Basketball New Zealand

For more detailed information, open the 2008 CBL Introduction Letter (pdf 83KB).

Welcome

Welcome to the first step towards planning and preparing for the 2008 CBL season. Your efforts go a long way to ensuring that New Zealand basketball has the depth in playing talent needed to strengthen our sport at national and international levels in future years. 2007 was a successful year for the consolidation of the League with three zones in operation leading to an outstanding finals weekend which culminated in an incredible CBL championship final between Waikato Titans and Porirua. 2008 looks to be on track for further consolidation of the league in terms of both participating teams and the level of competition experienced. Come mid-September 2008 and we can all confirm just that…and more.

League Objectives and Philosophy

The CBL’s sole objective is to provide player exposure and experience opportunities. We positively contribute to the ongoing development of the vast pool of New Zealand players and while we are identified as the second tier national competition for men in New Zealand, this should in no way detract from the very important role the League plays in New Zealand basketball. Key elements are minimum operating costs and development of New Zealand players

With regard to development of New Zealand players this League has a purpose and in addition to the key focus of further development of New Zealand players, it is also to ensure that there is a tangible path from Junior to National levels. Achieve this and we go some way to slowing the loss of talent to other sports. Teams do need old heads and the most common composition of teams, and subsequently successful programmes, have been a balanced mix of young legs and old heads.

2008 Conference Format

The 2008 CBL will be played in three conferences; Northern (North Island - Taupo north), Central (North Island - South of Taupo including Gisborne and New Plymouth) and Southern (South Island).

Conferences play will consist of two rounds (preferable and team number dependent) with the objective being, to provide all teams with assured exposure opportunities to the widest possible variety of playing styles and philosophies within feasible and manageable geographical areas. The season will start May to August.

2008 Finals Format and Venue

The 2008 finals will consist of the two top teams from each Conference and will be played over two days. Day one will be section play. Day two will be crossovers and the final. The host will be a team from the Central Conference (North Island south of Taupo including Gisborne and New Plymouth) and those teams are, therefore, requested to consider the feasibility of staging the event in their centres.

Mid-Point of Season Player Registrations

2008 player rosters need to be genuine in terms of both content and playing intent. The registration deadline will be the midpoint of the season and this is intended to ensure teams and season programmes are both well planned and structured. To this end, please be very clear that the spirit and intent of the rule is that players, and restricted overseas players especially, must be registered and in the country playing by the midpoint of the season.

Association Endorsement

All teams must be endorsed by the affiliated Basketball Association within whose jurisdiction the team will be operating. It is recommended that, for the integrity of all parties concerned, the organisation seeking endorsement for a CBL team prepare a formal document for the Association’s consideration.

Team Rosters

All completed team rosters must be sent to the BBNZ Leagues Manager; signed team rosters (including full names, birth date, height and position). In addition to Team Roster a completed Statutory Declaration for non restricted player status is required. Please note that a Statutory Declaration is a legally binding document and must be signed in front of a lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Registrar or Deputy Registrar. Note also that players knowingly making false statements in their Statutory Declaration may be suspended from playing in the League as a non-restricted player.

For more detailed information, open the 2008 CBL Introduction Letter (pdf 83KB).