Bajan Basketball Blog

Barbados Teams Up with NBA's Miami Heat to Create a Slam Dunk Partnership

2010-04-07T10:34:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK, NY (April 6, 2010) – The Barbados Tourism Authority has teamed with the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Miami HEAT for a three year corporate partnership deal. The agreement lasting through the 2011-2012 season will encompass Internet and radio promotions and trip giveaways, in-arena visibility and advertising in addition to the upcoming “Barbados Theme Night” on Friday, April 9 versus the Detroit Pistons.

The Miami-based HEAT includes superstars Dwyane Wade and Carlos Arroyo who dazzle local fans and followers in the hometown AmericanAirlines Arena. Throughout this season and the following two, fans will also be greeted with the sights and sounds of the island nation of Barbados through visuals and in-arena videos played during the games. Burnie, the official mascot of the HEAT, and HEAT Dancer Jenny traveled to Barbados to experience first-hand the shimmering beaches and crystal-blue waters of the island. Attendees of Friday’s game during the Barbados Theme Night will enjoy videos from Burnie and Jenny’s trip, Bajan music and the chance to text-to-win a trip to Barbados. Tickets for the April 9 game are still available and can be purchased online at HEAT.com.

In addition to the theme night, Barbados and the HEAT kicked off the “HEAT Up The Summer In Barbados” Internet promotion which includes a grand prize 3 day/2 night trip to Barbados for two with accommodation at Almond Beach Club & Spa. From Miami, American Airlines has service to Barbados with a twice-daily non-stop route.

“We are very excited about our partnership with the Miami HEAT. It is an opportunity to simultaneously continue to build visibility for Barbados as well as bring a new level of excitement to our Miami community,” said Urban Cumberbatch, Vice President Sales & Marketing, The Americas (Ag.) with the Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA). “With daily direct flights from Miami to Barbados, it’s never been easier to get there. We look forward to seeing HEAT fans on the island’s sandy shores.”

Press Release By BrandMan Agency

Mini Basketball….. securing our future.

2010-04-06T03:37:00.002-04:00

The BABA has undertaken the challenge of growing the sport over the long term by introducing its first ever Mini Basketball program.

The training began in December 2009 and continues every Saturday afternoon at The YMCA from 3:30pm. The young players have access to the national head coaches of both the Men’s Senior and Junior Teams, as well as other volunteer coaches who bring a level of enthusiasm and expertise to the program that is unparalleled anywhere else on the island.

“This type of activity is the only way basketball will improve its performance and impact” says the president of The BABA Carlos Moore. “The idea is to generate interest and participation by coaches, players, parents or anyone else involved in youth or basketball by introducing MiniBasketball first at the “Y” then moving it to various community courts to spread the word and the experience.”

The association plans to expand its activities over the coming year focusing on further development of youth initiatives.

Carlos Moore

BABA 2010 Season Bounces off with a Bang

2010-03-30T23:19:00.000-04:00

The results of the games played at the YMCA on Sunday March 28, 2010 are as follows

In the first game ACT 2 Clapham Bulls defeated Sagicor Combine Schools Trident 72 - 70 with a last second jumper by Rahim Gibbons with 2 seconds to go in the game. The school boys had one opportunity to tie or win the game but Akeem Williams shot was blocked by the Clapham Bulls stifling defence.

At the end of the first quarter the scores ware 22 - 18 to Clapham Bulls. At halftime the scores were 37 - 32 to Clapham Bulls and at the end of the third quarter the scores were 56 - 54 to Clapham Bulls

Leading scorers for Clapham Bulls were Jeremy "bull" Gill with18 points, Sean Parris scored 13 points, Rahim Gibbons and Alvin Padmore scored 10 points each.

For the Schools Daniel "Danny" Lovell scored 17 points including a monster dunk over the Clapham Bulls defence, Nicholai Williams Scored 11 points and Manuel Alleng scored 10 points.

In the second game Nicholls Baking Company Cougars upset the double crown champions Mcpack Station Hill Cavaliers 67 - 65. The scores were tied 17 all at the end of the first quarter. At half time the scores were 31 - 29 to Station Hill Cavaliers and at the end of the third quarter the scores were 54 - 41 to Station Hill Cavaliers.

Leading scorers for Cougars were Antonia Yearwood who scored 20 points, Ricardo "Howard" Jemmott who scored 14 points and Geoffrey "GT" Leacock who scored 11 points including the last 7 points for cougars which included the game winning 3 pointer with 12 seconds remaining in the game.

