Old Guards Basketball Club25 years
Celebrating 25 years of formal registration

The game goes on.

The Old Guards Basketball Club, 25 years, 2001 to 2026

The Old Guards Basketball Club brings former players and basketball stakeholders together in Dar es Salaam through the game, fellowship and a lasting connection to basketball.

Our storyMembership
  1. 1998Activities beginFormer players come together in Dar es Salaam
  2. 2001Formally registered20 September 2001 · National Sports Council · SC: 7610
  3. 202625 years registeredThe anniversary year
Our story

Twenty-five years registered. A story that began earlier.

Old Guards’ activities began in 1998, when former players and basketball enthusiasts came together to keep the game and its friendships part of their lives. Formal registration followed on 20 September 2001.

In 2026, we celebrate 25 years of formal registration and the people who have sustained the club. At Gymkhana in Dar es Salaam, basketball continues to provide a place to meet, take part and remain connected across generations.

  1. 1998Club activities beginFormer players who had represented clubs across Tanzania, and beyond, keep playing together.
  2. 2001Formal registration, 20 SeptemberRegistered with the National Sports Council of Tanzania, No. SC: 7610.
  3. 2024Basketball bonanza at GymkhanaA day of competition, remembrance, recognition and basketball for children.
  4. 202625 years of formal registrationA year to thank the people who built the club and to invite the next generation in.

Basketball for Life.

Basketball and fellowship

There is always more to the game.

Basketball brings us onto the court. Friendship keeps us connected beyond it.

Old Guards brings together people with experience of the game and a shared interest in its future. Club life includes basketball, friendly games and gatherings, alongside the relationships and mutual support that grow through regular participation.

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On the court

Regular basketball and friendly games for people who never stopped loving the game.

Off the court

Friendship and support for one another through celebrations, loss and everything between.

Across generations

Experience from decades in the game, and a wish to pass it on.

Our home

At home at Gymkhana.

Gymkhana Grounds, on Barack Obama Road in Dar es Salaam, is the club’s base and a meeting place for basketball and fellowship. For visiting arrangements and current activities, please contact the club before setting out.

Gymkhana GroundsBarack Obama Road, Ilala DistrictDar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Outdoor basketball court with clear painted lines and palm trees
Membership

Stay connected to basketball.

Old Guards welcomes enquiries from former players and basketball stakeholders with a genuine interest in the game and a willingness to contribute to club life.

  • Membership is ordinarily for people aged 30 and above.
  • Admission follows the club’s constitutional requirements and process.
  • Contact us to discuss eligibility, current fees and how to apply.

An enquiry does not confirm admission or reserve a place.

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Partnerships

Help shape the next chapter.

We welcome conversations with organisations and individuals who share an interest in basketball, community and the future of the club.

  • Court upkeep at Gymkhana
  • Basketball equipment
  • Club activities and gatherings
  • Future mentorship and heritage initiatives

Each collaboration should have a clear purpose, agreed responsibilities and practical outcomes.

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25 stories of the game

For the anniversary year we are gathering memories from members, former players and friends of the club. Have a story from the early years, or a photograph from Gymkhana? Share it with us.

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Get in touch

Start a conversation with Old Guards.

For membership, visiting arrangements and partnership enquiries, get in touch with the club.

Email
olguardsbasketball@gmail.com
VisitGymkhana Grounds, Barack Obama Road, Dar es Salaam