The YBL League Shop is now open, bringing together a range of official merchandise designed specifically for basketball officials and game-day personnel. Developed in partnership with MG Sportswear, the collection combines professional styling, comfort and durability, ensuring officials look and perform their best both on and off the court. The current range includes: YBL Officials Jacket YBL Table Official Top YBL Referee Top (Grey & Black) YBL Referee Top (Blue Variant) NEW YBL Shorts Whether you're officiating from the court, working the table, or travelling to fixtures, the official YBL merchandise range provides a smart, professional appearance that represents the league with pride. All items are available to order now through the YBL League Shop. Prioritising Club Bulk Orders To help keep costs down and streamline distribution, our initial merchandise order will be placed as a bulk club order. All orders received by Thursday 29 October 2026 will be combined into the first YBL merchandise order. Once received, stock will be delivered to YBL HQ, with arrangements then made for distribution to individual clubs (allow 2-3 weeks). Want Your Order Sooner? ✅ Speak to your club about placing a collective order. Ordering as part of a club bulk order will help ensure your merchandise is included in the first production run and reaches you as quickly as possible. Order Deadline: Thursday 29 October 2026 First Bulk Order: Submitted immediately after the deadline Don't Miss Out Official YBL jackets, referee tops, table official tops and the new YBL shorts are available now. 🛒 Click the "Start Order" button below to place your order today. Wear the Badge. Represent the League. 🏀

The appointed YBL One Division will operate using both 2PO and 3PO officiating crews, providing a high‑performance environment for officials who wish to strengthen their skills. Attendance at this seminar will be given priority appointments over non‑attendees through Who’s the Ref, supporting your advancement within the YBL pathway. Book for FREE - https://www.ybl.org.uk/ybl-course

YBL Referee Seminar 2026 The appointed YBL One Division will operate using both 2PO and 3PO officiating crews, providing a high‑performance environment for officials who wish to strengthen their skills. Attendance at this seminar will be given priority appointments over non‑attendees through Who’s the Ref, supporting your advancement within the YBL pathway. Book for FREE - https://www.ybl.org.uk/ybl-course

You want to take the next step? Refresh your knowledge alongside the Referee and Table Courses during our camp - 25/26 July in Birmingham. LAST FEW SPACES! Practical sessions, work on your IOT in 2PO, or you want a refresh on mechanics and scenarios. This camp is for you! More information and how to book can be found on our website - www.YBL.org.uk

In Loving Memory of Liz Miller We said our final goodbyes to Liz Miller – a remarkable woman who gave so much of herself to basketball right across the West Midlands. Her son Jon spoke with such warmth and love about his mother’s wonderful, full life. It made it so clear just how many lives Liz touched, far beyond the sport she loved – through her work, her endless volunteering, and all the other passions she shared. Seeing so many familiar faces at her funeral – people who’ve been part of our basketball journey for years – reminded us that even on the saddest of days, this sport brings us together. It has given us all so much: lifelong friendships, precious opportunities, and a community that feels like family. Our deepest condolences go to Jon, to all Liz’s family and friends, and to her wider basketball family. Liz, we were truly blessed to have known you. Rest in peace. 💔

We are thankful to have been recognised by @bballengland as the 2025 Local League Provider of the year. We couldn’t be the league we are without YOU, the clubs, the players, the coaches, the referees, the parents that drive week in week out to watch their children play. The biggest shout out goes to the YBL directors who every day give their free time volunteering to run this league. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

YBL Officials Camp 2026 - You want to take the next step? Refresh your knowledge alongside the Referee and Table Courses during our camp - 25/26 July in Birmingham. Practical sessions, work on your IOT in 2PO, or you want a refresh on mechanics and scenarios. This camp is for you! More information and how to book can be found on our website - www.YBL.org.uk

Two of our GRACE project referees were assessed at a game between @policewomensbasketballuk and @redditchbball The women’s police squad were in Rugby this month for one of their training camps. We also got a table official assessed during the day. Great to use matches like these to help with officiating development. #basketball #development #women #ybl #referee

Liz Miller It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Liz Miller, a beloved figure in Birmingham’s basketball community, who died peacefully following a very short illness. She was surrounded by love, with her son Jon by her side. Liz was a wonderful mum and a devoted nanny. Jon and her family are comforted knowing she has been reunited with her beloved husband Brian. Liz and her husband Brian were both a huge part of Basketball in the West Midlands especially through the work they did as the West Midlands Area Committee. The YBL team send our love and condolences to her family and friends as they process and navigate this difficult time.

