WinchburghWest LothianNow Enrolling

Basketball
for every
kid in town.

A new volunteer-led, not-for-profit basketball club for kids, teens and adults — built by Winchburgh, for Winchburgh. All abilities welcome.

Enrol a player ↗Volunteer with us

27SEP

Term 1 · Tip-off

First session is free — bring a friend.

See schedule Enrol now ↗

01Who we are

A club built by the community, for the community.

West Lothian Flames Basketball is a brand-new, not-for-profit basketball club in Winchburgh — developing inclusive, affordable sessions for children, young people and adults, run entirely by volunteers who love the game and the town.

Basketball experience is helpful and valuable for coaching, but not essential. Enthusiasm and a passion for helping young people in sport are what matter most.

£3

Drop-in · First session free

100%

Volunteer coaches

8–60

Ages welcome

02Programmes

Three groups. One court.

Pick the session that fits — or hop between them. All weekly, all at Winchburgh CGC.

Ages 8–12

Mini Flames

First steps, drills, scrimmages. Fun-first sessions designed for total beginners up to keen primary-school players. Kit provided — just bring indoor trainers.

Mon · Wed
17:00 – 18:30

£3 / drop-inRegister ↗

Action shot · Mini Flames

Ages 13–17

Youth Squad

Structured play, set-piece work and friendly fixtures with neighbouring West Lothian clubs as we grow.

£4 / sessionRegister ↗

Coaches on court

1:6

Coach-to-player ratio

Adults 18+

Open Court

Casual adult sessions — parents, locals, returning players. Pay-as-you-play, no commitment.

£5 / sessionDrop in ↗

Walked in not knowing anyone. Left with a team.

— A Winchburgh parent

First time?

What to bring.

✓Indoor trainers
✓Comfy clothes
✓Water bottle
✕No experience needed

03Sessions

This term's schedule.

Weekly sessions, term-time only. First session is always free — turn up ten minutes early and a coach will meet you at the door.

MON

17:00 – 18:00

Mini Flames

Ages 8–10

Winchburgh CGC · Hall 1

MON

18:00 – 19:30

Youth Squad

Ages 13–17

Winchburgh CGC · Hall 1

WED

17:30 – 18:30

Mini Flames

Ages 10–12

Winchburgh CGC · Hall 1

SAT

10:00 – 11:30

Open Court

Adults 18+

Winchburgh CGC · Hall 2

04Get involved

We need coaches
& helpers.

Basketball experience is helpful and valuable for coaching, but not essential. Enthusiasm and a passion for helping young people in sport are what matter most.

CoachesLead a session
HelpersSupport a coach
SponsorsBack the club

Volunteer-Led | Not-For-Profit | Winchburgh

Coaches & helpers · group photo

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Local Cafe

Winchburgh CGC

Lothian Print

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Niddry Pharmacy

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05Questions

Things parents ask us.

Didn't see your question? Drop us a line — we read every message and reply within a couple of days.

Drop-in sessions are £3 for Mini Flames, £4 for Youth Squad and £5 for adult Open Court. Your first session is always free — we want every kid to be able to try basketball before anyone signs anything.

Not at all. The majority of our players are total beginners. Coaches build sessions around the group in the room — drills are scaled so first-timers and returning players both get a workout.

Comfortable clothes, indoor trainers and a water bottle. We provide basketballs, bibs and any other kit. Don't worry about brand-new gear.

Yes. All coaches are PVG-checked (Scotland's safeguarding scheme) before they're allowed on court with players, and we follow Basketball Scotland's child-protection policies.

Yes — but it helps if you let us know first so a coach can meet you. Email westlothianflames@gmail.com or fill in the form below and we'll confirm a slot for your first session.

All sessions are at Winchburgh Community Growing Centre (CGC). It's a five-minute walk from the train station and there's free parking on-site.

06Get in touch