1. The National Team Journey U15, U16, U18, Senior 2012/2013 Season basketballscotland

2. Global Aspects Use Holiday period (Christmas, Easter) to improve our National Teams and minimise disruption to clubs Unify calendar, structure and process for different squads Create common Camps for different squads Introduce Regional Player Development Sessions Fix Coaching Staff structure (Head Coach, 2 Assistant Coaches, Team Manager) Club friendlies always at scheduled practice session time Introduce “National Team Camp” in April 50 hours practice sessions per squad, including overnight training camps, international trips and home games In terms of ‘playing up’, U16 National Team will be a priority squad over U15, in line with FIBA age groups Create a Team Scotland mentality, getting teams together The National Team Journey

3. U15 GIRLS Based on National League Main Competition: United World Games. 20-23 June 2013 Klagenfurt, Austria. Trials date: 17 November 2012 (together with U16 Women) Coaching Staff: Nic McBrierty under contract Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, one home game 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except international trip and Home Games (paying half player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and their coaching staff The National Team Journey

4. U15 GIRLS – Calendar 17 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 5/6 Jan 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (12h) 16 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 6/7 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (12h) 20 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 27 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 11 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 1 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (4h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Stirling 20-23 Jun 2013 – United World Games – Klagenfurt, Austria The National Team Journey

5. U15 BOYS Based on National League Main Competition: Torneig Ciutat d’Esplugues. 2-5 January 2013 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. Official ACB U15 Tournament Trials date: 11 November 2012 (together with U16 Men) Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, two home games 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except Home Games (paying 2/3 player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice and international trip performance It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and his coaching staff The National Team Journey

6. U15 BOYS – Calendar 11 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 22 Dec 2012 – Practice session (4h) 28/29 Dec 2012 – Training Camp in Stirling (12h) 2-5 Jan 2013 – ACB U15 Tournament in Esplugues, Spain 24 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 13/14 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (12h) 20 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 28 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 12 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 2 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (4h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling The National Team Journey

7. U16 MEN Based on National League Main Competition: FIBA Euro C. Dates and place TBC at the end of November, estimated 3 rd week July 2013 Trials date: 11 November 2013 (together with U15B) Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, one home game and FIBA competition 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session A minimum of 2 U15 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except FIBA and home games (paying half player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 50% in NL performance and 50% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice and international trip performance It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and their coaching staff The National Team Journey

8. U16 MEN - Calendar 11 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 22 Dec 2012 – Practice session (4h) 28/29 Dec 2012 – Training Camp in Stirling (10h) 4-6 Jan 2013 – Come On Sport friendlies in Paris, France TBC 24 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 13/14 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (9h) 28 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 12 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 2 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 30 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 6 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 13 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 3 rd week July 2013 – FIBA European Championships Division C * GB Camp to be added The National Team Journey

9. U16 WOMEN Based on National League Main Competition: FIBA Euro C. Dates and place TBC at the end of November, estimated 3 rd week July 2013 Trials date: 17 November 2013 (together with U15G) Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, one home game and FIBA competition 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session A minimum of 2 U15 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except FIBA and home games (paying half player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 50% in NL performance and 50% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice and international trip performance It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and their coaching staff The National Team Journey

10. U16 WOMEN – Calendar 17 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 5/6 Jan 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (10h) 16 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 6/7 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (9h) 20 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 12 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 23 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 Jun – 1 Jul 2013 International Trip (Lorca/San Juan, Spain) 6 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 13 Jul 2013- Practice Session (3h) 3 rd week July 2013 – FIBA European Championships Division C * GB Camp to be added The National Team Journey

11. U18 MEN Based on National League Main Competition: FIBA Euro B. 18-28 July 2013, place TBC at the end of November Trials date: 11 November 2013 Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, one home game and FIBA competition 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session A minimum of 2 U17 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except FIBA and home games (paying half player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 50% in NL performance and 50% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice and international trip performance It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and their coaching staff The National Team Journey