For Station Hill Cavaliers Kelvin "Brown" Patterson scored 21 points, Kelvin "Cutting" Sealy and Errol "Flash" Pollard 11 points each.

It should be noted that 4 of Station Hill Cavaliers key players veteran Andrew Alleyne 0 points, National Players Jason Smith 0 points and Corey Williams 3 points and former National Player Junior Moore 3 points combined for only 6 points in the game.

Derrick Garrett

http://www.bajanbasketball.leaguerepublic.com/

Holford’s Academy of Basketball Easter Clinic - March 30 to April 1

2010-03-26T14:50:00.000-04:00

C/o Ryan Holford
No 2 Coral Cliffs, Bottom Bay, St. Philip
Contact: Ryan Holford 423-0973/235-8163

PRESS RELEASE

From March 30 to April 11, 2010, Holford's Academy of Sport will host its 2nd Gatorade Easter Hoops Basketball Coaching Clinic/Camp.

The clinic will run Monday to Friday from 9:00a.m - 1:00pm daily in the first week, and Monday to Saturday during the following week; Good Friday excluded. The clinic will cater to persons between the ages of 9-17 years-old, and will take place at the YMCA.

One of the major reasons behind the clinic is to prepare the students for the upcoming National Sports Council Under-16 Basketball Competition as the standard of play at this level is steadily declining due to insufficient preparation. Another is to reach a younger group of players and build or strengthen their fundamental skills from early.

The clinic will focus on all aspects of the game, but the mastery of the fundamental skills will take priority. Preparing the participants for the game situation will also be a major part of the focus.

Following the clinic there will be a tournament which will run for three consecutive Saturdays (April 18, 25, May 2 all day each day) to further assists schools in getting their teams game ready and to reinforce what was learnt.

The tournament is also open to all clubs and youth groups.

The cost of the Coaching Clinic is $100.00 and same day registration is accepted.

Ryan Holford is the Camp Director and will be assisted by Gillian Martindale and Keith Mayers.

GATORADE is the major sponsor of Holford's Academy of basketball.

Opening Ceremony For BABA 2010 Season

2010-03-26T00:54:00.002-04:00

Last weekend the BABA 2010 Season was officially launched at the Wildey Gym. Here are some of the sites and sounds from the launch.
We hope to be able to give you more information on the prizes and teams registered by next week.

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2010-03-25T21:06:00.001-04:00

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Basketball - Ole Time Thing Come Back Again

2010-03-25T14:56:00.002-04:00

Ole Time Thing Come Back Again

Come See:

CHARLES “SICKY” GILL
CARL THORPE
JAMES PHILLIPS
ANDREW ALLEYNE
DWIGHT ROUSE
MARK “BIG CID”CUMMINS
IANTHAM ALLEYNE
ANTONE LOVELL
LEON JORDAN
ROGER BRANCH
& MORE

CELEBRITY GUEST PLAYER: ANDREW “PILLY” PILGRIM

27th MARCH 2010

VENUE : THE YMCA

$3.00 at the door

“BAR PROVIDED"

Streaming LIVE !! Pre Season Finals - Warriors VS Pinelands

2010-03-20T20:02:00.002-04:00

2010-03-20T16:25:00.001-04:00

the opening of the BABA league season begins in 1 hour 30 mins featuring a game between Pinelands and Warriors

BABA 2010 League Season Officially Launches This Saturday & Final Of Pre-Season Tournament

2010-03-19T16:23:00.007-04:00

The BABA officially gets the season started this Saturday in the Wildey Gym at 6:00 pm. There will be the parade of teams followed by the final of the President’s Invitational Lomar Alleyne Trophy Finals between Pinelands and Warriors. There is no cash prize but bragging rights and a trophy are at stake. This promises to be a good game as its two hard nosed teams that do not give anything easy. This game promises to be a fight to the end.

30 – 35 clubs are expected to register with approx 60 teams to participate across

5 divisions - Premier / Intermediate / Third / Women’s / Under 21

DJ entertainment with Dirkmouse Da Bouse

Big John’s on site for meals

Admission $5.00

Cougars & Combined Schools Top Standings In The Lomar Alleyne Tournament

2010-03-14T16:16:00.000-04:00

After a major update on game scores we now see that Cougars & Combined School lead the standings in the Lomar Alleyne Tournament - Pre Season Tournament.

