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The courts I looked at tonight are a five minute ride from Highgate and really easy to get to:
No 1 shows two netball courts that belong to Small Heath Leisure Centre. Pros: about the size of Highgate each with no permanent baskets, floodlit and access to toilets and changing rooms. Cons: no barriers, surface similar to Calthorpe, cost £17/hr to hire (although manager said he'd do us a deal for the weekend).
No 2 shows two side by side basketball courts that AFAIK belong to the city council. Pros: really big courts (Calthorpe length but even wider) with barriers, plenty of space for spectators/bikes between them and in a fully enclosed area. Cons: no lights, could be an issue with securing them for an entire weekend.
Basketball courts up close. I only rode around them in the dark and they felt/looked good but I want to check the camber and surface properly tomorrow or ASAP.
Here is the google maps link, zoom in to see courts. What does everybody think??