Club and Officials Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What do we do if someone from our team tests positive following a game/session a few days ago?
A. Track and trace should contact the positive individual to identify those in close contact. This is not your clubs responsibility. Track and trace will identify those in close contact and will communicate with those individuals directly. There are some things you could do out of courtesy:
- With the permission of the positively tested individual, courtesy call those thought to have been in close contact prior to Track and Trace contact. This will prepare those who may be in close contact for Track and Trace communication. The individual who tested positive should not be identified.
- According to the GOV.UK website, close contact typically means spending more than 15 minutes within two metres of the person who tested positive.
- Check people are healthy and have support where required.
- You could send reminders to your individuals to lateral flow test regularly especially in the run into and following games/sessions. Scottish Government advises everyone to Lateral Flow Test twice per week.
Q: Can adults and u18’s train together.
A: Yes as long as it is in an organised session following Covid-19 coaching guidelines.
Q: If someone comes to a club session and they have to self-isolate after testing positive the next day, do the rest of the people at the session need to self-isolate?
A: That is down to test and protect to get in touch with each person. If they’ve come into contact with someone who has had a positive test, the NHS should follow up with the contacts.
Q: Where can i find the Covid Officer training?
A: Covid Officer training can be found here
Q: How long do I need to keep the session register for Track and Trace.
A: Information should be recorded digitally if possible, but a paper record is acceptable too. Writing contact details in a book or register and destroying these safely when the 21 day retention period is over is acceptable so long as the register is kept out of public sight and stored securely. Similarly, digital records must be securely deleted at the end of the 21 day retention period. The Covid Officer needs to be identified and appropriately trained for this. To minimise the risk of virus transmission during this process, any written information should be noted by a designated member of staff/volunteer and not by each individual or group.
Q: Where can I find a outdoor basketball court?
A: Find your nearest outdoor courts here.
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COVID-19 Updates
For any questions that are not answered below, please email enquiries@basketball-scotland.com.
January 21st 2022
basketballscotland has issued updated guidance for clubs which sees the return of indoor contact basketball for adults. Please note that this guidance only comes into effect from Monday 24th January 2022
Guidance for clubs – effective from Monday 24th January 2022
January 10th 2022
basketballscotland has issued updated guidance for clubs and officials.
Guidance for Clubs – Updated 10th January 2022
Officiating Guidance – Updated 10th January 2022
December 23rd
basketballscotland has issued updated guidance for clubs after new restrictions were introduced by the Scottish Government that will last for a minimum of 3 weeks, starting on December 26th 2021.
Latest Guidance for Club Starting on December 26th 2021
December 20th
basketballscotland has issued updated guidance for clubs and game officials.
Latest Guidance for Clubs – 17th December 2021
Latest Guidance for Officials – 20th December 2021
December 17th
basketballscotland has postponed games due to take place this weekend due to the increasing numbers of Omicron cases and messaging from the Scottish Government emphasising the need to limit social interactions.
December 14th
basketballscotland has postponed games due to take place this weekend due to the increasing numbers of Omicron cases and messaging from the Scottish Government emphasising the need to limit social interactions.
August 10th
basketballscotland has issued updated guidance for clubs and game officials.
Latest Guidance for Clubs – 9th August 2021
Latest Guidance for Officials – 9th August 2021
August 2nd
basketballscotland has issued an update to our guidance due to changing room facilities now being allowed. Please view the amendments below in Section 7 – Prior to Playing Club Vs Club Fixtures – point 6.
July 14th
basketballscotland has issued an updated guidance following the First Minister announcement yesterday regarding the country moving into Level 0 from Monday July 19th.
January 13th
basketballscotland has issued an updated Protection Level Guidance due to the announcement of the second lockdown.
December 15th
basketballscotland issued an updated Protection Level Guidance after the Government announced that the self-isolation period for people who have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus will be shortened from 14 to 10 days .
November 20th
basketballscotland issued an updated Protection Level Guidance.
October 31st
basketballscotland issued Protection Level Guidance, to take effect from Monday 2nd November.
October 9th
basketballscotland statement
The following statement supersedes any previous guidance provided by basketballscotland.
Due to the recent restrictions announced by the First Minister, all indoor and contact basketball activity for those aged 18 and over must stop. This temporary ban is from 00:01 on Saturday 10th October until Sunday 25th October and applies to clubs operating in the following NHS Health Boards and local authorities: NHS Ayrshire & Arran (North, South and East Ayrshire), NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde), NHS Lanarkshire (North and South Lanarkshire), NHS Forth Valley (Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk) and NHS Lothian (Edinburgh, East, West and Mid-Lothian).