The favourites Station Hill Cavaliers and Pinelands are following close behind.

View the latest standing here
http://www.bajanbasketball.com/common/pages/public/rv/ladder.aspx?mode=0

BarbadosToday.bb To Keep Public Updated On BABA Tournaments

2010-03-12T00:50:00.000-04:00

Barbados' Online newspaper - BarbadosToday.bb has indicated that they will be making an effort to public informed of all of the BABA activities in the coming year. BarbadosToday.bb also expressed and interest in doing interviews and coverage of the games.

Pre Season Action Continues Tomorrow In Basketball City

2010-03-08T09:11:00.001-04:00

Reminding you of more BABA Pre-Season action tomorrow in the YMCA - AKA Basketball City

6:30 PM Warriors V Mayhill

8:00 PM Cougars v Patriots Sports Club

Cougars is the only team to have played last weekend and they really made a good showing for themselves coming away with a win against defending champions Station Hill Cavaliers.

See the full listing of fixtures here - http://www.bajanbasketball.com/common/pages/public/rv/draw.aspx?

Lomar Alleyne Pre-Season Tournament Gets Started With Wins By Cougars & Warriors

2010-03-05T13:10:00.002-04:00

The Lomar Alleyne Pre season Tournament got started last night in the YMCA with a decent crowd turning out. We have the final scores for you.

6:30 PM Game
Cougars 72
Station Hill 68

8:30 PM Game
Warriors 71
DC United 69

Take a Look at the other fixture here http://www.bajanbasketball.com/common/pages/public/rv/draw.aspx?

SO NOW WE KNOW The true culprits

2010-03-05T12:02:00.003-04:00

Local basketball’s modern day Bonnie and Clydes finally revealed their hands as if they were at high stakes poker table, exposing those murky fingerprints all over the sport’s decade long decline.

For too long the blame for basketball’s highly publicised demise has been unjustly laid at the feet of executives past and present.

Even the men in grey and black have endured the wrongful condemnation of the worst injustice in all Barbados’ local sports.

But not to worry, because this current crop of Premier League players is the guilty party for the traumatic fall from grace of Bajan basketball.

And it’s time they own up.

This condemned list, however, doesn’t include Andrew Alleyne, Brian Yarde, Chris Holder and the likes of those who spanned generations to end up playing in their late 30s or 40s in this organised scrimmage which currently masquerades as the sport’s top flight.

No, I’m using those born in the mid70s as the cut-off mark, alphabetically starting from Alleyne, Peter right down to Yearwood, Antonio.

Rest at ease now Gay Griffith, you of 15 long and unappreciated years of Barbados Amateur Basketball Association leadership.

Maybe the refs can finally be exonerated. Well, not just yet.

The present day “top flight” ballers’ latest and most deplorable act came to light at the end of last season when national men’s coach Adrian Craigwell revealed that his senior players were absent from the weekly training sessions.

However, not only were they not attending the practices, they were forgoing them in favour of “competing” in any one of three out-of-season tournaments.

Practice? We’re talking about practice?

Somewhere in Philadelphia a teary-eyed Allen Iverson would be beaming with pride.

Not coincidentally, this is the same generation of players whose early playing days corresponds with the prime of said legendary Sixers number three.

As we speak, only one player from the last ill-fated tour to Tortola currently attends the programme, and the 26 year-old Jason Smith is the elder of the two players at those sessions that would’ve ever represented Barbados at the senior level.

And this isn’t exactly the 1992 Dream Team we’re talking about here.

This is a national squad that has successive sixth place finishes at the last two regional tournaments and could only trip over a single win in five games at a meet devoid of powerhouses Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In other words, they need all the practice they could get.

When you struggle with mere basics like hitting uncontested jumpers at training in the friendly shooting confines of the Wildey Gymnasium, while showing shortcomings in the ability to play without the ball, then treating practice like a persistent debt collector is tantamount to sabotage.

At least the country’s junior players have had the sense of mind, if not the common courtesy, to hone whatever skills they possess at the bi-weekly sessions.

Then there’s the disturbing disloyalty shown by about five of Craigwell’s own Cavaliers, who have refused to even grace their club coach with a solitary visit.

Et tu Brute?

Such betrayal ranks right up there with that of Judas’, and at least that disciple got 30 pieces of silver for his efforts.

