North Down Basketball Academy

31/08/2026

🏆🏀CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FRIDAYS RETURNS THIS WEEK at Bangor Academy🏆🏀!!!

‼️FLASH SALE OFFER £60 for 8 sessions, OFFER ENDING IN 48 hours‼️

BY 1pm, 2nd of September, the flash sale will be over and it will be £75 for the 8 sessions, or £10/session if the league is not at capacity and you wish to attend only a handful of sessions.

‼️SECOND SPECIAL OFFER‼️
1 FREE trial session for and BRAND NEW players who have yet to attend any sessions with ourselves 😁. Please email us or message via Facebook if you would like to avail of this offer.

Sign up via ClassForKids now to reserve your spot, or if you wish to pay cash on Friday contact us within the next 48hrs for the flash sale offer or before Friday to reserve your spot in general.

Links to sign up below 👇🏻:

Ages 6-8:

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/info/48

Ages 9-12:

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/info/49

We look forward to seeing you all on the court this Friday at BANGOR ACADEMY!
Enjoy some photos from our most recent Champions League 😁🏀

🏆Award Winners 2026 Spring League🏆

Age 9-12 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
TEAM BUCKS

Age 9-12 League MVP Awards
Heath Fetherston & Luke McGimpsey

Age 9-12 Most Improved Player Awards
Roni Ozanne & Samuel Moss

Age 6-8 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
TEAM MAVERICKS

Age 6-8 League MVP Awards
Bobbi McMillan & Sebastianis Leskys

Age 6-8 Most Improved Player Awards
Kimberly Moss & Oliver Styrczula

Another great league to come 🏀🎉

Coach Mac
North Down Basketball Academy

05/08/2026

🏀WE ARE NOW IN WEEK 4 OF NORTH DOWN SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY🏀

📸🏀 Hoops action from Week 3 🏀📸

Sessions running every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the remainder of the summer. Make sure to register for the days/weeks that your child is available before spaces fill up.

Our players are taking leaps every week, growing in the various skillsets of basketball and their overall understanding of the game. Our coaches couldn’t be more proud of them 😁🏀

Please utilize the links below to register for the sessions/weeks you wish to attend:

🏀Ages 6-8🏀 (2:30-3:30pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/10

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 9-11🏀 (3:40-4:40pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/9
- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 12-15🏀 (4:45-5:45pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/7
- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players


PRICING AND DEALS:
£24/week (3 sessions)
£8.50/single session


Interested in availing of the summer package? You can pay a lower price for the remaining sessions of the summer. If interested message us on Facebook or email us at:
[email protected]

Coach Mac
North Down Basketball Academy
Basketball NI

29/07/2026

Two weeks left to prepare for our local clubs U12/U14 Boys basketball trials. Keep working hard and prepping boys 🏀💪🏼

🔱🏀U12 & U14 BOYS BASKETBALL TRIALS🏀🔱

Hello all,

The time has come for our North Down Tridents U12 & U14 Boys Basketball team trials 🔱🏀

🗓️8th of August🗓️
AT ARDS BLAIR MAYNE LC
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Last season was a joy and a huge success for our U12 Boys. We are very excited for our second season and to be adding another team for our club and community.

‼️IMPORTANT NOTE‼️
If you are going to be away on holiday that week, please visit the page of North Down Basketball Academy to attend at least one summer session so that coaches can see your son play. We understand amidst summertime and with only two weeks notice that some plans cannot be changed.

Please utilize the link below to register your child for trials. The cost for trials will cover hall hire and event insurance. This fee must be paid prior to trials. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us via facebook or email at [email protected]

LINK FOR REGISTRATION:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAZU5ILZURTM0MURLTTBFMEFSVEJLV0VYRzZPTkI5Ti4u&route=shorturl

🔱GO TRIDENTS🔱
Basketball NI

27/07/2026

🏀NORTH DOWN SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY IS BACK IN ACTION AFTER A GREAT WEEK OF CAMP WITH COACH RAFI OF SKILLZ BASKETBALL NI (make sure to follow them on socials for future events)🏀

This past week was an absolute joy! Myself and Coach Renata were blessed to partner with Coach Rafi of Skillz Basketball NI. From the kids excitement and overall responses, we couldn’t have run a better camp together. A huge shout out to Coach Rafi, an incredible coach, professional, and person; and Sarah, Coach Rafi’s wife, for all of the admin work behind the scenes, at camp, and for the amazing photography and extra support throughout. I am looking forward to running more camps and events with Coach Rafi and SKILLZ BASKETBALL NI in the future.

Now let’s keep the summer Hoops fun going 😁🏀🎉

WEEK 3 of NDBA SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY

After a week away, we are ready to hop back into action with sessions running every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the remainder of the summer. Make sure to register for the days/weeks that your child is available before spaces fill up 😊.

