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Development Pathways

The youth provision at Oaklands Wolves is imperative to the development of young athletes. The youth basketball development pathway, Elevate offers expert coaching, elite competition, and a supportive environment for young talent. 

Focused on skill development, tactical knowledge, and progression to professional levels, the programme provides access to high-performance facilities and competitive opportunities.

Based at Oaklands College, Oaklands Wolves is dedicated to developing the next generation of basketball stars.

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What we offer

The Oaklands Wolves Basketball Junior club in St Albans offers pathways for young players, including:

  • Elevate Basketball (Years 1–6)
  • Development Basketball (Years 7–11)
  • Competitive National League teams (U12–U16).

 Trials are held in May.

Sessions take place at Oaklands College Sports Zone.

Elevate Basketball

For Year 1-6 children

Skills development for the primary school age group from

Beginner Level starting in September

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Development Basketball

Year 7-11 children

Skills development for secondary school age group. 

Beginner/intermediate Level starting in September

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National League Basketball

Junior National League Squads 

U12, U13, U14, U15, U16
Selected players.
Trials run beginning of May for the following season.

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Elevate Basketball Sessions

Elevate is our dedicated after-school provision for young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level. Designed to develop talent and build confidence, Elevate helps players grow their skills in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

Led by expert coaches with professional team experience, Elevate introduces players to the Wolfpack culture teamwork, discipline, and ambition. 

All whilst helping them progress through our basketball pathway. Whether you're just starting out or already have experience, Elevate is the perfect stepping stone to becoming part of the Wolves family.

Join us after school or on the weekends, train like a Wolf, and take your first steps towards excellence on and off the court.

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U8 ELEVATE (Year 1 - 3) - Monday 5:00-6:00pm

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: Under 8 (Year 1-3 from Sept 25/26) Time: 5:00-6:00pm Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 8th - Oct 27th Term 2 - Nov 10th - Dec 15th Term 3 - Jan 5th - Feb 16th Term 4 - Feb 23rd - April 27th NO Sessions: Nov 3rd - exams in the sports hall Dec 22nd Dec 29th
Starts: 8 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 08/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  2. 15/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  3. 22/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  4. 29/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  5. 06/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  6. 13/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  7. 20/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  8. 27/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  9. 10/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  10. 17/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  11. 24/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  12. 01/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  13. 08/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  14. 15/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  15. 05/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  16. 12/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  17. 19/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  18. 26/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  19. 02/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  20. 09/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  21. 16/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  22. 23/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  23. 02/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  24. 09/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  25. 16/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  26. 23/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  27. 30/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  28. 06/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  29. 13/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  30. 20/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  31. 27/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

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U12 ELEVATE (Year 6 & 7) - Monday 6:00-7:00pm

£263.50(one-off)


Age Group: U12 (Year 6 & 7 from Sept 25/26) Time: 6:00-7:00pm Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 8th - Oct 27th Term 2 - Nov 10th - Dec 15th Term 3 - Jan 5th - Feb 16th Term 4 - Feb 23rd - April 27th NO Sessions: Nov 3rd - exam Dec 22nd Dec 29th
Starts: 8 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 08/09/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  2. 15/09/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  3. 22/09/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  4. 29/09/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  5. 06/10/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  6. 13/10/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  7. 20/10/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  8. 27/10/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  9. 10/11/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  10. 17/11/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  11. 24/11/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  12. 01/12/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  13. 08/12/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  14. 15/12/2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  15. 05/01/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  16. 12/01/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  17. 19/01/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  18. 26/01/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  19. 02/02/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  20. 09/02/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  21. 16/02/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  22. 23/02/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  23. 02/03/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  24. 09/03/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  25. 16/03/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  26. 23/03/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  27. 30/03/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  28. 06/04/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  29. 13/04/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  30. 20/04/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  31. 27/04/2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

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U10 ELEVATE (Year 4 & 5) - Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

£263.50(one-off)

Age Group: Under 10 (Year 4 & 5 from Sept 25/26) Time: 5:00-6:00pm Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 9th - Oct 28th Term 2 - Nov 11th - Dec 16th Term 3 - Jan 6th - Feb 17th Term 4 - Feb 24th - April 28th No Sessions on: Nov 4th - Exams in the hall Dec 23rd Dec 30th
Starts: 9 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 09/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  2. 16/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  3. 23/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  4. 30/09/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  5. 07/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  6. 14/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  7. 21/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  8. 28/10/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  9. 11/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  10. 18/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  11. 25/11/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  12. 02/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  13. 09/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  14. 16/12/2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  15. 06/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  16. 13/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  17. 20/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  18. 27/01/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  19. 03/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  20. 10/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  21. 17/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  22. 24/02/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  23. 03/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  24. 10/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  25. 17/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  26. 24/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  27. 31/03/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  28. 07/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  29. 14/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  30. 21/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  31. 28/04/2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

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U16 ELEVATE (Year 10 & 11) - Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: Under 16 (Year 10 & 11 from Sept 25/26) Time: 7:00-8:00pm Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 9th - Oct 28th Term 2 - Nov 11th - Dec 16th Term 3 - Jan 6th - Feb 17th Term 4 - Feb 24th - April 28th No Sessions on: Nov 4th - Exams in the hall Dec 23rd Dec 30th
Starts: 9 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 09/09/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  2. 16/09/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  3. 23/09/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  4. 30/09/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  5. 07/10/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  6. 14/10/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  7. 21/10/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  8. 28/10/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  9. 11/11/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  10. 18/11/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  11. 25/11/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  12. 02/12/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  13. 09/12/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  14. 16/12/2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  15. 06/01/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  16. 13/01/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  17. 20/01/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  18. 27/01/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  19. 03/02/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  20. 10/02/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  21. 17/02/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  22. 24/02/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  23. 03/03/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  24. 10/03/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  25. 17/03/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  26. 24/03/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  27. 31/03/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  28. 07/04/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  29. 14/04/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  30. 21/04/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  31. 28/04/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 

