The Kilkenny based Berkeley Wolves basketball Club are excited to be hosting a youth outdoor basketball exhibition game and community event including an under 15 tournament at the Thomastown Outdoor Amenity, Co Kilkenny on the 5th of July 2025. The last two events that we held were a huge success with the entire community coming together with large crowds attending from all over the East and South East of the country. Because of the huge interest, we have decided to host another event this summer.
Instead of a senior exhibition game, this year we have decided to organise a youth event that will give the counties and regions up and coming young stars a platform to showcase their skills in front of an outdoor crowd. And all taking place on what we think is one of the coolest outdoor courts in Ireland.
Russ Ryan from the Berkeley Wolves said ‘’this year we the event is on Saturday 5th of July and we are delighted to have the South East Schools BIPPS team participating and playing against an All Star Select Team. Also, during the day, we will have a youth tournament that will lead up to the main event. The day’s activities will start at 11 am with a youth under 15 tournament and the main event i.e. the boys All Star game kicking off at 6.30pm’’.
‘’This year we will have special guests, LIVE DJ with music from Cleveland Mike, compere, catering/barbecue, shop etc. This will be a fun family event and a great way to promote the game of Basketball in an outdoor venue’’.
Russ also said that this event would not be possible without the support from sponsors who include the Thomastown Credit Union, the Kilkenny and South Easter Area Basketball Board and Kilkenny County Council. Also thank you to Walsh’s Centra in Thomastown and Super Valu, ‘’we really appreciate your support’’.
