The 2023/24 SBL season gets underway this week
225The SBL is set to return tonight (26/09/23) with the first match of the season taking place at B&T College Bridgwater Centre as Bridgwater Bucs host Taunton Dragons.
Following the opening match between Bucs and Dragons, league competition will continue Friday 29th September, with two matches: Blackhawks host Tornados at Robert Blake & Elmwood Leisure and Bucs 2 host Flight at B&T College Bridgwater Centre.
See all upcoming fixtures or the 2023/2024 SBL Competition page for all and fixtures/results.
Website updates
The website now shows the running scores for players and teams for each completed match. Previously these were collated and published in Google sheets but development work on the website means detailed running scores info taken from scoresheets is now available directly on fixture pages. The scoresheet information has been added for every match we have a scoresheet for (most but unfortunately not all) going back to the 2012/13 season.
2023/2024 SBL Senior Men Teams
- Bridgwater Blackhawks
- Bridgwater Bucs
- Bridgwater Bucs 2
- Chard Flight
- Huish Tigers
- Taunton Dragons
- Taunton Tornados
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
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