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

Mens Open Elite Division

$700 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The Men’s Elite is our top division where the best of the best have competed for the past 34 years. Last year, LA Alpine came back from a 15 point deficit and then hung on against Washington CYC by the score of 76-74 to win its 10th Elite crown. Expect Alpine (10 titles), Washington CYC (10 Final Fours, 5 Finals since 1999), NY USAB (5 Final Fours since 2004), and the young athletic Cali Davis Dynasty (2013 Final Four) to compete for bragging rights. Additional bracketbusters could include the Toronto Dragons (3 Final Fours), the Boston Hurricanes (3 Final Fours), Vancouver Boiling Point (2012 Open Champs), Vancouver Strathcona (2013 Open Champs), and the NY Cruisers (3 Final Fours).  This division is the pinnacle of Chinese Hoops.

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 16 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 original copies 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: Either 8 or 12 teams.

• The NACBA will select 8-12 Elite teams from the pool of Men's Open/Mens Elite teams to compete in the highest division of Chinese Basketball. Teams will be selected based on their previous performance(s) at the NACBAIT, and NACBA approved events.
• The Final Four teams from the 2013 Elite division are guaranteed bids into the Elite division. (LA Alpine, Washington CYC, Cali Davis Dynasty, NY USAB Warriors A)
• In order to preserve longstanding tradition, four Elite bids will also be reserved for the "founding member" teams if they opt to enter a team into this division: Boston Knights, Chicago Dragons, NY Rockits, and Philadelphia Suns.
• The Final teams from the 2013 Open division are guaranteed bids into the Elite division. (Vancouver Strathcona, NY FBNYC)
• If any of the previous year's automatically qualifying teams are founding member teams, then it will open up one additional spot.
• Teams not selected for the Men's Elite Division will compete in the Men's Open division.
• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 4 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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 certified referee

Mens Open Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: In 2013, a Vancouver team won this division for the second consecutive year.  Following on the heels of the 2012 Vancouver Boiling Point squad, the well coached Vancouver Strathcona team steamrolled their way to a place in NACBA lore by going  undefeated. With Vancouver and FBNYC moving up to the Elite division, the door will be left open for a team such as Markham FCCM (2010 Open Champs, 2013 Final Four) Dallas Team Texas (2013 Final Four), or Philadelphia Fastball (2013 Friendship Champs) to hoist the hardware.  In 2014, we can expect contending squads from historic programs such as the Boston Knights, NY Rockits, NY USAB, Philly Suns, and Washington CYC.  With multiple rim hanging dunk artists, LA WZZE and Toronto Great Wall could surprise and posterize at the same time.  

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 16 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 original copies 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: 8-16 teams.

• Teams not selected for the Men's Elite Division will compete in the Men's Open division.
• The Top Two teams from the 2012 Friendship Division will compete in the Men’s Open division. (Philadelphia Fastball, Philly Suns B) 
• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees

Mens Friendship Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The Friendship division is our recreational level division.  After a few years of West Coast dominance (LA Anchormen, LA Everest), it turned out to be a Philly cheesesteak finals between Philadelphia Fastball B and the Philly Suns B.  Philadelphia Fastball B came out to Minnesota and dominated the competition, winning each game by an average of almost 20 points. Now, with both Philadelphia teams moving up into the open, we anticipate tough challenges from the NY Falcons, Chicago Dragons B, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and Winnipeg Storm B.

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 16 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 original copies 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: 8-16 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees.

Mens Seniors 35 Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The 2013 Seniors division was dominated by the Chicago Dragons 35’s for a second straight year.  Even a fortified Toronto CCYAA (7 time Champions) couldn't knock off Gene's army.   The Virginia Juggernauts made a strong debut, finishing in second, and we assume that they will be working hard at the gym to make their 2014 appearance just a little sweeter. And never count out guys like the Boston Knights, or the Winnipeg Storm.  Could this be the year that the Philly Suns, NY Rockits, or Washington CYC makes an entry?


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:

• All participants must be 35 years of age by tournament time to be eligible and can only play for one team throughout the tournament.
• Each team is allowed to have two(2) 100% Asian (non-chinese) players on its roster (100% Korean is okay, 50% Filipino is not) that has participated in the Nationals prior to 1999. Please be sure that you understand this rule, we do not want to rule any player ineligible to play at the tournament. Please be sure you understand this rule, as it may impact your team’s eligibility.
• 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 original copies 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: 6-12 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees.

