Hawks Collaborate With Deighton Diamonds

In a groundbreaking move set to transform the landscape of women’s basketball in West Yorkshire, the West Yorkshire Hawks have announced a strategic collaboration with the iconic Deighton Diamonds. This partnership aims to fast-track the development and visibility of women’s basketball, merging the Hawks’ rising influence with the rich legacy of the Diamonds.

Since their inception, the West Yorkshire Hawks have rapidly become a pivotal part of the basketball community in West Yorkshire. Their commitment to fostering talent and promoting the sport has seen them make significant strides, particularly with their series of open runs at the University of Huddersfield, designed to offer more opportunities for women to engage with basketball. However, the new collaboration with Deighton Diamonds is set to elevate this initiative to new heights.

Deighton Diamonds, a stalwart of the women’s basketball scene since 1985, have long been a beacon of excellence and opportunity in Huddersfield. Their history is rich with the development of countless players and a deep-seated respect within and beyond the basketball community.

The collaboration will see the Deighton Diamonds become West Yorkshire Hawks Deighton, blending their storied past with the Hawks’ dynamic vision for the future. This is not just a change of name but a unification of philosophies aimed at driving women’s basketball forward with renewed vigor and ambition.

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with the West Yorkshire Hawks,” said Mary Shepherd from Deighton Diamonds. “This partnership represents a new era, one where we can build a legacy and leverage the Hawks’ momentum to create even more opportunities for women in basketball.”

The West Yorkshire Hawks Deighton will make their debut campaign in the Leeds League Ladies Premier Division in the upcoming 24/25 season, with a plan to enter the national league the following year. This ambitious step would mark a significant milestone, as it will be the first time in over a decade that West Yorkshire will have a women’s team competing at the national league level.

Mark Mills, Co-founder of the West Yorkshire Hawks, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “Deighton Diamonds are one of the most well-known women’s teams in the area and have been doing amazing things for almost 40 years. By joining the Hawks family, I believe that together we will be able to take women’s basketball to the next level and rejuvenate the sport for all female players across the county. I am truly excited to see where this partnership will take us as a club and women’s basketball as a sport.”

The synergy between the West Yorkshire Hawks and Deighton Diamonds promises to usher in a transformative era for women’s basketball in West Yorkshire, blending the Diamonds’ deep-rooted history with the Hawks’ innovative drive. For those interested in being a part of this historic journey, the team is inviting prospective players to get in touch via email at info@wybasketball.co.uk