Annette Hinds one of the original Lady Topcats part of the very first female basketball team that Jimmy Rogers put together upon his arrival in London. “It was 1981 and the Team was called “Ocho Rios” We were based in what was then the Moonshot Youth Club in South East London. Jimmy taught us from […]
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Brixton Topcats merchandise in partnership with Foot Locker will be launching this week! Topcats Apparel will be available for sale in Foot Locker Brixton throughout the month of October and via Brixton Topcats website from this week. All Brixton Topcats Family are invited to launch at Foot Locker Brixton commencing today, Wednesday 7th October at
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Brixton Topcats are marking Black History Month as part of our commitment to action. We will be shining a light on a series of celebrations, recapping Brixton Topcats history, the ever incredible, never forgotten Jimmy Rogers, our rich bank of alumni, young players, current and new valued partnerships throughout the month of October and beyond
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We are pleased to announce that Brixton Recreation Centre is re-opening on a limited basis for Basketball England club players (invitation only)* per Basketball England advice relating to current Level 2 status. Brixton Topcats remain committed to keeping players, their families and all club staff safe during the current pandemic of Coronavirus. As a club, we
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Brixton Recreation Centre is currently closed. Any re-commnencement of sessions will be posted here. Brixton Topcats remain committed to keeping players, their families and all club staff safe during the Corona Virus lockdown. As a club we will continue to respect and follow the advice from Basketball England informed by Sport England. Latest guidance can
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“My first time coming to Brixton at 8 years old, was such an overwhelming experience. I remember my dad taking me over to speak to Jimmy and being so nervous to even look up him. His voice bellowed throughout the court and the way he controlled all age groups with his presence alone was somewhat
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Dear Brixton Top Cats Basketball Community As people around the world continue to come together to protest and demand an end to racial injustices, I wanted to take a moment to share how Brixton Topcats is responding and standing with the Black community. The racism that took the lives of George Floyd and many others
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Strength and Conditioning #Stay working with Coach Nate Workout 1 Basketball Essentials: Hips Workout 2 Basketball Essentials: Core Workout 3 Basketball Essentials: Ankles Workout 4 Basketball Essentials: Shoulders Coach Nate is a professional S&C Coach working with the former London City Royals and with Angola men’s basketball team Though this lockdown has placed many restrictions
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Brixton Topcats were extremely proud of last years #Jimmys Jam, a memorial dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Rogers which consisted of a coaching clinic for youth, an intergenerational basketball tournament and memorial service with special guest. It is our intention to hold an annual celebration to celebrate Jimmy’s legacy. This year all planning relating
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It is with devastating sadness and much disbelief that we said goodbye to our dear friend Ann Pitman was laid to rest on 22 May. Ann was cornerstone of the Brixton Topcats and London Thunder family. Ann worked tirelessly for the basketball world since Topcats and Thunders and will never be forgotten. She impacted positively