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U12 ELEVATE (Year 6 & 7) - Saturday 8:30-9:30am

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: U12 (Year 6 & 7 from Sept 25/26) Time: 8:30-9:30am Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 13th - Nov 1st Term 2 - Nov 15th - Dec 20th Term 3 - Jan 10th - Feb 21st Term 4 - Feb 28th - May 2nd NO SESSION: Nov 8th - Exams in the sports hall Dec 27th Jan 3rd
Starts: 13 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 13/09/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  2. 20/09/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  3. 27/09/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  4. 04/10/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  5. 11/10/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  6. 18/10/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  7. 25/10/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  8. 01/11/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  9. 15/11/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  10. 22/11/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  11. 29/11/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  12. 06/12/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  13. 13/12/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  14. 20/12/2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  15. 10/01/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  16. 17/01/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  17. 24/01/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  18. 31/01/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  19. 07/02/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  20. 14/02/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  21. 21/02/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  22. 28/02/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  23. 07/03/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  24. 14/03/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  25. 21/03/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  26. 28/03/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  27. 04/04/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  28. 11/04/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  29. 18/04/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  30. 25/04/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am
  31. 02/05/2026 8:30 am - 9:30 am

 

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U14 ELEVATE (Year 8 & 9) - Saturday 9:30-10:30

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: U14 (Year 8 & 9 from Sept 25/26) Time: 9:30-10:30am Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 13th - Nov 1st Term 2 - Nov 15th - Dec 20th Term 3 - Jan 10th - Feb 21st Term 4 - Feb 28th - May 2nd NO SESSIONS: Nov 8th Dec 27th Jan 3rd
Starts: 13 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 13/09/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  2. 20/09/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  3. 27/09/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  4. 04/10/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  5. 11/10/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  6. 18/10/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  7. 25/10/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  8. 01/11/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  9. 15/11/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  10. 22/11/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  11. 29/11/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  12. 06/12/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  13. 13/12/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  14. 20/12/2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  15. 10/01/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  16. 17/01/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  17. 24/01/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  18. 31/01/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  19. 07/02/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  20. 14/02/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  21. 21/02/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  22. 28/02/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  23. 07/03/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  24. 14/03/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  25. 21/03/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  26. 28/03/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  27. 04/04/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  28. 11/04/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  29. 18/04/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  30. 25/04/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
  31. 02/05/2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am

 

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U14 ELEVATE (Year 8 & 9) - Saturday 10:30-11:30

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: U14 (Year 8 & 9 from Sept 25/26) Time: 10:30-11:30am Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 13th - Nov 1st Term 2 - Nov 15th - Dec 20th Term 3 - Jan 10th - Feb 21st Term 4 - Feb 28th - May 2nd NO SESSIONS: Nov 8th Dec 27th Jan 3rd
Starts: 13 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 13/09/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  2. 20/09/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  3. 27/09/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  4. 04/10/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  5. 11/10/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  6. 18/10/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  7. 25/10/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  8. 01/11/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  9. 15/11/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  10. 22/11/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  11. 29/11/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  12. 06/12/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  13. 13/12/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  14. 20/12/2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  15. 10/01/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  16. 17/01/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  17. 24/01/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  18. 31/01/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  19. 07/02/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  20. 14/02/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  21. 21/02/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  22. 28/02/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  23. 07/03/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  24. 14/03/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  25. 21/03/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  26. 28/03/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  27. 04/04/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  28. 11/04/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  29. 18/04/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  30. 25/04/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  31. 02/05/2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am

 

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U16 ELEVATE (Year 10 & 11) - Saturday 11:30-12:30

£263.50(one-off)

 

Age Group: U16 (Year 8 & 9 from Sept 25/26) Time: 11:30-12:30am Term Dates: Term 1 - Sept 13th - Nov 1st Term 2 - Nov 15th - Dec 20th Term 3 - Jan 10th - Feb 21st Term 4 - Feb 28th - May 2nd NO SESSIONS: Nov 8th Dec 27th Jan 3rd
Starts: 13 Sept 2025

Course contains the below dates:

  1. 13/09/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  2. 20/09/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  3. 27/09/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  4. 04/10/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  5. 11/10/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  6. 18/10/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  7. 25/10/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  8. 01/11/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  9. 15/11/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  10. 22/11/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  11. 29/11/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  12. 06/12/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  13. 13/12/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  14. 20/12/2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  15. 10/01/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  16. 17/01/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  17. 24/01/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  18. 31/01/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  19. 07/02/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  20. 14/02/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  21. 21/02/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  22. 28/02/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  23. 07/03/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  24. 14/03/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  25. 21/03/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  26. 28/03/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  27. 04/04/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  28. 11/04/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  29. 18/04/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  30. 25/04/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  31. 02/05/2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

 

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Camps

Join us for action-packed sessions at the Oaklands Wolves Basketball Camps!

Our camps are designed to provide:

  • Fun & Safe Environment – Every player will enjoy the game while developing their skills in a supportive setting.
  • Expert Coaching – Led by our experienced Wolfpack coaches, players will learn new techniques and improve their game.
  • Competitive & Engaging Sessions – Players will be challenged, get the chance to compete, and leave feeling accomplished (and a little tired but happy!).

Don't miss out – sign up now and be part of the Wolfpack experience!

Register here

 

Contact

Wolves Basketball NBL
WolvesBasketballNBL@oaklands.ac.uk