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FAQs

Below are a number of areas for common FAQs across a variety of topics

Membership & Licencing

Need help with your membership or licence for the new season? Check out the most common questions we get asked.

NBL

From tip times, referee appointments, and venues to kit regulations, licence cards and, here's a wealth of info on the NBL, WNBL and Jnr. NBL. These FAQs are competition specific, or relate to Rules and Regulations. For individual licence issues or membership, view the "Membership and Licencing" FAQs.

Safeguarding

DBS queries, dealing with concerns, first aid course information and more, click through to find out everything you need to know.

Slam Jam

Find out everything you need to know about our official junior programme designed for children aged between 7 and 11 years old.

Club and Club Admins

If you run a club, or you're a club admin, this section provides some helpful information on affiliation, funding and more.

Facilities

Line markings, technical guidance, renovating an outdoor court, or just looking for #ProjectSwish nets, we've got you covered.

Officiating FAQs

Find out more about officiating courses, qualifications, camps and more, plus information on officiating fees and expenses.

Coaching FAQs

We've got everything you need to know about coaching, including support, anti-doping, licencing questions and more.

Finance & Insurance

Knowing when you are and aren't covered by BE's insurance is a big deal, so click here to find out about member insurance cover and more.

Most Common Questions

What licence do I need? +

Membership has now been streamlined into three catch all membership levels, Performance, Participant and Supporter.

SUPPORTER*

  • Fans of the game
  • Club Admins
  • Parents or guardians
  • League and Association committee members

* Available from October 2024 onwards

PARTICIPANT

  • Local league, BUCS and 3x3 competitors
  • Non-NBL competitions
  • Players, coaches, officials and bench personnel

PERFORMANCE

  • NBL, WNBL and Jnr. NBL
  • Players, coaches, officials and bench personnel

All NBL and Jnr. NBL players require a performance membership and validation of their licence to be active and insured.

Coaches and officials operating at senior NBL level require a performance membership and validation of their licence to be active and insured.

Those coaching or officiating only in Jnr. NBL need only become a participant member and validation of their licence to be active and insured.

Those coaching and officiating with a valid performance membership and licence for senior NBL can also operate in Jnr NBL.

Click here to find out more.

How do I update my profile? +

Please email [email protected] quoting your membership number and outlining the information you wish to be updated.

What information/documentation do I need to provide when licencing? +
  • Local league player: Photo

  • NBL/WNBL player: Photo, passport, international letter of clearance (for any player registered with a non-British seniors only, BBF), FIBA approval (U18s BBF), visa/settled status proof (non-nationals only)

  • Officials (referees, table, statisticians): Photo, passport, qualification, safeguarding self-declaration SG1, safeguarding course, DBS, visa/settle status proof (non-nationals only)

  • Coach: Photo, passport (NBL only) qualification, safeguarding self-declaration SG1/2, safeguarding course, DBS, visa/settle status proof (non-nationals only, NBL only)

  • Bench personnel: Photo, passport (NBL only) qualification, safeguarding self-declaration SG1/2, safeguarding course, DBS, visa/settle status proof (non-nationals only, NBL only)
I have forgotten my membership/login details +

There is a forgotten details link below the login area: https://membership.basketballengland.co.uk/Account/ForgotLoginDetails 

Please click on this and you will be able to recover your membership number using the email address attached to the account.

You will be able to request a password reset link using your membership number.

Please make sure to check your spam folder for any emails you request.

How long does it take for my licence to be approved? +

Basketball England will aim to consider all applications meeting the required conditions within seven business days.

I'm a parent and I have more than one child that needs a licence. Do I need to create separate profiles for each one? +

Yes, everyone requires their own profile.

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