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.
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $700 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit
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Description: This is the division where it all began and all the top players have played here. Since 1981, the NACBA (North American Chinese Basketball Association) has staged this event in cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Washington and Las Vegas. In the past, some of the best Chinese players have competed in this tournament. Players who have left their mark in the tournament with their stellar play include Richard Chang and Robert Fong (San Francisco Saints); the guard trio of Jerry Lew, Benny Hoang and Song Cun (Los Angeles Little Horse); and the high flying Kyle Kiang and power forward phenom Jim Shih (Seattle Bladerunners). Let's not forget to mention Conant Chi (San Francisco Saints), who has been a member of the 3-time Champion, Hung Kuo Elephants of the Taiwan Professional League. Other notables participating in the past include 7'0" Sun Fong (University of San Francisco) and 6'7" Mah Jing (University of Utah), both competed in the tournament and have gone on to play professionally overseas. In fact, many participants in this division have played at the high school or college level. But the division is really dominated by those who want to compete against the best.
The defending champs, NY USAB, will have their hands full as they attempt to stay on top of excellent teams such as the physical NY Cruisers, the uptempo Washington CYC, the outside bombing Arizona Desert Jade, the always tough Texas Ballistics, and the overly talented SF Duke. And be sure not to overlook the Chicago Dragons led by Joe Carlini, Andrew Tsai (MIT), and Tony Ling (Northwestern U.).
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: Men’s Open (12 team limit) and
Men’s Elite (16 team limit), open draw with the following exceptions
- First preference in registration will be given to teams who have participated in the previous NACBAIT, as well as the team who won the previous year’s Friendship division.
- This year we will be adding a new twist to the action, as the NACBA will select 16 Elite teams out of the pool of Men’s Open teams to compete in the highest division of Chinese Basketball.
- The Final Four teams from the previous year’s NACBAIT 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 Final Four 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 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
- All games officiated by NCAA and/or PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $600 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit
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Description: This is the “just for fun” division, but do not 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. With the SF Wildcats taking their run n shoot attack to the Open division, the door is open for a new champion to emerge.
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: 9 team limit
- The teams will be seeded by open draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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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). 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 repeat as well as 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. This year's edition will see the NJ Pirates attempt to extend their Championship Dreams with a fourth title Three- 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, who played in the men’s elite division in 2006. 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:
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 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: 6 team limit, open draw with the following exceptions:
- Top two teams from 2007 tournament will be seeded accordingly
- The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit
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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. Each team is guaranteed to play in at least three games throughout the tournament.
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 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
If you have any questions about this exception, contact the Tournament Committee.
Format: 4 team limit, open draw with the following exceptions:
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $600 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit
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Description: The women also get their time to shine, as this year’s Women’s Open will mark the 10th year that we have hosted this division. First preference in registration will be given to the top returning teams, as well the winner of the previous year’s Liberty Division. From its inaugural debut in 1999, the excitement and play in the Women’s Elite Open has been nothing short of spectacular. This year’s edition will certainly be a true test for the Toronto CCYAA team (2006 champions), as they look to bring the championship back to the Canada once more. This might prove difficult, as the 2007 Finalists both return- the Los Angeles Aiya (4-time champs, 2001, 2003, 2004 & 2007) and San Francisco Red Coach (2005 champs & 2006 & 2007 Finalists). And never count out the perennial contenders- the San Francisco Arc Angels, San Francisco Dragons, and the Toronto Dragons. Let’s see which team has got what it takes this year in Philly.
Eligibility: Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent.
Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
Open to all ages 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: 8 team limit open draw, with the following exceptions:
- Top two teams from 2007 tournament will be seeded accordingly
- The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $600 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit
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Description: For new teams, younger teams, teams on the cusp of greatness, or teams on the rise, the Liberty is sure to provide us with some more great competition. 2008 marks the fourth anniversary of this division and is perfect for those teams that are interested in hooping it up. Newly formed teams, or teams on the rise with now have the opportunity to compete against those at the same skill level before moving up the women’s elite open. Either way, this division is about making friends and playing some hoops at the same time. Defending 2007 champions, Phila Lady suns will return, as well as the New York Sabres Red and Montreal Magic. hopefully some new teams step up to the challenge.
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 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 legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the player’s disqualification from the tournament.
Format: 7 team limit, open draw with the following exceptions:
- Top two teams from 2007 tournament will be seeded accordingly
- The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $600 + $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. Each team is guaranteed to play in at least 4 games throughout the tournament. USAB 18's took it all in 2007. Teams looking to challenge will be the up and coming ISS Flights and veteran Washington CYC team. Will this be the year that the West Coast makes a return to challenge the east coast supremacy in this division?
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 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: 6 team limit, open draw with the following exceptions:
- Top two teams from 2006 tournament will be seeded accordingly
- The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
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Entrance Fee Per Team: $550 + $25 NA Fee + $100 Refundable Deposit |
Description: Something for the younger kids, as this will be their coming out party in the National Spotlight. 2007 marked the second 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 2007 we witnessed the USAB 15's capturing the covet title. But we expect strong challenges from the New York Rockits and the Toronto CCYAA.
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 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: 7 team limit, open draw with the following exceptions:
- Teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
- 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 PIAA certified referees
