Terms of participation

You must register for the Combine at on the Baller League UK landing page using the following link: https://ballerleague.uk/application.

You are responsible for providing and maintaining accurate registration information and you may be disqualified from participating in the Combine if you are found to have provided false or misleading information during the registration process.

To be eligible to participate in the Combine, you must satisfy the following criteria:

• You must be 18 years of age or older on the date of the Combine
• You must complete the registration process using the online application form above (see ‘Registration’)
• You must have confirmed your acceptance of these Terms
• You must satisfy the ‘Health and Fitness Requirements’ below
• You must provide valid photo ID for identity verification (which may be in the form of a passport or driving licence or other form of identification which the Organiser may accept or reject at its discretion). 

The Organiser will assess your skills and suitability for Baller League during the Combine based on a variety of tests and activities. These may include, but are not limited to, tests relating to:

• Physical and technical skills, including: acceleration, agility, dribbling, jumping (vertical and horizontal), shot power and precision, passing and ball control
• For goalkeepers, reactions and defence
• In-match performance, including via “5v5” format games.

You will be provided with a numbered jersey to wear during the Combine, which must be returned immediately after the Combine or a £30 fee will apply.

You are responsible for providing all other appropriate sportswear and footwear to participate in the event, which will be notified to you in advance of the event, including without limitation football boots (without metal studs), shorts, socks, and any outerwear. Appropriate sportswear and footwear must be worn throughout the Combine. 

By agreeing to these Terms and participating in the Combine, you agree that the Organiser shall be permitted to take or capture photography and/or video footage of you during the Combine (including any interviews which you may be required to give), which shall, together with any footage of yourself you share with the Organiser as part of the application process (such as highlight reels or video packages), be collectively referred to as the "Content".

The Organiser may stream, broadcast and/or transmit the Content live and on-demand via any and all media, including without limitation Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, X and TikTok. The Organiser may also use the Content in marketing campaigns to promote Baller League (or any other version of Baller League outside of the UK) during the Combine and for historic references after the Combine.

You hereby agree to assign to the Organiser, to the extent possible, all existing and future rights (including without limitation copyright and performers' property rights) in the Content and all consents necessary to enable the Organiser to make the fullest use of the Content worldwide in any and all media. You agree that you will not be entitled to any payment in connection with the creation or use of the Content. You further agree that the Organiser shall be entitled to edit, copy, add to, adapt or translate the Content, and dub it into foreign languages, at its discretion.
 

You may be disqualified from participating in the Combine, whether before or during the Combine, if you:

• Provide false or misleading information during the application and registration process
• Breach any of these Terms
• Ignore or breach any rules of the Combine, or the instructions of any of its staff
• Ignore or breach any rules, requirements or conditions of the venue of the Combine
• Are abusive in any way to any staff working at the Combine or the venue, including using foul and abusive language
• Behave in an unsporting manner
• Are physically unfit in such a way that you are unable to meaningfully participate in the Combine
• Fail to complete any required tests during the Combine
• Act or behave in any other way which causes, or is likely to cause: (a) distress, danger, disturbance or annoyance to any other participants or any third party; (b) damage to property; or (c) any delay or disruption to the Combine.

If you disqualified from the Combine, you will be required to leave the venue immediately and you will not be allowed to return. No refunds for unused or lost transport or any other arrangements will be made, and the Organiser shall not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of you being asked to leave the Combine. 
 

If you do not attend the event after confirming your participation by agreeing to these Terms, you shall be excluded from eligibility to participate in Baller League during the upcoming season to which the Combine relates.

By agreeing to these Terms, you confirm that you are medically fit to participate in the Combine.

You must also satisfy the following health and fitness requirements:

• You must complete a pre-event health check to the Organiser’s satisfaction
• You must confirm your physical fitness with a PAPS-Test (free online health screening) or such other form of testing or verification which the Organiser may approve in its discretion
• You must be free of all contagious or infectious illnesses. If required by the UK government or other authorities at the time of the Combine, a COVID-19 or other applicable test must be competed at your expense
• You must notify the Organiser if any of the medical information you have provided to the Organiser changes or if you are no longer medically fit to participate in the Combine.

You are responsible for obtaining adequate health insurance to cover your participation in the Combine. 
 

The Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the Combine arrangements, which may include changes to the venue, date or time.

The Organiser reserves the right to cancel the Combine if one or more events beyond its reasonable control occur, including (but not limited to):

• Flooding or other weather conditions making it impossible to travel safely to the venue or remain at the venue
• Unavoidable technical problems; and/or
• All other events outside of the Organiser’s control

(together “Events Beyond Control”).

The Organiser will not be liable for any loss, damage, expense, cost or other claim of any description if it results from the occurrence of Events Beyond Control.

If you are forced to alter your travel or return home early as a result of a change to, or cancellation of, the Combine, the Organiser will not refund the cost of any unused travel or accommodation arrangements and will not be liable to pay you any form of compensation.