Frequently Asked Questions
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I/my child has never played basketball before , can I come along ?
Answer
Yes the club is open to novices and seasoned players alike .
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What are the age groups ?
Answer
Under 8 & 10 ( school year 2,3,4 & 5 ) – co-ed .
Under 12 ( school year 6 & 7 ) - co-ed .
Under 14 ( school year 8 & 9 ) - co-ed .
Under 16 – ( school year 10 & 11 ) – co-ed.
Under 18 – ( school year 12 & 13 ) – co-ed.
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Who runs the training sessions?
Answer: The club has one level 3 coach , two level 2 coaches and two level 1 coaches.
All of our coaches and helpers have been screened for their suitability for working with young people.
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🏀What is different from previous sessions ?
Answer: All players must register with Swale Basketball Club and also independently be a member of Basketball England to attend the basketball sessions.
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🏀How to register your interest in the club ?
Answer: Please register your interest in the Club by completing the contact form on this website or e-mailing us at info@swalebasketball.co.uk.
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🏀What happens next ?
Answer: Players will be put on our waiting list or subject to there being available space at the club , new players are invited to come along for a free, no commitment ‘taster’ session where further information will be provided, including guidance on how to register for each Term of basketball .
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🏀Are there competitions or is it just training ?
Answer: Our junior basketball is developmental sessions aimed to build and promote participation of the sport within the borough of Swale and surrounding areas.
The under 14's and under 16's participate in the Kent County junior Basketball League.
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🏀Is there a membership fee ?
Answer: The Club is running 6 Terms of basketball during the 2025/26 season .
There is no membership fee but the first months payment is increased to include a reversible training top .
**Please note that all personal data held for a player , including their name, is permanently removed from our records should payment not be received by the end of the second session in any one Term ( GDPR Right to Erasure).**
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🏀Can I turn up without registering for the Term ?
Answer: Unfortunately not , subject to there being available space at the club , new players ( for players who has not visited the club before ) are invited to come along for a free, no commitment ‘taster’ session where further information will be provided, including guidance on how to register for each Term of basketball .
For further information please enquire to info@swalebasketball.co.uk.