Welcome to Belfast Star Basketball Club
All-Ireland Super League Champions 2019-20
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After a season that combined multiple major injuries, incredible last-second wins, a superb array of talent, plus sheer guts and determination, Belfast Star have been crowned all-Ireland Super League Champions for 2019-20.
Throughout the past season, Saturday evenings in La Salle have seen full houses delight in the exploits of seasoned campaigners like Club Captain Conor Johnston and the exciting blend of emerging young talent that has delivered basketball of the very highest order – plus a well-deserved 100% home league record to boot.
Pictured above: Press coverage of our title win; Head Coach Adrian Fulton, centre, and Assistants Javan Dupree & Danny Fulton; plus Team Captain Conor Johnston with wife Susie and daughter Grace.
Throughout the past season, Saturday evenings in La Salle have seen full houses delight in the exploits of seasoned campaigners like Club Captain Conor Johnston and the exciting blend of emerging young talent that has delivered basketball of the very highest order – plus a well-deserved 100% home league record to boot.
Pictured above: Press coverage of our title win; Head Coach Adrian Fulton, centre, and Assistants Javan Dupree & Danny Fulton; plus Team Captain Conor Johnston with wife Susie and daughter Grace.
Who we are
Belfast Star is one of the leading and most successful basketball clubs in Ireland. The club's record of achievements include 3 National Championships and 3 All-Ireland Super League titles as well as a host of Ulster senior and underage titles.
We operate competitive teams from u12 upwards and offer underage coaching to girls and boys from age 6 upwards. The 2014-15 season was extra special for us as it marked our 50th Anniversary. Where we playOur Irish SuperLeague team plays out of La Salle College, Belfast.
All other teams play out of St Malachy's College, Belfast. Junior coaching for boys and girls 5-11 years is also held at St Malachy's on Saturdays at lunch time. See here for maps of venues. 
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Our teams
Senior:
All-Ireland SuperLeague Ulster Premier League Boys: u12 , u14 & u14 Development, u16 & u16 Development , u18 Girls: u12, u14, u16 
Junior CoachingCoaching for the age group P2-P7 (boys and girls) takes place at St Malachy's College.
We hope to begin this Season's classes on Sat 7 November 2020. Please check back closer to the time. 
New and existing members - now you can pay directly onlinePaying your registration fees is now easier thanks to our new online payment system.
Existing members can pay by clicking here. And new members can pay by clicking here. You can also pay in person at our Registration Day in St Malachy's gym on Sat 16 September between 1-2pm. Directions to St Malachy's are here. Or just give us a call...
You can contact Club Secretary Joanne O'Neill who will be happy to help you with any queries you have on Belfast Star. Call Joanne on 07951 305 705
Annual Golf Classic, Winners 2019
The 'Glenhill' hotshots. Congratulations!
Now available - our 50th Anniversary book
We're very pleased to now offer our new 50th Anniversary Book for sale, cost £15.
At 140 pages, and with a glowing introduction from the Lord Mayor of Belfast, the book is a warm and insightful look at the birth and growth of this famous club. The book contains many memories, team photographs and laughs. It details a complete list of American players who served with Star, as well as the names of all the Star players who gained international honours for Ireland. The book is available from Danny Fulton: Email: dannygfulton@gmail.com or call 028 9083 6659. Our u14 boys on take on Ireland's best in Tralee tournament
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Coaching Times - Sept 2020 onwards
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Congratulations to Darragh Ferguson on his recent award from the Mary Peters Trust's “Mask Out to Help Out” Campaign to assist his ongoing training with the Ireland U18 Basketball team. Belfast Star is delighted to support this campaign which provides opportunities for young people in sport at this difficult time.
You can support talented young athletes like Darragh by donating £10 for which you'll receive a limited edition MPT snood - an ideal Christmas present and so handy as we move into the winter months! Find out more at https://marypeterstrust.org/index.php/mask-out-to-help-out/
You can support talented young athletes like Darragh by donating £10 for which you'll receive a limited edition MPT snood - an ideal Christmas present and so handy as we move into the winter months! Find out more at https://marypeterstrust.org/index.php/mask-out-to-help-out/
2018-19: Incredible season of victories for Star teams
Write up in the Belfast Telegraph describes a terrific season for Star
Once again, our players and coaches have had a terrific season and have cemented our place at the forefront of Ulster and all-Ireland basketball.