New issue of In the Zone - view on our website. https://ybl.org.uk/index.html

YBL 2026/2027 Consultation - questions from you, the clubs and new potential clubs regarding the upcoming season in the YBL. Ask away! You can join either meeting by using the links in the Club-Admin page. https://ybl.org.uk/club-admin.html

Team's campaign come to a close as they compete for the #YBL Championship title 2026. Come down to @bromsgroveschool and support your team. Doors open at 10:15.

THIS SUNDAY sees day two of the #YBL Championship Finals @bromssport - doors open at 10:15 - who are you supporting?

THIS SATURDAY sees the first of two days of #YBL Championship action. Who will you be coming to watch? Doors open at 10:15 at @bromssport

YBL Championship Finals 2026 - Congratulations to this years finalists. Come down and support your team - doors open at 10:15 @bromsgroveschool both Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May - THIS WEEKEND!

U11 Championships CVL - This Saturday at Shrewsbury Sports Village @nuneatonpredatorsbasketball @shrewsburystormbasketballclub @tamworth.gba @worcesterwolvesacademy @ketteringbasketball @northantsbasketballclub @covtornadoes

@teamwolverhamptonslam hosts Girls Basketball - 7-15 years old. Come and join us. See poster for registration.

@donisthorpephantoms Under 17 Trails for 2026/2027 Season. Register now - @donisthorpephantoms

Last chance to register on the Referee practical course for this Sunday 8 March at UCB BIrmingham. https://www.playhq.com/uk/basketball-england/register/41fbc6

Sign Up NOW! Level 1 and Level 2 @bballengland Referee Course 11:00 Sunday 8 March at @ucbofficial UCB Birmingham https://www.playhq.com/uk/basketball-england/register/41fbc6

Another success from our Grace Project which was funded by @officialsportengland . The project was aimed at empowering and educating girls and women to become role models in the sport for future generations. We provided courses for L2 referees and L2 coaches as well as ongoing mentoring and support to help our candidates get to the finish line. Issy Potter has just completed her award and received her L2 Referee qualification from @bballengland . Her tutor said after her final sign off game “Issy had a great final game with me - she is gonna be great” which is high praise indeed. The YBL are thankful that we have been able to do things like this to benefit the basketball community.

Great to see that Danny Williams is a new board member at @bballengland We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him & basketball in the UK. #basketball #change #opportunity #ybl #thankyou

This weekend's YBL Cup Play-Offs Fixtures. https://ybl.org.uk/leagues25_cups.html

Local clubs & leagues this is your opportunity to influence who is elected to the board of Basketball England. Good luck Danny Williams.

Our League Entries are open for the 2026/2027 Season! The YBL has invited participating clubs to return to the YBL for the 2026/2027 Season. Check out our full poster and more information about next season on our website. https://ybl.org.uk/NewSeason.html

Looking Ahead to the 2026/2027 Season We’re excited to begin shaping the future of our leagues and would like to consult with our current and potential new member clubs about the direction for next season. Plans include: A revamp of our Junior Female Leagues A refreshed Junior Cup Competition The enhancement to our senior leagues! Your input is key in helping us create competitions that best serve you, the players, and the wider basketball community. You can join via our website - https://ybl.org.uk/index.html or by clicking the following Teams link - https://teams.live.com/meet/9321893500163?p=zCLyrlLvv9SXruHwTC

It is great seeing girls from the region selected. Leading the way for the girls who follow. Go shine & enjoy 🙌🙌🙌 Link in comments

