1. Membership, Registration & Fees
1.1 Registration: All Members must complete the Club registration form and provide emergency contact and medical information.
1.2 Eligibility: The Club may set age categories, tryout requirements and selection criteria for teams and squads.
1.3 Fees & Payment: Please check our Membership page.
1.4 Refunds & Cancellations: If the Club cancels an activity that required a paid optional contribution, any payments will be refunded where appropriate.
2. Code of Conduct
All Members, parents/guardians, volunteers and staff must behave respectfully and lawfully.
- Abusive, discriminatory, or violent conduct will not be tolerated and may result in suspension or expulsion.
- Respect coaches' and officials' decisions and avoid dissent or aggressive confrontation.
- Arrive prepared with suitable clothing, footwear and equipment.
3. Anti-Bullying Policy
The Club promotes an environment free from bullying. Bullying may be verbal, physical, online or social exclusion.
Reports of bullying will be treated seriously, investigated promptly by the Welfare Officer and may lead to disciplinary action.
4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The Club is committed to equal opportunities and will not tolerate discrimination in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Reasonable adjustments will be made for Members with disabilities where practicable.
5. Safeguarding & Child Protection
The Club follows guidance from the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit and Basketball England safeguarding policies.
6. Health & Safety
Members must disclose medical conditions at registration. The Club will hold basic first aid provision and may call emergency services if required.
Concussion & Head Injury: Players suspected of concussion will be removed from play and should not return until medically cleared.
7. Data Protection & Privacy
The Club processes personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
8. Photography, Video & Social Media
The Club obtains consent for photography and video. Parents/guardians can withdraw consent at any time.
9. Insurance & Liability
The Club holds public liability insurance. Personal injury and loss of personal property are not automatically covered.
10. Disciplinary Procedure
Breaches of these Terms may result in informal resolution, formal warning, suspension or termination of membership.
11. Complaints Procedure
- Raise the concern informally with the coach or team manager.
- The Committee will acknowledge within 7 working days and aim to resolve within 28 days.
12. Volunteers & Coaches
Volunteers and coaches must agree to Club policies, attend induction and training, and comply with DBS, safeguarding, and coaching standards.
13. Equipment, Kit & Facilities
Members are responsible for their own kit and should follow venue rules.
14. Amendments, Governing Law & Contact
The Club may update these Terms. Significant changes will be communicated to Members in writing.
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales and disputes will be subject to the courts of that jurisdiction.