About us
Our History
Our History
Our History
The FBA is founded by 3 sisters from Stockport: Jade, Autumn and Vogue with over 60 years experience of basketball between them as players, coaches and referees. The FBA is a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to provide more opportunities in all roles for females in Greater Manchester. Coaching, refereeing playing opportunities for all ages and abilities
Our Mission
Our History
Our History
To provide more opportunities for females in all roles in basketball
- build community training sessions
- form regional teams (U12 and 13-18 years)
- enter MABL womens teams
- lead female only coaching and referee courses
- deliver female only camps
- develop community leagues and officials
- host girl pop up tournaments across NW
- commemo
To provide more opportunities for females in all roles in basketball
- build community training sessions
- form regional teams (U12 and 13-18 years)
- enter MABL womens teams
- lead female only coaching and referee courses
- deliver female only camps
- develop community leagues and officials
- host girl pop up tournaments across NW
- commemorate legends of the game
- celebrate success with awards evening
- deliver initiatives such as Her World, Her Rules, women JNBA, 3 x 3
- work and collaborate with Basketball NW
Our Team
Our History
Our Team
Jade Bow Butters:
- Player, coach, referee and Secondary PE teacher
-Unmatched passion and energy for the game
-Believes basketball is a lifestyle
Autumn Lucas:
- Player, coach, referee and Primary/Secondary PE coach and sports technician
- Enthusiastic energy & endless humour to create a comfortable environment
Vogue Lucas:
- Player, coach
Jade Bow Butters:
- Player, coach, referee and Secondary PE teacher
-Unmatched passion and energy for the game
-Believes basketball is a lifestyle
Autumn Lucas:
- Player, coach, referee and Primary/Secondary PE coach and sports technician
- Enthusiastic energy & endless humour to create a comfortable environment
Vogue Lucas:
- Player, coach, referee and Fire Fighter
- Infectious and positive attitude on and off the court