Have you recently attended a referee, table, or coaching course? Or are you new to coaching or officiating? You're more than welcome to join us - no set agenda, just an open Q&A! Join here - https://teams.live.com/meet/93300365051655?p=k0d9CdApzFwOCsBNW0 or by click the link on our website - YBL.org.uk

Looking Ahead to the 2026/2027 Season We’re excited to begin shaping the future of our leagues and would like to consult with our current and potential new member clubs about the direction for next season. Plans include: A revamp of our Junior Female Leagues A refreshed Junior Cup Competition The enhancement to our senior leagues! Your input is key in helping us create competitions that best serve you, the players, and the wider basketball community. To join use the button on the front of the website or use this link - https://teams.live.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F9321893500163%3Fp%3DzCLyrlLvv9SXruHwTC%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=493810ff-2403-484a-be3c-41161db4878d&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

Official's & Coaches Catch-Up Consultation. Monday 20 October 2025 at 19:30 on Teams Have you recently attended a referee, table, or coaching course? Or are you new to coaching or officiating? You're more than welcome to join us - no set agenda, just an open Q&A! https://teams.live.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F93300365051655%3Fp%3Dk0d9CdApzFwOCsBNW0%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=8bca7934-f6b9-42ff-a9d1-05d80450980a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true

We are proud to have been given this update from @bballengland about the YBL’s performance as a league and how we are implementing the @playhqsports membership, app and E scoring. A big thank you to YOU Our members, clubs, administrators, officials for working with us on this.

Sunday saw one of our GRACE referees step onto the court to officiate in a friendly game between @policewomensbasketballuk and @redditchbball GRACE has helped grow female participation in grassroots basketball across the YBL regions thanks to funding from @officialsportengland Good luck on your continued development - sorry you’re not front and centre of the picture but they were concentrating on the players. 😎

Record numbers affiliate to Basketball England (& The YBL) as digital scoring and app fire new era. YBL hits highest membership yet! It's great that participation has increased once again. Get the full story on the Basketball England website. https://basketballengland.co.uk/news/local-leagues-affiliate-digital-scoring-app?fbclid=IwdGRleAM5GaNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHp81dh-bGTXqeutTXRJqbss81RAvBDoUu-INWBuznx1vz8fMezgN_gVf_cJ9_aem_8T4LlR1wSbMUb8TP6uD26Q

First uploaded results on the new @playhqsports platform from the live scoring option. It’s worked and we are looking forward to more over the weekend as our Cup rounds start. Looking good 🤩🏀 if you have feedback drop us a DM as any learning will only help others in our leagues, other leagues in the @bballengland region and for the new NBL season. Hop on over to the PlayHQ site to see how it looks in full 😎 https://www.playhq.com/uk/basketball-england/org/your-basketball-league-cic/ybl-202526/ltg-cup-u15-pool-2/game-centre/03812202 (See comments for clickable link) #new #basketball #development #workingtogether #bebetter #ybl #digitalscoring #newways #techlife

REMINDER! Don’t forget the Game Day and Live Scoring Webinar tonight (Wed 3 Sept.) at 20:30. Having trouble logging in? Copy this link into your browser. https://meet.google.com/ogo-grvw-edz

The Season Starts next weekend as teams from our U13, U15 & U17 age groups start their cup campaign. #YBL #YBL2526

With some funding from @bballengland through the West Midlands Region together with @bromsgrove.bears we held some 3x3 sessions to introduce girls to playing basketball. A great opportunity for girls in the region to come and have a go, meet new people and have fun. Thanks to @drinkprime @drinkprimesports for the hydration drinks for our players. 🙏🏼

3x3 Tournament #YBL with @bromsgrove.bears - SATURDAY 9 AUGUST - contact enquiries.bromsgrovebears@gmail.com for more info or to secure your space!

