Frequently Asked Questions

Are BBAL coaches fully qualified ?

All BBAL coaches are qualified to coach any age group and are certified to England Basketball level 2 standard with many hours of coaching experience. At BBALL you will be coached professionally by dedicated and committed staff capable of coaching to the highest standard.

Are you legally allowed to work with children?

In compliance with government standards, all BBAL coaches are checked, approved and certified to work with school aged children by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) for three years and are rechecked every three months.

What kit do I have to bring?

Basketball kit is of any kind is preferred. If you don’t have any basketball style clothing, normal sports wear such as comfortable sports style shorts and a t-shirt will be suitable. Basketball shoes are preferred due to the fact they have good ankle support to minimise the chances of injury.

How long are the coaching sessions?

Minimum time spent coaching is one hour. This gives players plenty of time to learn the drills and practice their new basketball skills and is not an overload of information. If possible, we advise students to arrive 5-10 minutes early in order to warm up, stretch and be briefed on the session.

Can I bring my own basketball?

You are more than welcome to bring your own basketball, However, BBAL do not accept any liability for loss or damage to personal items or equipment. BBAL will provide all the necessary equipment needed for the session.

How can I pay?

Payment can be made to BBAL by cash or cheque. We do not accept any form of credit or debit cards.

Where are the coaching sessions?

Depending on the course you have chosen yourself or your child/children to be on the location is located on the information pages. Provide links to all running COURSES

How do I get to the coaching venue?

There is no service offered from BBAL for travel to the coaching venues. All students have to make their own way to the venue.

How old do I have to be to play?

Depending on the course your have applied for. The age limit is on the information pages which are available at the bottom of the page. Provide links to all COURSES

What is the oldest age you can do the BBAL party’s with?

BBAL parties are all about having fun and are available for groups of children from 7 years up15 years

Where can I buy BBAL merchandise from?

We currently have no merchandise for sale, but in the near future we are going to introduce a BBAL shop online where you are able to purchase t-shirts, hoodies, basketball kits to extra basketball nets for your hoop at home. Email us if you would be interested in viewing of purchasing BBAL merchandise in the future LINK

After I have completed the beginner’s course will I still be able to attend other BBAL training session?

BBAL offer two further courses that connect straight form the beginner’s course. You can go straight on to the intermediate course (recommended) to further your skills learnt on the beginner’s course. If you prefer to further your basketball skills on your own, you can come to the BBAL training evenings where all players will come and play games for the hour with a small amount of coaching. These sessions are open to all BBAL members and are paid for in blocks of 10 sessions on the BBAL members card ! I would be interested in more information on the open play sessions LINK

If I am unable to complete one of the courses due to injury will I be able to attend other courses to complete my chosen course?

If you are injured but have paid for the course, depending on the seriousness of your injury BBAL can give you new dates and put you on the next course. You won’t have to pay extra.

What if I’m already playing basketball at school?

It doesn’t matter! Please be free to book yourself into any course you think you’re capable of undertaking. If you find you are not enjoying it or feel that its too easy or difficult we can always move you to another class that is more suitable. For slow starters or for those who find the beginner’s course too hard, we would recommend having a private training session to go over the basics to get you ready for the beginner’s course.

Do you run any teams playing in a competitive league?

Not yet! However, BBAL will be running its own National league team at some time in the future. BBAL will also promote interschool competitions and other tournaments! Contact us if you are interested in hearing about tournaments or about being a BBAL team player LINK If you have a question which you think should be on the F.A.Q’s pages please fill out the comment form below. LINK to comments box