Academy players feature on CITV’s Makeaway Takeaway
A number of our LRF Academy players and coaches have featured in the latest episode of CITV’s children’s arts and crafts show Makeaway Takeaway. The episode was filmed at the Morningside Arena as the players joined presenter Bec Hill in creating a piece of art using basketballs in an attempt to wow coaches Greg & […]
BBL Championship Preview- Riders at Patriots
The Riders take on the Plymouth City Patriots on the road, for the second game of a weekend doubleheader. A win would improve their record to 6-3, as Leicester finds its form. Riders rolling to the break Going into the international break, the Riders are on a three-game winning streak. They’re building momentum for the […]
Report: Riders beat Phoenix to win three on the bounce
The Riders make it three wins on the bounce, beating the Cheshire Phoenix 89-85. their record is now 5-3, as they climb up the BBL Championship standings. Patrick Whelan led the team with 16 points, as five Riders hit double-digit points in the win. Kimbal Mackenzie scored a season-high 12 points, scoring eight in the […]
Academy Fixtures: November 5th & 6th
Fixtures: Saturday U16 Boys Premier at Manchester Giants – 11:00 Tip at Hough End, Mauldeth Road U14 Girls at Nottingham Wildcats – 11:00 Tip at Nottingham Wildcats Arena U12 Mixed at City of Birmingham Rockets – 12:20 Tip at Nechells Centre Sunday U13 Boys at Daventry Swifts – 10:30 Tip at Parker E ACT Academy […]
BBL Championship Preview- Riders vs Phoenix
The Riders host the Cheshire Phoenix in tonight’s BBL Championship action, last season’s 6th-placed league finishers. Riders finding form After an up-and-down start to the season, the Riders have strung together back-to-back wins for the first time this season, against quality opposition. A double header of the weekend, versus the Bristol Flyers and the Sheffield […]
LRF host Lancaster Academy aspiration day
40 students from The Lancaster Academy joined us at the Morningside Arena on Wednesday morning for an aspiration day with our Foundation staff. The morning began with a tour of the Arena followed by 3 talks from our Foundation staff on their journey to their current role within the Leicester Riders Foundation. After their talks, […]
Baby Ballers is back!
Baby Ballers makes a return on Thursday November 17th as we begin another 5 week block. The sessions take place 10-11am at the Morningside Arena (LE1 3UL) and our coached by our Leicester Riders Foundation coaches. Baby Ballers is a family session; you are welcome to bring family members/ friends/siblings to watch. CLICK HERE to […]