What did those rogue players get from the out-of-season tournaments?

A chance at dividing $1,500 among a team of seven?

An opportunity of scrimmaging against lower level players?

The again, it’s not as if that doesn’t happen in today’s Premier League anyhow, considering the mediocre standards of play that pass for top flight basketball.

It’s purported to be the highest calibre of the local sport, yet there are regular rotation players who routinely miss lay-ups (see: Reynolds, Jermaine), make free throws look like job work (see: Gaskin, Damien) and play the game as if it were a video game with the pass option toggled off (see: Yearwood, Antonio).

And the BABA, the officials or a combination of both are the ones alleged to be involved in stealing of some kind?

What could be more fraudulent than to know people have paid money to watch you go weeks between dunks or 100-point games?

Just last June unsuspecting patrons were robbed of three dollars to see Warriors and Patriots fail to tally 100 points combined.

However, they did manage to combine for 108 missed shots, 41 turnovers and 39 fouls all in 40 minutes of drudgery that setback the shot clock era by some 30 years.

Who’s exactly doing the stealing here?

This isn’t to say that the previous executives didn’t have a hand to play in the sport’s grand demise with their own shortcomings, or that the standard of officiating in this country is of an acceptable quality.

But they haven’t quite fled with the lottery either, not if we’re to go by the evidence of these murky fingerprints.

Rest at ease Gay Griffith, we’ve got the real culprits.

Contribution By Sports Writer Justin Marville

The President's Invitational - Lomar Alleyne Pre-Season Tournament Begins Today

2010-03-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

The President's Invitational - Lomar Alleyne Pre-Season Tournament Begins Today with favourites Station Hill Cavaliers vs Cougars.

Thursday 4th March 2010

6:30PM Station Hill - Cougars

8:00PM DC United - Warriors

YMCA

Bajan Basketball Predictions For the BABA's 2010 Pre-Season Tournament

2010-03-03T01:39:00.000-04:00

Having been the most dominant team in Bajan Basketball for the last 2 years, and in many persons mind even longer, Station Hill Cavaliers enter the 2010 season as the clear favourites to win the Premier League. The Cavaliers are also the BajanBasketball.com pick to win the President Invitational Preseason Lomar Alleyne Tournament. There chances to win are further galvanized by the decision of 3 Premier League teams not to participate in the tournament. Not that Bulls, Lakers or Sonics involvement in the tournament would have wrestled the illustrious title of tournament favourite from the Cavs but it would have probably made us think about it a little longer than we did.

One can fully expect the Cavs to use players from their Premier League and Intermediate teams for this tournament. But with the depth of both those teams it is highly unlikely that this will severely hinder their chances to win the tournament. They can even use players from their Ladies team and still be a competitive force within the tournament.

This is not to suggest that the Station Hill dynasty will not have any competition in the tournament. Surely they have to be mindful of the boys from the Pine who look the most likely contenders to the basketball throne. In fact every team in this tournament stands some chance of winning so here is our zone by zone breakdown complete with predictions for zone winners:

Zone A Station Hill Cavaliers, Patriots & Cougars.

Despite both Cougars and Patriots finishing towards the bottom of the Premier League standings last year it is still difficult to completely write them off. With the tournament format one win or loss could completely upset the whole apple cart and both Cougars and Patriots are more than capable of wins against the Cavs on their day. Both teams have considerable talent and Patriots will be even stronger with players from their Intermediate team, which made the playoffs.

Predicted Winner: Station Hill Cavaliers

Zone B DC United, Warriors & Mayhill.

Of these 3 teams Mayhill was the only one that made playoffs but that was Intermediate and they are coming up against 2 teams who were in the middle of the Premier League standings. Its hard to choose a favourite between these 2 based on last year but given that Warriors can also pull on the strength of their Intermediate and Third Division squad we are leaning slightly to the Dalkeith squad. Mayhill must still not be discounted. With playoff experience from last year and a team with both youth and experience this team could cause an upset.

Predicted Winner: Warriors

Zone C Jackson, Combined Schools & Challengers.

Again Challengers are the only playoff team here and again that was Intermediate.Having not seen what the School Boys have to offer this year Jackson are the favourites in this group. It is still hard to write off Combined Schools based on their high standards over the past few seasons and we fully expect their coaching staff to have their team fully prepared. We are also not ready to fully cross Challengers off as having the potential to win this group.