Please utilize the links below to register for the sessions/weeks you wish to attend:

🏀Ages 6-8🏀 (2:30-3:30pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/10

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 9-11🏀 (3:40-4:40pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/9
- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 12-15🏀 (4:45-5:45pm)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/7
- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players


PRICING AND DEALS:

£80 for summer package (12 remaining sessions)
£70 sibling offer (12 remaining sessions)


£24/week (3 sessions)
£8.50/single session



If you are interested in availing of the summer package please message us on Facebook or email us at:
[email protected] Anyone signing up for the full summer will be asked to pay via bank transfer or by cash.
Any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at com or message us through Facebook

Coach Mac
North Down Basketball Academy
Basketball NI

20/07/2026

Hello all,

Just a reminder that there are NO NDBA SUMMER BASKETBALL SESSIONS THIS WEEK; those will resume next week and for the rest of the summer beyond that. There is a separate camp being run this week at Bangor Aurora with SKILLZ BASKETBALL. Sessions are 10 am-1 pm for ages 6-12 years old and 5 pm-7 pm for ages 13-18 years old every day this week. If you wish to register for the remaining days of this camp, or select days of this camp, please make sure to email [email protected] to reserve a spot. Our first day of camp was fantastic.

SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP
FIBA-licensed and local professional coach, Coach Rafi, of Skillz Basketball will be providing a HUGE opportunity for our local youth to develop and take their basketball skills to the NEXT LEVEL
Local US coach, Coach Mac, of Tridents Basketball Club (U12 & U14) and North Down Basketball Academy will be joining with Coach Rafi to implement one of the highest-quality camps Bangor has ever seen
This camp is for Boys & Girls, beginners and experienced players alike. We hope to see some familiar faces and some newcomers as well
Hope to see you all on the court this week!
If you are looking to sign up for SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP please contact:
[email protected]

Also, in my recent email regarding the summer basketball academy with NDBA, the link for the 6-8 year old age group has not been working. Please see the links below to sign up for the remaining weeks, select weeks, or select days of summer basketball academy, which will resume next week and will continue for the remainder of the summer.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out 🙂.

Best regards,

Coach Mac

04/07/2026

🏀NORTH DOWN SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY AND 5-DAY CAMP RUN BY SKILLZ BASKETBALL 🏀

☀️🏀SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY🏀☀️

£24/week (3 sessions)
£8.50/single session
£120 for summer package (18 sessions)
£100 sibling offer (18 sessions)

SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, WEEKS, OR THE ENTIRE SUMMER.

👇🏻All necessary information below👇🏻

Summer break is fast approaching, and players have already started to sign up for our summer basketball academy.

🏀We will be holding basketball sessions for six out of the seven weeks of summer, for ages 6-15 years old (5 & 16 year old exceptions).

Those sessions will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting on the 7th of July. 🏀

👀Please make sure to read all the information provided and take a look at the flyer attached for dates, times, and so that you do not miss out on our summer offers.👀

Utilize the links below to sign up for whatever weeks/days you plan for your child to attend our summer basketball sessions. 👇🏻

🏀Ages 6-8🏀 (2:30-3:30pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/10

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 9-11🏀 (3:40-4:40pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/9

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 12-15🏀 (4:45-5:45pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/7

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🎉WE ARE OFFERING A FULL PACKAGE DEAL FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ENABLE THEIR CHILD TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER🎉

‼️£120 FOR THE FULL SUMMER (18 x 1hr sessions)‼️

‼️£100 SIBLING OFFER‼️

If you are interested in availing of this opportunity please message us on Facebook or email us at:

[email protected] Anyone signing up for the full summer will be asked to pay via bank transfer or by cash.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected] or message us through Facebook.

👀🏀SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP🏀👀
Elite skills camp run by local FIBA Licensed coach Coach Rafi .
This camp will be held 20th-24th of July at Bangor Aurora and will consist of 2-3hours of basketball for five consecutive days. It will be the most quality camp North Down has seen yet. Flyer to be provided shortly. In the meantime if you are interested in this week long camp please email, [email protected].

Thank you everyone for your support and for helping to further facilitate the growth of our great sport here in North Down.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO 🙏🏻

Best regards,
Mac Hill
North Down Basketball Academy

Thank you everyone for your support and for helping to further facilitate the growth of our great sport here in North Down.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO 🙏🏻

Best regards,

Mac Hill

North Down Basketball Academy

04/07/2026

🔥🏀SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP🏀🔥

FIBA Licensed and local professional coach, Coach Rafi, of Skillz Basketball will be providing a HUGE opportunity for our local youth to develop and take their basketball skills to the NEXT LEVEL 🔥🏀

Local US coach, Coach Mac, of Tridents Basketball Club (U12 & U14) and North Down Basketball Academy will be joining with Coach Rafi to implement one of the most quality camps Bangor has ever seen 🎉

Basketball is the fastest growing sport here in North Down, and this will be another major stepping stone in propelling that growth even further. We hope that you avail of this unique opportunity and can join us on the basketball court 20th - 24th of July at Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

This camp is for Boys & Girls, beginners and experienced players alike. We hope to see some familiar faces and some newcomers as well 😁🏀

If you are looking to sign up for SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP please contact:

[email protected]

19/06/2026

🏀FRIDAY HOOPS is back on today! 🏀.

