π Basketball in the Culture Mile
π Monday 11 – Friday 15 August 2025
Basketball in the Culture Mile will take place in partnership with GB Basketball, who will take over the historic Guildhall Yard to offer a four-day jam-packed schedule of coaching sessions, dunking contests, wheelchair basketball sessions, corporate tournaments, meet and greets with pro-basketball players and freestyle practice.
π½ This event is part of London Sports Festival, a unique festival of sporting installations and activations across the capital in some of Londonβs most iconic locations, organised by the Central London Alliance and supported by the City of London.
π₯ Basketball Corporate TOURNAMENT: Calling all Culture Mile Businesses
Wednesday 13th August, 12pm – 2pm + Thursday 14th August, 5pm – 7pm
π₯Β Why Take Part?
Network and take on other London businesses in the ultimate networking experience. This is your chance to strengthen connections and make new ones in a positive, informal setting.
πΒ Friendly yet competitive corporate tournament format:
β Teams of all skill levels are welcome
β Networking opportunities
β Refreshments and Prizes
π¨Β Interested in taking part and finding our more?
Please email Dhino, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager, atΒ Dhino@culturemilebid.co.uk with the subject line: Basketball Corporate Challenge
π What’s On? π
| π Date | β Time | π Activity |
|---|---|---|
| βͺ Monday 11 August 2025 | 11:00 – 13:00 | Family Session |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | 3 vs 3 vs Coaching | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Turn Up & Play | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Dunk Competition | |
| βͺ Tuesday 12 August 2025 | β Time | π Activity |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Junior Coaching by Ruchae Walton | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Meet, Greet & Play with the Women’s Basketball Team | |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Cheerleading | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Watch an exhibition game: London Lion’s Women’s team | |
| 14:30 – 16:45 | Pay and Play | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Wheelchair Basketball – Learn and Play with a series of 15 Min Sessions | |
| βͺ Wednesday 13 August 2025 | β Time | π Activity |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Junior Coaching | |
| 12:00 – 14:00 | Corporate Tournament | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Turn Up & Play | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Wheelchair Basketball – Exhibition game with London Titans and learn to play – led by GB Player Matt Sealy | |
| βͺ Thursday 14 August 2025 | β Time | π Activity |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Junior Coaching | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Training and Skills Session with Tarryn Algar | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Shooting Session with Tarryn Algar | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Turn Up & Play | |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Corporate Tournament | |
| βͺ Friday 15 August 2025 | β Time | π Activity |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Junior Coaching | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Skills Session with Tarryn Algar | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Shooting session with Tarryn Algar | |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Cheerleading/ Dance Workshop |
π Impact
π This will be a unique use of this traditional cultural and ceremonial space, creating a visual spectacle, while also engaging the sense of touch through hands on participation in the game The event will also showcase how sport can be made more accessible, with a pan-disability football team showing off their skills.
π The event features inclusive programming, such as wheelchair basketball sessions and coaching for children.
π Those interested can register interest through the London Sports Festival website. The sessions will take place all day, with full timings to be confirmed.