For clubs out with these Health Boards, basketball can continue according to current basketballscotland guidance.
With Covid-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate this measure is an attempt to arrest the increase and we appreciate your adherence by stopping all contact basketball for senior players.
For those aged under 18, basketball can continue in line with the existing basketballscotland guidelines, that can be found below.
Thank you for your understanding and patience at this incredibly challenging time.
October 1st
basketballscotland realises new indoor basketball guidance.
August 28th
basketballscotland issues guidance for a return to indoor basketball.
Guidance to take effect from Monday 31st August:
- 11 & under can play competitive indoor basketball
- Those aged 12 and older must physically distance at all times
- Facilities may also issue guidance that should be adhered to
August 21st
basketballscotland updates guidance relating to Coaching outdoor after Scottish Government announcement, 20 August.
Major Changes to take effect from Monday 24th August:
- competitive adult basketball now allowed providing basketballscotland guidance (link below) is followed
- numbers attending sessions has increased to up to 30. This depends on space and player:coach ratio. basketballscotland advise up to 15 participants on 1 court
- Test and Protect guidelines in place (Section 11 of below document)
August 7th
basketballscotland updates guidance relating to outdoor competition for children and young people.
Major Changes: 2.4; 2.5; 6 & 7
August 3rd
basketballscotland releases a joint statement to Scottish Government
July 15th
basketballscotland has released and updated guidance for coaching outdoors.
July 10th
basketballscotland has published guidance for outdoor basketball as Scotland moves to Phase 3 of the Route Map through and out of the crisis
June 29th
basketballscotland has created a map showing some of the outdoor courts in Scotland.
June 24th
basketballscotland releases guidance for coaching outdoors as the government announces Phase 2.
June 24th
Return to Basketball Phase 2:
Information on the changes for basketball, including guidance for coaching outdoors, as the government announce the next steps out of lockdown.
May 29th
Return to Basketball Phase 1:
Information on the minor changes for basketball as government announce first steps out of lockdown.
May 5th
With momentum gathering about a loosening of lockdown restrictions, basketballscotland felt it was a good time to provide an update on what conditions need to be met before we can return to training and playing basketball in Scotland.
May 1st
April 16th
basketballscotland has partnered with SAMH to help improve mental health during this difficult time with tips and challenges from their 5 Way’s to better Mental Health.
April 15th
Over the next few months, we will continue to provide support to our membership in any way we can. In addition, we will look at a range of options to ensure a suitable conclusion is drawn to the 2019 – 20 season.
Furthermore, we will endeavour to undertake the following projects:
- U14 basketball structure redesigned
- Coaching Qualifications re-designed
- Table Officials Course updates with new rules and responsibilities
- basketballscotland Regulations Review
- Azolve Membership System Review
If you would like any more information or wish to connect with us, please email enquires@basketball-scotland.com
April 15th
As we continue to navigate through this challenging period, we want to support in any way we can. Currently we provide weekly information regarding:
Mental Health: Tips and challenges, in partnership with SAMH, to look after your mental health.
Coaching: Conference Call every Thursday – keep an eye on social media for details of the theme each week
Support for Clubs: Bespoke assistance depending on the requirements and needs of each club
Keep Active at Home: We will provide daily suggestions to encourage physical and mental stimulation.
April 15th
RDLs and National Challenge: The National Challenge has been cancelled. Due to the continued ongoing uncertainty caused by Covid-19 the venue booking was terminated, forcing the decision upon us. The incomplete state of the RDL’s adds a further layer of complexity to any attempts to reschedule the National Challenge.
We are hopeful to organise junior regional events when the opportunity to resume basketball in a safe environment presents itself. These will be an effort to welcome as many back onto the court as we can. As such, the RDL will remain incomplete for season 2019 – 20. Any efforts to organise junior regional festivals are dependent on when restrictions are lifted and it is safe to return to basketball.
April 14th
With club’s facing uncertainty around finances at this time, basketballscotland has created a page that aims to support club leaders operating the finances at clubs throughout Scotland.
April 8th
FIBA Europe Board cancels all European Championships for Summer 2020.
U16 Men & Women Euros warm up tournament in Copenhagen has been cancelled.
April 7th
basketballscotland launches Keep Active at Home to help with physical and mental health.
April 6th
basketballscotland places 9 members of the team on furlough. To contact the team, please email enquires@basketball-scotland.com and your email will be redirected to the appropriate team member.
April 2nd
basketballscotland’s registered officials are all sent FIBA’s new Referees Home-Based Training Plan, assisting in the maintenance of fitness levels during down time.
