The Grainger Cup returns!
Gloucester City Basketball will host the 2nd annual Grainger Cup pre-season event on September 11th. The event was created last season to honour the life and work of local basketball chairman, Joe Grainger, who sadly passed away in 2020.
CEO of Gloucester Sport and Gloucester City Basketball, Jay Marriott said:
Joe was instrumental in the early conceptual ideas of what this club could be to the county. Without his drive and passion we wouldn’t be here today, I wouldn’t be here today, trying to build a professional program that serves the community of Gloucestershire at every level. This annual event gives those who remember Joe a chance to reflect on the times they spent with him but also the new generation of fans and participants to learn of his legacy.
The Grainger Cup 2022 has seen the event grow with the addition of a men’s game, seeing the Gloucester City Kings take on USA Select, a travel team of aspiring professional players from the USA. Gloucester City Queens continue to build on their local rivalry with the welcome addition of the Cardiff Met Archers, the two doing battle for the first time last season sharing the league honours at 1-1.
Jay Marriott continued:
I’m delighted Coach Sean Kilmartin and his USA Select could come into the city for such a special event. He has been a dear friend for a really long time, a great character of the game, who’s teams always bring great entertainment and competition. Coach Stef Collins is fresh of winning a silver medal in the Women’s 3×3 at the Commonwealth Games, we had some great games against each other last season and look forward to continuing the rivalry on the 11th. Cardiff Met Archers are a very talented team and are the perfect team to face in preparation for the new season.
Plans for pre, half and post game entertainment will be released in the lead up to the games. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the City JNRS youth development program, an area Joe was passionate about supporting and growing. To learn more about Joe Grainger’s story click here.
Tickets are now LIVE click here to book your place!
To become an event sponsor please contact the club at ceo@gloucestersport.com.