Portlaoise Panthers gearing up for next season with the Super League set to return to Portlaoise

Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club are preparing what they hope will be their biggest most successful seasons to date. Panthers are coming off the back of a hugely successful 22/23 season which saw them win multiple local titles at both underage and senior level.

Their biggest achievement however came on the national stage where the women's team secured promotion to the Super League. For the first time in a number of years and for only for the second time in the clubs history, Super League basketball will return to St Mary's hall. 

The men's National League team is under new management this season with Jack Scully at the helm and will hope to follow the women's lead and push for promotion themselves following a very strong finish to last season. There is some exceptional talent coming through the club right now and Jack has been tasked with transitioning this talent into a successful men's team in the coming years.

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They are looking to add players to all their teams from U12-U18 including both boys and girls teams. They will be hosting trials for all age groups across the month of August and anybody who's interested should text 0851520063 for further details. There are also two summer camps running at the end of August for boys born between 2011-2013. Anyone interested in these camps should text 0851520063.

The club is actively looking for local businesses to come on board and have many exciting sponsorship opportunities available. With potentially five professional players playing with the club this year fundraising will play a huge role for the club.

The first of these fundraisers will be a golf classic on Saturday August 26. This is sure to be a great day for all ,with Golf Ireland and Non Golf Ireland golfers catered for. The event will take place in Portlaoise Golf Club and is one of Panthers main fundraisers for their ever expanding club. There will be prizes for nearest to pin and longest drive also. That evening, there will be finger food served along with presentation of prizes.Any businesses interested in sponsoring a tee box can do so for 100 euro, team entry is 160 euro . If you're interested in sponsoring a team or entering a team please contact (087) 2907762.

Portlaoise Panthers are also on the lookout for new coaches and volunteers as the club continues to grow. Anyone who wants to get involved is encouraged to get in touch. To keep up to date with the club's progress in this coming season you'll find them on Facebook and Instagram.