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{"ID":122,"SpaceID":7,"PageID":9,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"FAQ\u0027s"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.wokingblackhawks.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/FAQS/FAQs"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[]},"Path":"FAQs","Title":"FAQ\u0027s","Author":{"ID":173,"Name":"Martin Marshall","CompanyName":null,"HasEmail":true},"Version":4,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"16/09/2025 12:02","VersionDescription":"v4 - Martin Marshall","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"ThemeCode":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"JumpLinks":[],"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":703,"Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003cscript src=\u0022https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.7.1/jquery.min.js\u0022\u003e\u003c/script\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\u0022https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.4.1/js/bootstrap.min.js\u0022\u003e\u003c/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022container\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-group\u0022 id=\u0022accordion\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse1\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022\u003eHow can I join the Blackhawks?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse1\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022 style=\u0022height: 0px;\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eTo begin with, start feeling welcome already. We want you! We don\u0027t care how much basketball you played before, how tall you are or how fit you are. We will teach you all that. Well, all apart from the getting taller bit. What we ARE looking for is a positive attitude and a thirst to improve continuously. So, here is what you do\n \n So, here is what you do\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\n 1. Check how old you are\u003c/strong\u003e. Simply put, if you are thinking of joining an U12s squad on 1st September, you had better not be 12 on the 31st of August. Similarly, if you are thinking of joining an U16s squad on 1st September, you had better not be 16 on the 31st of August of the same year. If in doubt, contact us via:\n\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.wokingblackhawks.co.uk/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003ehttps://blackhawks.myclubhouse...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \n 2. Check where your squad trains\u003c/strong\u003e. Now that you know which squad/team you are in, go back to the HOME page and click on the TEAMS option. Then click on the picture of your squad and the practice session times should be there, including the venues.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3. Just turn up for a free first practice session\u003c/strong\u003e to meet your team mates, your friendly coaches and the even friendlier team manager. One of them will give you all the information you need, including competitions, fees, holidays and more. If you are still apprehensive about it all and you want a more gentle introduction to basketball life, come along to a Youth Wednesday session.\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4. Register \u003c/strong\u003eon the Website as a member and set up payment options.\n \n \n \n \u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse2\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eWhat is expected of me as a Coach?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse2\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eOur TOP PRIORITY AS COACHES is to create happy memories for our players. Now, we appreciate that \u0027happy memories\u0027 is a very subjective thing but, as a general rule, players will tell you if they are not happy or you will never see them again.\n\nPlayers appreciate it a lot when their coaches are both knowledgeable and experienced. That is a no-brainer. For extra credibility points, you may want to throw in a video from Steph Currie\u0027s outrageous down-town 3-pointer or the top-10 dunks in the NBA. Or whatever you think your players will appreciate.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse3\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eDo you need to be tall to play basketball?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse3\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eHeight can be an advantage, but basketball is a game for people of all sizes. Shorter players have achieved great success at all levels of the game.\n\nFor example, Muggsy Bogues stood at only 5ft 3in (160cm) but had a record-breaking 14 year career in the NBA. Meanwhile, 5ft 9in Nate Robinson is the only player to have won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest three times.\n\nWe’ve got boys and girls both above and below the average heights for their age, all enjoying the sport and thriving. Strength, skill, speed, agility, dedication, and intelligence are all highly useful attributes, and a short person who has these qualities in spades will present a challenge to any opposition player regardless of their height.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse4\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eCan my child play basketball if they need glasses?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse4\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eHorace Grant won four NBA Championships while famously wearing prescriptive goggles for his eyesight, so the answer is a resounding YES.\n\nIf your child would prefer not to wear sports goggles, then many players wear contact lenses while playing.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse5\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eWhat is expected of players and coaches?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse5\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eAs a club, it\u0027s crucial that we are all on the same page when it comes to what is expected of each other. We have therefore set out clear codes of conduct expected of both players and coaches.\n\nAs a parent, we want you to have full confidence in the high standards that we set for our coaches. In our code of conduct for coaches, we lay out these standards. These aren\u0027t just for basketball, but how we present ourselves, the example we set to our players, and the ethos we hold that guides how we develop each individual that joins our club.\n\nWe have also set out our code of conduct for players, which will help our players on the court and off it. Adopting the mindset laid out in this code will help you enjoy the sport, as well as improve at it.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse7\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eWe don’t live in Woking, can my child still play for the Woking Blackhawks?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse7\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eMany of our players live in Woking or go to school here, but we also have boys and girls coming to play from Guildford, Cobham, Camberley, and plenty of other nearby towns.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse8\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003eWhat clothes should my child or I wear for basketball?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse8\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eBasketball has many iconic looks that junior players love to emulate. So if they want to come to training wearing a full replica kit from their favourite NBA team and the latest Nike Air Jordans, that\u0027s fine.\n\nBut a t-shirt, lightweight shorts, socks, and non-marking trainers are perfectly fine. Something they\u0027ll be comfortable running, jumping, and playing in.\n\nIf they\u0027re looking to play regularly, then you may want to look at basketball shoes. These may have additional ankle support and are designed for powerful, agile movement.\n\nFor games or tournaments we will usually provide a top and shorts to play in. Our only mandatory requirement is that players purchase a \u0027Shooting Shirt\u0027 from our online store, which is worn during warm ups for games. National League players will need both the Home and Away shooting shirts, CVL players will just need one.\n\nIf it\u0027s your first time playing and you aren\u0027t sure then please feel free to reach out to your team\u0027s manager or coach.\n\nShirts, hoodies, shorts, base layers, masks, caps, and other clothing can be ordered via the Woking Blackhawks Online Kit \u0026 Merchandise Store. \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse9\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022 class=\u0022collapsed\u0022\u003eWhere is basketball played?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse9\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022false\u0022 style=\u0022height: 0px;\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eWherever you can fit a hoop and some space around it.\n\nGenerally, our official training sessions, matches, and tournaments are played indoors at schools, colleges, or leisure centres. Professional matches tend to take place at leisure centres and arenas, also indoor venues.\n\nAs parents, this means no standing in the rain, no muddy clothes to wash, and you will usually be able to find a seat.\n\nHowever, there are many outdoor public courts available for you to take your child for some practice. If possible, we recommend one with a three point line and a free throw line marked out.\n\nWe have, in Covid times, conducted supervised sessions outdoors at schools or in parks. During lockdowns we have also hosted virtual fitness classes, skills sessions, and tactical talks to help keep our players engaged and motivated during what has been a tough time for many.\n\nPlease see the specific team\u0027s page to see where your training sessions take place, or contact the team\u0027s coach.\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\u0022panel panel-default\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-heading\u0022\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\u0022panel-title\u0022\u003e\n \u003ca data-toggle=\u0022collapse\u0022 data-parent=\u0022#accordion\u0022 href=\u0022#collapse10\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022true\u0022\u003eWhat are your safeguarding and data policies?\u003c/a\u003e\n \u003c/h2\u003e\n \u003c/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\u0022collapse10\u0022 class=\u0022panel-collapse collapse in\u0022 aria-expanded=\u0022true\u0022\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\u0022panel-body\u0022\u003eThe safeguarding of our players is of prime importance to us, with all coaches and managers being DBS checked and taking safeguarding courses before being allowed to undertake their duties. 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