Basketball Operations Manual - Basketball New Zealand

Foreword
The board of NBL Limited welcome franchisees to the 2007 NBL season and looks forward to
working with you during the course of the season, culminating in the new-look finals.
A key part of the process which results in the schedule of weekly games and, of course, the
finals is a combined commitment on the part of the board and all franchisees to achieving a
high level of quality and consistency in each season and to build on the lessons we have all
learned in the preceding season.
As with the 2006 season, this season’s operations manual sets minimum standards for
participation. The operations manual includes league rules, finals hosting rules, guidelines
for a range of other activities and a copy of the participation agreement which all participants
are bound by.
The participation agreement aims to build on the quality of the NBL so that, in each
new season, we seek to improve on the achievements in the previous year. Our broadcast
partnership with Sky Television also provides us with an opportunity to showcase the NBL
to a much wider audience and we must seek to ensure that those televised games are of the
highest quality in order to build our audience.
Meeting and surpassing the standards we have set for ourselves requires a tremendous
amount of detailed background work that many of the basketball public may not always appreciate.
The board wishes to reiterate a statement made at this time last year, that the board
appreciates what it takes to get a team onto the court and maintain that effort throughout
the season. We know that results on the court depend on the preparatory work of all concerned
and that attention to detail is often the difference that heralds a memorable game or
season. With this in mind, we have tried to structure the manual and its contents in order to
help you with that background work.
Once again, the board thanks you for your efforts and looks forward to being of assistance
as we all strive to make the NBL even more memorable than it was in the 2006 season.
Best wishes for 2007.
Stephen Layburn
Chairman, on behalf of the board
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Contents
Page
League Office Contacts 5
Sponsor Requirements
Uniforms 7
League Sponsor Game Tickets 8
Signage 9
Court Announcements 9
Home Game Organisation
Pre-Game Checklist 10
NBL Semi-Finals & Final 11
Communications
Game Results 12
Statistics 12
Warm Up Period 12
Game Programmes 13
Player Registration
Player Status 14
Registering Rookie Non-Restricted Players 14
Oceania Licences 14
Check List
Pre-season Checklist 15
During season 16
Standards
Season Awards 17
Constitution of NBL 19
NBL Participation Agreement 26
NBL League Rules 47
Board Operations and Procedures 59
Anti-Doping Code 60
Judicial Regulations 67
Code of Conduct 85
Fair Play Policy 91
Harassment-Free Basketball 95
NBL Finals Hosting Document 107
Appendices 113
Drug-free Sport 129
Season Draw 137
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Bryn McGoldrick
Chief Executive Officer
DDI: 04 4985966
Mobile: 027 6875370
Email: mcgoldrick@basketball.org.nz
NBL OFFICE CONTACTS
Bill Eldred
Referee Appointments
DDI: 04 4985952
Mobile: 027 6875385
Email: eldred@basketball.org.nz
Andrew Alleway
General Manager
DDI: 04 4985962
Mobile: 027 6875376
Email: alleway@basketball.org.nz
Maree Taylor
Leagues Manager
DDI: 04 4985959
Mobile: 027 6875380
Email: maree.taylor@basketball.org.nz
Grant Chapman
Communications Manager
DDI: 04 4985953
Mobile: 027 6875373
Email: chapman@basketball.org.nz
Colin Tilley
Statistics
Mobile: 021 2774104
Email: colin@pssl.net.nz
Basketball New Zealand
Credit Consultants House
Level 4, 3–9 Church Street
PO Box 6052, Marion Square
Wellington
Phone: 04 4985950
Fax: 04 4723623
Email: bbnz@basketball.org.nz
Website: www.basketball.org.nz
NBL BOARD MEMBER CONTACTS
Alison Parker
Mobile: 027 2892260
Email: alison@transtasmanbusiness.co.nz
Simon Young
DDI: 09 9174802
Mobile: 027 2225801
Fax DDI: 09 9174804
Email: simon.young@alliantenergy.co.nz
Stephen Layburn
DDI: 09 9775312
Mobile: 021 445437
Fax: 09 9775027
Email: stephen.layburn@simpsongrierson.com
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NBL TEAM CONTACTS
Fastbreak Management Ltd
P O Box 242
Napier
Silverfield Lane, Glenfield
North Shore City 1311
PO Box 32597,
Devonport
Auckland
Trafalgar Centre
Paru Paru Road
P O Box 1595, Stoke
Nelson
Level 6, QE2 Stadium
171 Tranvis Road, Burwood
P O Box 38032
Christchurch
0800 EASY LPG HAWKS
Jeremy Bayliss
Mob: 021 566 005
Em: havefun@xtra.co.nz
APPLIANCE SHED HARBOUR HEAT
John Hunt
Ph: 09 443 3854 Mob: 021 890 169
Em: jhunt@harbourbasketball.co.nz
AUCKLAND YOUTHTOWN STARS
Tab Baldwin
Mob: 027 571 1505
Em: baldwin@basketball.org.nz
BLUE CHIP NELSON GIANTS
Nenad Vucinic
Ph: 03 545 2508 Mob: 021 667 677
Em: nenad@giants.co.nz
SCENIC CIRCLE RAMS
George Kazan
Ph: 03 982 8459 Mob: 027 497 3556
Em: george.kazan@canterburybasketball.co.nz
Michael Barbour
Mob: 027 224 3131
Em: michael@hawks.org.nz
Anthony Corban
Ph: 09 443 3854 Mob: 021 150 0137
Em: acorban@harbourbasketball.co.nz
Theo Tait
Mob: 021 373 338
Em: theotait@ihug.co.nz
Steve Fitchett
Ph: 03 548 3099 Mob: 021 547 347
Em: FI@nelcollege.school.nz
Chris Sparks
Ph: 03 982 3865 Mob: 021 040 8953
Em: chris.sparks@rams.org.nz
The Edgar Centre
Portsmouth Drive
PO Box 2299, Dunedin
c/- Chicago
1 Queens Wharf
PO Box 2393, Wellington
CARTRIDGE WORLD OTAGO NUGGETS
Mark Rogers
Ph: 03 456 4063 Mob: 021 451 433
Em: ceobasketballotago@xtra.co.nz
CENTURY CITY SAINTS
Nick Mills
Ph: 04 473 4900 Mob: 027 466 4557
Em: nick@saints.co.nz
Warrick Diack
Ph: 03 456 4063 Mob: 021 222 6078
Em: basketballotago@xtra.co.nz
Shaun Gill
Ph: 04 473 4900 Mob: 027 544 4559
Em: shaun@saints.co.nz
Arena Manawatu
Pascal Street
P O Box 797
Palmerston North
INSPIRE NET JETS
Clive Pedley
Ph: 06 354 1710 Mob: 027 248 4371
Em: clive@pedleymanagement.co.nz
Janet Thompson
Ph: 06 350 5585 Mob: 027 209 9199
Em: j.c.thompson@massey.ac.nz
P O Box 5157, Westown
New Plymouth
1088 Victoria Street
P O Box 4052
Hamilton
TET TARANAKI MOUNTAIN AIRS
Warren Osborne
Ph: 06 759 0930 ext. 707
Mob: 027 249 2769
Em: warali@xtra.co.nz
WAIKATO PISTONS
John Davey
Ph: 07 839 5175 Mob: 021 888446
Em: john@sportingventures.co.nz
Ali Osborne
Ph: 06 753 6442
Em: warali@xtra.co.nz
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SPONSORSHIP
Uniforms
NBL logo patches must be affixed to the top of the singlet. On the reverse of the singlet,
player surnames must be displayed above the number. Below is an illustration of acceptable
singlets.
