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EnglandBasketball Coach Education Programme 

The Coach Education Programme is organised for the development and training of basketball coaches. The scheme provides an incentive to men and women to improve their knowledge of the game, assesses this knowledge, and enables England Basketball to maintain a list of active coaches prepared to play a part in the development of basketball in England.

UKCoaching Certificate

The UK Coaching Certificate is an endorsement of sports-specific coach education. It ensures that sports are delivering the best available, player centred coaching in recreational, development and performance environments. It is a joint basketball development between England Basketball, Basketball Wales and Basketball Scotland. England Basketball has entered a service level agreement with Sports Structures to work as England Basketball's 1st4Sport recognised centre to deliver the England Basketball UKCC courses. A bridging course to UKCC Level 2 will be available from April 2010.

England Basketball Level 1 UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC L1)

This is the basic level of coaching qualification for those who wish to commit to coaching basketball. The course provides each candidate with the basic knowledge of basketball and coaching skills, and will enable the holder to assist a fully qualified Level 2 Coach. Candidates enrolled on a Level 1 UKCC Basketball courses should download and complete the following Coaching Practice Requirements and Home Study Questions before attending the first day of the course. It is also recomended that you download read the Health & Safety Guidelines for Basketball.

England Basketball Level 2 UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC L2)

This is the standard level of coaching qualification for all club coaches working at local and junior national league level who wish to commit to coaching basketball. The award gives an overview of coaching styles and  the skills and techniques of basketball. Candidates enrolled on a Level 2 UKCC Basketball course should download and complete the following Coaching Practice Requirements and Home Study Questions before attending the first day of the course. It is also recomended that you download read the Health & Safety Guidelines for Basketball.

EnglandBasketball Level 3 UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC L3)

This is the advanced level of coaching qualification and is suitable for coaches working with all standards of players.

EnglandBasketball Awards

England Basketball Leaders Award

This is a basic level qualification covering instructing the basic skills of the game, officiating and club administration. This award course also serves as a technical 'bolt-on' to the Level 1 Award in Community Sports Leadership (formerly the JSLA).

Coaching For Teachers/ AOTT’s

A 6 hour course (to accommodate inset days it can be split into 2 or 3 hour modules if required) which gives an appreciation of the basics of the game and allows non-basketball staff to obtain enough knowledge to deliver basketball to primary students and is accompanied by a resource pack which includes lesson plans, drills and information to assist in planning a course of classes.

England Basketball Foundation Course in Coaching

This is an introductory course covering the basic fundamentals of basketball  and organisational techniques. The award is aimed at senior school pupils, FE students, teachers with no experience of basketball, teaching assistants and parents / guardians. This award course also serves as a technical 'bolt-on' to the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership (formerly the CSLA).

Coach Level 1

This is the basic level of award in coaching basketball for those with little or no knowledge of basketball and is suitable for those coaches wishing to work alongside more qualified coaches in a club or school environment.

Coach Level 2

This is the first level of coaching award that coaches need to coach without supervision.

Download England Basketball's Technical Awards for a comprehensive guide to all coaching and officiating qualifications.

EnglandBasketball Officials Education Programme:

Awards & Courses For Referees

Competent and qualified referees are an important requirement for all basketball games. These referees are trained and assessed through courses and examinations during the officiating courses. See below for the levels of awards.

Level 1 (Apprentice)

This award is an introduction to basketball and is aimed at the pure beginner. It gives an insight into the basic mechanics, violations and fouls that need to be administered when refereeing a basketball game. A Level 1 referee is qualified to officiate at school matches, central venue and local league (youth leagues) and recreational level.

Level 2

The Level 2 award is aimed at the beginner. Experience as a player or attending a level 1 course is an advantage . A Level 2 referee is qualified to officiate at more advanced local league and central venue league competitions and up to Division 4 Men and Division 2 Women senior national league competitions.

• Criteria & Learning Outcomes
• See if there is a course in your area

Level 3

Qualified to referee at senior national league. Experienced Level 2 referees may be appointed up to Division 1/2 Men's and Division 1 Women senior national league competitions.

• Criteria & Learning Outcomes
• See if there is a course in your area

Level 4

This is a national qualification that is run on an annual basis and begins at the start of each season. A Level 4 official will be qualified to officiate at all matches in the senior national league competition and up to the top domestic level.

• Criteria & Learning Outcomes
• Guidance notes for potential Level 4 candidates compiled by Neil Wilkinson
• 2010-2011 Application Form

FIBA Referee

Qualified to officiate in any match. This grade is obtained by Level 4 referee who has been recommended by England Basketball, and successfully attended a clinic organised by International Basketball Federation (FIBA)

Officiating is the perfect way to make new friends, build your confidence and participate in what is a great game. Throughout England there are many local and national league competitions, all of which need officials for the games to take place. No officials usually means no game!

To be an active official you need to be qualified and licensed to officiate in any game. You should also make sure you are officiating in leagues that are affiliated to ensure your insurance is valid.

Getting Qualified

There are four levels of officiating qualifications for referees and three levels for table officials. Courses to gain these awards are organised throughout the country on a regular basis. We are working closely with our regions to organise courses to develop our officials.

• Tell me about the different Table Official Awards
• Tell me about the different Refereeing Awards
• Organise my own England Basketball officiating course
• Check our Courses Calendar to find out when the next course is in my area
• Contact my Regional Coordinator to find out about courses and officiating development I       n my area

Organise An Officiating Course

Why not book your own officiating course for your club or area. All that you need to know to book you course can be found in the Course Information for Officiating Awards document.

• Course Information for Officiating Awards
• Technical Award Application Form

Licensing

To become a licensed official you need to complete an application form. If you have already licensed as a coach or player, the fee required will be reduced as the EB membership fee will already have been paid.

• Check our License Product List to determine how much I should pay.
• Download a Coach & Official Registration & Affiliation Form
  For officials who officiate in all Central Venue, local, university and age group national leagues.
• Download a Officials National Competition Licence Form
  For officials who officiate in all Senior National Leagues

Courses & Awards For Table Officials

Competent and qualified table officials are an important requirement for all basketball games. Table officials are trained and assessed through courses and examinations during the officiating courses. See below for the levels of awards.

Level 1

This award is an introduction to basketball and is aimed at the pure beginner. It gives an insight into the basic work of a timekeeper and scorer at a basketball game. A Level 1 table official is qualified to officiate at school matches, central venue and local league (youth leagues) and recreational level basketball.

Level 2

This award is for table officials who operate in regional and local leagues. Experienced Level 2 table officials are used to officiate at senior national league level.

Level 3

This is the advanced award for table officials who regularly operate in the senior national leagues. Candidates are expected to attain a very high level of practical performance and theoretical knowledge. Experienced Level 3 table officials are used to officiate at senior national league level and up.