Entering A Team

January 12, 2018 by

Entering a Team – Social Basketball Christchurch

 

To Enter a Team please email socialbball@gmail.com or text Dave on 027 217 9296 and provide the following information:

 

  1. Team Name – 🙂
  2. Team Colour – uniforms or matching tops are ideal but not essential – please just choose a colour and get your team members to wear a t-shirt or singlet in that colour.
  3. Contact person details – name, email and mobile number.
  4. Game time and venue preferences – no promises but I try to accommodate if possible.

 

Dave Langrell Social Basketball Organiser

 

Can I enter a team at any time?

 

Yes! Leagues run right through the year from Monday January 15th through to the 2nd week of December. They are administered in 12 week blocks with a finals at the end of each round. Provided there is space in the night you are looking to enter we can fit you into a current draw.

  • Game times range from 6:15pm at the earliest until 9pm at the latest.
  • The competitions run in four 12 week blocks from mid January until mid December.

 

Contact Person and Payments

 

By entering a team you take responsibility for making sure your team pays the weekly game fee of $50. If the team exits the competition and owes any money you will be the one being chased so please be organised.  Do not hand this responsibility to another team member without informing Dave on 027 217 9296.

There are 3 options for paying:

1. Pay $50 cash on the night each week to the referee before or immediately after game.

2. Pay $50 online on internet banking each week prior to your game day.

3. Pay in lump sums online on internet banking IN ADVANCE.

Note the Junior Men’s Fee is $42 per night. Men’s & Mixed are the standard $50.

 

Social Basketball Leagues Available to Enter In 2018

 

Entering a Team Social Basketball Christchurch

 

Monday Night:

Monday Men’s at Bishopdale YMCA & St Thomas College.

Monday Mixed at Wharenui Gym.

Tuesday Night:

Tuesday Mens at Middleton Grange and Graham Condon Centre.

Tuesday Mixed at Wharenui Gym.

Wednesday Night:

Wednesday YOUTH Men’s league at Wharenui Gym (aged 15 – 21).

Thursday Night:

Thursday Mens at Wharenui Gym, Graham Condon Centre, & Cathedral College.

 

Defaults

 

If you ever have to default (please try hard not to!) you will be charged $30 the first time provided you provide at least 4 hours notice. Any further default will be the full $50 charge.

 

Weekly Draw

 

The Weekly Draw is posted on the website on Friday around midday for the following week. If you spot any clashes or mistakes please text Dave 027 217 9296

 

Refereeing

 

The standard of refereeing is the single most important factor in you and your teammates enjoying your games. I try to find the best people possible and am constantly giving them feedback. Please keep in mind you are playing in social games with one referee. At competitive club level the game is refereed by two officials and three officials at national and international level.

 

For Further Information READ OUR FAQ.

 

Feel free to call Dave on 027 217 9296, or email him on socialbball@gmail.com, if you have any questions about the team registration process.

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FAQ

January 12, 2018 by

Social Basketball Christchurch is the largest provider of Men’s, Mixed & Junior-Men’s social basketball competitions and games in Christchurch. We currently offer four nights of leagues that cater for over 100 teams.

 

What leagues are on offer for 2018?

 

Monday Night:

Monday Men’s at Bishopdale YMCA & St Thomas College.

Monday Mixed at Wharenui Gym.

Tuesday Night:

Tuesday Men’s at Middleton Grange and Graham Condon Centre.

Tuesday Mixed at Wharenui Gym.

Wednesday Night:

Wednesday YOUTH Men’s league at Wharenui Gym (aged 15 – 21).

Thursday Night:

Thursday Men’s at Wharenui Gym, Graham Condon Centre, & Cathedral College.

To enter a team, or for further information, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com

 

 

Can I enter a team at any time?

Yes! All of the leagues run right through the year from Monday January 15th through to the 2nd week of December. They are administered in 12 week blocks with a finals at the end of each round. Provided there is space in the night you are looking to enter we can fit you into a current draw.