FRONT
NBL Sponsor Logo
4
Apparel Manufacturer’s Logo
Player Number
Player Name
BACK
SMITH
4
Team Sponsor Area
Diagram 1: Sample Player Singlet
Please submit your uniform design to the NBL Manager at
least one month prior to the commencement of the season.
If in doubt submit your design to the NBL Manager.
NBL Sponsor Game Tickets
Under BBNZ agreements with SKY and Molten the following levels of game tickets are
granted:
Primo — Ten VIP passes for any NBL matches and 10 tickets per regular season game.
SKY — Ten VIP passes for any televised NBL game (20 for the final).
Molten — Two VIP passes allowing entry into all regular season games.
As in previous years the league will produce VIP passes for free entry into all NBL regular
season games. These will be used by directors, referees, judicial committee members, life
members, media and VIP NBL affiliates. Each NBL team will also receive two VIP passes for
travelling team management. You will therefore know the appearance of official passes once
you receive your entitlement.
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Court Announcements
Once again, the competition must be referred to as the Dominion Finance NBL. Please ensure
that your court announcer is aware of this. Between tip-off and the game’s conclusion at
ALL home games your court announcer must recognise, at least twice the NBL sponsors.
Court announcers must also refer to the visiting team by their official name (including
team sponsor).
Signage
The League has the free use of 12 courtside signage spaces for the use of NBL and BBNZ
sponsors. Each signage space shall be 2.4 m long. The following have been allocated:
Naming Right Sponsor
Four courtside signs must be displayed during all NBL games. Two floor decals. Backboard
Signage: Eight tickers in corners. Placement of these is as instructed by the League office.
This year we are placing signs as per a plan for each venue, taking into account the differences
between venues. Contact the NBL Manager if you any doubts about this.
Visiting Team
You must provide one blank signage holders for use by the visiting team in front of their
team bench.
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Signage Placement for all Games
Below is a diagram illustrating the necessary placement of NBL signage requirements for all
games. For televised games the sponsor signage must be on the opposite side to the fixed
cameras.
Home team bench
NBL
Logo
Sub area
Scorebench
Cameras
Sub area
Away team bench
NBL
Logo
Key to signage
NBL
Home Team Sponsor
Away Team Sponsor
Diagram 2: NBL signage requirements
Cameras
Home Team Sponsor, one Away Team Sponsor maximum size 2400 mm × 1200 mm.
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HOME GAMES
Pre-Game Equipment & Provisions Checklist
Below is a checklist for the Home Game Controller to use prior to each home game:
• The top edge of each ring must be positioned horizontally 3.05 m above the floor.
• All backboard support structures must have the bases completely padded from the floor
to a minimum height of 2.15 m on the court side surface.
• Ensure that the playing court surface is clean, smooth and dry.
• Ensure that lighting levels are sufficient on all areas of the playing court.
• Ensure that the game clocks are operational and synchronised — 4 × 10 minute quarters
format.
• Ensure that the shot clocks are operational and synchronised — 24 seconds.
• Ensure that the hooter is operational and set to a volume that can be clearly heard even
with a full vocal crowd.
• Ensure that the scoreboard is operational and fully functional.
• Ensure that player foul markers, team foul markers, a team fouls indicator (for bonus situations),
and possession arrow are provided.
• Ensure that an appropriate Molten match ball is available for selection by the referee.
• Ensure team and referee changing rooms are clearly marked, tidy and lockable.
• Ensure that a video camera is set up and operational to video the game (if not being covered
live and in full by SKY).
• Ensure that floor wipers are provided with all necessary equipment (including uniform).
• Ensure that medical gloves are used when wiping up any blood spills.
• Ensure that courtside signage is positioned 2 m back from the playing court boundary.
• Ensure that NBL signage requirements are being met in terms of numbers and positioning
(refer to this manual).
• Ensure that all necessary forms are provided including score sheet, game report, ACC injury
sheets and statistics sheets (even if using computerised stats in case of problem). In
addition to the above, the following checklist applies to any televised the NBL game:
– Ensure that spectators are ushered to seating areas as stipulated by the NBL.
– Ensure that non-basketball court lines are taped over as stipulated by the NBL.
– Ensure that new ring nets are put up for any full match televised game on SKY.
Visiting Teams
Below is a checklist for visiting teams:
• Provide the home team with an accurate current player list including name, height, weight,
age, position, and number, as well as names of all other team personnel no later than noon
on Monday of a weekend game or at least five days prior for a mid week game.
• Advise home teams as to the colour of uniform to be worn by the visiting team on the
Monday of a weekend game or at least five days prior for a mid week game.
• Advise home team of travel details, accommodation location, and travelling team contact
details.
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NBL Semi-Finals & Final
All teams should pencil book stadiums for potential hosting of semi finals and finals. The last
thing we want is a team to qualify one or two and then not be able to take up the home court
advantage due to stadium unavailability.
The NBL will work with the hosting semi-finalist and hosting finalist with regard to organising
the following (this is not a definitive list):
• Game promotion
• Entertainment
• Ticket price
• Sponsor requirements including signage and sponsor invitations/seating
• BBNZ requirements including VIP invitations/seating
• Television, radio and print media requirements
• Catering
• Stadium appearance
• Running sheets
• Pre and/or post match press conference
• Post-match hospitality
• Awards ceremony function
• Game programmes
• MC and DJ
• Photographer
• Hosting teams shall provide the following (this is also not a definitive list):
• Stadium with facilities of a standard required by the NBL
• Score bench, statistics and floor wiper personnel
• Medical personnel
• Usher and security personnel
• Corporate hospitality including catering personnel
• Ticketing system
• Appointment of an event manager
• Post-match hospitality
Semi finals and finals are the property of the NBL who will work with the home teams for
the benefit of both parties.
Please note that the exact obligations of hosting finals system games for teams and the
NBL are detailed in the ‘NBL Finals Hosting Document’ supplied to teams.
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COMMUNICATION
NBL Game Results
Please phone results at each quarter time and at the end of each game to:
Grant Chapman
BBNZ Communications Manager
027 687 5373
Statistics
Computerised Statistics
You have all been supplied with the Cyber Sports for Basketball Version 4 computerised
statistics software.
This is the only NBL endorsed computerised stats package and must be used by all NBL
teams. Stats must be taken for both teams. Always have a set of manual forms at the ready
in case of computerised stats failure before or during a game. After your home game save the
game stats as a BBG file.
Every NBL game has a unique file code to save as. Please refer to the draw in Operations
Manual (page 137) which lists these codes.
