ABOUT THE EVENT

Where is the Camp Based ?

The camp is based in the city of Leeds, in the county of Yorkshire England. The Red Star Summer Camp 2025 will be hosted at Leeds Beckett University’s picturesque Headingley Campus and our residential base in 2025 is provided by Leeds University at the Charles Morris Hall Residence.

Residential Venue: Charles Morris Hall, University of Leeds.

Basketball Facilities: LBU Arena | Headingley Campus | Leeds | West Yorkshire | LS6 3QQ

When is Camp ?

2025 camp dates are Monday 28th July until Saturday 2nd August, with residential campers checking-in between 09:00 and 12:00 at the residential site and the campers will commute by coach to the basketball facilities at LBU Headingley Campus at 12:00. Non Residential Campers check-in will be held at LBU Headingley Campus between 12:00 and 12:30. Camp officially opens with Camper Orientation at 12:30 and activity begins at 14:00. Camp closes on Saturday, with all campers to be collected from LBU Headingley Campus between 14:00 to 15:00 following the camp awards ceremony.

What age range does the camp cater for ?

The Red Star Basketball Camp caters for both female & male players between the ages of 11 and 18 who have basketball experience and aspirations of developing their individual skills as well as their technical and tactical understanding of the game. It caters equally for the elite performer and developing player with a strong focus on individual development.

Does the camp cater for boys and girls ?

The camp is coeducational and the residential site provides separate living spaces for the male and female athletes. Additionally the camp separates into three age groups and leagues: Euro Champions League, Euro Cup and Euroleague.

What does the camp day look like?

The camp day provides the young athlete with a well rounded and balanced schedule incorporating the world famous Red Star Basketball Curriculum. With a strong focus on individual skill development, sports specific literacy, tactical understanding and decision making. Each day the campers participate in four focused skill development sessions, small sided games and inter camp fixtures. A sample schedule is denoted on the home page of this website.

Where is the accomodation and how is it configured?

The site of the 2025 camp accommodation is Leeds University’s Charles Morris Hall, only a 10 minute commute via minibus to our playing and training venue. The halls of residence is broken down in to flats, where each camper has their own room in a cluster flat of 6. Each cluster of flats will have a designated member of staff. Furthermore, the camp has on duty staff accessible 24 hours a day and the residential site itself has 24-hour security on patrol. Campers can request to be in the same flat or cluster of flats with campers or friends from their own club and we will always do our best to accommodate these requests.

Where do the campers eat their meals?

Residential campers will take their breakfast at the residential site at 07.30 each morning. Lunch (12:00 Daily) and Dinner (17:00 Daily) are provided for both Residential and Non- Residential campers at Leeds Beckett University Headingley site. If any young athletes have specific dietary requirements, these can be catered for, we simply need to understand the nature of the request and our respective sites can provide alternatives. Please note the first meal provided for campers is Lunch on Monday and the last meal provided is lunch on Saturday.

What transport and transit options are there for campers?

Leeds (West Yorkshire) is a very accessible city, which sits on two major motorways the M1 and M62, furthermore it has excellent connectivity by rail and air. The camp provides a pick up and drop off service for campers from the following transport hubs. You must ensure if you wish to use this service that you submit a transport request form.

Leeds Train Station www.networkrail.co.uk/stations/leeds/

Leeds Bradford Airport www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk

Leeds Bus and Coach Station www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/coach-stations/leeds

Who are the coaches and where are they from?

The staff are handpicked by the Director of the Camp Matthew Newby and his counterparts within the Red Star program in Serbia. Recruited from around the globe, the 2024 coaching staff had incredible depth with high level expertise and experience.

All staff who work on the camp are professional coaches certified Internationally or Domestically, each hold a current DBS or international equivalent and are first aid trained.

Coach Newby is currently in the recruitment phase for 2025 with the search for staff ongoing and confirmations pending for 2025. Please follow our social media pages for updates.

2024 Camp staff included:

Matt Newby

City of Leeds Basketball Academy, UK

Milan Maderic

Red Star Belgrade, Serbia

Zeljko Vasiljevic

Red Star Belgrade, Serbia

Manny Bloom

Palmer Trinity High School, USA

Troy Culley

Myerscough Academy & GB U16

Craig Nicol

City Of Edinburgh Basketball Club & GB U20

Gareth Westwood

Manchester Magic, UK

Ben Stanley

Leicester Riders, UK

Annie Scanlon

Team Solent Kestrels & GB U16

As appointments are confirmed we will publish the profiles of our 2025 coaches on instagram.

For young and aspiring coaches we offer 5 internship places at our camp each year. If you have interest in one of these positions for 2025 then please email camp director Matt Newby on m.newby@redstarbasketballcampuk.com.

Are there any additional costs that we should be aware of and how much money should my child bring to camp?

Upon arrival as a residential camper you will need to place a £15.00 pound deposit down on receipt of the key to your room. This is a policy of the host site and deposits are refunded on return of the key at the end of the week. It is suggested that campers will normally bring £25.00 to £30.00 to camp for purchasing items from the camp store which includes snacks at night and exclusive Red Star apparel. We have a camp bank system in place which allows the camper to deposit an amount safely and throughout the week they can use it to purchase items, with any credit at the end of the week refunded.

What medical supervision is available?

On site, there is strong first aid provision from both Leeds Beckett University facility staff and there is a designated first aider at each court from amongst the camps staff. Additionally we will have Sports Therapists for the duration of camp and one dedicated physio all of whom work from 09:00 to 21:00. On the evening we have designated first aiders among our pastoral staff and a designated driver should the need arise to travel to the local hospital which is 5 minutes from the residential site.

What should I do about valuables?

We suggest that you do not bring valuable items with you such as IPAD’s / Tablets or Laptops, but appreciate that the majority of young people will have a smart phone. We suggest that your mobile phone is locked safely in your room and only used in the morning or evening. With money, please deposit with the camp bank. Throughout the week, the campers can purchase food, drinks and apparel from the camp store.

Can I visit my son or daughter at camp?

Parents and coaches can make requests to visit us at camp while activities are in session between 09:00 and 21:00, simply let the administration know via email that you wish to attend and give us a window of time that you would be planning to visit. We will then endeavour to arrange a visit if availability allows.

This is subject to Basketball England's and Leeds Beckett University's official COVID guidance at the time of camp.

What is the cancellation policy if the camp cannot go ahead?

If a situation arises where Red Star Camp UK 2025 cannot proceed as planned, then all participants will be entitled to credit that can be used towards the rescheduled Red Star UK camp. If a full refund is preferred then this option will be available also.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In this section we try and answer as many of the common questions asked by parents, guardians and coaches regarding life at the Red Star Basketball Camp. If you need any further information regarding the camp, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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