Ashford Leisure Trust

Ashford Giants

The Men’s team are currently competing at county and national level. We have one of the best supported teams in Kent and hope to be a basketball force in England in the coming years.

With Head Coach Andy Sunderland leading the team, the Giants have an exciting young squad that is full of potential and always aim to put on a show.

Mini Basketball

Mini basketball will focus on developing the next generation of basketball players, offering coaching to players between 5 and 7 years of age. We use scaled down equipment and emphasise the fun of basketball to introduce young players to the sport.

Junior Giants-Under 10’s and Development Session

This session will be for players in school years 3-6. Those in years 3-5 will have an opportunity to play for the Giants’ Under 10’s team; whilst players that are in year 6 and new to basketball will be able to use the session to develop their skills before stepping up to the Under 12’s academy.

Under 12’s Giants Academy

For players in school years 6 and 7. With one of the strongest Under 12’s teams’ in Kent, we will have an Under 12’s academy for our elite younger players which we will use to further their development. The Under 12’s team will play regular competitive games as we prepare them for competing in the National Junior League.

Ashford Giants Under 14’s

For players in school years 8 and 9. We have an excellent record at Under 14’s level and we aim to continue producing some of the finest players in Kent at this age level and further their development with regular competitive fixtures.

Ashford Giants Girls

The Giants take great pride in being a club which has a programme that also accommodates for female players and the girls team will be together competitively for the first time in 2009. Players will represent the Giants in competitive fixtures be able to use the girls team as an eventual stepping stone up to our Ladies squad.

Ashford Giants Under 16’s (Boys)

For players in school years 10 and 11. This will be a new team in the Giants youth set up. Players will represent the Giants in competitive fixtures be able to use the Under 16’s set up as a stepping stone to our Under 18’s Academy (to be introduced soon) and our Men’s team.

 Training sessions: Timetable

Under 10’s and Development session: Friday, 5pm-6pm, Stour Centre

Under 12’s Academy: Thursday, 5pm-6.30pm, Stour Centre

Under 14’s: Friday, 6pm-7.30pm, Stour Centre

Under 16’s Boys: Friday, 6pm-7.30pm, Stour Centre

Men’s: Tuesday, 6pm-7.30pm and Friday, 8.30pm-10pm, Stour Centre

Saturday Junior League: Saturday, 12pm-4pm, Stour Centre

 Ashford Giants Youth Basketball Camps

During the school holidays, the Giants run camps for young players to attend. The camps are open to all young players regardless of whether or not they attend Giants’ youth sessions. Each camp is aimed at a specific age group and offers intensive coaching from our team of professional coaches. All of our camps end in a tournament and an end of camp awards presentation. 

Ashford Giants Game Nights

Come down and SUPPORT YOUR GIANTS!! Home games are played at the Stour Centre and doors opens at 8pm.

For a full fixture list, please contact the Giants at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Junior Mascots-meet the team and enjoy game night from the best seat available! If any of our junior supporters would like to be a game night mascot, please contact the Giants at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.

Look out for DUNKASAURAUS, the Giants fun loving mascot, at our home games!!

Ashford Giants Saturday Youth League

The Giants run their own youth league at the Stour Centre every Saturday to further develop their excellent junior players and give them an opportunity to play competitively.  The Saturday League is open to all young players and they can take part in either their own pre-arranged team or be assigned to a team on arrival. There will be a unique point based system in operation and an All-Star day every 11^th week. For further details contact the Giants on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All players are welcome to join the Giants. There will be a suitable session for everyone regardless of previous experience. If you would like any further information on any of our youth sessions or have any other queries please contact Andy Sunderland, Giants’ Head Coach on 07890746697 or via e-mail on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it