 

What is the Cost?

The cost is $50 incl GST per team, per night. This works out to approx $8-9 per person for a 40 minute game – which is significantly cheaper than our biggest competitor, indoor netball, which is $9-$10 per person for 28 minute games.

 

How do we pay?

Most teams pay week by week, on the night, before the game to the referee. Please collect the money from your individual team members and then pay the referee one amount for your team. Teams can pay weekly online or by lump sum in advance if they desire.

 

What times are the games played?

Games run in 45 minute time slots and consist of two twenty minute running clock halves. Standard game times are 6:15pm, 7pm, 7:45pm and 8:30pm.

 

Are there any special “social” rules in the mixed?

We have a few special rules in the mixed to maximise the sum total of everyone’s enjoyment. Girls guard girls and guys guard guys. There needs to be 3 guys and 2 girls on the court. A guy cannot block the shot of a girl or steal the ball of her when she is dribbling.  We make sure that rebounding is not overly aggressive.

In both men’s and mixed grades we don’t shoot free throws. If you get fouled in the act of shooting the basket counts. The reason for this is two fold: it discourages fouling and players want the maximum amount of running up and down fitness – standing around watching one person shoot free throws every third or fourth possession is tedious!

 

Does my team need a uniform?

No. The majority of teams just choose a team colour and get there team members to wear a t-shirt or singlet in that colour. If you have uniforms/matching tops that is ideal but not necessary.

 

Can we request a specific venue at a specific time?

All teams are given the opportunity to request their venue and game time preferences. When doing the draw we keep these in mind and will do our best to accommodate but we do not promise anything! As a general rule teams prefer to play earlier game times so everyone has to take their turn at having later games.

To enter a team, or for further information, call Dave now on 027 217 9296. Or email him on: socialbball@gmail.com

 

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Individuals keen to join a team

February 28, 2017 by

So you’re an Individual keen to join a team and play social basketball in Christchurch?

 

Social Basketball CHCH gets many individuals contacting us to enquire about joining a team in one of our league nights. 

Unfortunately, we are not a club and so have no direct way of placing players into teams (the teams organise themselves).

We only take entries from teams and administer the competitions.

The leagues have approximately 70 men’s teams, 30 mixed teams and 12 junior men’s teams (age 15-21) and run Monday-Thursday nights at various venues around Christchurch.

If you’d like to join a team please do not contact us direct. Instead, below are the 2 options you have to find a team.

 

Option 1: Visit our Facebook Page

 

We have created a post on our Facebook page here, for the purpose of helping individuals join existing teams that are short on players or to form their own teams among themselves:

When you visit the Facebook page we recommend you:

a) Leave a comment explaining that you are keen to join a team. We recommend you list:

  • your skill level (beginner/ experienced player)
  • the night/s you are available to play

or

b) See if any existing team captains have left comments seeking players – if so be quick to respond as these spots get filled fast.

or (for the very motivated and organised only!)

c) If you are highly motivated to be a team captain yourself, recruit players from those who have commented saying they are keen to join a team. You will need to message these people direct – sorry we don’t have the resources to assist you with this.

Option 2: Show Up at the Venues & Offer to Fill-in

 

Show up at the venues, hang around and make friends and offer to fill in when teams are short – that way you’re more likely to get an invite back – be proactive talking to the teams.

You can go the weekly draw page of this website to find out about game times and venues

If you are persistent and patient, you will probably be able to join a team. Good luck!

 

So you’re a Team Captain short of a player or two?

 

If your team has become short on players please go to Facebook here and write a comment requesting keen individuals to contact you.

We recommend you mention:

  • Your team name
  • The night you play
  • Any specific types of player you are looking for

You should see some offers from potential players very quickly. Once you have found your extra player/s please leave a further note to say ’now full thanks’ – or you may be inundated with messages.

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