Please note:
Tournament is open to all eligible teams on a first come, first served basis with preferences given to those teams that have participated in the past.  Once divisions are filled, no other teams will be accepted.  Please make note of the deadline date and entry fee information.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $650 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description:  Created in 2008, the Men’s Elite Division represents the best of the best. At the Philly 2008 Tourney, the caliber of play and talent produced by teams from across the US and Canada was certainly something to see. Led by 6-4 post phenom Jim Shih, PG Austin Yuen (Seattle Pacific U.) and 6-7 superathlete SF Kyle Kiang, the Seattle Bladerunners proved themselves to be the cream of the crop in Chinese Basketball. Despite tough competition from teams such as Arizona Desert Jade, the NY Cruisers and the San Francisco Dukes, Seattle came through when it counted. Will Seattle capture their 5th NACBAIT title, or will someone else step up their game?

Eligibility:  Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).

Format: 24 team limit

• The NACBA will select 16 Elite teams from the pool of Men’s Open teams to compete in the highest division of Chinese Basketball. Teams will be selected based on their previous performance at the NACBAIT.
• The two Championship teams from the previous year’s Elite division are guaranteed bids into the Elite division.
• In order to preserve longstanding tradition, four Elite bids will also be reserved for the “founding member” teams, as represented on the NACBA Executive Committee.
• If any of the previous year’s Championship teams are founding member teams, then it will open up one additional spot. 
• There is also a guaranteed spot for the team who captured the previous year’s Men’s Open Championship.
• Teams not selected for the Men’s Elite Division will compete in the original division, the Men’s Open.
• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 4 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description: This is the “just for fun” division, but don’t think some good games are not being played here.  Rookie, long in the tooth tournament guru, or anywhere in between- it doesn’t matter.  The Friendship Division is perfect for young teams, older teams comprised of friends just getting together for the weekend, or teams who just want to have a good time, visit a new city, and play some hoops.  Last year, the Toronto Sliders captured the title, but who’s going to make their trip to Florida something special?

Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).

• All participants must be at least 18 years old and can play for only one team.
• Maximum team roster of 12 players
• At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
• Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format: 12 team limit

• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description: This is the division for “veteran” players who still want to compete, but want to compete against guys their own age.  Each team is guaranteed to play in at least three games throughout the tournament. 2008 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Men's Senior 35+over division. Since its inception, it has been dominated by teams from the east coast, the NY Titans (1999), NJ Pirates (2000, 2001, 2006), and the Philadelphia Suns (2002), CCYAA Toronto Masters (2004, 2005, 2007 & 2008).   The lone exception was 2003 in Las Vegas, when the highly acclaimed San Francisco Saints returned to the tournament and dominated from beginning to end.  This year’s edition, will see the NJ Pirates trying to extend their championship dreams with a fourth title.  Stalwarts Beaver Ho, Rich Lo, Teddy Hom, and Steve Lee will be bringing their “A” game this year as well as their families. Four-time champions themselves, Toronto CCYAA will be led by perennial all star, 6’6” Richard Zhu.  This 40+ old superstar, Rich can dominate on the inside and hit the trey with ease.  The Chicago Dragons will be led by their all star, Robert Choy.  While the Boston Knights look toward the return of their dominant big man, Ed Chu.  Perhaps, this will be the year that a west coast team challenges for a title. Will the San Francisco Saints be making a return trip to stake their claim?


Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese) with the following exception:

Format: 8 team limit

• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees

Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description: New for 2008, this division was created as a way of giving the most “experienced” players and their families a reason to make the trip for the long weekend.  A family vacation to Florida, and shooting some baskets over the weekend sounds like a great idea.

Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese) with the following exception:

Format: 6 team limit

• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description:  This year's Womens Open and Womens Liberty divisions will be highlighted by the opportunity for all 12 teams to have a chance to capture the Womens Open Title. This format will allow everyone to have a shot at wearing Cinderella's glass slipper. It will also allow all teams to face teams they normally wouldn't have faced in previous years. Teams will select their opponents via drawing on Friday night into 4 pools of 3 teams each, with the top 4 teams from last year being separated, the next 4 teams also being divided, and finally the 4 remaining teams will be assigned their slot. Teams from the same organization will be placed into different pools to ensure that these teams will not face each other during pool play. Following pool play on Saturday morning, the top 8 teams will advance into the Womens Open playoffs on Saturday evening, while the remaining four teams will vie for the Liberty Championship. All teams are guaranteed to play at least 4 games throughout the weekend and all 12 teams will advance to Sunday, whether it be in the Medal round or the Consolation round. Womens Open Finals will be played on Championship Monday.

Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)

Format: 12 team limit

• 12 teams to compete in the highest division of Chinese Basketball.
• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 4 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description:  This division just keeps getting better and better each year as the competition increases by leaps and bounds.  The NY USAB 18's took it all in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Teams looking to challenge will be the up and coming Toronto CCYAA 18’s, NY Young Life Rockits, NY ISS Flights and the veteran Washington CYC team. With teams from Montreal, Boston, and Philly also in the mix, USAB may have a tough time getting another Championship.  Will this be the year that the West Coast makes a return to challenge the east coast supremacy in this division?

Eligibility:

Format: 8 team limit

• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.

Entrance Fee Per Team: $450 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit

Description: Something for the younger kids, as this will be their coming out party in the National Spotlight. 2008 marked the third time this division has been played as a part of the NACBA Nationals.  With the popularity of Chinese basketball at a all-time high, this division will offer the opportunity for these young hoopsters to participate in a high caliber national basketball tournament.  This will truly be an exciting time for these hoop dreamers. In 2008 we witnessed the USAB 15's capturing the coveted title. But we expect strong challenges from the Maryland Pistons, New York Rockits and the Toronto CCYAA.

Eligibility:

Format: 6 team limit

• Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group advance into the playoff round or the consolation round.
• 18 minutes per half, 3 timeouts per game, NCAA rules apply, all other rules to be announced at a later date.
• All games officiated by NCAA and/or IAABO certified referees.