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SLBA EGM 9th October 2025
To: All Member Clubs
This is notification that SLBA will hold an EGM, by Zoom on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7pm.
The Agenda, including meeting details plus supporting documents have already been distributed to all Club Contacts.
Please contact the SLBA Secretary if there are any queries.
SLBA Cup Finals 2025
What a fantastic weekend of basketball was had at the SLBA Cup Finals. Congratulations to all – here’s the results:
Under 14m
AYR STORM RED, 97 V 47 GLASGOW RENS
Under 16m
RENFREW ROCKS 44 V 80 GLASGOW RENS
McKechnie Cup (U18m )
GLASGOW RENS 72 V 62 AYR STORM
Robert Taft Cup
SL COLLIERS 63 V 69 GLASGOW CHINESE BASKETBALL CLUB
Senior Women
GLASGOW FEVER 43 V 50 RENFREW ROCKS
Anderson Cup
GLASGOW FEVER 67 V 75 LOCKERBIE TORNADOES
If you want to watch some of the action, please check our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@SLBAfootage
West Coast Masters and 3×3
3×3 Street Jams – Get Involved!
With the excitement still fresh from the announcement of 3×3 basketball’s participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, we are thrilled to introduce our first step as part of a wider initiative aimed at getting more people on the court and enjoying the game: Our 3×3 Street Jams!
These Jams are informal, community led events that focus on fun and inclusivity, offering players across Scotland more opportunities to experience 3×3 basketball in a relaxed yet energising environment.
The Jams, which should be delivered between November 2024 and April 2025, are designed to be flexible. They can focus on one age group and run for just a few hours, making them easy to organise. Whether indoors or outdoors, these events aim to create a fun, lively atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. However, given Scotland’s unpredictable weather, we recommend organisers have an indoor alternative for outdoor Jams.
basketballscotland will support organisers by providing training and funding to ensure each Jam delivers a fantastic experience for participants.
If you’re excited about hosting a 3×3 Jam, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re part of a club, a local player, or a community group, fill in this Expression of Interest form to start planning your event today.
SLBA AGM 2024
Please note that the SLBA 2024 AGM will take place on Thursday 20th June 24, at Rosshall Academy, 131 Crookston Road, Glasgow, G52 3PD, 7pm.
The minutes from our previous year’s AGM are linked to this news item.
Any proposals of changes to the Constitution or Rules must be in writing to the League Secretary at least fourteen days prior to the AGM and be proposed and seconded by two registered Clubs.
We would also welcome at this time any nominations for any of the positions on the Executive committee.
I will circulate to all member Clubs the AGM Agenda along with any proposed regulation changes and Executive nominations at least seven days prior to the AGM.
At the AGM, the current chairperson will conduct the election of officers and if not re-elected, will then stand down and the new chairperson will take control of the meeting. The quorum needed for decisions at the AGM is seven members Club votes excluding the Exec.
All decisions at the AGM must be proposed, seconded and decided by a majority-vote. The deciding vote in the event of equality would be with the Chairperson.
Only Clubs that have completed our latest season and attend the AGM can vote on issues for the coming season. New Clubs have no voting powers until after the Fixture meeting.
Other regulations that clubs should be aware of:
2.10. Any Club wishing to enter a new team or re-enter a team that withdrew during the previous season must lodge a separate surety fee for that team.
2.11. Failure of a current Club to send a representative to the AGM may render the Club liable to a fine of £25.00 and possible withdrawal from the league.
2.12. Non-attendance at the AGM of new Clubs will result in their application being rejected.
2.13. All outstanding fines for the season in question must be paid before the start of the AGM.
Entry forms for entry to the Leagues for the 2024/2 season will follow soon.
Should anyone have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Maureen McNeill
SLBA Secretary
Child Wellbeing Training Courses
Glasgow Life have two courses scheduled in April with spaces remaining:
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport – Monday 22nd April
Child Wellbeing and Protection Officer – Thursday 25th April
https://glasgowlife.sportsuite.co.uk/events/2024/04/child-wellbeing-and-protection-officer-training4
Full information on the courses and opportunity to book can be found on the links above. We are currently undertaking a piece of work around simplifying the process to find training on our website with the best link at the moment here: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/supporting-community-activity
Please do not hesitate to get in touch for any further information required.