Predicted Winner: Jackson

Zone D Pinelands, Senators & Market Hill Ballers.

Like the Cavs, Pinelands are the overwhelming favourite in this group but Senators and Market Hill are 2 clubs with a tremendous amount of pride. It will be interesting to see if Senators call upon their experience from their Third division squad and it must not be forgotten that for most of the Intermediate season Market Hill looked like legitimate title contenders.

Predicted Winner: Pinelands

The tournament is setup perfectly for another Station Hill v Pinelands final but as the tournament progresses BajanBasketball.com will keep you informed. We would love to hear your feedback on how you feel the tournament will go. Do you agree with our predictions? Who do you feel will win the tournament? Do you think this tournament is a good idea? Email us and let us know.

Site Update to Prepare For 2010 BABA Season

2009-12-02T00:38:00.001-04:00

We are currently preparing the website for the 2010 Basketball Season. We would like to be ready from the start of the season to make the game fixtures, scores and more available to you throughout the season.

The 2009 season was a great learning experience for us and we are looking forward to providing you with a better service in the upcoming 2010 season.

Please share any thoughts you might have on how we might be able to improve the site to better serve you

Jamilia Scores 52

2009-06-15T02:13:00.001-04:00

Jamilia Griffith scored a game high of 52 points in a Station Hill Cavaliers win over Challangers 113 - 31 in a ladies division game on Sunday evening at BCC.

Other leading scorers for Station Hill Cavaliers
Tamesha Flatts - 20 points
Wanda Agard-Belgrave - 17 points
Danesha Elcock - 16 points.

Police Upset Station Hill Cavaliers In Overtime - Intermediate Division

2009-06-15T02:10:00.003-04:00

A three pointer by Kenmore Phillips with 20 seconds to go tied the scores 67 all in regulation time in an exciting Intermediate game at Police Boys Club at Bay Street on Wednesday. Police could have won the game in regulation time when Shawn Clarke missed an ally hoop layup as the time expire following a line violation by Corey Best that give police the ball with 9 seconds to go.

Leading scorers in the game for police

Leon Carrington - 39 points
Shawn Clarke - 10 points.

For Station Hill Cavaliers
Corey Best - 18 points
Corey Howard - 14 points
Decino Corbin - 10 points
Dwayne Blackman - 10 points
Darren Hunte - 10 points

23 players have been called to trials for the Barbados Senior Women Basketball National Team

2009-06-12T01:27:00.002-04:00

The full squad is:

Coach - Barry Rock
Assistant Coach - Charles "Gus" Arthur
Manager - Denise Alleyne

Players
Shakira Shorey
Sade Clarke
Laurel Browne
Jennifer Joseph Hackett
Nadia Hinds
Tammy Hope
Ruth Gill
Astrid Alleyne
Tamesha Flatts
Ria Phillips
Wanda Agard-Belgrave
Jamilla Griffith
Keria Brittney
Jonel Oderson
Rhea Holder
Rachel Farley
Latonya Maughan
Irecka Louis
Jackie Browne
Maria Cumberbatch
Tiffiny Husbands
Chantel Husbands
Tamisha Marshall

USA COLLEGE TEAM BEAT SCHOOL GIRLS

2009-06-06T17:46:00.001-04:00

Visiting USA College team

The Combined schools Hoopsters were soundly trashed 22 - 80 by the USA College Team at the UWI court on Wednesday evening. Leading scorers:

For USA colleges
Cartlin Noble - 19 points
Linsey Barnard - 16 points
Tanesha Hughes -13 points
Taylor Wencis - 12 points
Nicole Williams - 10 points.

No one for the Combined Schools Hoopsters scored in double figures.

Next Game will be played on Thursday June 4, 2009 at Wildey Gymnasium at 5.30pm versus Barbados Select Team.

Barbados Men National Team Cut To 17

2009-06-06T17:38:00.002-04:00

The Barbados men national team has been cut to 17 players in preparation for the Caribbean Basketball Championship in Tortola British Virgin Islands from June 28 - July 5, 2009.

