1953-1963
SUCCESS FROM THE START
Club's first player was John Harrison. After several years he was widely acclaimed as a natural coach and teacher. Over his 20-year volunteer career, it has been estimated that more than 200,000 children learned to play at his Basketball Club.
OUR BEGINNIGS
The Oxygen Basketball Club is competitive club, founded in October 1953 by basketball coach John Lee.
AWARDS
This award recognizes the player with the highest percentage of overall improvement in all games and competitions.
FIRST MEDALS
In April 1962, Oxygen Club hosted one of the largest basketball camp ever to be held at the local school or college level.
JUNIOR TEAM
Comprehensive training programmes began with our Junior Squads right through to Performance squads.
1964-1978
BASKETBALL CLUB FOUNDED
Many Oxygen players gained acclaim and success in basketball competitions too. First basketball major star was local resident Richard Tompson who started playing basketball with the club in USA National league at the age of ten.
2010-NOW
MORE MEMBERS,
MORE MEDALS
We've operated within the City Basketball Club and therefore all players had the opportunity to progress through a seamless pathway from basketball lessons to Olympian. We also had squads for those who choose to continue basketball for enjoyment.
NEW MEMBERS
With the help of this grant funding, the Oxygen Club continued to fast grow with the number of all age players and coaches.
HALL LOCATION
Above all Oxygen Club operated in a friendly fun filled environment where the focus was solely on all members.
JUNIOR TEAM
From the start, Club’s members act in accordance with the special FIBA Code Comprehensive of Conduct and Ethics.
CHAMPIONS
The basketball programme consists of one 30 min. session per week and all children are grouped on best ability.
QUICK LINKS
Good luck to Sol, Richy and Josh who are competing in the Basketball Wales National League All Star Game this sunday night. ![]()
Tickets are avaliable for the game via this link. ![]()
Venue Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. ![]()
Tickets are cheaper when purchased in advance ![]()
www.tickettailor.com/events/firstforhelp/2322400
We are so excited to announce a series of FREE taster sessions that we will be running. ![]()
The first session is this week on Wednesday the 26th. ![]()
We will have opportunities for kids (6+) and adults. ![]()
No previous experience needed and we have chairs available. ![]()
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The session will be running from 5pm until 8pm. If you're around feel free to drop in for a bit to try out the most inclusive sport in Swansea!![]()
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These sessions were funded by The Swansea Bay Foundation
Congratulations to Swansea Storm Basketball Club senior players![]()
Sol Minty-Waller![]()
Josh Lomax![]()
Richy Agyemang ![]()
On thier selection in the up coming Basketball Wales National League All Star Game. ![]()
The game game takes place in sunday 30th August at the Sport Wales national centre![]()
Tickets for the event can be purchased via the link below ![]()
www.tickettailor.com/events/firstforhelp/2322400