Somerset Basketball returns for the 2021/2022 season

After a long and difficult, COVID-19 enforced hiatus, Basketball is set to return with the first SBL match of the season taking place on 30/09/21 at Richard Huish College, when newcomers Huish Tigers host 2019/20 league runners up Taunton Tornados.

Huish Tigers aren’t the only new team to the SBL this season with the Taunton Tornados club going from strength to strength and entering a second team, Tornados 2. Sadly, Culm Valley Comets won’t be entering a team for the first time in over 8 seasons. We hope to see them back in the future.

Following the opening match between Tigers and Tornados, league competition will continue the next day, Friday 1st October, with Dragons hosting Tornados 2 at Castle Sports Centre. On Friday 8th October Bucs 2 host Baltics at B&T College Bridgwater Centre and on Tuesday 12th Tornados 2 host Tigers at B&T College Taunton Centre.

See all upcoming fixtures or the 2021/2022 SBL Competition page for all and fixtures/results.

2021/2022 SBL Senior Men Teams

Registration and Licences

All players and coaches require a valid Basketball England Membership and Licence for insurance purposes. Speak to your club about this or find out more on the Basketball England website: www.basketballengland.co.uk/membership/licenced-member-benefits-services

Code of Ethics

A reminder that anyone involved with Somerset Basketball must adhere to the Somerset Basketball Code of Ethics. Please read carefully and ensure you understand the expectations it outlines for everyone involved: somersetbasketball.co.uk/updates/somerset-basketball-code-of-conduct

Reporting Results

There is an established and simple procedure for teams to submit match results to the league to ensure timely communication via the website and other channels. It requires little effort to follow but provides tremendous benefit to everyone in the league. Please ensure you understand the expectations it outlines: somersetbasketball.co.uk/updates/fixture-results-submission-procedure

Match Cancellations

In the event that a previously scheduled match must be cancelled there is an established procedure for teams to notify everyone involved in a timely manner. Teams should ensure they understand and follow this procedure to avoid any issues: somersetbasketball.co.uk/updates/somerset-basketball-league-match-cancellation-procedure