School Basketball 2020 March Madness

Cork Sports Partnership and Basketball Ireland have partnered with Healthy Ireland, Cork County Council and Cork City Council to run 9 ‘MARCH MADNESS’ cluster blitz’s in Cork City & County this March 2020. This programme is NOW OPEN to Cork City & County Basketball Clubs through an open application. Clubs will be accepted on the strength of their application received by Cork Sports Partnership.

Five successful clubs in Cork County and 4 successful clubs in Cork City will be selected to host a local basketball blitz with Primary Schools in their catchment area (minimum of 4 schools, 3rd – 6th classes, boys, girls and mixed) The aim of these events is to strengthen the club – school link within different areas of Cork City & County and to get more young children active through playing basketball.

Each club will receive support to cover the following costs when running their blitz:

  • Basketball’s & carrier bag
  • Green Shoots Manuals
  • Hall Hire costs
  • Coaching/Facilitator costs
  • Certificates & medals

For more information contact Basketball Development Officer.