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
ContactUpcoming matches & events
DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Oaklands Wolves & Essex Rebels Men vs Bristol Hurricanes
🏀 Essex Rebels Basketball Double-Header at the Essex Sport Arena
Join us for an action-packed day of basketball as the Rebels Women take on last season’s league champions, the Oaklands Wolves, in the Betty Codona Trophy at 4:00pm.
Then stick around as the Rebels Men hit the court at 6:30pm for their first-ever British Championship Basketball home game, facing off against the Bristol Hurricanes.
Two huge games and a full evening of elite basketball and the award-winning Rebels gameday experience.
🎟 Secure your tickets now and be part of the atmosphere!
DOUBLEHEADER: Essex Rebels Women vs Caledonia Gladiators & Essex Rebels Men vs Reading Rockets
The Essex Rebels are back at the Essex Sport Arena for another epic night of basketball action!
At 4:00pm, the Rebels Women face off against the Caledonia Gladiators in what promises to be a high-energy showdown.
Then at 6:30pm, the Rebels Men take on the Reading Rockets, last season’s KitKing Trophy and National Cup champions, in a must-see British Championship Basketball clash.
Enjoy two top-level games, an award-winning gameday experience, and an atmosphere like no other — all under one roof.
🎟 Don’t miss it — secure your tickets now and get behind the Rebels!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Loughborough Riders
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back in action at the Essex Sport Arena as they go head-to-head with the Loughborough Riders in a thrilling British Championship Basketball showdown.
Get ready for high-energy basketball, big plays, and all the excitement of a Rebels gameday.
🎟 Tickets on sale now — don’t miss it!
BCB: Essex Rebels vs Worthing Thunder
British Championship Basketball action on a Sunday!
The Essex Rebels Men are back at #OurHouse to take on Worthing Thunder in what promises to be another action-packed British Championship Basketball clash.
Bring the energy, back your Rebels, and be part of the atmosphere at the Essex Sport Arena.
🎟 Tickets available now — secure your seats today!
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Essex Rebels Women vs B. Braun Sheffield Hatters & Essex Rebels Men vs Nottingham Hoods
Get into the Festive Spirit at the Rebels Christmas Special!
Get ready for some festive hoops fun as the Essex Rebels bring Christmas cheer to the Essex Sport Arena! The Rebels Women tip off at 4:00pm against the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters in an SLB clash, before the Rebels Men face the Nottingham Hoods at 6:30pm in BCB action.
We’re inviting all fans to show up in their ugliest Christmas jumpers — the louder, the better! Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our Ugly Christmas Jumper Competition during the game for festive prizes!
Celebrate the season with high-energy basketball, holiday vibes, and plenty of Rebels spirit & Don’t miss out on the last home game of 2025!
🎟 Tickets are on sale now — join us for a Rebels Christmas you won’t forget!
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Come and see fast-paced, action-packed, top-level professional basketball in a first-class venue. Match days offer family-friendly entertainment including a DJ, big screen, cheerleaders, interactive competitions, children’s activities, refreshments, and our larger-than-life mascot, Queen B.
We Are Rebels – come join the rebellion!