So our project has finished the first stage with our new coaches going back to their clubs to put their learning into practice. Love the tutor’s update that these women gave insight into coaching from a women/girls perspective, promoting interesting discussions. More importantly from their recent courses a game changing 50% of the participants were female and in basketball that’s huge! Thanks to @officialsportengland for the opportunity to address the imbalance in our sport. @svtsbasketball for delivering our courses. @kimaccalia for her work securing the funding and the rest of the @ybl_basketball team for supporting this project. @nickhollaz from @bballengland for his support and guidance. #basketball #ybl #funding #sport #grassroots #coach #thefuture #drivingchange #women #girls #womeninsport

We're nearly ready to go! Introducing The Challenge Cup U17 teams as they get ready for their campaign for the forthcoming cup season #YBL2526 #youthbasketball #grassroots @tamworth.gba @_walsallwizardsbballclub_ @sparks.basketballclub @donisthorpephantoms @witneywolvesbasketball @ketteringbasketball @eaglesoxonbball @leicester_dynamite @covtornadoes @shropshire_warriors_basketball @rawzonebb @northantsbasketballclub @frankleyfalcons @leadonitesbasketball @stroud_sharks @gloucester_saxons @cheltenhamchargers

We're nearly ready to go! Introducing the U15 LTG CUP teams getting ready for their campaign for the forthcoming cup season #YBL2526 #youthbasketball #grassroots @eaglesoxonbball @leicester_dynamite @worcesterwolvesacademy @rawzonebb @tamworth.gba @_walsallwizardsbballclub_ @sparks.basketballclub @covtornadoes @birmingham1000bc @witneywolvesbasketball @stroud_sharks @cheltenhamchargers @glossaxons

We're nearly ready to go! Introducing the LTG CUP teams getting ready for their campaign for the forthcoming cup season #YBL2526 #youthbasketball #grassroots @covtornadoes @leadonitesbasketball @cheltenhamchargers @stroud_sharks @tamworth.gba @_walsallwizardsbballclub_ @sparks.basketballclub @notts.heroes @worcesterwolvesacademy

Looking to get a basketball coaching qualification? Get in touch to save 25% on the course cost. YBL leagues permit L1 coaches 🙌 #wearebasketball🏀 #ybl #coach #basketball #grassroots #development #basketballenglandmidlands #sport

Breaking News Announcement in our YBL Junior Consultation on Monday. Clubs have been sent the link to join. #YBL #exciting #coaching #basketball

3x3 Tournament at @bromsgrove.bears on 12 July, 9 Aug & 13 August. Email enquiries.bromsgrovebears@gmail.com to register.

Part 2 of our GRACE Project starts this weekend with our cohort of women starting their L2 @bballengland coaching course through @svtsbasketball From our funding through Sport England we are heading towards our goal of educating, developing and supporting these women to be new coaches and referees. A great addition to the game #basketball #women #womencoaches #development #grassroots #womensupportingwomen #redd #wearebasketball #sportengland #ybl

We have analysed the results from our socials. We are looking at the option of re-introducing the ‘PRIMIS’ league to give those clubs wanting to include NBL players. Interested in discussing this? Drop us a DM or email us. We are emailing all clubs with this info. #basketball #development #grassroots #bridgingthegap #wearebasketball #localleague #ybl #learning

Solihull Sonics are hiring! Interested, then contact Sonics - https://form.jotform.com/250107400651341

Should NBL players be allowed to play in the YBL leagues?

We have a new basketball coach - congratulations @cerysw10 on qualifying as a @bballengland L2 coach. 🏀🙌 Cerys’ YBL course was funded by @unitedby2022 We have helped many young people financially to access courses enabling them to expand their participation in sport as coaches and officials, not just benefitting the young person but also the communities they live/work/play in. Did you know… our very own @kimaccalia coached Cerys at @worcesterwolvesacademy 🤩 Kim said “it’s great to have another female coach in the sport, it’s even better that it was someone I coached at U14’s. I have been blessed to have been part of Cerys’ basketball journey and she has always been determined to succeed (both on and off the court) and I know she will be an excellent coach, mentor and role model for women. Cerys has a lot of experience and knowledge to share from playing WNBL through to representing her country with her Welsh team mates. I am so proud of her and can’t wait to see the her next chapter”. Kim’s next chapter is our #grace project. Financing, supporting and mentoring 10 women to become L2 referees and L2 coaches following in Cerys’ footsteps. #wearebasketball #womeninsport #womenempowerment #ybl #development #womensupportingwomen #legacy #didyouknow #basketball #basketballcoach #proud