Players both new and old have really shown improvement throughout the two Friday sessions so far, and we absolutely could not be more proud of them 👏. Not to mention the fun that they are all having, that's what we do it for, and is always exciting to see a kid with a ball in their hands and a smile on their face 🏀🎉.

🔥Keep it up boys and girls! 🔥

There are still a few spots remaining for our younger age group, ages 6-8 years old. Utilize the link below to join in on the fun 😁🏀

Enjoy the photos as well!! 📸

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/term/28

Coach Mac

17/06/2026

🏀NORTH DOWN SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY AND 5-DAY CAMP RUN BY SKILLZ BASKETBALL 🏀

☀️🏀SUMMER BASKETBALL ACADEMY🏀☀️

SIGN UP FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, WEEKS, OR THE ENTIRE SUMMER.

👇🏻All necessary information below👇🏻

Summer break is fast approaching, and players have already started to sign up for our summer basketball academy.

🏀We will be holding basketball sessions for six out of the seven weeks of summer, for ages 6-15 years old (5 & 16 year old exceptions).

Those sessions will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting on the 7th of July. 🏀

👀Please make sure to read all the information provided and take a look at the flyer attached for dates, times, and so that you do not miss out on our summer offers.👀

Utilize the links below to sign up for whatever weeks/days you plan for your child to attend our summer basketball sessions. 👇🏻

🏀Ages 6-8🏀 (2:30-3:30pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/10

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 9-11🏀 (3:40-4:40pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/9

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🏀Ages 12-15🏀 (4:45-5:45pm)

https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/camp/7

- Some exceptions can be made for slightly younger or older players

🎉WE ARE OFFERING A FULL PACKAGE DEAL FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ENABLE THEIR CHILD TO ATTEND ANY OR ALL SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER🎉

‼️£120 FOR THE FULL SUMMER (18 x 1hr sessions)‼️

‼️£100 SIBLING OFFER‼️

If you are interested in availing of this opportunity please message us on Facebook or email us at:

[email protected] Anyone signing up for the full summer will be asked to pay via bank transfer or by cash.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected] or message us through Facebook.

👀🏀SKILLZ BASKETBALL CAMP🏀👀
Elite skills camp run by local FIBA Licensed coach Coach Rafi .
This camp will be held 20th-24th of July at Bangor Aurora and will consist of 2-3hours of basketball for five consecutive days. It will be the most quality camp North Down has seen yet. Flyer to be provided shortly. In the meantime if you are interested in this week long camp please email, [email protected].

Thank you everyone for your support and for helping to further facilitate the growth of our great sport here in North Down.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO 🙏🏻

Best regards,
Mac Hill
North Down Basketball Academy

Thank you everyone for your support and for helping to further facilitate the growth of our great sport here in North Down.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD, AND PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO 🙏🏻

Best regards,

Mac Hill

North Down Basketball Academy

Offering after school basketball clubs, instructional coaching (curriculum time), summer schemes, and youth basketball leagues.

NDBA is owned by Mac Hill, a player and coach from the USA with over 15 years of quality coaching and playing experience.

31/05/2026

🏀WE ARE BACK IN ACTION FRIDAY AFTERNOONS AT BANGOR AURORA!!🏀

Thank you all for your patience. We will be hosting Friday afternoon sessions for the next four weeks and are looking forward to seeing everyone back on the court.

Boys and girls, beginners and experienced players alike, EVERYONE is welcome! Make sure to register quickly so that you don’t miss out on these four weeks of quality coached basketball fun 😊.

🗓️June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th🗓️

Ages 6-8: 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM
Ages 9-12: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

🏀If you wish to pay cash and/or register another way, please message us via facebook messenger or email us at [email protected]

See you all on the court!

REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW:

Ages 6-8 years old (3:30 - 4:25 PM)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/info/43

Ages 9-12 years old (4:30 – 5:30 PM)
https://north-down-basketball-academy.classforkids.io/info/42

North Down Basketball Academy offers after-school basketball clubs to schools within the North County Down area (Northern Ireland). We also offer summer camps, competitive youth leagues, private training sessions, and additional group sessions. We are devoted to the overall development of our local....