From a shared love of basketball
Creating a movement that revitalises third spaces across the UK — one court, one crew, one game at a time.
How we got here
Beginnings
Hello, we are Tom and Kelvin. Tom is an MPhil student at Cambridge and Kelvin is a developer and Warwick graduate. We grew up playing basketball together and have experienced firsthand its power to build friendships and community.
Third spaces
A third space is where people gather outside home, work or school to socialise or pursue hobbies. Sadly, these spaces in the UK are disappearing due to funding cuts and rising costs. Public basketball courts are often underused or poorly maintained, despite the huge demand from players.
The spark
Seeing friends struggle to find safe, affordable courts inspired us to act. We imagined a tool that could connect players, reveal underused courts, and make booking effortless.
Creating Ballr
Ballr was born — an app and community initiative that simplifies court booking, encourages pickup games, and brings new life to basketball third spaces.
Looking ahead
With support from partners and early adopters, we're preparing to grow from focused pilot areas across the UK before scaling further. Our aim is to inspire a new generation of players and strengthen communities through basketball.
Join the movement
Whether you want to book a court, organise games, or try the app — there's a next step for you.