Our first female only L2 referee course and what a success. Amazing atmosphere all day with loads of questions and scenarios to help with understanding the rules. Our tutors were impressed with the knowledge these candidates had of the game. They can now start officiating under supervision working towards their final sign off games with our support. Good luck we know you can do this 💪🏼 Thank you to @officialsportengland for funding this initiative. #wearebasketball #basketball #referee #development #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

West Midlands Regional Officiating Conference. Save the date now. @bballengland @wmbl_1965 @warwickshirebasketball @wegotnextbl 📍University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall WS13EZ

Our women only GRACE project practical referee L2 day is taking place tomorrow in Birmingham. We were awarded a grant from @officialsportengland fund and had great support from @nickhollaz at @bballengland through the whole process. Our project looks to educate and develop 10 women to qualify as L2 referees and coaches. Growing the workforce for our clubs and region and supporting new role models for future generations of women. #funding #basketball #women #womeninsport #referee #coach #development #empowerment

YBL has celebrated 10 years of grassroots basketball this year. #proud of what we have achieved and a special shout out to our team members who received recognition at the regional @bballengland awards. 💥👏🏼 See you for the 25/26 season 🙌🏀 where we will be using @playhqsports for our leagues. #basketball #development #grassroots #anniversary #10years #awards #westmidlands #memories #thankful

Have an idea that @unitedby2022 can help with? 2 days left to apply ⏰

League Entry for the 2025/2026 Season is now open, with special anniversary prices! Enter your teams - https://ybl.org.uk/leagues25.html Don't forget our cup competitions! Entry deadline is Saturday 31 May 2025! #basketball #development #women #girls #YBL2526 #women #girls #grassroots #3x3 #minibasketball #MiniYBL #JuniorYBL #SeniorYBL

It’s time to celebrate @bballengland regional award winners from the West Midlands region. Congratulations to all the winners & thank you for all you do across the region. It was an honour to witness Kevin Henry who gives so much of his time volunteering to develop not just referees but all things YBL too. Our Womens ambassador Nuri @basketbelless picked up Inspiring female - please follow her to help promote the great work she does across the region. Jade Kinch who also helps our table officials develop & was also part of our @unitedby2022 officials development programme received Table Official of the Year. 🏀🏆❤️🙌🙌

A massive shout out to @drinkprime_ys @drinkprime who donated their Prime Hydration drinks for our young people at our @ybl_basketball Championship Finals this weekend in Bromsgrove. The athletes were grateful for the drink after their games and a few of our young supporters also joined in. A great atmosphere with some great basketball and some loud & proud supporters.

@ybl_basketball 2025 Women’s 1 and Women’s 2 Championship Finals. Great to have both games side by side. Amazing to see all the clubs developing their young talent supporting them to @bballengland Aspire and beyond. #basketball #women #development #basketballtraining #winners #westmidlands #grassroots

First Day at the 10th Anniversary @ybl_basketball Championship Finals. More pictures to follow but a little taster of our junior games. Thanks to the team over @drinkprime @drinkprime_ys for keeping our players hydrated.

