fiver a head, its organised by the Arena themselves.

WHIP IT!

Vinnie K wrote: »

Hey guys, ya the Arena has started back up a few wks ago, its on every Tuesday 7-8.30, good standard. We've had between 16-25 the last few Tuesdays but they let us use the 2 courts, its a fiver a head, its organised by the Arena themselves.

Lovely stuff, thanks Vinny...

49ers fan

Hi, just wondering about the pick up game in Tallaght on tuesdays, is it ok just to show up?, would like to get back playing a bit, Appreciate any info, Thanks

Vinnie K

49ers fan wrote: »

Hi, just wondering about the pick up game in Tallaght on tuesdays, is it ok just to show up?, would like to get back playing a bit, Appreciate any info, Thanks

Ya, just show up and play alright, people normally get there around 6.45 and shoot around and warm up.

49ers fan

@ Vinnie K, Thanks for that, sounds good, I'm only over in clondalkin so will definitely pop down next Tues.

Bandolina

Hi All myself and my friend are looking to play some basketball in Dublin 2, 4, 6 area. We used to play in school and college, but not so much in the last couple of years. Do you know any ladies/ mixed teams, leagues or clubs in the area?

Many thanks!!

Lafortezza

Bandolina wrote: »

Hi All myself and my friend are looking to play some basketball in Dublin 2, 4, 6 area. We used to play in school and college, but not so much in the last couple of years. Do you know any ladies/ mixed teams, leagues or clubs in the area?
Many thanks!!

Hi there's a few games on around Dublin.
Ringsend Fridays and Sundays, on in Sportsco, the standard has gone a little higher in the last while, but it's very casual, nobody takes it too seriously and there's a few girls playing.
Wednesdays at 7pm in the IFSC, mixed game, pints after quite often I hear!
Wednesdays at 9pm in Bray, again a mixed game.

Most of the organising is done through the facebook pages as it's easier, and each night is open to new people, there's a wide range of skill and fitness at all of them.