BASKETBALL sessions have been launched in Ryedale with a focus on getting all abilities involved.

Basketball Developments CIC is a social enterprise, which was set up last year by Martin Roberts, 47, from Scarborough.

The social enterprise champions inclusivity and offers basketball sessions for all abilities.

Martin said that at the heart of these sessions is using basketball to “battle mental health and wellbeing.”

He said the sessions aim to break down barriers and build confidence.

The sessions take place at Norton College Sports Hall with additional sessions at Pickering Leisure Centre.

During school terms, sessions run at Norton College on a Monday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm for two to six-year-olds, and a session for girls aged eight to 16 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

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Mixed sessions also take place at Norton College on Thursdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm for years three to eight pupils.

On Friday’s there is another session for years three to eight pupils at Pickering Leisure Centre from 5pm to 6pm.

Also on offer is a session for males aged year nine and above on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm at Norton College.

All sessions are priced at £3 per person.

In addition to these sessions, the social enterprise offers a monthly session on a Saturday for people with autism for those aged six and over.

The next session will be held on December 17 from 11am to 12pm at Norton College Sports Hall.

More information about Basketball Developments CIC can be found at https://basketballdevelopments.co.uk/

You can keep up to date with the social enterprise on its Facebook page.

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