Sheffield Basketball League

About

The Sheffield Basketball League (SBL) is a recreational basketball league based in Sheffield at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) and All Saints.

The original Sheffield Basketball League was named the Sheffield and District Basketball League and started in the 1950's. The first Sheffield and District Knockout Trophy shows Sheffield Scorpions as the first winners of the competition in the 1965/66 season. The league has existed in various forms over the years. Through the 1960's, 70's and 80's the league ran on a home and away basis with teams travelling across South Yorkshire to various venues to compete. Throughout the 60's and 70's the league grew and at its peak had 26 teams competing across four divisions. The Scorpions were the most dominant team or this era and won seven of the first nine cup titles, on their way to a record eleven cup successes.

Coaching Experience

22 years of experience

Athletics Highlights

During the 80's the league was able to sustain three divisions with around twenty teams competing on a weekly basis. The 80's saw Josephines claim several items of silverware with five Division 1 and Cup doubles in succession as they dominated the competition. Josephines also managed to clinch the National Founders Cup, a national competition for local league teams.