Across the board, our League and Cup wins are a credit to the commitment of all those involved and are a great indication of a bright future ahead.
Our u12, u14, u16 and u18 Boys all completed League and Cup Doubles this year. Our girls' sides went from strength to strength and we had four of our u14 Girls selected for Team NI.
And in the All Ireland Super League, Star battled it out at the top of the League for most of the season before finishing joint fourth and losing narrowly in the final of the Champions Trophy. A great year all round.
Across the board, our League and Cup wins are a credit to the commitment of all those involved and are a great indication of a bright future ahead.
Our u12, u14, u16 and u18 Boys all completed League and Cup Doubles this year. Our girls' sides went from strength to strength and we had four of our u14 Girls selected for Team NI.
And in the All Ireland Super League, Star battled it out at the top of the League for most of the season before finishing joint fourth and losing narrowly in the final of the Champions Trophy. A great year all round.
Our latest Irish International player enjoys a great year
Coach Adrian Fulton congratulates Darragh Ferguson on his Irish selection and performances.
Our u18s win Heffernan Tournament in Cork
Happy boys and tired coaches in the background. Congratulations to the U18 Boys who won the Michael Heffernan pre-season tournament in Cork.
Congratulations to our very own Aidan Quinn and Keelan Cairns (above, top) part of the Irish Senior Men team who won bronze at the FIBA European Championship. Well done guys.
Hall of Fame Award for 'Mr Basketball' –Danny Fulton
Granddaughters Katie & Jenna - and the much-respected 'DF'
In a fitting and timely tribute, Star’s Danny Fulton was recently elected to Basketball Ireland’s Hall of Fame.
Danny – who is the embodiment of everything good about the game – is famed far and wide as an exceptionally talented and passionate coach who, down through the years, has helped bring the Irish game forward by leaps and bounds.
Danny’s achievements in the game are beyond parallel in Ireland. From his first coaching role in Belfast’s La Salle College in 1968, to coaching Star of the Sea to several national successes, and – in between – coaching Ireland throughout Europe and across America, it is highly unlikely that any one individual will notch up so many career milestones in Irish Basketball.
Among his many career highlights were coaching Ireland’s senior team to their first ever European win (against Portugal) and also coaching Ireland Junior men to their first European win (beating Denmark).
He also found time to coach Northern Ireland to Commonwealth Bronze in 1990 before delivering a prestigious series of Irish titles for his beloved Star during the 90s.
To cap it all, he’s still going as strong as ever – leaving no stone unturned in helping anyone with an interest in the game to develop that interest into a passion like his own.
Danny – who is the embodiment of everything good about the game – is famed far and wide as an exceptionally talented and passionate coach who, down through the years, has helped bring the Irish game forward by leaps and bounds.
Danny’s achievements in the game are beyond parallel in Ireland. From his first coaching role in Belfast’s La Salle College in 1968, to coaching Star of the Sea to several national successes, and – in between – coaching Ireland throughout Europe and across America, it is highly unlikely that any one individual will notch up so many career milestones in Irish Basketball.
Among his many career highlights were coaching Ireland’s senior team to their first ever European win (against Portugal) and also coaching Ireland Junior men to their first European win (beating Denmark).
He also found time to coach Northern Ireland to Commonwealth Bronze in 1990 before delivering a prestigious series of Irish titles for his beloved Star during the 90s.
To cap it all, he’s still going as strong as ever – leaving no stone unturned in helping anyone with an interest in the game to develop that interest into a passion like his own.
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Belfast Star gratefully acknowledges the support of our generous sponsors, grant-aiders and partners: |
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at the Abbey Centre
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"Basketball is my passion, I love it.
But my family and friends mean everything to me.
That's what's important."
LeBron James
Belfast Star Basketball Club: Registered Charity No 103164
But my family and friends mean everything to me.
That's what's important."
LeBron James
Belfast Star Basketball Club: Registered Charity No 103164
We would like to inform our patrons that information regarding the BNI code of conduct for supporters is available at www.basketballni.com
