Teams & Pathway

The Vincent’s pathway

St. Vincent’s is built around a clear pathway: every player, whatever their age or ability, has a place to start and room to grow. Here’s how it fits together.

• Academy

  Little Saints

  Youngest players

  Where it all starts. Our academy introduces our youngest players to the game through fun, fundamentals and friendship — first dribbles, first baskets, first teammates.

• Inclusive · All abilities

  Shooting Stars

  Junior · Intermediate · Senior

  Our inclusive programme for players of all abilities — fun, supportive Sunday-morning basketball in ability-based groups, where everyone is very welcome.

• Boys & Girls · up to U20

  Underage

  U8 – U20

  Boys' and girls' teams competing through the underage grades up to U20, developing skills, teamwork and a lifelong love of basketball as players progress through the club.

• Men's & Women's

  Senior Teams

  Senior · all levels

  Men's and women's teams competing right across the Dublin League, from the top divisions to grassroots — competitive basketball for every adult player.

• Men's Super League

  Bright St. Vincent's

  National · Top tier

  The club's flagship team, competing in the Men's Super League — the top tier of Irish basketball. The pinnacle of the St. Vincent's pathway.

Underage basketball

Our boys’ and girls’ underage teams compete through the age grades up to U20, developing skills, game sense and friendships season after season. New players are always welcome — whether your child has played before or is picking up a ball for the first time.

Senior basketball

We field men’s and women’s teams competing right across the Dublin League, from the top divisions through to grassroots — so there’s a level for every adult player. At the top of the pathway, Bright St. Vincent’s competes in the Men’s Super League, the top tier of Irish basketball. (Formerly branded DCU Saints; the club is no longer affiliated with DCU.)

Inclusive basketball — Shooting Stars

Our Inclusive Basketball Programme — Shooting Stars — provides a fun, supportive and welcoming environment for players of all abilities. Teams are organised into three ability-based groups — Junior, Intermediate and Senior — so every player can take part at a level that suits their skills and experience.

Training takes place every Sunday morning: a 45-minute session focused on basketball skills, teamwork, fitness and enjoyment. Players are encouraged to build their confidence, independence and social connections through sport.

Players should be able to follow the coaches’ instructions, with support from our dedicated team of volunteers when needed. Volunteers work alongside the coaches to provide guidance, encouragement and individual assistance, helping every player engage fully and succeed in a positive, inclusive setting.

The programme promotes participation, personal development, friendship and a love of basketball for everyone involved. Our members include players with Down syndrome, autism, physical disabilities, visual impairment and other disabilities — all are very welcome at St. Vincent’s BC.

To get involved as a player or a volunteer, get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.

Girls’ & women’s basketball

Girls’ and women’s basketball is a growing part of the club, with teams from underage through to senior. For team details and training times for the 2025/26 season, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from new and returning players.

Training, coaches & venues

Up-to-date team lists, coaches and training times are confirmed each season. Fixtures and results are published on ClubZap:

Fixtures on ClubZap ↗ Results on ClubZap ↗