About Us
Welcome to CCCU Men's Basketball
More than a team – we’re a family.
At CCCU Men’s Basketball, we pride ourselves on being more than just a sports club. Whether you’re picking up a basketball for the first time or you’ve played for years, you’ll find a place here. We welcome all skill levels, backgrounds, and experiences – our goal is to turn anyone who steps onto the court into a player, and anyone who joins our community into family.
What we stand for:
- Building lifelong friendships and team bonds
- Supporting each other on and off the court
- Creating an inclusive, welcoming space for everyone
This year, we’re on a mission: to grow our team into a strong, united community and raise the profile of basketball across CCCU. We want to make our presence known – not just as athletes, but as a club that brings people together.
Not just for players.
Even if you don’t play, you’re always welcome at our weekly socials. Whether you’re a basketball fan, a friend, or someone just looking for a good time and a great group of people, there’s a place for you with us.
🏀 Training
At CCCU Men’s Basketball, we train hard and play harder. We run three weekly training sessions, including two early morning sessions for those committed to competing in both BUCS and the Local League. These early sessions reflect our belief that dedication is the first step to success.
Training Schedule
(Christ Church Sports Centre, Pilgrims Way, Canterbury CT1 1XS):
- Monday: 07:00 – 08:30
- Monday: 18:30 – 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 – 08:30
All players are welcome to attend, and we encourage commitment from anyone who wants to improve, compete, and be part of something bigger.
🏆 Leagues We Compete In:
BUCS
- Competing in Men’s South Eastern Tier 3
- Fixtures take place every Wednesday
- For players who regularly attend all training sessions and demonstrate hard work, strong work ethic, and basketball IQ
- Play against other university teams in a highly competitive environment
East Kent Local League
- A community league playing against men’s teams across Kent
- Open to players who consistently attend evening training and show dedication and a team-first mindset
- Less emphasis on technical skill, more on effort, passion, and participation
Whether you’re aiming for BUCS or just want to ball locally, there’s a spot for you.
🎉 Socials
When? Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
Where? The Lounge Bar and Kitchen
📍 41 St George’s Pl, Canterbury CT1 1UT
(Unless otherwise announced by our Social Secretaries)
Our weekly socials are a highlight of the club calendar – the perfect way to unwind, bond with the team, and celebrate after BUCS fixtures. Whether you drink or not, everyone is welcome. You don’t have to play to feel part of the team.
Come be part of something bigger.
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cccubasketball
📲 Follow us on TikTok: @cccubasketball
📧 Get in touch: mens.basketball@ccsu.co.uk
💬 Join Our Whatsapp Group:
Committee:
President - Oliver Ansley
Vice President - Lewis Noon
Treasurer - Charlie Storrs
Captain - Charlie Storrs
Vice Captain - Melech Henderson
Wellbeing Officer - Fred Toon
Social Media Officer - MJ
Social Secretaries - AB & Jamie Richardson
Awards:
Varsity Award 2021/22
Scholar of the Year 2021/22
How to Join
In order to play for sports teams at Christ Church you need to purchase the two different memberships linked on this page: Students' Union Sport Membership and Christ Church Sport Subscription.
Christ Church Sport Subscription + Students' Union Sport Membership = Sports Club Member
Without both memberships & subscription you will not be able to take part in your club's activities, training and matches.
This section shows all sports so please scroll down to the correct membership.
Once you've purchased your Christ Church Sport Membership it's time to buy your Students' Union Sport Membership.
Once you've bought both memberships you are a Basketball (Men's) member
Why do you need two memberships?
Here's why each membership is important:
As a member you get access to all the essentials for your sport, including:
- Matchday and training facilities
- Coaching (when agreed)
- Entry fees for competitions (BUCS leagues, local, regional, and national events)
- Transport to and from main competitions
- Payment for officials
- Necessary equipment
- Affiliation fees with your National Governing Body, plus extra benefits (like increased insurance, partner discounts, ticket ballot entries for pro sports)
- First aid cover during training and competitions
Your club also gets extra perks:
- Free facility hire for Varsity, charity or special events
- Support with development initiatives (like achieving SportsMark, social action projects, or making your sport more accessible)
- Help with finding work or volunteer opportunities in sport
- Assistance in getting sports qualifications (coaching, officiating, etc.)
- Additional benefits from our local partnerships
This membership is set by your club and the funds are only spent on things that will collectively help support the club.
Examples of what your memberships can be spent on but are not limited to are:
- Kit
- Dinners/end-of-year awards
- Extra sessions outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
- Extra travel outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
- Trips and events
Not only does your membership help support your clubs extracurricular activities and it also allows the union to do the following:
- Insurance for all signed-up sports members
- Contact committee members about key information throughout the year
- Allow committee members access to their club email accounts
- Allow you to run and vote in Committee Elections
- Committee members to access the website and finance systems
Medical Disclaimer
When purchasing your membership, we need you to share any pre-existing medical conditions, illnesses or injuries by completing this form. This will enable us to provide support to you throughout your time involved in sports clubs and societies. We need you to keep us updated if any circumstances change.
Once you have shared this information, we will ask you to gather medical evidence showing that doctors have signed you off and have given you the go ahead to participate. It helps us work with our insurance provider to ensure we are all covered and of staff to make sure your needs are met. If you need support in gathering the medical evidence, then a member of staff can contact you, once you have completed the form.
Any information you give us will only be shared with Christ Church Sport, Christ Church Students’ Union, and the president of your committee. This helps ensure your safety and risk assessments to mitigate any issues.
Products
Any products for Basketball (Men's) will be listed here.
Finances
Click the above link to submit expenses request or visit this page for more guidance. You must be a paid member of this club to make an expense claim.
Your Information
So you can enjoy the full benefits of membership your name, university username, email, and membership status may be shared with the elected committee of this group, the University, and any relevant or affiliated parties such as British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), other national governing bodies. This is to ensure an excellent experience and fulfil our contractual obligations as part of this purchase.
By continuing with this membership purchase you agree to Christ Church Students’ Union sharing your data in this way. If you have questions on how your data will be used, see our Data Protection information.