The team is as follows:

Sidney Rowe and Selwyn Brooks - DC United
Kelvin "Browne" Patterson, Junior Moore, Kelvin "Cutting" Sealy, Jason Smith, Corey Williams and Henry Richards - Station Hill Cavaliers
Andre Holder - Senators
George Haynes - Patriots
Kirk Patrick & Charles Vanderpool - Pinelands
Jeremy "Bull" Gill - Clapham Bulls
Jefferson Trotman - St. John Sonics
Ricardo "Howard" Jemmott and Zahir Motara - Lakers
Kregg Jones - Combined Schools Trident

The next practice session will be held at the BCC on Sunday May 31, 2009 from 2 - 5 pm at the BCC

Barbados Amateur Basketball Association Rules And Regulations

2009-06-02T02:08:00.000-04:00

1. Affiliation
All Associations, Clubs, Schools and Colleges desiring affiliation shall apply annually on the Association s Form to the Honorary Secretary of the Association.

(1) Yearly Affiliation fees are $200.00. $400.00 should be deposited at registration, of which $200.00 is refunded if the Club participates in the Opening Ceremony with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 members in full uniform.
(2) Clubs wishing to maintain affiliation to the B.A.B.A. but not take part in any of its competitions will pay a non-refundable $100.00 fee.
(3) A fee to be determined by the Council will be incurred for late affiliation. Final dates of registration will be announced by the B.A.B.A.

2.Returns by Members
Every Association, Club, School and College (hereinafter referred to as Member) affiliated to the B.A.B.A. shall forward to the Honorary Secretary of the Association two weeks prior to the commencing date of the season a return stating :-

(1) Name of Member.
(2) Name, Mailing Address and Email Address of its President, Secretary, Coach/s, Contact person/s and Captain/s.
(3) Names and telephone numbers of not less than two members to be trained as Referees.
(4) Proposed colours of the uniform.
(5) Proposed home court.

3. Registration
Each Member shall register with the Honorary Secretary of the B.A.B.A. the name of every player and Coach who will represent the said Association or Club during the season.

(1) A fee to be determined on a yearly basis per player shall accompany each registration, except mini league players who shall register free.
(2) The Council always reserves the right to accept or reject the registration of any Club, player or coach.
(3) No individuals shall be allowed to take part in any competition until 24 hours after his/her registration by his/her Association or Club.
(4) All players are requested to present a passport size photograph on registration. In the event that photos are not supplied, players may be asked to present their Barbados I.D. cards.
(5) Clubs must register at least eight players in any division. National players must be registered in the most senior Division of their Club.
(6) Players registered in an upper division cannot participate in a lower division. A lower division player is allowed to participate in an upper division for a maximum of three games. On playing their fourth game that player must remain in that upper division for the duration of the season. Should a Club register more than one team in a particular division, players of those teams cannot switch zones. These stipulations apply to all competitions.
(7) In the case of the Men s Knockout Competitions, players are restricted from participating in both Junior and Senior Knockout.
(8) All players in the B.A.B.A s tournaments must be bona-fide members of the Association, Club, School or College for which they are competing and must be registered players of the B.A.B.A. A School or College player may represent his/her School in the School League and any Club as long as he/she is a bonafide member of said Club and adheres to the regulation regarding registration under his/her section.
(9) Non-Nationals shall be eligible to participate in any B.A.B.A. competition after they have been in this country for one month.
(10) No player shall play for more than one Member Association and/or Club in any one season.
(11) A fee to be determined by the Council will be incurred for late registration. Final dates of registration will be announced by the B.A.B.A.
(12) Every team must have a named Coach, who must pay a registration fee that will be determined on a yearly basis by the Executive Council. This fee should accompany the clubs registration.
(13) No more than 4 persons may sit on a bench, as team officials.
(14) The season shall run from January 1 to December 31 in any year. At December 31 of the current year, all registration shall lapse and cease to be of any effect.

4. Competitions
1. TOURNAMENTS
The official competitions of the B.A.B.A are :-
(1) The League Tournaments.
(2) The School League Tournaments
(3) The Knockout Tournaments
(4) Champion of Champions Tournament
(5) The Invitation Tournaments
(6) The Lomar Alleyne Memorial Game

The League Tournaments are the major tournaments organised by the B.A.B.A and shall form the basis of any promotion and relegation.

The School Tournaments are league tournaments for Schools.

The Knockout Tournaments are one round tournaments, the number of which during the season is determined by the Council.

The Champion of Champions Tournament will be played between the Premier Division League Winners and the Senior Knockout Winners.

The Invitation Tournaments are specifically sponsored tournaments organised by the B.A.B.A at which various teams will be selected for participation.

