FAQs

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

Most Common Questions

What licence do I need? +

To join, simply go to the membership portal and follow the sign-up process. When presented with the options to select the roles, age-group and level (national league, local league or BUCS for players, coaches and bench personnel and national or region for officials) you wish to participate at and the system will apply the appropriate licence. 

If you wish to participate in multiple roles, you will only pay for the most expensive licence type. 

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.

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.