Harlem Globetrotters
The way we run Bishopton Basketball Club very much echoes the Globetrotters' message of C.H.E.E.R. (Co-operation, Healthy minds and bodies, Effort, Enthusiasm and Responsibility). And, like the Globetrotters, we embrace a strong sense of community and constantly strive to give something back to the game.
So, you can imagine that it is with considerable pride that the Broncos can claim to have met the world famous Harlem Globetrotters in person! This was arranged with the Globetrotters' management team in advance of their visit to Braehead Arena on Thursday, 17 May 2007 during their 2007 UK Tour.
After getting our photo taken with the team just before they took to the court, we settled down to watch the amazing spectacle of skills that typifies any Globetrotters show. Given our large membership, we made our mark by taking over a significant part of the arena, kitted out in our club gear.
Not only did we meet the players, we were also able to celebrate our shared values by presenting the Globetrotters with some of our club's merchandise courtesy of our corporate gear suppliers, LogoWear of Glasgow. So, somewhere in Harlem, there's a Globetrotter wearing the only XXXXL Bronco hoodie in the world! Check out some of the photos from this memorable occasion.
Globetrotters Gallery
Due to the success of our earlier outing, we were able to take another large contingent along to Braehead Arena on Thursday, 15 May 2008 during the Globetrotters' 2008 UK Tour. Once again, we claimed a large section of the arena as our own! The Globetrotters' opponents put on a great display, too, and looked to be threatening to spoil the show. Who are we kidding? There was only going to be one winner, and the guys in the stars and stripes really turned on the style during the final session to clinch a convincing victory.
Our link with the Globetrotters continued with their much appreciated good wishes and congratulations when we celebrated our 5th birthday at the end of April 2009.
