Albion

About

Albion is a schools and clubs equipment brand built for volume — rubber basketballs in every size, official dodgeballs in 10 packs, age-graded tennis rackets and rounders and softball gear, all specified to survive daily PE use. At McSport Ireland, Albion is one of our most ordered school ranges because the 10-pack ball bundles with carry bags cover a full class in a single purchase. Basketballs — BX3, BX6 and BX7 rubber basketballs, plus size 3 and size 6 10 packs with carry bag Dodgeball — official 8.5in dodgeballs singly and in 10 packs, plus junior dodgeball packs Racket sports — Rally tennis rackets in 21in (ages 5 to 7), 24in (6 to 9) and 26in (11 to 13) Striking and net games — wooden rounders sticks with rubber grip, synthetic softballs and nylon wound volleyballs Albion: common questions What size basketball does a school need? Size 3 for ages 5 to 8, size 5 for 9 to 11, size 6 for girls 12 and up and boys 12 to 14, and size 7 from age 15. Most schools buy size 5 and 6 in 10 packs and keep a smaller set of size 3 for infants. What size is an official dodgeball? 8.5 inches is the standard competition size used by dodgeball governing bodies. Junior packs use smaller, softer balls suited to primary-age players. Why rubber rather than composite basketballs for schools? Rubber balls need no breaking in, grip well when dusty, and survive outdoor tarmac courts — all of which matter far more in a school than the softer feel of a composite ball. Compare with the Baden Zone range. Shop Albion below, or browse all schools sports and activities equipment at McSport Ireland.