Kent Panthers Basketball Academy

Cornwallis Academy

Hubbards Lane, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX

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Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

The Trust Sixth Form at Cornwallis Academy

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 3 November 2025

Applications Close - 17 July 2026

Entry Requirements - Applications are considered on an individual basis.

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

Course Details

Mapped-out Strategy for Player Enrolment and Program Implementation:

1 Enrolment Timeline:

New Players: Deadline for signing up: 31st August 2026

Trials: Trial dates TBC in 2025/26 before enrolment

2 Training/competition schedule:

Start of training/School games: September 2026

NBL Season Start Date: September 2026

European Youth League (EYBL): Estimated Nov/Feb 3 days

3 Programme Costs:

Kit (Including Training/Game kit): £125 upfront (Includes all relevant kit)

School Competitions/Training: No cost

NBL Game Fee (Only home games): £20 per home game (10 -12 games)

EYBL Participation: Optional, costed as per a school trip

4 Programme Outcomes:

US Scholarships: For talented athletes

Professional Contracts: Through agencies or clubs direct

Coaching opportunities: Within Kent Panthers

5 Programme Leadership:

Implementation: Begins on September 2026

Basketball Programme Lead: Ryan Richards, NBA draft pick and Professional Basketball Player

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