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Israeli Basketball Coaches Demand Suspension of Registration Fee Hikes and Policy Changes

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First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026

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The Israeli Basketball Coaches Association has formally challenged the Basketball Federation's unilateral decisions to raise registration fees and cancel mandatory training hours for the 2026/27 season, demanding transparency and justification within 14 days or threatening legal action.

01Israeli Basketball Coaches Association demands freeze on new registration and certification fee hikes.
02Federation plans to raise renewal fees from 90 to 200 shekels and cancel mandatory training hours.
03Coaches claim changes are unilateral, lack professional justification, and harm invested coaches.
04Legal advisor Amir Cohen sent letter to Federation, Culture and Sports Minister, and Sports Ministry official.
05Association demands meeting protocols, economic and professional rationale, and a hearing mechanism within 14 days.
06Failure to comply will lead to legal and regulatory actions including freedom of information requests.

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