Resources

Downloads and Forms

Here you will find all the forms you will need for the NBL season.

If you have a question about any of these forms, please contact the competitions department.

Game Resources

RULES AND REGULATIONS

This document covers the full regulations for the Basketball England - National Basketball League competitions.

The NBL, WNBL and Jnr. Handbooks will be uploaded once teams are confirmed for the 2024/25 season.

Useful information

Application for Authorisation

This form is for use when making an application to play matches abroad, to host a foreign team, or to stage a tournament or event.

LiaBility Waiver for Junior Players

This form should be completed for any junior player that is playing up to a senior team. Once completed in full, it should be retained by the club. These forms can be requested to be viewed by Basketball England at any time.

U14 No Zone Defence Guidance

This form has guidance, for coaches, officials and players on the types of defence that can be played in the Jnr. NBL National Leagues competitions.

All Must Play RULES

This has the relevant documents for the all must play rules, including triangular game format and rotational schedule. This will be uploaded for 2021/22 shortly.

Rotational Schedule

This is related to the all must play rule, it relates to teams with 9 or less players.

 

New information on playoffs and promotion/relegation formats will be published closer to the start of the 2024/25 season.

VISA APPLICATIONS
ISP GBE CRITERIA

Guidance document to be used for ISP Applicants

 

ISP Coach APPLICATION FORM

This form should be used to apply for an ISP coach VISA

 

ISP Player Application Form

This form should be used to apply for an ISP player VISA

 

ISP Sponsor Application Form

This form should be used to apply to become a ISP Sponsor

 

MEMBERS
Player Transfer

This form should be completed when a player wishes to transfer from one club/team to another. Once a player is registered to play for an NBL club they cannot register for another NBL club without completing the transfer form and having the transfer authorised by Basketball England.

Internal Club Transfers

This form should be submitted if a player is moving between teams in the same club. NOTE a player cannot be registered for 3 teams at the same time. The player must formally transfer.

Basic Player Agreement - Senior (Contract)

This should not be used for any Non-National Players/Coaches who require a Governing Body Endorsement. Please contact the National Leagues Department for the contract which should be used when employing a player using the Governing Body Endorsement system.

 

 

Basic Player Agreement - U18 (Contract)

This is a general template of a player contract that clubs are encouraged to use.

 

Clearance

The above link will take you to the BBF page, responsible for all LOC's for senior and junior players

 

Amateur Forms

Players who require a VISA and play in NBL2 or 3, WNBL 1 or 2, should fill in this form

Agents and Transfers

The latest guidance from FIBA in relation to the use of agents and international transfers

OFFICIALS 
Disciplinary Report Form

This should be filled out to report any disciplinary incidents from NBL/WNBL/JnrNBL games

Officials Expenses Form

Officials expense form.

Standards Reporting Form JnrNBL

This form is for reporting on venues

Standards Reporting Form W/NBL 2&3

This form is for reporting on venues in the senior leagues

Standard Reporting Form W/NBL 1

This form is for reporting specifically on Senior division 1