Within an hour of your game finishing you must e-mail the game stats file to the email
addresses listed below:
chapman@basketball.org.nz
colin@pssl.net.nz
In addition, the official score sheet, game report and ACC injury sheets must be faxed to
the NBL office by 8.30 a.m. the day following the match 04 472 3623.
Manual Statistics
Forms for manual stats are included in this Operations Manual. Always have a set of manual
stats forms available in case the computerised system goes down before or during a game.
Ensure your statisticians are competent with both the computerised and manual systems.
Reminder
The official score sheet, game report and ACC injury sheets must be completed manually
and faxed to the NBL office irrespective of whether computerised or manual stats are being
used.
Warm-Up Period
The following running sheet is the format for all live telecasts of the NBL. It would also be
preferable that you adopt this as the base format for all games, with additions/alterations to
give local flavour at your home stadium.
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Time To Tip-Off
26 mins Five minute call to teams and referees.
25 mins Announcer welcomes technical officials (stats and score bench). Technical officials
walk across court before taking up their positions. This provides an opportunity for the
officials to be acknowledged and provides an exposure opportunity if officials are wearing
a branded uniform.
21 mins Announcer welcomes teams. Teams run out one after the other performing a half
circuit of court closest to their bench. Teams are followed by referees and then team management.
20 mins Warm-up commences. Background music plays. Occasional announcements occur
during the warm-up (e.g., records of competing teams, changes to rules including shot
clock, personal fouls, etc.).
6:30 mins Announcer says, “teams to their benches please.”
6 mins Announcer runs through the names of each team’s players and coaches, one team
after the other, visitor’s first. As each player’s name is announced that player lines up on
court along a tangent to the three-point arc.
3 mins Teams resume warm-up. Announcer informs spectators that the teams are peforming
the last three minutes of their warm-up.
1:20 mins Announcer runs through the starting fives for each team. The warm-up continues
during the naming of the starting fives.
1 min Referee blows one minute whistle.
1–0 mins Teams return to their benches.
0 mins Tip-off.
NB: All games must start on time.
Game Programmes
Please ensure that the NBL logo is on the cover of all game programmes. Grant Chapman
has put a proposal to teams to assist with content of programmes. Please contact
Grant Chapman directly regarding this. Please ensure that a reference to the BBNZ website
(www.basketball.org.nz) is in your programme. Please refer to your opposition by their sponsored
name and use their logos. Please ensure that Primary Sponsors Logos are included and
printed on all Game Programmes.
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REGISTRATION
Player Status
• A “restricted player” is a player who is not eligible to compete for the New Zealand National
Team under the criteria established by FIBA.
• A “non-restricted player” is a player who is eligible to compete for the New Zealand National
Team under the criteria established by FIBA.
Gaining New Zealand Citizenship
There are four main ways for a person to be a New Zealand citizen. These are:
• By being born in New Zealand.
• By being born overseas to a mother or father who is a New Zealand citizen.
• By being legally adopted by a New Zealand citizen.
• By applying to the New Zealand Government for the granting of citizenship.
The Department of Internal Affairs handles applications for New Zealand citizenship. The
process is likely to take five to eight months and a fee of approximately $460 will apply. There
are several criteria that must be met in order for an application for citizenship to be granted,
but the most important of these are that the person holds a residence permit and that the
person has lived in New Zealand for a three year period immediately prior to the application
(or two years if the person is married to a New Zealander).
Registering Rookie Non-Restricted Players
NBL licence numbers are assigned to all non-restricted NBL and CBL players. Non restricted
players who have not previously played NBL or CBL basketball will require a new licence
number. Note that this also includes previously restricted players who wish to become nonrestricted.
In order to obtain a new licence number the rookie non-restricted player must
provide the NBL office with a completed Statutory Declaration for Non-Restricted Status
Form. Completion of a Statutory Declaration is required only once for the entire NBL/CBL
career of a non-restricted player.
Your first question to all members of your squad should be: “Have you played NBL or CBL
basketball as a non-restricted player prior to this season?”
• If the answer is no, the player must provide a Statutory Declaration.
• If the answer is yes, the player should already have a NBL licence number and should not
need to fill out a Statutory Declaration.
Oceania Licences
An Oceania Licence is imposed by the FIBA Oceania and must be renewed every year.
Every foreign player playing NBL or CBL basketball requires an Oceania Licence. A foreign
player is a player who does not have New Zealand citizenship. The NBL office must receive
all of the following 5 items for an Oceania Licence application before the foreign player is allowed
to take the court in a NBL game.
• Completed Oceania Licence application form
• Letter of clearance or statement
• Proof of nationality
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• Two passport photos
• Cheque for nzd$440
• Copy of Government issued permit/visa
If the foreign player is new to the NBL or CBL, or has played overseas since last playing
in the NBL or CBL, that player will require a clearance from the National Federation of the
country where the player last played. If the foreign player has not played overseas since last
playing NBL or CBL basketball, the player must sign and date a statement to this effect. A
clearance is not required. Proof of Nationality The foreign player must provide a copy of
the personal details and identity page(s) of his passport. Two passport photos are required
for Oceania Licence purposes. One photo appears on the physical licence while the other is
kept on file by FIBA Oceania. The photos must be no more than six months old. Cheque for
nzd$440. The cheque must be made payable to Basketball New Zealand.
Pre-season Check-list
1 Payment of Entry Fee
DUE 2 months prior to season start date
2 Player Contracts
DUE 1 month prior to season start date. A payments list including a summary of all basketball
payments to be made for the 2007 season. DUE prior to commencement of the NBL.
A copy of all contracts/agreements relating to player payments for the 2007 season. Please
send to the NBL Manager.
3 Player Rosters and Statutory Declarations
DUE 28 days prior to season start date. Completed and signed player roster forms. Please
send to the NBL Manager DUE prior to commencement of the NBL statutory declarations
for any player wishing to play in the NBL as a non-restricted player and who has not played
in the NBL previously as a non-restricted player.
4 Oceania Licences
DUE before a restricted player can take the court. Oceania licence form, nzd$440 cheque
made out to Basketball New Zealand, two passport photos and copy of relevant page from
passport showing nationality and government issued permit and visa.
5 Clearances
All players in the NBL who played in a NBL (1st or 2nd division) in another country prior
to the 2007 NBL must have a clearance from the country they last played in. To action this
BBNZ requires the full name, date of birth and the name of the team the player played for.
Please allow five working days for a clearance to come through — in other words, you need to
get this to BBNZ at least five days before a player is expected to play in the NBL.
6 Statistics
We are using the CyberSports for Basketball package. Ensure that your statistics team is in
place. Each Statistics team should have a designated Head Statistician who will be responsible
for rostering the statistics team, training, and communicating with the NBL Manager.
Please ensure that the Head Statistician’s contact details are emailed to the NBL Manager.
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During the Season
Changes to your Team
Any players new to your team during the season must sign a team roster sheet, which must
be submitted to the NBL 24 hours prior to the player taking the court. If the player is new
to the NBL, he must sign a statutory declaration form (for non-restricted players) or supply
Oceania licence forms (for restricted players). If replacing a player, please rule a line through
the player to be replaced on your roster sheet.