The Lomar Alleyne Memorial Game will be played between the Premier Division League Winners and the Senior Knockout winners of the previous season. In the event that it is one and the same team, Council reserves the right to stage the game.

The Council has the right to determine the amount, type and length of each tournament to be held from season to season and teams must participate in all official tournaments of the B.A.B.A. for which they are fixtured.

2. DRESS CODE
The Dress Code will be that as set out in the Rules and Regulations of F.I.B.A.

In addition:

(1) Socks must be worn and seen no less than two inches above the rim of the shoes. The team s socks must be uniform.
(2) Warm up gear must be part of the team s uniform.
(3) All players (including women) must place their shirts inside their playing shorts during a game.
(4) Playing shorts must not be worn below the hips and must not reach below the knees.
(5) Absolutely no clothing is allowed under the playing gear(no tee shirts vest etc.) However women with deep cut shirts will be allowed a sports bra.
(6) For all games:-
(a) The first team named in the programme shall wear the light coloured shirts (preferably white).
(b) The second team named in the programme shall wear dark coloured shirts.

3. CHOICE OF BASKETS
(1) Neutral Courts - For teams playing at a neutral court, the first team mentioned in the programme shall have the choice of baskets and team bench area.
(2) Home Courts - For teams playing at their home courts, the visiting team shall have the choice of baskets and team bench area.

Teams failing to comply with these regulations will be deemed to have forfeited the game during which the breach of these rules occurred.

5. Organisational Rules
Teams taking part in one or more of the B.A.B.A. s
competitions shall be under obligation to respect the times set for engagements. Where the B.A.B.A. schedules two games at the same venue, one after the other:

(1) All Clubs and Officials taking part in the FIRST GAME MUST arrive 20 minutes prior to the game time.
(2) All Clubs and Officials taking part in the SECOND GAME MUST arrive 1 hour after the scheduled time for the first game.
(3) All Intermediate, Third Division and Women s Clubs are required to provide one scorer for each game. Teams not providing a scorer will forfeit the game and must pay both referees.
(4) Any game abandoned after the completion of the first half shall be continued from the point at which it was abandoned, at the earliest opportunity.
(5) All Clubs MUST pay official fees at those games where entrance fees are not collected. These fees shall be paid before the start of the game and should accompany the scoresheet. All Clubs failing to comply with this rule will be deemed to have forfeited the game during which the breach of this rule occurred.
(6) Teams forfeiting any fixtured game must pay the official fees for that game to the Treasurer/Assistant Treasurer of the B.A.B.A. and/or his delegate within 48 hours. They will not be allowed to continue to play in the tournament and will forfeit any schedule games after the 48hours if the fees remain outstanding.
(7) Any team forfeiting three games without satisfactory excuse as determined by the council will be automatically banned from competition and demoted to the lowest division in the subsequent season, if their application for registration is accepted by the Executive Council.
(8) A club that is found to have played a player not registered will forfeit the game, in the first offence. The second offence will have such team removed from all competitions for the balance of the year.

6. Notification
(1) Clubs must be given at least 48 hours notice of changes in fixtures in which they are directly involved.
(2) During Playoffs and Knockout rounds, Clubs may be given a minimum of 24 hours notice for games.
(3) Clubs requesting to have games postponed or rescheduled should give the Honorary Secretary/ Organising Secretary at least 2 weeks notice of such intentions in writing and specify the reasons for their request. The council reserves the right to schedule the game for poor excuses.

7. Responsibility
(1) No Member may take part in any competition outside hose organised and/or sanctioned by the B.A.B.A., be it local or overseas without its permission.
(2) Every Member shall be responsible to the Council for the action/s of its players and officials. They are required to take all precautions necessary to prevent spectators and/or players threatening and/or assaulting officials and/or players during and/or after a game.

8. Discipline
In the event of any member being proved, to the satisfaction of the Executive Council by the Disciplinary Committee, to have been guilty of violation of the laws of the game, rules or regulations of the B.A.B.A. or misconduct, the Council shall have the right to impose sanctions on the party at fault. These sanctions may be of a Disciplinary and/or financial character. A fine not exceeding $500 may be imposed.

Further, if a player or coach is suspended during the course of a game, the Official shall forward the identification card of the player or coach, if a vailable, along with his report to the Secretary of the Officials Association within 48 hours. The Secretary of the Officials Association shall forward this report to the Honorary Secretary of the B.A.B.A. as soon as possible afterwards, but in the event not later than 1 week afterwards.

