Our Teams
Kingston Wildcats runs squads from U10s to U18s across two competition levels, plus senior teams. Find your age group and see what level of basketball is right for you.
CVL & National League Explained
The CVL is Kingston Wildcats’ development league, competing in the local Surrey Basketball League. It is designed for players who are developing their game and building the experience and skills needed to step up to national level basketball.
- Games held at central venues across Surrey
- Typically a couple of games per month depending on the number of teams in the age group
- Lower commitment level — ideal for developing players
- Primary pathway into National League squads
- Players can play up an age group for development
The National Basketball League is the top level of youth basketball in the UK. Kingston Wildcats compete in one of the London conferences each season, with both home and away fixtures. This is high-commitment, high-performance basketball.
- Home games at Chessington Sports Centre
- Away games across London — players must be available for all away fixtures if selected
- Games typically on Saturdays, occasionally Sundays
- Games most weekends throughout the season
- High level of commitment required from players and families
CVL Squads
Development-focused competition in the Surrey Basketball League. Open to players of all abilities looking to develop their game in a structured, supportive environment.
- Fun-first: building love of basketball
- Footwork, balance and coordination
- Dribbling, passing and catching
- Basic rules and team awareness
- Equal game time for all players
- Talented players may play up to U12
- Core skills: dribbling, lay-ups, pivoting
- Introduction to 1v1 and 2v2
- Defensive principles and positioning
- Building competitive instincts safely
- Top players may play up to U14
- Motion offence basics, zone defence
- New to competition, developing players
- Receives U12 play-ups
- U14 National League players encouraged to play U16 CVL for additional game time
- Route to National League for top performers
- Broader squad rotation, tactical refinement
- Spacing, cutting and transition play
- Receives U14 play-ups
- U16 National League players encouraged to play here for additional game time
- Complex tactics, team culture, leadership
- Personal responsibility and senior readiness
- Receives U16 play-ups
- Where strong enough, U16 National League players may step up to U18 National League
National League Squads
Top-level youth basketball in the UK. Selected squads only — high commitment required. Home games at Chessington Sports Centre, away games across London.
- Advanced offensive and defensive systems
- Opponent preparation and game analysis
- NBL London conference competition
- Building NBL experience, tactical development
- Strong pathway into NBL I squad
- High-performance NBL competition
- Preparation for senior basketball
- BE Aspire nominations from this squad
- Elite NBL London conference competition
- Home games at Chessington Sports Centre
- Full preparation for adult basketball
- Pathway to men’s / senior ladies teams
Men’s & Women’s Senior Teams
For players who have come through the junior programme and want to continue their basketball journey at senior level, Kingston Wildcats has both a men’s and a women’s team competing in the Surrey league.
The Kingston Wildcats men’s team compete in the Surrey senior league. They are technically a separate entity from the junior club but share the same identity and community roots.
Men’s team website ↗The Kingston Wildcats women’s team also compete in the Surrey senior league, providing a clear continued pathway for female players who have progressed through the junior programme.
Senior teams website ↗Friday Night Basketball Skills
Led by Coach Addy through the Young Prospects programme — open to all players aged 10–19. Pay as you go, no commitment needed.
Friday Night Basketball Skills is a pay-as-you-go drop-in session for any player aged 10–19, whether or not they are on a Kingston Wildcats squad. It runs every Friday evening at Chessington Sports Centre, delivered through the Young Prospects programme.
Sessions focus on raising skill level — individual technique, decision-making and game intelligence. Players who attend consistently develop faster and become more visible to coaches when National League opportunities arise.
Full Training Schedule
All squad sessions are at Chessington Sports Centre. Squad training is for selected players only.
⭐ Friday Night Skills and 🏀 Saturday sessions are open to all. All other sessions are for selected squad players only.