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If you would like to join or are interested in our group, please contact us via our official LINE account.

For frequently asked questions, please check our Q&A page.

About Our Group

Group Name

Chofu Basketball (Neighbor)

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Anyone who understands the basic rules of basketball and can play safely is welcome to join.

Advanced players are also welcome, as long as they are considerate of others and enjoy playing in a friendly atmosphere.

Recommended For

• People who want to stay active and have fun exercising

• People who used to play basketball in school and want to start again

• People who enjoy casual games and can be considerate of others

• People looking for a place where they can join regularly

Locations

We mainly play at the following facilities.
Please note that we do not have one fixed location.

Parking is available at some venues, but only for a few cars and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Around Shibasaki Station / Tsutsujigaoka Station (Keio Line)

• Chofu City Omachi Sports Facility

Around Shibasaki Station / Kokuryo Station (Keio Line)

• Chofu Municipal No. 7 Junior High School

Around Chofu Station (Keio Line)

• Chofu Municipal No. 1 Elementary School

Activity Time

• Weekday evenings

• Weekends may also be considered if there is enough interest

Typical Weekday Schedule

19:00 Gym opens / Stretching and shooting practice

19:20 Games start (running clock, 6-minute games)
Please note that the start time may vary depending on when enough players arrive.

20:45 Games end / Floor mopping, cleanup, and dismissal

What to Bring

• Basketball shoes

• Basketball

• Anything else you may personally need

Important Notes for Participants

• If you are not playing in a game, please help with the timer and scorekeeping.

• At the end of the session, please take turns helping mop the floor.

• After paying the participation fee, you are free to leave at any time.

• Joining late, leaving early, and same-day cancellations are all okay, but please let us know via LINE as soon as possible.

• Sessions may be canceled if it looks unlikely that enough players will gather for games.

• If a session is canceled, we will announce it through the official LINE account by the day before.

• We do not do group self-introductions, but it is perfectly fine to confirm each other’s names within your team.

• Solicitation for religion, multi-level marketing, or similar activities is strictly prohibited. If you notice this, please inform the organizers.

Frequency

We aim to hold sessions 3 to 4 times or more per month.

Participation Fee

PayPay or cash

• Adults: 500 yen / session

• Students: 300 yen / session

About how the participation fee is used

Rules During Games

• No overly physical play or dangerous moves

• Please help maintain a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone

• Play with teamwork and cooperation in mind

• Please be especially considerate toward beginners and women players