1. Players who:

a) Are disqualified from a game due to a Disqualifying Foul shall be sanctioned with a 1 game suspension. If they are disqualified from another game of the same tournament, they will be sanctioned with a 2 game suspension. The Disciplinary Committee reserves the right to impose a further suspension, in either instance.

b) Are disqualified from the court for misconduct towards one of the Referees shall be sanctioned with a 1 game suspension. Should the disqualification be repeated for the same reason, there shall be sanctioned with 2 game suspension. The Disciplinary Committee reserves the right to impose a further suspension, in either instance.

c) Assault any Referee or Assistant at any time or destroy the score sheets or other property of the B.A.B.A. shall be eliminated for the remainder of the season. The Disciplinary Committee may impose a further suspension.

2. A Coach, assistant coach, manager or team assistant who:

a) is disqualified and expelled from the vicinity of the court for having 2 or 3 technical fouls, he/she shall receive no further sanction in the respect of said foul.

b) If a Coach, assistant coach, manager or team assistant, is disqualified and expelled from the vicinity of the court for misconduct towards the Referees, he/she shall be sanctioned with a 1 game suspension. Should the disqualification be repeated for the same reason, he/she will be sanctioned with a 2 game suspension. The Disciplinary Committee reserves the right to impose a further suspension, in either instance.

c) In the event that any Member fails in their responsibility to prevent spectators and/or players threatening and/or assaulting a officials and/or players during and/or after a game at their home court, the B.A.B.A reserves the right after investigation to suspend all games at that venue for a stated period, where such venue becomes unsafe to players, officials and/or members of the public.

9. Sanctioning Competitions
Any application for the organisation of an official contest or competition must be submitted to the Association s secretary through the applicant’s Association, Club, School or College at least 4 weeks before the contest or competition is to be held. This contest or competition should not be publicised until sanctioned by the Executive Council.

A fee to be determined by the Council may be charged for sanctioning this Competition. In the event that Prize Money is awarded, this money may be lodged with the Executive Council.

All local competitions must be completed by December 31st in the year commenced. Council reserves the right to charge a Caution Fee that will be forfeited if the competition is not completed by that date.

10. Complaints
a) Any Club and/or player may petition the B.A.B.A. to assist in the dispute with another Club and/or player.

b) All complaints, or protests made or lodged by an Association, Club, School, College, Player, Coach or Member shall be in writing and shall be sent to the Honorary Secretary of the B.A.B.A. accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $20.

11. Promotions, Relegations & Team Standings

Please note that other than in the Premier Division the Combined Schools team is subject to demotion.

Premier Division

The team in last place at the end of the preliminaries will be demoted to the intermediate division. The Combined Schools team is exempt from demotion from the Premier Division.

In the event that the Combined Schools team is in last place at the end of the preliminaries the penultimate team shall be demoted to the intermediate division.

Intermediate Division

The winner of the Intermediate Division will be promoted to the premier League divisions in the following year.

In the event that the club of the Intermediate Division League Champions already has a team in the Premier Division there will be no promotion to the Premier Division the following year.

The teams in the last 2 places at the end of the preliminaries will be demoted to the Third division.

If the club of the Third Division League Champions or the runners up does not have a team competing in the Intermediate Division, they will be promoted automatically to the Intermediate Division

If the club of the Third Division League Champions or runners up have teams competing in the Intermediate Division then there will be no promotion to the intermediate division the following year.

Third Division

If the clubs of the teams in the finals of the Third Division do not have teams in the Intermediate Division they will be automatically promoted to the Intermediate Division.

In the event that the clubs who are in the finals of the Third Division already have teams competing in the Intermediate Division then there will be no promotion to or demotion from the Intermediate Division the following year.

12. Interpretations:
All competitions are played under F.I.B.A. rules and regulations and the Council of the B.A.B.A. is the sole authority for the interpretation of these rules. Decisions made by the Council upon any question of interpretation of any matter affecting the B.A.B.A. not specially provided for, shall be final and binding until such time as such decision shall be rescinded by the General Body.

13. Date of Rules and Regulations

These Rules and Regulations are hereby amended and ratified by the Executive Council this March 5, 2009.

Getting Started

2009-05-29T12:28:00.001-04:00

BajanBasketball.com is finally taking shape. The game scores have finally been added to the site. There are still quite a few score updates to be done, however most of the scores have been completed.