Work has officially started on the Hoopsfix Foundation’s second basketball court renovation project, Brighton Beach court.

After Brighton & Hove City Council approached Hoopsfix in July of 2023 after seeing the Clapham Common basketball court renovation project, the two organisations have ended up collaborating to upgrade the iconic beach court.

Included in the project will be the court dimensions increased by four metres in length and two metres in width, the floor being resurfaced, while the hoops, posts and backboards will be replaced with top of the range outdoor equipment.

More than 500 residents responded to a public consultation, commenting on a proposed design and sharing their thoughts on how the court could be improved.

Councillor Alan Robins, Cabinet Member for Sport and Recreation, said:

“I’d like to thank all those who took the time to respond to the consultation and share their views with us.

“By working together, we can create something really special, supporting those who already enjoy playing basketball and encourage new players to have a go.

“It’s all part of our commitment to promote sport in the city and encourage healthy lifestyles.”

The results of the consultation have been incorporated in the new design and include:

– 90% of the responses were happy with the proposed design
– 98% wanted to see new hoops and backboards, which are being installed
– 86% wanted to see a bigger, court – as a result the court will be increased by 4 metres in length and 2 metres in width
– 88% wanted to see more basketball events – an event schedule is being drawn up

The project is being primarily funded by the council, while Hoopsfix is supporting the project with a £5,000 contribution.

In similar vein to Clapham Common, Hoopsfix has set up a dedicated Instagram page for the court, to communicate with the community. It can be found @brightonbeachcourt.

The work will be carried out in two phases as good weather is needed for the floor artwork. Resurfacing and court resizing work, along with equipment replacement will take place over the next six weeks, while the artwork – designed by Sam Sure of Half Decent Day – will be added next Spring before an official opening event.

Related links:

Basketball court set to bounce back! – Brighton & Hove City Council
Brighton Seafront Basketball Court Set To Bounce Back – More Radio
Brighton: Work on beach basketball court to begin – The Argus