LEVEL 1 TABLE OFFICIAL

Here, you can discover everything about our Level 1 Table Official course and sign up!

Cost: £35.00 

Basketball England members are entitled to a 10% discount on officiating courses using the discount code available in the 'Member Benefits' section of your membership profile.

Each candidate who signs up to our online course will receive a 10% discount (valid for one purchase) on officiating products in our online shop.

INTRODUCTION

This course provides an introduction for complete beginners to the game. The course gives you an insight into the basic duties and responsibilities of a timer and scorer.

Level 1 table officials can officiate at school games, local leagues and at a recreational level.

Expected duration: 3 hours (2 hours online modules and 1 hour scoresheet assessment).

Prerequisites: A Basketball England member, no previous officiating experience required

Recommended minimum age: 14 years

Once you have signed up, candidates will receive access to the online learning by the end of the next working day.

Learner Requirements

1. Ensure that you are a Basketball England member
2. Sign up to the course by completing the sign up form and pay for the course
3. Complete the online modules (estimated time 2 hours)
4. Complete and pass the practice scoresheet assessment
5. Purchase a table official licence. This is required before officiating any game
6. Start your journey as a table official and officiate some games

You will need access to a laptop, computer or smart device to complete the online modules.

THEORY MODULES

The course consists of modules which you can complete at your own pace. You are able to learn in your own time and can keep coming back to Learning Nexus as often as you like. The modules consist of:

• Introduction
• Role of the Timer
• Role of the Scorer
• Completing a Scoresheet
• Other Information, Examination and Next Steps

PractICE SCORESHEET ASSESSMENT

You will provided with a game video in the online modules and you are required to complete the first quarter of the scoresheet. 

Once you have completed the course you are ready to officiate some games. Learners should start their officiating with lower level games in the first instance - junior central venue league games and local recreational level is perfect practice and a great training ground for new starters.

Before officiating any games you are required to sign-up to the Basketball England Membership portal, pay for a table official licence and complete any of the eligibility requirements. If you are over 16 you will require a DBS check and to complete a safeguarding self-declaration. If you are over 18 you require both of these and in addition a safeguarding qualification. All the information you need to license as an official can be found here.

Completing The Qualification

Upon completion of the online modules and practice scoresheet assessment, you will be qualified and receive an e-certificate.