We are the Aber Sharks! An enthusiastic group of people who love basketball. We welcome ALL skill levels and encourage new players to join us in our exciting matches, socials, events and trainings!!
Sponsored by Aber Student's Union
Welcome to Aber Uni Women's Basketball Club!
See it. Try it. Love it.
The Aberystwyth Sharks are a hard working, devoted team passionate about basketball. We work hard and play hard, devoting time each week to train and develop our skills. Practice sessions are fun filled and action packed, guaranteed to get your heart racing, all abilities are welcome.
If you become part of the basketball team we compete in BUCS League on Wednesdays. We also take part in Varsity (Aber Uni Vs Bangor Uni) and Superteams where all the Aber sports teams battle it out to compete against each other in various, fun sports including water polo, athletics and a mystery event! AUWBC was BUCS Team of the year in 2017 and 2022! Come and join us and help us to succeed this year again!
Training Times
We train at least twice a week:
Mondays: 7:30 - 8:30pm in the Sports Cage
Tuesdays: 4 - 5:15pm in the SportsCage
Additionally, we join the women's Aberystwyth town team's training on Thursdays at 7:30 - 8:30pm
Whether it's just for fun or to train for games, come along and play!
Games
We play other University teams in our league and also are a part of the John Murphy Ceredigion Basketball Town League where we play friendly matches against varioius teams which will provide further experience and teach us additional things about the sport that we love!
Socials
Every Wednesday night we meet up with a different, fun theme each week. Whether it's a pub crawl, movie night in or having a meal out, you're definitely going to enjoy! So come and join us! We also hold Sober Social Sundays twice a month, whether it be a meal out, movie night, shopping trip or playing pool, it is a fun time and perfect for those who aren't keen on drinking alcohol :)
Meet the committee!
President - Rebecca Brady
Secretary - Abbie Phillips
Coach/Captain & Treasurer - Ellen Cockram
Co-Captain - Ruby Fitzer
Co-Captain - Janitza Bonilla
Social Secretary - Katie Hill
Well-being Officer - Charlotte Napier
Well-being Officer - Charlotte Griffiths
Women's Basketball Core Documents for 24/25
Code of Conduct / Constitution / Risk Assessment / Equipment List