The non-profit organization "Young People for Haifa" believes that strengthening young people and the community happens not only through lectures and social initiatives, but also through sports, live interaction, and shared activity. From this understanding, the Haifa Streetball project was born - an open basketball community in Haifa that brings young people together through the game.
What started as a small group of friends with a ball and a desire to play has gradually grown into a vibrant and active community of basketball enthusiasts in the city. The project is led by Ilya Kravchenko, who is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and developing activities both on and off the court.
This is an amateur group - open and friendly - built on respect, good atmosphere, and movement.
The main principle is simple: everyone plays here.
The format is suitable for beginners, occasional players, and those who want to start their week with the right energy. No professional experience is required - just the желание to participate, stay active, and enjoy the game.
Haifa Streetball meets every Sunday - at the start of the week - on a regular court in a convenient location with lighting available until late evening. Having a consistent meeting place creates stability, allows participants to get to know each other better, and makes the game part of a regular life rhythm.
But the project is about more than just basketball. It is a space for meeting people, socializing, and building new connections. Young people from different neighborhoods of Haifa, new immigrants, and long-time residents meet on one court, communicate, and feel part of something bigger.
For Youth for Haifa, Haifa Streetball is part of a broader strategy:
- to create an active and healthy youth community,
- to bring positive meaning back to public spaces,
- and to build an environment where young people feel a sense of belonging.
Sport is a universal language. And when we start the week together on the court, we build a stronger city.
Want to join? Join the Telegram group and get all the details:
https://t.me/+HC0x505u2Rk0OTk0
Come on Sunday, catch the energy - and play.
