School Outreach
We aim to enhance lives by making a positive impact on the wider community. Our community-focused activities engage children and young people and inspire them to achieve their full potential in sport and in life.
Supporting your school’s sporting journeys.
This year we are excited to offer an expanded range of activities to schools across Essex, featuring both Basketball and Volleyball. Our school packages bring professional athletes and experienced coaches directly into your school, creating memorable experiences that complement your PE curriculum and enhance your students’ development.
Whether it’s through our Rebels Roadshow assemblies or our comprehensive after-school coaching sessions, we’re here to support your school’s sporting journeys.
We would love the opportunity to partner with your school to empower the next generation to lead active, healthy and confident lives – both on and off the court.
School Coaching.
The Essex Rebels now offer basketball and volleyball school coaching. These sessions can be tailored to fit within PE lessons or as exciting after-school clubs.
We want to inspire the next generation to actively engage with our Rebels community, develop new skills, build confidence, and strive for greatness.
For more information, check out our Essex Rebels School Outreach Booklet, or contact our Community Outreach Coordinator Olivia Partridge.
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Rebels Roadshow.
The Rebels Roadshow is a great opportunity for children in the Colchester community to learn about the Essex Rebels, the life of a professional athlete and basketball happening in the area. This initiative gives children in our community an opportunity to meet professional athletes, who provide an inspiring, engaging, and fun experience to them. We focus on inclusivity and positive participation, encouraging all children to try their best and work together and just have fun.
Our Rebels Roadshows consist of a 20 minute assembly followed by a one-hour taster basketball or volleyball session. This package is delivered by our very own Essex Rebels athletes and can be catered to be suitable for any year group(s) in both primary and secondary schools.
In each assembly the players will talk about their path into elite basketball/volleyball, an average day in the life, and some information on the Essex Rebels. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the assembly so that students can engage with the Rebels Players.
“It was so engaging and they felt so inspired after the assembly” – Mr Elmer, Queen Boudica Primary
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JERSEY NIGHT: Essex Rebels Tripleheader
Get Ready for JERSEY NIGHT at Essex Sport Arena!
Join us for our first-ever Jersey Night and an action-packed gameday at Essex Sport Arena! On February 15th, we’re hosting an exciting tripleheader featuring all three Essex Rebels Basketball teams and the first home games for our SLB Women and D1 Men of the year.
Here’s the schedule:
🏀 1 PM: Essex Rebels D2 Men vs. Greenwich Titans
🏀 4 PM: SLB Essex Rebels Women vs. Manchester Basketball
🏀 6:30 PM: Essex Rebels D1 Men vs. Newcastle Knights
Jersey Night is all about showing off your favorite jerseys—basketball, football, baseball, or whatever you’ve got in your closet! Of course, you’ll earn extra points for basketball jerseys, and even more for Rebels gear! 😉
🎉 Entertainment starts at 3:00 PM, so come early and soak in the atmosphere as we celebrate our Rebels and the love of the game.
Don’t miss Jersey Night and the first tripleheader of 2025—mark your calendars now!
Essex Rebels Doubleheader: SLB Women & D1 Men
Join us at the Essex Sport Arena on 22 February for an exciting basketball doubleheader, featuring both the Essex Rebels SLB Women and NBL Division 1 Men’s teams.
The action kicks off at 4 PM, as the Essex Rebels Women take on the Leicester Riders in a highly anticipated Super League Basketball clash. Following their game, the Rebels Men will hit the court at 6:30 PM to face the London Cavaliers in an exciting NBL Division 1 match-up.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience two competitive games back-to-back and see some of the region’s top basketball talent in action. With plenty of energy and excitement guaranteed, it’s the perfect event for basketball fans, families, and anyone looking for an entertaining evening.
Don’t miss out—come and support the Essex Rebels at the Essex Sport Arena!
Essex Rebels D1 Men vs Hemel Storm
BIG NBL CLASH at the Essex Sport Arena!
Rebels Fans, the excitement doesn’t stop after our International Women’s Day Special—get ready for an epic showdown the very next day! On 9 March, the Essex Rebels Men are taking on Hemel Storm at 4 PM in a high-stakes NBL clash you won’t want to miss.
Get ready for intense, action-packed basketball—grab your tickets now and help us pack the Arena!
SLB Women: Essex Rebels vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters
Super League Basketball Action
Mark your calendars for 22 March as the Essex Rebels take on the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters at the Essex Sport Arena! The Hatters have had a strong season, but the Rebels are ready to rise to the challenge in this exciting Super League Basketball showdown.
Tip-off is at 4 PM, so don’t miss your chance to catch the action live and cheer on the Rebels at home at the Essex Sport Arena!
SLB Women: Essex Rebels vs Newcastle Eagles
Super League Basketball Action – Essex Rebels vs. Newcastle Eagles!
Join us on 29 March at the Essex Sport Arena as the Essex Rebels Women take on the Newcastle Eagles in a thrilling Super League Basketball clash. With the season nearing its end, every win counts—this one’s going to be big!
Don’t miss out on the action—get your tickets now and be part of the excitement as we push towards the playoffs!
SLB Women: Essex Rebels vs Caledonia Gladiators
Super League Basketball Action – Essex Rebels vs. Caledonia Gladiators!
Join us on 12 April at 4pm at the Essex Sport Arena for an exciting Super League Basketball clash as the Essex Rebels Women take on the Caledonia Gladiators. This is the second-to-last home game of the season, so don’t miss your chance to see the Rebels Women in action!
Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement as we push toward the playoffs!
SLB Women: Essex Rebels vs Cardiff Met Archers
Super League Basketball Action – Essex Rebels vs. Cardiff Met Archers!
It’s the last home game of the season for our Essex Rebels Super League Basketball Women! Join us on 19 April at the Essex Sport Arena as the Essex Rebels Women face the Cardiff Met Archers at 4pm.
Don’t miss out on the action—get your tickets now in the last home game!
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We Are Rebels – come join the rebellion!