Kind regards
Gillian McGuire
Sports Development Officer
Glasgow Life | Emirates Arena| 1000 London Road | Glasgow | G40 3HG
Glasgow Storm 3 v 3 competition at Easterhouse SC on 16 December 23
There’s some festive basketball fun at Easterhouse Sports Centre on Saturday 16 December 2023. Doors open at 10am and be running through to 3:30.
The mixed 3v3 will be on a who’s got next schedule and it’s £5 for 3 games per player. You can change the players in a team as many times as you want so feel free to get some games in with people u might not ever get court time with. There will be prizes for both our free throwing and 3 point shooting contests. Only shots made whilst wearing a Santa hat count. It’s £3 per entry.
We will also be drawing our Christmas raffle on the day as well. This is open to all . And if anyone is worried about a team for 3×3 games don’t be there will be plenty people on the day willing to play. We hope to see you all.
You can find location details here.
50% off tickets for SLBA Members for Gladiators v CSU SIBIU of Romania Wed 8 Nov, 2023
The Gladiators have kindly offered a 50% discount on tickets for the above game this Wednesday for SLBA members.
It’s the FIBA Europe Cup against CSU SIBIU of Romania. 7:30 pm tip (doors open to our new arena in Playsport at 6 pm).
Caledonia Gladiators v BC CSU Sibiu boxscore – FIBA Europe Cup 2023-24 – 8 November – FIBA.basketball – More info
Please use code SLBA50 – this will get 50% off at checkout on the Gladiators FANBASE APP – Fanbase (fanbaseclub.com)
I hope you can take advantage of this offer and support the Gladiators in their journey in the FIBA Europe Cup.
Senior Women Pre-Season 2023-2024 Tournament
This year’s Senior Women’s pre-season Tournament is due to take place on Sunday 17th September 2023 at Easterhouse Sports Centre, Auchinlea Road, Glasgow G34 9HQ. Entry is available from 09:00, with first game at 10:00.
Please note: participating teams will need to assist with Table Officials.
This year we have 8 teams participating:
- Broncos
- Devils
- Glasgow Storm
- Chiefs
- Gladiators
- Fever
- Fury
- Ayr
Please note: Unfortunately, there is no water fountain available, but Morrisons is a 5 min walk, at the rear of the Sports Centre.
Any problems let Johnnie Walker know.
SM3 and 4 Pre-2023-2024 Season Tournament
10 teams entered for the pre-season tournament at the newly acquired and refurbished floor of the Easterhouse Sports Centre.
A good preparation for teams for the season ahead and the day was decided on the second last game of the day between the last two unbeaten teams.
Irvine Sharks beating Bishopton Broncos 3 in a thrilling 30-28 nailbiter.
Irvine Sharks – winners of the SM3 and 4 pre-season tournament
Floor & Table Officials – a reminder of the Regulations
Detailed below are the SLBA Competition Regulations with regards to Floor and Table Officials.
14. Officials
14.1 All Games must be played with two qualified and National Governing Body registered Floor Officials.
14.2 All Games must be played with two Basketball Scotland qualified Table Officials. If no registration numbers are entered on the scoresheet for the table officials then a fine of £10 will be levied.
14.3 The following match fees shall apply: –
| Type | Senior Men | Senior Women | Junior | Cadet | Under-14 |
| Floor Official | £20 | £20 | £16 | £16 | £14 |
| Table Official | £6 | £6 | £6 | £6 | £6 |
(**Recommended minimum)
14.4 In addition to the above fees, travelling expenses between officials’ homes and venue, and return, will be calculated as follows:
- 30p per mile travelling by car (subject to change).
- Second class return rail fare plus public transport to and from station.
- Bridge toll as appropriate.
14.5 All Officials’ fees and expenses shall be paid by the Home Club at the Pre-game meeting.
14.6 Where an official is away from home for more than 5 hours and no suitable refreshments are provided, he/she is entitled to a subsistence allowance of £5 to be paid by the Home Club.
