https://www.durhamcountybasketball.org https://www.durhamcountybasketball.org/basketball-england-officials-update-durham-september-2026 Join the Basketball England Officials update session at Durham University on September 17, 2026. Essential for all Durham County Basketball League referees and table officials. <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Basketball England Officials update session takes place on Thursday, 17th September 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Durham University. This informative session provides referees and table officials with crucial rule changes, mechanics updates, and licensing requirements essential for the upcoming Durham County Basketball League season. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/f12f3154/dms3rep/multi/1787121937031-1_1-trh.png" alt="Basketball Referee Training" title=""/> <span> </span> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Key Topics Covered in the Session </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <strong> FIBA Rule Amendments: </strong> <span> A deep dive into any new rule changes implemented by FIBA for the 2026 season. </span> </li> <li> <strong> Individual Officiating Techniques (IOT): </strong> <span> Enhancing referee positioning to ensure the best possible look at the play. </span> </li> <li> <strong> Table Official Precision: </strong> <span> Improving communication between the table and the floor, focusing on shot clock management and scorebook accuracy. </span> </li> <li> <strong> Conflict Resolution: </strong> <span> Strategies for managing bench decorum and communicating effectively with coaches and players. </span> </li> <li> <strong> Safeguarding and Welfare: </strong> <span> Updates on the latest </span> <a href="/governance"> Welfare &amp; Safeguarding </a> <span> protocols to protect junior participants. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Who should attend this training? </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This update is specifically tailored for the diverse officiating family within the Durham area. Whether you are a veteran referee or a newly qualified table official, this will be a valuable session. The session caters to: </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ol> <li> <strong> Level 2 and 3 Referees: </strong> <span> <span> Those officiating senior Men's and Women's regional leagues. </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Level 1 Referees: </strong> <span> <span> Individuals focused on Junior CVLs and U12-U16 age groups. </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Table Officials: </strong> <span> <span> Including scorers, timers, and shot clock operators. </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Club Officiating Leads: </strong> <span> <span> Representatives who manage officiating assignments for their respective teams. </span> </span> </li> </ol> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://www.playhq.com/uk/basketball-england/register/ad7414" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Once registered, you will receive an email from noreply@basketballenglandlearning.learningnexus.co.uk. If you are new to Learning Nexus, you will be sent login details. This email will be sent no later than the next working day after you sign up. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you already have a Learning Nexus account, but do not receive the email, please check your spam folder or alternatively go to </span> </span> <a href="https://basketballenglandlearning.learningnexus.co.uk/login/" target="_blank"> Learning Nexus </a> <span> <span> and sign in. Your username begins with 'a' and is followed by 6 numbers. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:34:15 GMT https://www.durhamcountybasketball.org/basketball-england-officials-update-durham-september-2026 Basketball England,Durham Basketball,Table Officials,Officiating Update,Referee Training thumbnail main image