Glory League
Blue Mountains Basketball uses Glory League, an automated video recording system that allows players and families to watch game replays, enjoy highlights and review individual performances.
We understand that families may have questions about how Glory League works, particularly around privacy, consent and access to recordings. We’ve put together the following Frequently Asked Questions to explain how the system operates, the safeguards in place and the options available to families.
Our aim is to ensure everyone feels informed and comfortable while enjoying the benefits Glory League brings to our basketball community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glory League
What is Glory League?
Glory League is an automated video recording platform that captures basketball games and provides players with access to full-game replays, individual highlights, player statistics, shot charts and more.
It’s a valuable tool for player development, allowing players to review their performances, learn from their games and enjoy their basketball experience beyond the final whistle.
Glory League is recognised and supported by Basketball Australia and Basketball NSW and is widely used by basketball associations across Australia and New Zealand.
Which games are recorded?
Glory League records games played as part of Blue Mountains Basketball’s domestic and representative competitions at Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre. It also records games at the centre that are part of other competitions our teams or members play in, such as Western Junior League, Youth League and the Blue Mountains Classic.
Training sessions and skills-based development programs, including Aussie Hoops, academies and school holiday clinics, are not recorded.
Can anyone watch my child’s games?
No. Glory League is a closed platform, and game footage is not publicly accessible.
Access is restricted to players and families associated with the two teams participating in a particular game, along with authorised BMBA administrators.
Footage is accessed through individual Glory League accounts rather than being published openly on the internet.
Can videos be downloaded or shared on social media?
Glory League includes tools that allow users to download and share video highlights.
BMBA has turned those tools off for our U13 Development League. Videos and highlights from those games cannot be downloaded or shared from inside Glory League.
Has Glory League been independently assessed for privacy?
Yes. Glory League’s privacy practices have been independently reviewed and found compliant with Australian privacy standards.
These arrangements have also been reviewed and agreed with Blue Mountains City Council, which manages KSAC.
Do players consent to being recorded?
Photography and video recording are covered under the Participant Terms and Conditions issued by Basketball Australia, which players agree to as part of their registration.
By taking part as a player, coach, referee or administrator, you consent to being recorded by the Glory League cameras. Footage may be used by Blue Mountains Basketball, other basketball organisations such as Basketball NSW, and Glory League for services aimed at players, coaches and officials. BMBA may also use footage for an official incident investigation or disciplinary tribunal.
BMBA’s Filming, Photography and Glory League Policy sets out how filming and game recordings are managed.
What if I don’t want myself or my child to be recorded?
We recognise that every family has different views about privacy, particularly when children are involved.
If you have concerns about yourself or your child appearing in Glory League footage, please contact BMBA so we can discuss your circumstances.
We will talk with you about your concerns. We want every family to feel comfortable participating in basketball.
Can footage be removed if there is a serious incident or injury?
Yes. BMBA may obscure, remove or restrict access to footage involving a serious injury or incident, in accordance with our Filming, Photography and Glory League Policy.
If you have concerns about a particular recording, please contact us.
Can Glory League footage be used to challenge a referee’s decision?
No. Glory League is intended for educational and recreational purposes and is not a video review system.
Referee decisions cannot be reviewed or appealed using Glory League footage.
However, footage may be used by BMBA as part of an official incident investigation or disciplinary tribunal, in accordance with our policies.
Where can I find out more?
For further information about Glory League, please refer to:
- BMBA Filming, Photography and Glory League Policy
- Glory League
- Contact Blue Mountains Basketball if you have any questions or privacy concerns.
Our priority is to ensure all players and families feel safe, informed and comfortable participating in basketball.
