Basketball England's Club Standards and Benefits package will introduce a range of benefits alongside a set of nationally recognised standards.
The aims is to protect the safety of our sport and provide greater playing experiences across the country. At the heart of this drive is a desire to support clubs in establishing good practices to align with Sport England's expectations and The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) framework.
The package has two levels which both have associated requirements and benefits.
It is important to note that clubs who do not meet these standards will not be disaffiliated and can continue to be members with Basketball England. These standards are revolves around supporting our clubs to run efficiently
Structure: Club has a constitution
Club Development: Club has a Club Development Plan
People: Club has a governing committee consisting of a minimum of three people, usually a chair, a secretary and a treasurer
Safeguarding: Club onboards a Club Welfare Officer who completes the Basketball England Safeguarding and Club Welfare Officer Training; Club will Adopt the Basketball England Safeguarding Policy and make policy visible for members
Financial Management: Club operates accounts through an independent club account
Policies and Procedures: Club adopts the below Basketball England policies or develops their own in sector.
- The Basketball England ED&I Policy
- The Basketball England Data Protection Policy
- The Basketball England Safer Recruitment Policy
Ability to enter Basketball England Jnr. NBL (mandatory for entry from 2025/26 season)
Access to Basketball England Funding Grants and support with external funding applications
Access to Basketball England programmes
Access to Basketball England webinars
Access to the marketing support and resources
Access to Basketball England staff expertise, and support from Club Development Manager
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Level 2 - Leading Club
A set of standards for aspirational clubs who want to prosper and grow at an accelerated rate. Clubs who meet these standards would be considered leading clubs and unlock a range of benefits.
Structure: Club has over 70 registered Basketball England members
Club Development: Club delivers a Women and Girls initiative and a Slam Jam programme
People: Club uploads meeting minutes and a committee board skills matrix, as well as having a ED&I statement on their website
Safeguarding: Club routinely seeks feedback from members about safeguarding to seek continuous improvement
Financial Management: Club uses budget and cashflow template
Policies and Procedures: When onboarding committee members, a declaration of interest form is completed
2 x level 2 Officiating course places
2 x level 1 Officiating course places
2 x table official level 1 award places
2 x level 2 Table Official award places
2 x subsidized level 2 Coaching course places
Eligible for Basketball England club places
Priority access for Basketball England funding grants
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