This weekend is jam packed with Free basketball for all spectators at the 24/25 YBL Championship Finals. It’s our 10th year of doing all things YBL. Come join the party 🎈 #basketball #ybl #women #girls #development #westmidlands #yblbasketball #grassroots #men #boys #final

3x3 Competition 18+ Men Cash Prizes. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsides-festival-3x3-basketball-comp-2025-tickets-1342367510359?aff=oddtdtcreator #basketball #yblbasketball #birmingham #

https://basketballengland.wufoo.com/forms/zfy9yiy1hgn2he/ This year’s regional awards event will be in Bromsgrove Saturday 10th May straight after day 1 of the YBL finals. Book your place to be the first to see this year’s winners, but to also see the @playhqsports app for next season from a member of their delivery team. Limited spaces available so book early. @wmbl_1965 @warwickshirebasketball @wegotnextbl

Support @westbrombc in their continued journey to #play-offs https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-west-brom-u16s-get-to-their-playoff-game?attribution_id=sl:1d9860ac-8cd8-410d-923b-3bf5a2584c01&lang=en_GB&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp14_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Half Price @cobrockets tickets for their men's home game against the London Cavaliers on 15.03.25. Use 'Rockets50' https://www.cobrockets.co.uk/buy-tickets/

Register NOW for the next Level 1 Referee Course at UoN - Northampton. #growingtheworkforce #YBL #Referee #Basketball #Development

Senior Basketball at the #YBL for the 2025/2026 Season. Entry is now OPEN!

British Wheelchair Basketball have courses aimed at supporting both newly qualified or existing Table Officials who wish to be apart of the Wheelchair Game. Thursday 18 February 2025 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 19 March 2025 - 7:30pm - 8.30pm Interested? Email j.buckhamhedges@britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk #britishwheelchairbasketball

#YBL League Entry for the 2025/2026 Season is now open, with special anniversary prices! #YBL2526 #women #girls #grassroots #development #3x3 #minibasketball

#LeagueEntryOpen Enter now for 2025/2026! See the website for more infomation. #YBL #Women #Girls #Basketball #Development #Grassroots

10 years of Grassroots Basketball. Special Anniversary prices just for you. Like, Share, tag a friend. #birmingham #wolverhampton #sandwell #walsall #shrewsbury #shropshire #solihull #coventry #bromsgrove #worcester #redditch #warwickshirebasketball #tamworth #northampton #leicester #oxford #abingdon #rugby #gloucester #swindon #cheltenham #swadlingcote #bristol #hereford #stourport #basketball #league #special #deal #hoops

#YBL League Entry for the 2025/2026 Season is now open, with special anniversary prices! #YBL2526 #women #girls #grassroots #development #3x3 #minibasketball

Weather warning across the YBL region. More information for clubs on our website.

Weekend results from across the YBL. #yblbasketball #YBL2425 #CVL#FinalResult #GameResult #women #girls #basketball  #TheChallengeCup #TheBethMatthewsCup www.ybl.org.uk

This is where it all starts. Our MDE Mini Development Events. They are the foundation for starting out playing in leagues. We love to see the happy faces of the children participating and enjoying playing basketball. Good luck to all playing #basketball #westmidlands #development #club #birmingham #family #basketballtraining #basketballplayer #basketballdevelopment

Weekend #Results from across the #YBL #yblbasketball #YBL2425 #Result #women #girls #basketball  #TheChallengeCup #TheBethMatthewsCup www.ybl.org.uk

Saturday #RESULTS #YBL2425 #yblbasketball #YBL2425 #Result #women #girls #basketball  #TheChallengeCup #TheBethMatthewsCup www.ybl.org.uk

Some early Saturday #Results from across the #YBL. #yblbasketball #YBL2425 #Result #women #girls #basketball  #TheChallengeCup #TheBethMatthewsCup www.ybl.org.uk

Opening weekend is here! How will your team get on in the #YBL2425 season? #yblbasketball #YBL2425 #women #girls #basketball  #TheChallengeCup #TheBethMatthewsCup www.ybl.org.uk

Regional @bballengland Officiating conference online - new rules & mechanics explained. Learning about correctable errors, new throw in rules and game disqualification - including the new GD paddle. Still 2 dates left on Saturday 21st and Tuesday 24th link below. https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/news/2024/sign-up-for-our-officiating-conferences-this-september/

