Basketball England Resources

GB Internal Transfer Clearance - Adult (18 upwards) URL

In compliance with the FIBA Internal Regulations Book 3, the GB Internal Clearance applies to all players who have played with any registered club in Great Britain, now moving to a club who is a member of another Home Country Association.

GB Internal Transfer Clearance ONLY - Under 18 Players URL

In compliance with the FIBA Internal Regulations, as published, the GB Internal Clearance applies to all U18 players who have played with any registered club in Great Britain, now moving to a club who is a member of another Home Country Association.

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form - Assistant Coach - Annex E: International Sportsperson Route - pdf

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form - Assistant Coach - Annex E: International Sportsperson Route

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form - Player - Annex C: International Sportsperson Route pdf

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form - Player - Annex C: International Sportsperson Route

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form – Head Coach/Director of Basketball - Annex D: International Sportsperson Route pdf

Governing Body Endorsement Application Form – Head Coach/Director of Basketball - Annex D: International Sportsperson Route

Governing Body Endorsement Decision Appeal Process Page

Governing Body Endorsement Decision Appeal Process

Jnr. NBL Handbook 2025-26 pdf

Jnr. NBL: All Must Play Rule Page

The All Must Play rule is to create a more competitive playing environment and to encourage all players to participate during a Jnr.NBL fixture across the age groups.

Jnr. NBL: No Zone Defence Rule for U14s and Youngster Competitions Page

This guidance explains the No Zone Defence Rule and why it is in place.

Jnr. NBL: Rule Summary Page

A summary of the details outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations.

Jnr. NBL: Zone Defence and Full Court Press Breach Sanction Page

An explanation of the sanctions for breaches related to zone defence and full court press in our Jnr.NBL competitions.

Jr. NBL structure 2025/26 pdf

Live Streaming Consent Form - Multiple Clubs docx

Live Streaming Consent Form - Single Club docx

NBL Facility Form URL

Please complete this form for each venue you wish to use for Senior NBL or Junior NBL games. All venues will need to be approved by Basketball England.

NBL Handbook Changes URL

If you need to update the details for your Fixture Secretary, please complete this form.

NBL Rules and Regulations Page

Rules and Regulations for all of Basketball England's National Basketball Leagues

NBL Standards Page

An outline of the standards and expectations for conduct, performance, and operations within the NBL.

NBL: Age Group Eligibilty Page

The eligibility criteria for age groups within the NBL.

NBL: Amateur Status Form docx

A required declaration for players participating in NBL competitions.

NBL: Basic Player Agreement Template doc

A basic player Agreement Template between a club and a player.

NBL: Basic U18 Player Agreement Template doc

A basic agreement template between a club and a player's parent or guardian.

NBL: Court Announcers Guidelines Page

Guidelines and expectations for court announcers in the NBL.

NBL: Eligibility and Participation Exemption Policy Page

NBL: Facilities Standards Page

An outline of the facility standards required for hosting NBL competitions.

NBL: Game Day Delegate Role Description Page

The responsibilities and duties of the Game Day Delegate in the NBL.

NBL: Game Day Schedule docx

A form to help prepare for Game Day.

NBL: Match Officials Fees and Expenses Page

An outline of the fees and expense policies for match officials in the NBL.

NBL: Permission form and Liability Waiver for U18s docx

Paperwork for players under 18 wishing to participate in play with a senior team.

NBL: Player Eligibility - Nationality  Page

An explanation of the player eligibility rules related to nationality in the NBL.

NBL: Player Retirement Form docx

International athletes included in FIBA's Registered Testing Pool or domestic athletes in UKAD’s Registered Testing Pool or Domestic Testing Pool are required to inform Basketball England of their retirement or reinstatement through this form.

NBL: Team Entry and Licence Fees Page

Team entry requirements and licence fee structure for participation in the NBL.

Preventing Infectious Diseases – Blood and Other Body Fluids Page

Guidelines that should be followed whenever a participant, has a bleeding injury or open wound that may put others at risk of contamination with blood or other bodily fluids.

Senior NBL Handbook 2025-26 pdf