A copy of the contract/agreement relating to player payments shall be provided to the
NBL prior to a new player participating in the NBL. Inform the NBL Manager as far as possible
in advance of any new players, so that team statistics files can be altered for upcoming
games.
Game Videos
The home team must supply the NBL with a copy of the game on DVD — to arrive at the
NBL office before 12 noon on the Wednesday following the game. The only exceptions are
games covered live and in full on SKY.
Statistics
All computer game statistics must be delivered within one hour of game completion. Please
ensure that the stats taken are as accurate as possible (i.e. total minutes played for each team
should add up to 200 minutes).
Game Reports, ACC Forms and Official Score sheet
Any issues from games should be submitted via the game report.
Please complete the ACC Forms (1 for each team).
Official score sheet should be signed by the officials required.
Please fax the game report, ACC injury forms and game reports must be faxed to the NBL
office within 24 hours of game completion to (04) 472 3623
Protests and Judicial Proceedings
The NBL may require game videos to be provided immediately (on the morning following the
game) if there is a judicial proceeding following a game.
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STANDARDS
Season Awards
In 2007 awards will be presented for ‘Best NBL Team Administration’ and ‘Best NBL Team
Game Presentation’.
Best NBL Team Administration
The criteria and weighting upon which this award will be decided will be as follows:
• Timeliness: 5 points
• Thoroughness: 5 points
• Fee payment (including season items such as travel bills): 10 points
Pre-Season Obligations
• Submission of player/coach prowls as requested: 5 points
• Oceania licences: 10 points
• Statutory declarations: 10 points
• Team and team contact information: 5 points
• Roster information: 5 points
Game night task fulfillment
• Filing game results to designated recipients: 10 points
• Filing stats to designated recipients: 10 points
• Filing of official scoresheet, game report and ACC injury sheets: 10 points
Communication
• Proactiveness with media: 10 points
• Efficiency, co-operation with NBL office and NBL teams: 5 points
Total 100 points
Best NBL Team Presentation
The criteria and weighting upon which this award will be decided will be as follows:
• Appearance
• Scorebench/statistician image: 5 points (uniformed or not)
• Competency and image of floor technicians: 5 points (efficiency of wiping up sweat/spills,
uniformed or not)
• Equipment fully functional: 10 points (shot clocks, foul markers, buzzers, scoreboard)
• Performance of DJ/MC/announcer: 10 points (atmosphere generation, non-biased, appropriate
material and sound levels)
Sponsors (this applies to NZBL and visiting team sponsors)
• Correct positioning and allocation of sponsor signage: 15 points (as specified in this manual)
• Acknowledgement of sponsors: 15 points (as specified in this manual)
• Uniforms (sponsor logos and positioning): 15 points (as specified in this manual)
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Other
• Standard of game programme: 5 points (professional appearance, content, sponsor acknowledgement)
• Standard of post-match function: 5 points (hospitality, catering, invitation of VIPs, refs,
sponsors)
• Promotion of next home game: 5 points (announcements, programs, billboards)
• Unique/innovative presentation initiatives: 5 points (e.g., best seats in the house, supporter
of the day, etc.)
• Compliance with NBL office directives (if applicable): 5 points (E.g., national competitions/promotions)
Total 100 points
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CONSTITUTION OF NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE LIMITED
Dated 27 July 2004
Contents
1. Preliminary 20
2. Non Profit 21
3. Objects 21
4. Shares 21
5. Issue of Shares 21
6. No Distribution to Shareholder 22
7. No Transfer of Share 22
8. Franchise Agreements 22
9. Directors 22
10. Remuneration and Indemnities 23
11. Auditors 23
12. Liquidation 24
Schedule — Directors’ Meetings 24
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Constitution of National Basketball League Limited
1 Preliminary
1.1 Definitions
In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires: “Act” means the Companies Act
1993; and where expressions used in this constitution are defined in the Act they shall have
the same meaning when used in this constitution. “Company” means NATIONAL BASKET-
BALL LEAGUE LIMITED “Existing Franchisees” means ten legal entities that will operate
the following teams in the 2005–2007 League Playing Seasons as identified and approved by
the CEO of Basketball New Zealand:
• Harbour Heat • Manawatu Jets
• Auckland Stars • Wellington Saints
• Waikato Pistons • Nelson Giants
• Taranaki Mountain Airs • Canterbury Rams
• Hawks Bay Hawks • Otago Nuggets
“Franchise Agreement” means a Franchise Agreement in the form approved from time to
time by Basketball New Zealand and entered into or intended to be entered into between the
Company and a Franchisee; and which contains provisions:
(i) for payment by a Franchisee of a periodic franchise fee;
(ii) for restrictions on the assignment by a Franchisee of a franchise;
(iii) incorporating by reference the rules of the operation of the League;
(iv) for the use by Franchisee of a standard form of player contract provided by Basketball
New Zealand;
(v) for the formation of a Franchise Council which shall be a meeting able to be attended by
a delegate of each current Franchisee; for its functions;
(vi) for the obligations of a Franchisee to the Company and of the Company to a Franchisee.
“Franchisee” means a Franchisee of the Company and who is party to a Franchise Agreement;
and expressly includes the Existing Franchisees; “League” means the Men’s National
Basketball League Competition; “League Playing Season” means the period in a calendar year
in which any company sanctioned pre-season tournament and official competition games
(including play-offs and finals) are played between League teams; “Shareholder” and “Basketball
New Zealand” means Basketball New Zealand Inc, the national sports organisation for
basketball incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act.
The Act
1.2 The Company, the Board, each director and each shareholder have the rights, powers,
duties and obligations set out in the Act except to the extent that they are negated or
modified by this Constitution, in accordance with the Act.
Alteration of this Constitution
1.3 No part of this constitution may be rescinded or altered or a new rule added, except in
accordance with a Special Resolution.
1.4 No addition or alteration to the non-profit provisions (clauses 2.1 and 2.2), director’s
remuneration provisions (clause 10.1), and winding up clause (clause 12.1) shall be approved
without the written approval of the Inland Revenue Department.
1.5 The provisions of Rules 1.3 and 1.4 shall not be removed from this constitution and shall
be included and implied in any document replacing this document.
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Conflict
1.6 Unless a requirement of the Act is mandatory, this Constitution prevails if there is a
conflict with the Act.
2 Non Profit
2.1 The Shareholder, Basketball New Zealand, shall not derive any income, benefit or advantage
from the Company where Basketball New Zealand can materially influence the
payment of income, benefit or advantage, except where that income, benefit or advantage
is derived from:
(a) Professional services to the Company provided by Basketball New Zealand in the
ordinary course of business charged at no greater than the current market rates;
or
(b) Interest on money lent at no greater rate than the current market rates.
2.2 The provisions in effect of this above rule shall not be removed form this constitution
and shall be included and implied into any constitution or document replacing this constitution.