12. U18 MEN - Calendar 11 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 22 Dec 2012 – Practice session (4h) 28/29 Dec 2012 – Training Camp in Stirling (10h) 3-5 Jan 2013 – IBA friendlies in Dublin, Ireland 24 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 13/14 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (9h) 28 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 12 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 2 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 30 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 6 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 13 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 18-28 July 2013 – FIBA European Championships – Division B * GB Camp to be added The National Team Journey

13. U18 WOMEN Based on National League Main Competition: FIBA Euro B. 8-18 August 2013, place TBC at the end of November Trials date: 17 November 2013 Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 50 h practice session, 2 training camps, one international trip, one home game and FIBA competition 14 players will be selected at trials, turning into 12+2 after February training session A minimum of 2 U17 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except FIBA and home games (paying half player contribution). They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 14 will be based 50% in NL performance and 50% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in NL performance and 67% in NT practice and international trip performance It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and their coaching staff The National Team Journey

14. U18 WOMEN – Calendar 17 Nov 2012 – Trials (14 players pick) 5/6 Jan 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (10h) 16 Feb 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – 12+2 pick 6/7 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling (9h) 20 Apr 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 12 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 15 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 16 Jun 2013 – Home friendly in Stirling 30 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 6 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 13 Jul 2013- Practice Session (3h) 20 Jul 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 26-29 July 2013 – Luxembourg Trip (3 friendly games) 4 Aug 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 8-18 August 2013 – FIBA European Championships – Division B * GB Camp to be added The National Team Journey

15. SENIOR MEN Based on National League & abroad information Main Competition: Home Games, 8-9 June 2013 in Edinburgh GB in Eurobasket in September, U20 Euro B 11-21 July 2013, no clash Trials date: 14 April 2013 (part 1), 19 May 2013 (part 2) Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 25 h practice session, 1 training camp and two home games 22 players will be named in February (NL and abroad). After the 22 are selected, the Head Coach can select up to 3 Wild Card selections until 19 th May trials. First part of the programme will be held without the abroad players (until 28 April 2013), 12 pick Final trials will be held 19 May 2013, there final 12+2 will be picked Second part of the programme will be held with abroad players A minimum of 2 U22 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except Home Games. They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for 12 picks (Part 1 of the programme) will be based 50% in NL performance and 50% in trials day performance Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 33% in season competition performance and 67% in NT practice It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and his coaching staff The National Team Journey

16. SENIOR MEN – Calendar 24 Feb 2013 – 22 players list announced 6/7 Apr 2013 – Training Camp with NL players(10h) Pick 12 players for next game 28 Apr 2013 – BBL Trophy Final – England vs Scotland (London) 19 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) with abroad players – Pick 12+2 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 2 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 7 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 8 Jun 2013 – Home Game - Edinburgh 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session + Home Game – Edinburgh The National Team Journey

17. SENIOR WOMEN Based on National League & abroad information Main Competition: Home Games, 8-9 June 2013 in Edinburgh Trials date: 19 May 2013 Coaching Staff: TBC Programme will consist in 25 h practice session, 1 training camp and two home games 22 players will be named in February (NL and abroad) After the 22 are selected, the Head Coach can select up to 3 Wild Card selections until 19 th May trials. Final trials will be held 19 May 2013, there final 12+2 will be picked A minimum of 2 U22 players should be included at last 14. Reserve players will be involved the whole programme except Home Games. They will join the final 12 in case of injury Selection criteria for last 12+2 will be based 50% in season competition performance and 50% in NT practice It is Head Coach duty to keep contact with abroad players and his coaching staff The National Team Journey

18. SENIOR WOMEN – Calendar 16 Feb 2013 – 22 players list announced 6/7 Apr 2013 – Training Camp in Stirling with NL players(10h) 19 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) with abroad players – Pick 12+2 26 May 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 2 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) 7 Jun 2013 – Practice Session (3h) – Edinburgh 8 Jun 2013 – Home Game - Edinburgh 9 Jun 2013 – Practice Session + Home Game – Edinburgh The National Team Journey