Transfers

Player Transfer Guidelines & Procedure

Before initiating a transfer, we strongly encourage players and parents to discuss the decision with their current club.

Important Considerations

• Travel & Commitment: Ensure you fully understand the travel demands for training and games at the new club.

• Basketball Ireland Transfer Regulations: Transfer window is open from the 1st of August to the 31st of October each year.

  • Transfers can only be processed during this window.

  • There are further restrictions around transfers between clubs, particularly where underage players are involved. 
    Please read and understand the BI NABC Transfer Regulations.

• Playing Time & Club Size: Club size and age-group regulations can significantly impact playing opportunities.

  • Example:
    At Under-14 (U14) rules guarantee a minimum of one full quarter per game for every player named on the scoresheet.
    Under-16 (U16) and above transition to standard FIBA rules, where playing time is not guaranteed.

  • Please read and understand the BI NABC National Underage Rules.

Step-by-Step Transfer Procedure

Note on Documentation:
Legible digital photos or scans of signed forms shared via email are accepted at every step—you do not need to deliver physical hard copies.

1. Player Request
   Download the Basketball Ireland Player Transfer Form and complete the "PLAYER REQUEST" section at the top.

   • Underage Players: Requires signatures from both the player and a parent.

   • BI PIN: If you do not know your Registration Number, your current club can look this up for you.

2. Acquiring Club Approval
   Contact the coach or secretary at your new club to have the "ACQUIRING CLUB REQUEST" section completed, signed, and returned to you (email copies are valid).

3. Transferring Club Authorization
   Send the form to your current club to complete and sign the "TRANSFERRING CLUB AUTHORISATION" section.

4. Submit to Clare Area Basketball Board
   Once all three sections above are signed, submit the form via email to the CABB Transfer Secretary at transfers@clarebasketball.com (either you or your current club may send this).

5. Area Board Sign-Off
   The CABB Transfer Secretary will review the details, sign the document, and forward it directly to Basketball Ireland for final processing.

6. Confirmation
   Once processed by Basketball Ireland, both clubs will receive an automated email notification confirming the transfer via the Sport:80 registration system.

LINKS:

BI National Area Board Committee Transfer Regulations 2025-26

National Underage Rules

BI Transfer Form