3 Objects
3.1 The objects for which the Company is established are:
(a) To ensure the League operates as a high profile elite home and away league;
(b) To ensure the League produces quality competition and entertainment package
so that basketball games are high public profile; and
(c) To ensure a competition standard for the League that will prepare basketball
players to be capable of competing in international competition;
(d) To obtain a licence from Basketball New Zealand to operate the League for the
2005–2010 League Playing Season;
(e) To enter into Franchise Agreements and publish Competition Rules for the
League from time to time.
3.2 The capacity, rights, powers and privileges of the Company in terms of Section 16 of the
Act shall be restricted to those set out in the subparagraphs of paragraph 3.1 above and
all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of those objects.
4 Shares
4.1 Rights attaching to shares.
A share confers on Basketball New Zealand:
(a) the right to one vote on a poll at any meeting of the shareholder of the Company
on any resolution;
(b) the right to the distribution of the surplus assets of the Company.
4.2 No right to dividends.
A share does not confer on Basketball New Zealand any right to a dividend.
5 Issue of Shares
5.1 Issue of shares on registration.
The Company must forthwith after registration issue to Basketball New Zealand the
100 shares in the Company.
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5.2 Board’s powers to issue shares Subject to the Act and this Constitution, the Board may
not issue shares at any time to any other person other than Basketball New Zealand nor
can it issue to Basketball New Zealand any shares that have any rights other than that
expressly set out in clause 4.1 of this constitution.
6 No Distribution to Shareholder
6.1 The Board may not at any time distribute or authorise any distribution by way of dividends
or otherwise by the Company in any amount to its shareholder, Basketball New
Zealand.
7 No Transfer of Share
7.1 The Board of the Company must not register any transfer of any shares in the Company.
The shareholder of the Company is and shall at all times remain Basketball New Zealand.
8 Franchise Agreements
8.1 Subject to clause 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4 the Company shall enter into Franchise Agreements
with Franchises:
(a) As selected by the Board from time to time in its sole discretion;
(b) To enable participation by Franchisees in the League;
(c) For three year terms for either the 2005–2007 or 2008–2010, League Playing Seasons.
8.2 Each Existing Franchisee shall be granted a franchise on the terms set out in the Franchise
Agreement to participate in the National Basketball League in accordance with the
Franchise Agreement for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 League Playing Seasons.
8.3 The Company will not enter into an additional Franchise Agreements for any of the
2005, 2006 and 2007 League Playing Seasons; unless it is with a successor to, or a replacement
of, an Existing Franchisee where a Franchise Agreement has, during that
period, been assigned, or terminated as the case may be.
(a)
If, by 30 September 2006, the Board decides for the 2008–2010 League Playing
Seasons to increase the number of teams to participate in the League from the
number of Franchises playing in the 2007 League Playing Season; then it shall
offer a Franchise Agreement for the 2008–2010 League Playing Seasons:
• If an Existing Franchisee has participated in the 2007 League Playing Season;
then to such Existing Franchisee; and
• To such other Franchise corporation(s) as the Board shall select in its sole
discretion following such selection process as the Board shall determine;
after consultation with the Franchise Council.
9 Directors
9.1 Number of Directors.
The Company shall have no less than two nor more than 5 directors.
9.2 Appointment of Directors.
(a) Directors shall be appointed to, or removed from, the Board on the resolution of
the Board of Basketball New Zealand. Such a resolution can relate to more than
one director.
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(b) A Board Member cannot be a shareholder or director of a Franchise; or a Franchise
Delegate; or an employee of Basketball New Zealand; but up to two may be
a board member of Basketball New Zealand.
9.3 Quorum
The quorum for meetings of the Board shall be two.
10 Remuneration and Indemnities
10.1 Remuneration to be authorised by Shareholder.
The Shareholder may authorise the payment of remuneration by the Company to a director
for services as a director provided that the level of remuneration is a fair and
proper recompense for the extent of the services provided by the director as a director.
10.2 Expenses
Directors may be reimbursed for reasonable travelling, accommodation and other expenses
incurred in the course of performing duties or exercising powers as a director
including attending Board meetings.
10.3 Indemnity and insurance
The Company may indemnify and effect insurance for a director or employee of the
Company in accordance with section 162 of the Act:
(a) For any costs incurred by him or her in any proceeding:
(i) That relates to liability for any act or omission in his or her capacity as a
director or employee; and
(ii) In which judgment is given in his or her favour, or in which he or she is
acquitted, or which is discontinued;
(b) In respect of:
(i) Liability to any person other than the company or a related company for an
act or omission in his or her capacity as a director or employee; or
(ii) Costs incurred by that director or employee in defending or settling any
claim or proceeding relating to any such liability; not being criminal liability
or liability in respect of a breach, in the case of a director of the
duty specified in section 131 of the Act or, in the case of an employee, of
any fiduciary duty owed to the Company.
11 Auditors
Appointment of auditors
11.1 Subject to this clause, the Company must, at each annual meeting, appoint an auditor
to:
(a) hold office from the conclusion of the meeting until the conclusion of the next
annual meeting; and
(b) audit the financial statements of the Company and, if the Company is required
to complete group financial statements, those group financial statements, for the
accounting period next after the meeting.
11.2 The Company need not appoint an auditor in accordance with paragraph (a) of this
clause if, at or before the meeting, a resolution is passed by the Shareholder. Such a
resolution ceases to have effect at the commencement of the next annual meeting.
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12. Liquidation
12.1 Surplus assets
On the liquidation of the Company the surplus assets of the Company after payment of
all the Company’s debts shall be distributed to Basketball New Zealand.
Schedule — Directors’ Meetings
Chairperson
1. The directors may elect one of their number as chairperson of the Board.
2. The director elected as chairperson holds that office until he or she dies or resigns or the
directors elect a chairperson in his or her place.
3. If no chairperson is elected, or if at a meeting of the Board the chairperson is not present
within 5 minutes after the time appointed for the commencement of the meeting, the
directors present may choose one of their members to be chairperson of the meeting.
Notice of Meeting
4. A director or, if requested by a director to do so, an employee of the Company, may convene
a meeting of the Board by giving notice in accordance with this clause.
5. Subject to paragraph 6, not less than 2 days notice of a meeting of the Board must be
sent to every director unless the director is:
(a) out of New Zealand; or
(b) unable to attend the meeting because of a disability, unless the chairperson (or in
the chairperson’s absence, any other director) believes it is necessary to convene
a meeting of the Board as a matter of urgency, in which case shorter notice of the
meeting of the Board may be given, so long as at least 2 hours notice is given.
6. If a director, who is for the time being out of New Zealand:
(a) supplies the Company with a facsimile number or address or electronic mail address
to which notices are to be sent during his or her absence, then notice must
be given to that director; or
(b) has appointed an alternate director who is in New Zealand, then notice must be
given to that person.
7. The notice of meeting must:
(a) be a written notice sent to the address or facsimile number, or an electronic mail
message sent to an electronic mail address, which the director provides to the
Company for that purpose, or if an address or facsimile number or electronic address
is not provided, then written notice to his or her last place of employment
or residence or facsimile number known to the Company; and
(b) include the date, time, and place of the meeting and an indication of the matters
to be discussed in sufficient detail to enable a reasonable director to appreciate
the general import of those matters.
