📢 Welcome to our monthly newsletter!
Starting this month, we’re introducing a monthly newsletter (also emailed to our members) to improve communication and keep you informed about on- and off-court matters that we don’t always have time to discuss in our clinics. This newsletter will include updates on future events, background information, administrative reminders, and more.
🚨 Important: This newsletter does not replace official communications, rules, or regulations. Please continue to refer to official sources for those.
🔎 Why Are We Doing This?
- ✅ To improve communication and keep you updated on upcoming events and important topics.
- ✅ To avoid wasting time in midseason clinics on minor topics that can be covered here.
- ✅ To send gentle reminders of important things that may have been forgotten.
📅 Upcoming Events
🎗️ Save the Date: Relay for Life
AdABL will be organizing post-game drinks while supporting a great cause—the Relay for Life by the Cancer Foundation. This year, we will not be at Coque, but we will participate as an “équipe connectée.”
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2025
- ⏰ Time: After the Saturday games
- 📍 Location: Bistro An Henkes, Contern
- 📢 More info on our WhatsApp Channel !
📬 Save the Date: AGO (General Assembly)
- 📅 Date: Friday, 27th June 2025
- 📍 Location: TBA
- 📢 A formal invitation will follow soon
🏃 Fitness Treff for Summer
We will organize a non-mandatory fitness group meeting once a week during the off-season around Luxembourg City on weekend mornings.
- 💪 Goal: Stay fit over the summer, prepare for the next season (and fitness test), and meet off-court; maybe even play some basketball if we find a court!
- 📧 An invitation will be sent via email.
- 👥 Organized by: Michail Vanglowskij, Julien Malané, and Marc Mouton
- 📌 Training will follow FIBA personal trainer guidelines.
⏪ Flashback: Recent Events
🎳 Bowling Night – A Big Success!
We had 27 participants, and most of us stayed way later than expected for a regular Wednesday! The night included: Bowling, Darts, Babyfoot, Air Hockey, Basketball shootouts. Thanks to everyone who joined!
🎥 IRS in Luxembourg
Big news: Luxembourg will have Instant Replay System (IRS) for the first time at the Cup Final!
- 📌 This is a cooperation between FLBB, RTL, and the Referee Commission.
- 📌 Referees will be able to review doubtful calls following FIBA regulations.
- 📌 Concerned referees and coaches will receive training before the event.
📢 Nominations: Important Reminders
🔗 Update Your Availability at FLBB interactif
- 📅 Deadline: Tuesdays of the week before game nominations are made (10 days in advance). (Monday evening for Enovos League (Men&Ladies and Nationale 2)
- ❌ If you miss the deadline, late updates cannot be considered, and your nomination will be marked as refused.
- 📩 Returning a nomination? Include game details (location, date, time, gym, etc.) for quicker processing.
📢 Communication Rules:
- ✅ All nomination-related emails go to org@flbb.lu
- ❌ No SMS or WhatsApp for game-related matters.
- 📞 If you are sick or have an emergency on game day, call instead of messaging.
🎰 Betting Rules for Referees
- ⚠️ Some Websites now support betting on Luxemburgish Basketball.
- ⚠️Referees are strictly prohibited from betting on Luxembourgish leagues.
- 📌 The FIBA Code of Ethics on sports betting applies here: https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/integrity-and-safeguarding
🐣Rookies Corner: Tips for New Referees
Blow Your Whistle with Confidence 🔥
- 💡 A strong, clear whistle shows authority and helps players trust your calls.
Use Your Voice If Unsure !
- ✅ Not sure which direction to signal? Just shout: “Red ball!”
- ✅ Once the clock stops, you have time to decide.
Use Clear Signals and Strong Body Language 💪
- ✅ Crisp hand signals help coaches and the table understand your calls.
- ✅ Stand tall and use good posture—hesitation makes you look unsure.
🩺 Medical License Reminders
- 📢 If you turn 15, 20, 30, 40, 45, or 50 this year, you must renew your medical check-up.
- 📌 Without a valid medical license, you cannot referee games.
- 🔗 More info here:
📣 Your Feedback Matters!
This newsletter is a work in progress! If you have feedback, topic suggestions or questions:
💬 Contact Julien or Joé via email. We’d love to hear from you!
🚀 Thank you for being part of the AdABL community! See you on the court!🏀
