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Great Britain Masters Basketball Launches a New Era for Masters Basketball

Uniting more than 3,000 members under one vision for the future of the game.

Great Britain Masters Basketball is proud to announce an exciting new chapter in the organisation's history as it officially unveils its new identity, bringing together both its domestic and international programmes under one unified brand.

Formerly operating as FIMBA GB CIC, the organisation has already begun transitioning to Great Britain Masters Basketball, a name that reflects not only who we are today, but where we are heading tomorrow.

This rebrand represents much more than a change of name. It reflects the remarkable growth of Masters basketball across the United Kingdom and reinforces the organisation's commitment to creating opportunities for players aged 35 and over to compete, develop lasting friendships and proudly represent Great Britain on both the domestic and international stage.

Today, Great Britain Masters Basketball proudly represents a thriving community of more than 3,000 members, making it one of the largest and fastest-growing Masters basketball organisations in Europe.

The organisation will continue to operate two complementary programmes:
• Great Britain Masters Basketball Domestic – delivering competitions, tournaments, development opportunities and events throughout the United Kingdom.
• Great Britain Masters Basketball International – selecting and supporting Great Britain representative teams competing at European and World Masters Championships.

The new identity reflects years of sustained progress. Membership has continued to grow, new age categories have been introduced, women's participation has expanded significantly, wheelchair basketball has become an important part of the organisation, and more players than ever are discovering that competitive basketball can continue well beyond traditional playing careers.

At the heart of the organisation is a simple belief:



Great Britain Masters Basketball exists to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to continue playing the sport they love—whether competing internationally, enjoying domestic tournaments, returning to basketball after many years away, or remaining part of a welcoming and inclusive basketball community.

Speaking about the launch, Chair Nicky Shaw said:
"This is a defining moment in the evolution of our organisation. Great Britain Masters Basketball is a name that reflects our ambition, our identity and our future. We have grown into a community of more than 3,000 members, united by a shared passion for basketball and a belief that age should never be a barrier to participation.
This new identity enables us to strengthen our domestic competitions while continuing to build successful international programmes that proudly represent Great Britain across Europe and the world. We are incredibly excited about the opportunities that lie ahead."

Co-founder Maria Endacott added:
"When we began this journey, our vision was to create opportunities for players to continue enjoying competitive basketball throughout their lives. Seeing the organisation grow into a community of thousands of members is something we are immensely proud of.
This rebrand represents the natural next step. It creates an identity that belongs to every player, coach, official, volunteer and supporter who has helped us build Great Britain Masters Basketball. Together, we are creating a lasting legacy for the sport and opening doors for future generations of Masters players."

Although the name has changed, the organisation's values remain unchanged: promoting lifelong participation, fostering inclusion, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles, and representing Great Britain with pride and professionalism on the international stage.
Looking ahead, Great Britain Masters Basketball has ambitious plans to expand its domestic calendar, strengthen international representation, develop new partnerships, increase participation across all age groups, and continue raising the profile of Masters basketball throughout the United Kingdom.

With more than 3,000 members, an expanding programme of events and a clear vision for the future, Great Britain Masters Basketball is entering an exciting new era.

One of the defining principles of Great Britain Masters Basketball is that Masters basketball is for everyone. We believe that representing Great Britain at Masters level is an honour, but it should never be confused with elite, full-time sport. Our players are teachers, NHS staff, emergency service personnel, military veterans, business owners, engineers, parents, grandparents, retirees and professionals from every walk of life. They train because they love the game, often fitting practices and competitions around work, family and other commitments. The athletes competing for Olympic and senior World Championship medals rightly occupy the elite end of our sport. Masters basketball is something different—and something equally valuable. It celebrates lifelong participation, healthy competition, friendship and the opportunity to continue playing the game at a high standard, whether at domestic tournaments or proudly representing Great Britain internationally. At Great Britain Masters Basketball, selection is a privilege, participation is celebrated and everyone who shares a passion for basketball has a place within our community.

One Community. One Identity. One Future.

Great Britain Masters Basketball

Overall GB team standings so far from the FIMBA 13° European Maxibasketball Championship.

35 Men 4th

40 Women 8th
40 Men 8th
45 Men 14th

50 Women 6th
50 Men Blue 16th
50 Men Red 22nd
50 Men Brotherhood 8th
55 Men 12th
55 Women 7th

60 Women 8th
60 Men Diamonds 19th
65 Men 9th

70 Men 1st! 🏆🍾

GB Mens 65 finish 9th overall in FIMBA 13° European Maxibasketball Championship - Congratulations!