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Basketball General Information

Competition Dates: 8 - 13 May
Competition Venue: Darwin Basketball Stadium, Marrara Sports Complex
Gold Medals: Two

Competition Details:

The 2011 Arafura Games Basketball competition will host an Open Men and Women’s Round Robin tournament targeted at FIBA Oceania countries ranked 3 and below and FIBA Asia countries ranked 10 and below. Where numbers permit, teams will be allocated pools from which the Round Robin competition, including finals cross-over matches, will be conducted.

Eligibility/Entry Standards:

Whilst the event is an Open age tournament, potential teams should be aware the targeted standard of competition is FIBA Oceania teams ranked 3 and below and FIBA Asia countries ranked 10 and below.

IMPORTANT: Each team is required to supply a referee with a minimum national grading to assist with officiating throughout the tournament. The competition is also a great opportunity to official development. Any teams not able to meet this requirement must contact the coordinator as early as possible.

Endorsement:

All International teams must be endorsed by the relevant International Federation and National teams by the applicable State/Territory Federation. Registration will not be finalised and accepted until endorsement is received. Endorsement information is provided at time of registration and should be gained by the appropriate organisation prior to registering any athletes to ensure there are no delays in the process.

Training Information:

Teams will be allocated a minimum of one training session at the Darwin Basketball Stadium prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venue will not be possible during the week; however the Coordinator may be able to assist you to source suitable alternate training venues if necessary. Please contact Basketball NT on +61 8 8945 3761 or via email at basketball@arafuragames.net to arrange a time.

Managers Meeting:

A (Team) Managers Meeting will be held prior to the commencement of competition. All Team Managers are expected to attend this meeting.

Managers are asked to bring with them:

  • Team Lists
  • Playing Numbers
  • Playing Strip (including alternate strip).

Further information will be provided closer to the Games.

Medal Ceremony:

The Medal Ceremony for both the Men’s and Women’s competition will be conducted on the conclusion of the Men’s Gold Medal Match. Further details will be provided closer to the event. It is expected that all medal winners will be in full team attire in order to receive their medals. The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse an athlete to participation in a ceremony should they not be appropriately attired.

Contact Details:

Contact Name: Ms Anne Coleman
Organisation: Basketball NT
Postal Address: PO Box 42240, Casuarina NT 0811 Australia
Phone: +61 8 8945 3761
Fax: +61 8 8945 3862
Email: basketball@arafuragames.net
Website: www.nt.basketball.net.au