“The referee seminar is the one time we can all come together, exchange stories and experiences and learn from each other.  Really looking forward to seeing everyone.” Dates and locations are now confirmed for the Season 2024 – 25 Referee Seminar. Once the season starts the opportunity to spend time together or undertake any training becomes increasingly challenging. And after the Paris Olympic Games there may be some important updates to interpretation of the rules to hear about.  Please click on one of the below dates to sign up: Edinburgh 17th August Dundee 24th August ..read more

basketballscotland recently hosted its inaugural Girls Only Camp. The camp, which saw 50 talented young athletes from across Scotland attend, aimed to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where girls could develop their basketball skills, experience high-performance training, and build lasting friendships.  The camp was held at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde in Largs, a facility boasting state-of-the-art amenities for multiple sports. With indoor courts, fully equipped strength and conditioning facilities, and excellent accessible accommodatio ..read more

basketballscotland recently held Scotland’s second International Wheelchair Basketball Camp. Spanning five action-packed days, the camp focused on elevating athletes’ skills and techniques to a high-performance level. The primary aim was to provide athletes with a taste of training as elite athletes. Intensive training sessions, expert coaching, and competitive games enabled participants to learn, develop, and demonstrate their full potential. Returning as Head Coach after leading the 2023 camp was Janet Zeltinger, who is regarded as one of the world’s top wheelchair basketball players and i ..read more

Recently, athletes from basketballscotland’s National Academy and Wheelchair National Academy embarked on educational trips to Spain as part of the Turing Scheme. These trips aimed to enhance their understanding of the game on an international level, provide cultural experiences, and promote personal development. Wheelchair team Athletes from the wheelchair basketball National Academy embarked on an educational trip to Barcelona as part of the Turing Scheme.  The trip provided a first-hand opportunity for the athletes to experience the international coaching methods of FC Barcelona ..read more

Scotland Triumphs in Return of the Celtic Cup Wheelchair Basketball Tournament After a long hiatus since 2016, the Celtic Cup returned with a bang at the sportscotland National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde this weekend. The tournament saw the top players from Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland compete fiercely for the prestigious title. With the support of sponsors AB Sports Performance and Gallery 48, our Scotland team dominated the court from the very beginning. The squad, boasting a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork. The tou ..read more

Vacancy: Social Impact Officer Job Title: Social Impact Officer Job Location: East-End of Glasgow (based in a school) Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Funded to June 2026 Overview Do you have a passion for improving the lives of young people in Scotland? basketballscotland are recruiting a Social Impact Officer for their CashBack Communities of Basketball Programme, taking a youth-work approach to positively impact the lives of young people. The Role  Work alongside an experienced basketball coach to change the lives of a group of 11-16 year olds. The aim is to have a positive i ..read more

Changes to annual Home Nations events to boost GB junior challenge The British Basketball Federation (BBF) has made changes to its annual Four Nations and Tri Nations competitions to help boost Great Britain’s chances of success at the FIBA European Youth Championships. From 2025, the tournaments will all take place in the summer and run at the following age groups: U14, U15 and U17. The aim is to identify players earlier and give coaches the opportunity to work with them over a longer period of time. Fiona Pimblett, BBF Performance Lead, said: “I’m really happy to be collaborating once a ..read more

basketballscotland is delighted to announce the return of the Celtic Cup, scheduled for the 6th and 7th of July, 2024. This thrilling basketball tournament will be held at sportscotland’s National Sports Training Centre, Inverclyde, Largs. Teams from Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland will compete for the coveted title, promising an exhilarating weekend of top-tier basketball. Schedule Saturday 6th 10:00 Game 1 Ireland v Northern Ireland 14:00 Game 2 Scotland v Ireland 16:00 Game 3 Northern Ireland v Scotland 19:30 Game 4 Northern Ireland v Ireland Sunday 7th 09:00 Ga ..read more

Entries for the SBC Scottish Cup and Chair’s Cup are now open Click the link below to enter. Chairman’s Cup 2024/25 | Women Chairman’s Cup 2024/25 | Men SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | 16 Women SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | 16 Men SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | 18 Women SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | 18 Men SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | Senior Women SBC Scottish Cup 2024/25 | Senior Men ..read more

Photo Credit: Gav Lowry RGK Wheelchair Festival 2024 On Saturday, 8th June, regional teams from across Scotland travelled to the Dundee International Sports Centre to compete in the ‘RGK Regional Junior Festival’ for what was a fun day of games and socialising. Over 40 young people, aged 6-18 years, took part in some 4v4 and 3×3 games. For some, this was their first experience of competitive wheelchair basketball. The event highlighted a couple of basketballscotland’s values of teamwork and continuous improvement, as players not only enjoyed the competition but also supported each oth ..read more