Gloucester Saxons Hoopfest

Born in 2023, Gloucester Saxons Hoopfest exists for more than basketball.

It exists to honour a life, to unite a community, and to show young players what the game can truly stand for.

Hosted in memory of Joe Grainger, Hoopfest celebrates everything Joe believed in: passion, kindness, positivity, and the power of basketball to bring people together.

This is more than a tournament. It is a festival of joy, belonging, and shared purpose. A place where young players feel safe, welcomed, and inspired. A place where the game is played with heart, respect, and pride.



Joe's love for basketball was infectious. His impact went far beyond the court. Hoopfest carries that spirit forward, creating moments, memories, and connections that last far longer than the weekend.

All funds raised are donated to Leukaemia UK, supporting vital research, treatment, and families affected by leukaemia. By taking part, every player becomes part of something bigger: proving that the sport can change lives far beyond the court.

We play for fun. We play for each other. We play for something bigger.

This is basketball the way Joe would have wanted it.

In Memory of Joe Grainger. Forever part of our game. Forever part of our community. This is how his legacy lives on.

Played the Right Way. - Remembered the Right Way.

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GBL Match Result

151 Gloucester Warriors 69 - 81 Worcester Bears

GBL Forfeited Match

138 YMCA Westside Wings 20 - 0 Malvern Mavericks

GBL Match Result

239 Worcester Cyclones 78 - 72 Hartpury College Acorns

GBL Match Result

226 Gloucester Old Spots 56 - 42 Stroud Mako Sharks

GBL Postponed Match

152 YMCA Hawks P - P Stroud Blue Sharks ( Whitehouse / Hayward ) ( was due to be played 30 Apr 2026 )

GBL Forfeited Match

152 YMCA Hawks 0 - 20 Stroud Blue Sharks

GBBA Finals Day Matches

YOUTH CUP
Stroud Sharks U17 5 - 18 Cheltenham Chargers U17 (Quarter 1)
Stroud Sharks U17 15 - 37 Cheltenham Chargers U17 (Quarter 2)
Stroud Sharks U17 28 - 43 Cheltenham Chargers U17 (Quarter 3)
Stroud Sharks U17 36 - 66 Cheltenham Chargers U17 (Final)

Congratulations to Cheltenham Chargers U17 team for winning the GBBA Youth Cup for the 2025/2026 season.

GBL Match Results

801 Stroud Blue Sharks 93 - 56 Worcester Bears

Congratulations to Stroud Blue Sharks, winners of the GBBA Cup Competition, 2025/2026 season.

851 Malvern Mavericks 79 - 86 Worcester Cyclones

Congratulations to Worcester Cyclones, winners of the John Llewellyn Handicap Plate Competition, 2025/2026 season.

GBBA Finals Day Reminder