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.

NBL and WNBL Handbook
LAST UPDATED 10/11/2023

This is the handbook for senior leagues for 2023/24. For the password, please contact the competitions department.

Jnr. NBL Handbook
LAST UPDATED 10/11/2023

This is the handbook for the Jnr. NBL for 2023/24. For the password, please contact the competitions department.

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.

NBL1/WNBL1 live stream request form - individual game
NBL1/WNBL1 live stream request form - full season

This form is for D1M and D1W teams to request that a live stream of their fixture is hosted on the Basketball England YouTube channel. Once the form is completed, stream keys and a stream url will be provided.

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.

 

Playoffs

NBL Playoff Structures

Premier JnrNBL Playoffs 

Promotion/Relegation Playoffs

Non-NBL 

CBL Tier 2 Playoffs

CBL Promotional Playoffs

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