8. An irregularity in the notice of a meeting is waived if all directors entitled to receive
notice of the meeting attend the meeting without protest as to the irregularity or if all
directors entitled to receive notice of the meeting agree to the waiver.
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METHOD OF HOLDING MEETINGS
9. A meeting of the Board may be held either:
(a) by a number of the directors who constitute a quorum, being assembled together
at the place, date, and time appointed for the meeting; or
(b) by means of audio, or audio and visual, communication by which all directors
participating and constituting a quorum can simultaneously hear each other
throughout the meeting.
Quorum
10. No business may be transacted at a meeting of directors if a quorum is not present.
Voting
11. Every director has one vote.
12. The chairperson shall have a casting vote.
13. A resolution of the Board is passed if it is agreed to by all directors present without dissent
or if a majority of the votes cast on it are in favour of it.
14. A director present at a meeting of the Board is presumed to have agreed to, and to have
voted in favour of, a resolution of the Board unless he or she expressly abstains from or
votes against the resolution at the meeting. A director who abstains from voting will not
be treated as having voted in favour of it for the purposes of the Act.
Minutes
15. The Board must ensure that minutes are kept of all proceedings at meetings of the Board
and that a record is kept of written resolutions of the directors. Minutes that have been
signed correct by the chairperson of the meeting are prima facie evidence of the proceedings
at the meeting.
Unanimous Resolution
16. A resolution in writing, signed or assented to by all directors then entitled to receive
notice of a Board meeting, is as valid and effective as if it had been passed at a meeting
of the Board duly convened and held.
17. Any such resolution may consist of several documents (including facsimile or other similar
means of communication) in like form each signed or assented to by one or more
directors.
18. A copy of any such resolution must be entered in the minute book of Board proceedings.
19. Other proceedings
Except as provided in this Constitution, the Board may regulate its own procedure.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Background 27
1. Interpretation 27
2. Operation of National Basketball League 29
3. Grant of Right to Participate 30
4. Franchisee’s Obligations 30
5. Basketball New Zealand 31
6. Timeline 31
7. Costs of the National Basketball League 31
8. Operations Manual and Competition Rules 32
9. Players 32
10. Draw and League Table 33
11. Venues 34
12. Franchise Council Meetings 34
13. Sponsorship, Marketing and Promotion 35
14. Intellectual Property 36
15. Right of First Refusal 37
16. Non Compliance and Sanctions 37
17. No Joint Venture 39
18. Non-Waiver 39
19. Prior Advice 39
20. Variation 39
21. Notices 39
Schedules
Schedule 1 Specifications 40
Schedule 2 Timeline 41
Addendum Deed of Variation of Participation Agreement 42
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National Basketball League
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT dated the ______ day of __________________ 2007
PARTIES: 1 National Basketball League Limited (“NBLL”)
Level 4, 3–9 Church Street, Wellington, New Zealand
2 [Name and address of Franchisee] (“the Franchisee”)
Background
1. Basketball New Zealand Incorporated (217386) (“BBNZ”) is the national sporting organization
for basketball in New Zealand as recognised by the International Basketball
Federation (FIBA) and Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC).
2. National Basketball League Limited (1570750) (“NBLL”) has been established by BBNZ
to provide management for the New Zealand Men’s National Basketball League competition
and to have the authority to enter into Participation Agreements with parties to
participate in the League under the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3. This Participation agreement has been developed to provide participation rights for the
existing ten competing teams of the New Zealand National Basketball League for the
2007 League Playing Seasons.
Agreement
1 Interpretation
In this agreement (including the schedules) unless the context otherwise requires:
1.1 Definitions
“Annual Information” means together:
(a) financial accounts for the Franchisee’s last completed financial year including balance
sheet and profit and loss; and
(b) copy of Franchisee’s last annual return filed in the companies or incorporated
societies office.
“BBNZ” or “shareholder” means Basketball New Zealand Incorporated (217386), the National
Sporting Organisation which is the governing body for basketball in New Zealand.
“Board” means the board of directors of NBLL.
“Business” means the business of conducting a men’s basketball League Team conducted by
the Franchisee under the term of a Participation Agreement.
“Commencement Date” means the commencement date specified in Schedule 1.
“Competition Rules” means the playing rules of the National Basketball League competition
published by NBLL from time to time, attached as Schedule 4.
“Constitution” means the Constitution of NBLL, attached as Schedule 5.
“Entry Fee” means the annual entry fee determined by NBLL and recorded in Schedule 1.
“Franchise” means the franchise granted by NBLL to the Franchisee under this agreement to
operate a participating Team in the League.
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“Franchisee” means the party who have been granted a right to participate in the National
Basketball League and have entered into a Participation Agreement with NBLL being
__________________________________ [Name]
“Franchisees” means all the parties, including the Franchisee, who have the right to
participate in the National Basketball League.
“Franchise Delegate” means the individual appointed by the Franchise to be its delegate to
represent it at meetings of the Franchise Council.
“Franchise Council” means the body which is made up of all the Franchise Delegates;
and “Franchise Council Meeting” means a meeting of Franchise Delegates.
“FIBA” means International Basketball Federation.
“GST” means goods and services tax pursuant to the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985.
“League Playing Season” means the period in a calendar year in which any NBLL sanctioned
pre-season tournament; and the official competition games are played between Teams.
“Material” means any event which occurs that materially and prejudicially affects the financial
position of a Franchisee, or which materially and prejudicially affects the ability of a
Franchisee to duly and promptly perform or observe any of the covenants and agreements
of the Franchisee under this agreement and further includes without limitation
a breach of the provisions of clauses 4.1(c), 4.1(f), 4.3, 9.2, 9.3, 12.3, 13.1, 13.2 and 14.3 of
this Participation Agreement.
“National Basketball League” and “League” means the New Zealand Men’s National Basketball
League competition.
“Offence” has the same meaning as in clause 6 of the BBNZ Board Procedures and Operations
Manual Part IV Judicial Regulations.
“Operations Manual” means the operations manual issued by NBLL from time to time specifying
the procedures for the operation and participation in the League; the present form
of which is Schedule 3 to this Agreement.
“Participation Agreement” means this agreement; or where the content requires an agreement
between NBLL and a Franchisee containing the right of the Franchisee to participate
in the National Basketball League.
“Rules” means the rules and regulations for the playing of National Basketball League games
for participation of a Team in the National Basketball League as issued by NBLL from
time to time; the present form of which is Schedule 4 to this Agreement.
“Standard Player Contract Provisions” means standard player contract provisions that must
be incorporated in each player contract which the Franchisee and its players enter into
for participation in the League Playing Season and bind them to obligations of the
League, attached as Schedule 6 to this Agreement.
“Tall Blacks” means any New Zealand National Basketball Team or Squad as established by
BBNZ.
“Team” means the Franchisee’s team entered in the National Basketball League, and “Teams”
means together all the teams participating in the then current National Basketball
League.
