Last updated: 23.02.2026

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1. Organizer

The basketball clinics (the “Clinics”) are organized by TNS Basketball Academy B.V., a private limited liability company incorporated under Dutch law, hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer.”

 

2. Scope & Applicability

These Participation Conditions and Terms & Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to all individuals who register for and/or participate in the Clinics.

By registering for a Clinic or the waitlist, the participant and/or their legal guardian confirms acceptance of these Terms in full.

 

3. Clinic Overview

The Organizer offers two separate basketball clinics:

• May 1 – Beginner Clinic

• May 2 – Advanced Clinic

Both Clinics are led by Chris Staples and are part of the North Splash World Hoops Classic.

Each Clinic:

• Is a standalone event;

• Has a maximum capacity of thirty (30) confirmed participants;

• Offers a waitlist of up to five (5) participants;

• Requires separate registration per date.

Registration applies only to the selected Clinic date and level.

 

4. Eligibility, Age & Level Selection

4.1 Age Requirement

• Participation is open to youth players between eight (8) and eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the Clinic.

• Participants under eighteen (18) years of age must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate.

4.2 Physical Fitness

• Participants must be physically fit and medically able to safely participate in basketball training activities.

• The Organizer does not assess individual fitness levels and accepts no responsibility in this regard.

4.3 Level Responsibility

• Participants (and/or their guardians) are responsible for selecting the Clinic that best matches the participant’s current skill level (Beginner or Advanced).

• The Organizer reserves the right to:

  • Reassign a participant to a different group; or

  • Refuse participation
    if the selected level is clearly inappropriate for safety or training-quality reasons.

 

5. Registration, Capacity, Waitlist & Payment

5.1 Confirmed Registration & Capacity

• Each Clinic has a maximum of thirty (30) confirmed places.

• Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after successful payment.

• Once a Clinic reaches full capacity, no further paid registrations will be accepted.

5.2 Waitlist

• After a Clinic is fully booked, up to five (5) additional participants may register for the waitlist.

• No payment is required to join the waitlist.

• Waitlist registrations are non-binding.

5.3 Offer of Available Place

• If a confirmed participant cancels, the Organizer may offer the available place to the first person on the waitlist, in order of registration.

• The offered participant will be given a reasonable time period to accept the place and complete payment.

• Only after acceptance and payment will the registration become binding.

The Organizer is under no obligation to fill vacated places.

 

6. Cancellation, Withdrawal & Refund Policy

6.1 Withdrawal by Confirmed Participant

• Confirmed participants may cancel their participation by written notice.

• The following refund policy applies:

  • Cancellations received on or before 1 April:
    → 50% of the participation fee will be refunded

  • Cancellations received after 1 April:
    → No refund will be issued

• No refunds will be granted for:

  • Illness or injury

  • Scheduling conflicts

  • Travel-related issues

  • No-show on the day of the Clinic

This refund policy is based on the organizational nature of the Clinics and the expenses already incurred by the Organizer, including but not limited to staffing, venue, planning, and event preparation costs.

6.2 Cancellation or Modification by Organizer

The Organizer reserves the right to:

• Cancel, postpone, or modify a Clinic;

• Adjust the schedule, format, coaching structure, or group composition.

If a Clinic is cancelled by the Organizer:

• The participation fee will be refunded; or

• Participation in a rescheduled Clinic may be offered.

No additional compensation shall be owed.

6.3 Force Majeure

The Organizer is not liable for cancellation or modification due to force majeure, including but not limited to:

• Government restrictions

• Public health measures

• Extreme weather

• Venue unavailability

• Events beyond the Organizer’s reasonable control

In such cases, no refund is due unless required by mandatory Dutch law.

 

7. Conduct & Safety

7.1 Behavior

Participants must:

• Follow instructions from coaches and staff;

• Behave respectfully toward other participants and staff.

The Organizer may remove a participant from the Clinic for unsafe or inappropriate behavior, without refund.

7.2 Equipment & Attire

Participants must wear appropriate basketball clothing and footwear.

 

8. Assumption of Risk & Liability

8.1 Assumption of Risk

Basketball training involves physical activity and inherent risks.
Participants (and/or their guardians) voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.

8.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Dutch law:

• The Organizer is not liable for injury, damage, loss, or theft;

• Liability is excluded except in cases of intent or gross negligence.

8.3 Medical Responsibility

Participants (and/or their legal guardians) are responsible for:

• The participant’s medical condition;

• Any medical costs incurred.

 

9. Media, Image & Recording Rights

9.1 Recording & Use

During the Clinics, photos and videos may be taken.

By participating, participants and/or their legal guardians grant the Organizer a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use such recordings for:

• Marketing and promotion

• Website and blog content

• Social media content

• Archival purposes

9.2 No Compensation

Participants waive any right to compensation related to the use of such materials.

 

10. Data Protection (GDPR)

Personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Dutch privacy laws.

Data will be used solely for:

• Clinic administration

• Communication

• Marketing related to TNS Basketball Academy

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11. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed exclusively by Dutch law.

Any disputes shall be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.

 

12. Acceptance

By registering for a Clinic or accepting a waitlist offer, the participant and/or their legal guardian confirms that they:

• Have read and understood these Terms;

• Agree to be legally bound by them.