Today we had a huge celebration basketball event in Birmingham. @ybl_basketball 10 years of grassroots basketball. @westmidlandspolice #weare50 - half a century of policing. We also paid tribute to Brian Miller who was one of the cornerstones of West Midlands Basketball. We showcased some of our @unitedby2022 funded table officials. Perry also had a wonderful day playing basketball and trying to be a referee. #basketball #birmingham #westmidlands #ybl #westmidlandsbasketball #community #policing #police #friends #career

Give Away Time for our WMP50 YBL 10 & PCC collaboration event on Sunday in #birmingham Grab yourself one of our customised YBL fox40 whistles. Like Share and the comment #weare50 2 winners announced on Sunday live from event 🏀💜🔥

Come watch the action next Sunday. Womens competition in the morning. Men in the afternoon. West Midlands Police will be with us all day including a display half way through the day. Entry to watch is FREE yes we said FREE! Come & see who leaves with the Brian Miller Trophy 🏆 Perry is also going to be there for selfies and more. #birmingham #basketball #westmidlandsbasketball #westmidlands #westmidlandspolice #community #nechells #wellbeing #whatsonbirmingham #free #joinus

What is GRACE Our Grassroots Referee and Coaching Education for Women. @basketbelless will be dropping more information about this in the next week. If you’re part of the YBL family we have exciting news about funding places. All nominations must be @bballengland members. #basketball #family #women #empowerment #referee #coach #birmingham #wolverhampton #westmidlands #westmidlandsbasketball #basketballengland

So excited to celebrate our 10th year of YBL basketball working with the Positive Action Team from @westmidlandspolice Breaking News of a basketball tournament on 15th September in Birmingham. Updates to follow so keep following our socials. It’s also an opportunity to show some of the great work our young people have done obtaining their qualifications through their @unitedby2022 funding. Police will be there on the day and we have fingers crossed for a special visitor on the day who generates many photo selfies! #basketball #police #birmingham #work #positivethinking #posewithperry #support #tournament #diversity #community #westmidlandsbasketball #westmidlands #followers

Saturday vibe for some of our YBL staff delivering a @bballengland Level 2 basketball hosted by @dave.bradshaw.1238 @redditchbball If you or your club need help getting more referees and table officials for your club get in touch. We are looking forward to seeing these on the 🏀 courts next season 👏🏼👏🏼

New officials including some @unitedby2022 learners getting on court development today. We don’t just deliver courses we mentor to get officials confident and competent. A service we offer to all, wherever you did the course. It’s a kinda ‘aftercare” service. Thanks to @westbrombc @worcesterwolvesbballacademy @bbears_elite @birminghammets @blackcountrybasketball @yardleydefenders who got a bit of FREE basketball pre season. #basketball #vfm #free #development #mentoring #confidence #birmingham #westmidlands #courses #teaching #team #winner #changinglives #support

Summer event we have invited 6 clubs to come and help us develop officials. It can be scary starting out as an official and we are hoping this free event will give us an opportunity to build confidence, create a nurturing environment for learners. Plus the coaches get the chance pre season to see their players in action. YBL thanks to our partnership with @unitedby2022 are able to fund young people aged 16-24 with courses to qualify as coaches, referees and table officials. We do have a few final places available. If you live in #birmingham #walsall #wolverhampton #coventry #solihull #sandwell DM & see if you qualify for help funding the course. #redd #basketball #development

So the YBL did something new last week we had a person completing Work Experience with us. It has helped us look at what we do from a young persons perspective. It also made them realise the time work takes behind the scenes. Moving forward as part of our @unitedby2022 project he will be the leader of our programme to build a junior voice into what we do. Exited to be driving this new initiative as we plan for the 24/25 season. #workexperience #you #voice #changes #league #basketball #grassroots #westmidlands #unitedkingdom #funding #admin #job #lovemyjob

The YBL team were asked to provide officials at the Police Sport Basketball Championships in Worcester this weekend. It’s been great officiating teams from all over the UK and helping develop officials. #worcester #basketball #referee #police #championships #gameday

This weekend we are supporting @unitedkingdom_policebasketball at the PSUK Championships in Worcester. A weekend of basketball come down to Worcester Arena to watch. You might see a few YBL Officials. 👀