“Term” means the term of this agreement as specified in Schedule 1.
“Venue” means the Primary and Alternative stadiums specified as such in Schedule 1; or such
other stadium(s) as specified by NBLL in terms of clause 11.3, in which scheduled home
games for the Team are to be played.
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1.2 Words importing the singular include the plural, and words referring to persons include
bodies corporate and unincorporate and, in each case, the reverse.
1.3 References to clauses and schedules are references to clauses and schedules of this agreement
respectively. The provisions and conditions contained in the schedules are part of
this agreement. Any obligation not to do anything is deemed to include an obligation
not to allow that thing to be done.
2 Operation of National Basketball League
2.1 NBLL will organize and operate the National Basketball League from and including 2005
until 2010 as follows:
(a) In accordance with the NBLL Constitution;
(b) With official competition games between Teams in the period within March,
April, May, June and July in each year, except and unless the scheduling of, and
preparation by the Tall Blacks for international basketball events sanctioned by
FIBA require players who would otherwise participate in the League to be available
for the Tall Blacks activities, means that the League Playing Season should
be in a different period but in no case shall start no earlier than the 1st week of
March in any League Playing Season; and
(c) In a manner that:
i. Ensures that the League produces a quality competition and entertainment
package so that basketball games are high public profile;
ii. Ensures a competition standard for the League that will prepare basketball
players to be capable of competing in an international competition;
iii. Enhances the value of the League, and the quality of operation and value
of Franchises;
iv. Is in accordance with the Operations Manual and the Competition Rules.
2.2 It is acknowledged and agreed between the parties that the National Basketball League
will only remain a viable worthwhile National Basketball League competition if:
(a) It provides a high level of competition between the Teams; and
(b) Each participating Franchise is at all times financially and operationally sound
and operates in accordance with good business practice; and
(c) NBLL, in the operation of the League, acts in the best interests of the National
Basketball League and to an extent consistent with that, with reasonable regard
to the interests of each and all of the Franchises then participating in the League;
and with the shared intention being to achieve (by constructive and harmonious
working together in accordance with clearly established policies and operating
regulations), an optimum financial operating viability of the League and each of
the participating Franchisees.
2.3 Each of NBLL and the Franchisee acknowledge that:
(a) they are part of the sport of basketball which is governed in New Zealand by
BBNZ; and
(b) the relevant policies promulgated by BBNZ from time to time will apply to the
operation of the League; and
(c) compliance with such policies will be in the best interests of the League, NBLL
and the Franchisee;
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(d)
it is in the best interests of the League, NBLL and the Franchisee that BBNZ
be the party responsible for obtaining national sponsorships, including sponsorships
for the National Basketball League, the national broadcasting of basketball,
including the National Basketball League and that it will negotiate such national
sponsorship and basketball broadcast contracts on terms that BBNZ believes to
be in the best interests of basketball.
3 Grant of Right to Participate
3.1 NBLL grants to the Franchisee the rights and obligations to enter a Team in the National
Basketball League for the Term, on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
4 Franchisee’s Obligations
4.1 The Franchisee agrees to:
(a) participate in the League with the Term under the conditions contained in this
Agreement, the Constitution, the Operations Manual and the Rules;
(b) ensure that adequate finance including working capital is at all times available to
it to enable it to commence and carry on the Business; and
(c) operate a Team in the League for each League Playing Season during the Term;
(d) ensure the availability of the Venue to be used to conduct official competition
home NBLL games (including proposed play-offs and finals venues) for the
Term;
(e) ensure that its legal structure and operating procedures are such that it entitles
it at all times to have paid to it, or on its behalf, any monies by NBLL or BBNZ
source from sponsors or gaming machine charities or other grant agencies;
(f) Release, upon request by BBNZ, and without charge or fee to BBNZ, those of the
Franchise’s players, coaches, managers, referees and other officials as are nominated
by BBNZ to fulfill obligations to the Tall Blacks, and it is agreed that any
player who declines, refuses or fails to fulfill any obligation to the Tall Blacks as
required by BBNZ will not be selected by the Franchise to represent it in
any Team of the Franchise in the League during the period in which the player
would otherwise have been committed to the Tall Blacks unless BBNZ otherwise
consents. The consent of BBNZ shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(g) not change its name from that specified in Schedule 1;
(h) provide Annual Information within one month upon written request of the
Board.
4.2 The Franchisee acknowledges that the establishment of the National Basketball League
and the substantial public following and goodwill are the result of many years effort
by BBNZ and its affiliated associations and the relevant members and as such shall, so
far as reasonably practicable and without derogating from its other obligations and responsibilities
under this agreement, co-operate with and assist the local BBNZ affiliated
associationsand the respective officers in relation to their basketball programmes in the
area in which the team is domiciled, and in particular without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, shall comply with all reasonable requests from the local affiliated association
and their officers relating to the development of junior players and the better
standing and reputation of basketball within the relevant area.
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4.3 The Franchisee warrants that it beneficially owns all assets necessary to operate the
Business, including without limitation the name and logos of the Team.
5 Basketball New Zealand
5.1 The parties acknowledge that the provisions of this Agreement confer benefits on BBNZ
that shall be enforceable by BBNZ notwithstanding that it is not a party in terms of the
Contracts (Privity) Act.
6 Timeline
6.1 Each party shall complete the tasks allocated to them in Schedule 2 by the times specified
for completion in that schedule.
7 Costs of the National Basketball League
7.1 NBLL shall be responsible for the costs of operating the National Basketball League being:
(a) providing management and administration of the League;
(b) provision of referees to officiate League games;
(c) the marketing of the National Basketball League;
(d) the services of media liaison/communications in relation to the League;
(e) servicing broadcast contracts; and
(f) at its sole discretion, additional costs (if any) incurred by NBLL in respect of hosting
any games scheduled to be broadcast on television.
7.2 BBNZ and NBLL will actively seek funding (including sponsorship and funding from
grant agencies) for the costs of operating and managing the National Basketball League
and as a contribution to the costs of Teams participating in the National Basketball
League.
7.3 NBLL shall forward a copy of the budget to each Franchise Delegate within seven (7)
days from the date of approval of same by the Board and prepare a budget for the following
League Playing Season the amount of the annual Entry Fee for the following League
Playing Season. Such Budget including payment of the Entry Fees from all Franchisees
shall as reasonably possible show an operating surplus to such extent as it complies with
the Board’s reserves policy (if any).
7.4 If the Budget for a League Playing Season shows expected sponsorship revenue and
gaming machine grants which the NBLL Board subsequently determines is unlikely to
be obtained in the forthcoming League Playing Season, then the Board shall issue a
revised budget, incorporating any revised Entry Fee for the Franchisee and it shall be
that revised Entry Fee that is payable by each of the Franchisees as the Entry Fee for the
forthcoming League Playing Season.