April 2nd
basketballscotland and our Home Nation partners have agreed to cancel the U14 Tri Nations Tournament. The event was due to be held in Dundee at the end of May and was set to feature 120 boys & girls from Scotland, England and Wales.
March 28th
basketballscotland’s National Development Manager, Adam Szymoszowskyj, will facilitate an interactive workshop over Zoom at 2pm this Thursday, April 2nd, to support those operating the finances at clubs throughout Scotland.
March 26th
We’ve shared a ‘how to’ guide for club committees looking to use online technology to stay connected.
March 24th
basketballscotland announce Coach Developer Darryl Wood will host a weekly Zoom call for Scottish coaches, each Thursday at 6:30pm. Interested coaches can register their interest via email at darryl.wood@basketball-scotland.com
March 23rd
basketballscotland launches new #OneMoreBasket campaign, encouraging clubs to support vulnerable and isolated members of their local communites.
March 23rd
basketballscotland email member clubs outlining plans to engage the Scottish basketball community over the coming weeks. Plans are centred around key themes, including:
- Helping the community
- Reducing social isolation
- Supporting mental wellbeing
- Keeping active at home
March 19th
With uncertainty continuing to surround the timeline for basketball’s return, basketballscotland has today outlined three potential solutions for the conclusion or cancellation of the Soho Wealth SBC Playoffs with the aim of providing some clarity for member clubs.
March 19th
Following on from yesterday’s Scottish Government’s announcement that all schools in Scotland will be closed from Friday 20 March for an indefinite period, potentially through until the summer holidays, basketballscotland has taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Scottish Secondary School Cup Competition.
Based up projected timelines for this virus and the disruption it will cause for students and teachers, it looks highly unlikely that there will be an appropriate timeline in order to deliver the final stages of these competitions.
We congratulate all teams who have participated and progressed in the rounds played to date and we will formally recognise the success of all teams who have reached finals in this year’s competitions.
March 19th
On the back of the Scottish Government announcement in relation to school closures, we are hearing that many Local Authorities are taking the step to close down all sport and leisure facilities. It is expected that Local Authorities across the country will follow suit.
March 17th
Representatives from basketballscotland, Basketball England, Basketball Wales, BBL and the WBBL have come together to create a Critical Response Group, holding daily consultations regarding COVID-19.
March 17th
The British Basketball League (BBL) has agreed a decision to postpone the 2019/20 season until further notice due to the on-going impact of these measures. The BBL will continue to work with clubs and partners to explore all options allowing them to continue the season prudently and safely at the earliest opportunity.
March 17th
The Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL) has taken the decision to cancel the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
March 17th
British Wheelchair Basketball has extended their suspension to include all BWB sanctioned club sessions. This includes club taster sessions and training sessions.
March 16th
Training for all of basketballscotland’s National Academies has been suspended indefinitely. FIBA are set to review youth competitions in April, a decision which will effect the U16 programme, whilst the U14 Tri-Nations tournament is being monitored with a decision expected in April.
March 16th
All basketballscotland programmes are postponed for an indefinite period. These programmes include:
- Jr. NBA Final Fours
- Regional Academies
- CashBack School of Basketball
- All coaching and officiating courses
March 16th
A further update from the BBL/WBBL is expected following a board meeting on Tuesday evening (17th). In the meantime, the Caledonia Pride programme and training schedule is on hold.
March 16th
British Wheelchair Basketball suspend all fixtures and competitions for the remainder of the 2019/20 season.
March 14th
basketballscotland advise member clubs via email to prepare a plan in order to close down activities at a time that best suits each club individually. All clubs are fully supported in their decisions to cancel or postpone any activities, with basketballscotland placing emphasis on the importance of safeguarding players, staff and communities.
March 14th
Tina Gordon, basketballscotland’s Disability Talent & Pathways Manager, has made contact with British Wheelchair Basketball and Scottish wheelchair clubs regarding participation in British Leagues.
March 13th
basketballscotland invokes business continuity plan, with all employees working remotely for an indefinite period. Staff can be reached via email, with each member of staff’s contact details listed via the link below:
March 13th
With several cases of self-isolation highlighted within the Scottish basketball community and feedback received from numerous clubs, basketballscotland postpones all basketballscotland competitions. The postponements are initially for two weeks, although likely to be extended.
Postponed competitions include:
- Soho Wealth SBC Playoffs
- Chairman’s Cup
- Clinimed-SecuriCare SBC Scottish Cup Final
March 12th
Monitoring Scottish and British government advice, basketballscotland confirm implementation of new hygiene-based game protocols.