Mens Master 45 Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The Chicago Dragons have now taken back to back to back titles.  The NY Thunder have done well on the national stage, but they have fallen short a couple times, so if they are able to recruit a couple of the Big Apple's talented elderly men, they are in good position.  Perhaps this is the year that the legendary NJ Pirates or the dynastic SF Saints makes a comeback.   Meanwhile it's time for Toronto CCYAA, the Boston Knights, Montreal MMAC, the NY Fishmen, and all the original NACBA participants to bring their families to Florida for a baller style vacation. The Masters division should be very competitive in 2014.

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:

• All participants must be 45 years of age by tournament time to be eligible and can only play for one team throughout the tournament.
• Each team is allowed to have two(2) 100% Asian (non-chinese) players on its roster (100% Korean is okay, 50% Filipino is not) that has participated in the Nationals prior to 1999. Please be sure that you understand this rule, we do not want to rule any player ineligible to play at the tournament. Please be sure you understand this rule, as it may impact your team’s eligibility.
• 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 original copies 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
  
  If you have any questions about this exception, contact the Tournament Committee.

Format: 6-12 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees

Womens Open Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description:  LA Aiya got younger and faster as they added in the right mix of players.  LA was clearly better than everyone else once they got it going, as they won every playoff game by 20 points or more en route to their 5th Championship.  Aiya was superiorly balanced at both ends.  The SF ArcAngels also have 5 titles thanks to their open court attack; so if both teams reach the Finals in 2014, the winner will have the overall NACBA title lead.  The Philadelphia Fastbelles, in their first year at the NACBAIT earned the #1 seed and reached the Final Four, as they have the deepest collection of young talent in the tournament.  The uptempo Vancouver Strathcona, in their second NACBAIT, has also figured out the formula for advancing a little bit further as their relentless defense halts the opposition.  The Toronto Black Dragons (2010 Champs) were upset too early in both 2012 and 2013, so they're going to be hungry. Other teams such as Toronto CCYAA (2006 Champs), Toronto Tigers (2012 Final Four), NY Sabres Green, and Washington CYC have enough talent to contend. 

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 14 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 original copies 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: 8 teams.

• A limit of 8 teams will compete in this division.
• The Final Four teams from 2013 are guaranteed bids. (LA Aiya, SF ArcAngels, Phila Fastbelles, Vancouver Strathcona)
• The top two teams in the 2013 Liberty division are guaranteed bids. (Toronto Black Dragons, Toronto CCYAA)
• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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 certified referees.

Womens Liberty Division

$650 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The Liberty division is a chance for new teams, lower tier teams, younger teams, or less experienced teams to really shine! Squads like the Montreal MMAC, NY Sabres Black, Philly Lady Suns, and Toronto CCYAA will enlist and compete. This division may be combined with the Womens Open if there are less than 14 total teams.
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 14 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 original copies 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: 6-8 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees

Boys Juniors 18 & Under Division

$625 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description:The Washington CYC 18’s once again swept through the 2013 Juniors division in an impressive manner.  However, Toronto CCYAA and the NY USAB/QHCC Warriors are planning for a return to the days when they used to meet each other every single year in the Finals.  Serious challenges should come in the form of the Boston Knights, NY Rockits, and the Winnipeg Storm.   If teams like Philadelphia Fastball, the NY Titans, and the Boston Hurricanes make FLL a destination, we could be in for a tremendous event.  This is the most exciting division in the North American Chinese Basketball Association.

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 not have attained the age of 19 before tournament time and can play for only one team during this tournament.
• 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 original copies 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: 6-12 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees.

Boys Youth 15 & Under Division

$625 Entry Fee , Plus $100 NACBA fee, Plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description:The Youth Division is the tomorrow our Tournament. Future stars will learn to handle the pressure of the big games, as they face off with the best young talent from cities across North America. The NY Chinatown Life Rockits had a great trip to Bloomington, as they emerged unscathed through the firestorm. The NY Titans were undermanned but reached the Championship despite their thin bench, so if they are able to bring their entire squad this year, they could make some noise.  NY USAB/QHCC will be looking to get back their swag, but will have fight off stiff challenges from Toronto CCYAA, the Philly Suns, the Chicago Dragons, and the Boston Knights.  The Youth teams always have energy to burn, so if you want to see some fast paced action, take a look here!

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 not have attained the age of 16 before tournament time and can play for only one team during this tournament.
• 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 original copies 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: 6-10 teams.

• Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 3 games throughout the tournament.
• After initial round robin group play, teams from each group may 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/IAABO certified referees