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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Our aim is to address the most frequently asked questions in one convenient location.

Below, you'll find a compilation of the queries we encounter most frequently.

If you have additional questions that you believe should be shared with everyone, please inform us, and we'll make sure to include them.

  • How can I become a member of Cobras Basketball Club?​ Review our Teams section, then visit our session calendar to schedule your £2 trial to one of our Community Sessions. Once you've attended a trial we can go ahead and complete the sign up process. Join Us For A Trial HERE

  • Where are the training sessions? Our main venues are Bracknell & Wokingham College, Kings Academy Binfield, Kings Academy Easthampstead Park, Wellington College, Garth Hill School & St Bernards in Slough. During the Summer term we source alternative locations due to our regular venues having exams. 

  • What type of session is right for me or my child? Community sessions are open to everyone and focus on skills, fun, and improvement. Development sessions are designed to help players grow their game and prepare for National League. National League sessions are for our elite players competing at the highest level.

  • What is CVL? The Central Venue League is a local league where our Community & Development players from Under 10s to Under 18s play all of their games in one place, without the need for home and away games. This is usually a development league open to players of all abilities. All players wishing to play in matches must be licenced via Basketball Englands PlayHQ.

  • Do I need to buy a kit to play in the CVL matches? No, we can loan kit if you do not have your own. We do always encourage to purchase your own if you play in alot of games. If you would like to buy your own Game Day Kit, please visit our Shop.

  • What is the National League? National League Basketball is the highest level of junior club basketball in the UK. Teams from across the country compete in home and away games, travelling to different venues each week. It’s a more competitive environment for players looking to challenge themselves and take their game to the next level. Starting from Under 12's upwards. All players wishing to play in matches must be licenced via Basketball Englands PlayHQ.

  • How do I get onto a Elite Team? Our National League Team Trials tend to happen around May/June before the next season. Trials are open to everyone. Once season has begun Coaches may invite players to join Elite teams up until January when Team selection must be finalised for the season. If you are interested in joining a NL team, reach out to us for more information.

  • Do I need buy a kit to play in the National League matches? All national league players are required to own their own Game Day Kit & Tracksuit. These can be purchased in our Shop​.

  • Can I come and watch games? Yes of course! Follow us on Social media for updates for Game Night details. Facebook & Instagram.

  • How much does it cost? Our fees are calculated for the season and charged monthly from Sept to July. Prices vary depending on Team/Session you are interested in. We no longer charge a annual membership fee due to players needing to be licenced with Basketball England. 

  • How do we celebrate our players' achievements? Cobras holds an annual awards evening at the end of the season. ​Achievements of players, teams or the club are also celebrated and recognised throughout the season in our Monthly Spotlight Section or shared on social media.

  • What is the minimum age someone can come and play? Children as young as Reception can come along and be part of the Cobras U6 community sessions.

  • I’m interested in Cobras Basketball Academy at Garth Hill College? Visit our Academy for more details and fill in the form, there is also a link for Garth Hill College to apply for the Sixth Form.

  • How much notice is required to leave the club? Community & Development players are required to give 1 months notice in writing to end their sessions. National League players commit to the full season, and any requests to leave the team will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Do you offer a Pay As You Go per session? We offer PAYG sessions exclusively for Walking Basketball and SEN classes. Our Community, Development and National League programmes our billed monthly across the season. September to July.

  • Is Cobras Basketball Club Ofsted Registered? Yes! We are proud to be Ofsted registered at 2 local venues for our Holidays Camps. Also meaning we can accept Childcare Vouchers & HAF spaces for our Camps.

  • How long & How many training sessions? Our National League teams train 2 times a week, not during Easter, Summer or Christmas Holidays. Our Community sessions train once a week, not during Half Terms, Easter, Summer or Christmas Holidays. Our Development sessions have the option to train once or twice a week, not during Half Terms, Easter, Summer or Christmas Holidays. Session times range from 1h, 1.15h or 1.30hrs depending on the team.

  • What is PlayHQ and Basketball England Licences? From September 2025 PlayHQ is Basketball England’s online system for managing games, teams, and player registrations. All players must register on PlayHQ and purchase a valid Basketball England Licence to be eligible to play in official matches, as this includes insurance and safeguarding cover. Need help? Email: playhqcobras@gmail.com

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