7.5 To the extent that revenue and funding achieved for any League Playing Season exceeds
the expenses of NBLL in operating and managing the League (including referees costs)
and subject to adherence to any reserves policy established by the Board, and to the extent
that such funds are permitted to be so expended, NBLL will ensure that such excess
funds are utilised in a way that:
(a) best meets the objects of NBLL; and
(b) enhances the value of the League; and
(c) supports the sustainability of Franchises; and
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(d)
(e)
(f)
utilises the services of the Franchisees in preference to other providers, wherever
possible; and
accounts for League costs better covered centrally than incurred by Franchisees
individually; and
is at the sole discretion of the Board.
7.6 Each of the parties acknowledges that there is a substantial risk that budgeted sponsorship
and/or grant funding revenue may not be achieved or that confirmation of such
sponsorship and grant funding revenue may not be received before the commencement
of a League Playing Season and accordingly the Franchisee must in accordance with
clause 4.1(b) ensure that it has adequate finance and working capital to enable it to
carry on the Business of having a Team participate in the forthcoming League Playing
Season in the event such NBLL budgeted sponsorship and/or grant funding revenue is
not received.
7.7 The Franchisee acknowledges that NBLL may, if it determines that it is in the best interests
of the League to do so, provide financial assistance in such form and manner
and on such terms as NBLL determines, to any Franchisee without the obligation to
provide any or such financial assistance to any other Franchisee.
7.8 The Franchisee shall pay the Entry Fee for the 2006 League Playing Season in the amount
and manner set out in Schedule 1 to this agreement, and for each subsequent playing
season during the Term of this Agreement as determined by NBL in its sole discretion
and as incorporated in the Budget referred to in clause 7.3 above, subject to the Entry
Fee not increasing or decreasing by more than 100% during the term of this agreement
7.9 Except to the extent of any funding provided through or by NBLL or BBNZ the Franchisee
shall meet all costs of operating the Team in the National Basketball League
during the Term.
8 Operations Manual and Competition Rules
8.1 The Franchisee will comply with and be responsible for ensuring that all persons who
are employed or under contract to each Franchisee as players; or coaches or officials
associated with the Franchise or Team, comply with the Operations Manual and of the
Competition Rules.
8.2 The parties expressly acknowledge that this Participation Agreement, the Operations
Manual and the Competition Rules include as if fully set out therein the following parts
of the BBNZ Board Operations Procedures Manual:
(a) Part 2 Anti Doping Code;
(b) Part 4 Judicial Regulations;
(c) Part 6 Code of Conduct;
(d) Part 7 Fair Play;
(e) Part 9 Harassment Free Basketball.
The provisions of those Manuals shall apply to the operation of the National Basketball
League, the Franchisee, the Team and each player, member, coach or official associated
with the Team. In particular it is agreed that the Basketball New Zealand Board
Operations Procedure Manual Part 4, Judicial Regulations, shall apply to any alleged
Offence so that a BBNZ Judicial Committee will be the first tier judicial procedure, and
the BBNZ Appeal Committee as the second tier judicial procedure for such alleged Offence.
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The Competition Rules set out the role and powers of NBLL and the League Manager
in respect to breaches of operational matters specified in the Operations Manual and
Competition Rules not being Offences.
8.3 The provisions of the Rules can only be varied by the Board in consultation with a representative
of the Franchise Council, and advised to Franchisees in writing at least six
months in advance of the commencement of the League Playing Season.
9 Players
9.1 The Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that NBLL intends to introduce for the 2006
and subsequent League Playing Seasons:
(a) a form of Standard Player Contract Provisions that are to be incorporated in all
contracts entered into by the Franchisee and the players in the Team;
(b) a player and Team eligibility system for participation in the National Basketball
League which will be based on the allocation of points to each potential player in
the League, and a maximum number of points allocated to players in one Team
which wishes to participate in the League;
9.2 Upon introduction of such Standard Player Contract Provisions, the Franchisee must
ensure that all players in the teams and the Franchisee, execute player contracts incorporating
the Standard Player Contract Provisions and deliver copies of same to NBLL by
the time specified by NBLL.
9.3 Upon introduction of the Player and team eligibility points system, the Franchisee will
provide to NBLL by the time specified by NBLL, such information as to the player status
for the purpose of the player points system. The Franchisee will maintain the eligibility
of each of its Players and the Team in accordance with the points system established by
NBLL.
10 Draw and League Table
10.1 By 30 November 2006, NBL will publish a proposed draw for the 2007 League Playing
Seasons in accordance with the following principles:
(a) there shall be 10 teams participating in the League;
(b) the official home and away competition games shall be held in the period of
March, April, May, June, July and August in each year except and unless the
scheduling of, and preparation by the Tall Blacks for, international basketball
events sanctioned by FIBA requires players who would otherwise participate in
the National Basketball League to be available for the Tall Blacks activities, means
that the League Playing Season should be in a different period but in no case shall
start no earlier than the first week of March in any League Playing Season; and
(c) complying with the requirements of any television broadcaster of National Basketball
League games including playoffs and the final;
(d) as is consistent with the availability of Venues and making the travel of teams to
away games and return from away games to home games, or from home games
to following away games, as convenient to the Team management and players as
possible.
10.2 NBLL will establish, maintain and publish a League Table for the National Basketball
League for each League Playing Season showing the results for each team and allocation
of points — two points for a win and no points for a loss or default The resolution of any
points tie shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Rules.
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11 Venues
11.1 NBLL and the Franchisee acknowledge that the provision of:
(a) the same Venue for its official competition home games; and
(b) a Venue of a suitable standard, is imperative to the achievement and enhancement
of the operation and value of NBLL, the National Basketball League and the
Business.
11.2 It shall be the responsibility of the Franchisee to provide a suitable Venue for each home
game for its Team. The Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that the Board may, notwithstanding
the contents of any game playing draw already issued, specify from time to
time in respect of the Franchisee the location and minimum specifications for a Primary
and/or Alternative Venue and the equipment therein. Upon NBLL giving the Franchisee
10 working days written notice of any such Venue location and specifications, the same
shall apply (as a variation of this agreement) for the League Playing Seasons during the
terms of this Agreement.
11.3 Immediately after publication of the draw for the 2007 League Playing Seasons, the
Franchisee shall make every endeavour to book the Primary Venue for each home game
specified for its Team in that draw or if not available the Alternative Venue, and take
all necessary steps to ensure that those bookings are confirmed, subject to the Venue’s
confirmation/booking policy.
11.4 The Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the acceptance by NBLL of a Venue (as
suggested by the Franchisee in any one League Playing Season) shall not mean that that
Venue shall be acceptable as the venue for the home games of the Team in any subsequent
League Playing Season. NBLL acknowledges that it desires to have a Team operating
in the area in which the Franchisees presently operates its Team and that there are
in some cases restriction on the availability or existence of suitable Venues that meet
NBLL’s desired minimum venue standards. NBLL acknowledges that it is material to
the availability of the venues that NBLL publishes its in the required time and that it
together with BBNZ shall work with the relevant Franchisees and the potential venue
providers to arrange better or more suitable Venue facilities.
11.5 The Franchisee further acknowledges that the Operations Manual contains certain
minimum standards for venues for the National Basketball League games which will
include requirements as to sound system, scoring system, availability of media facilities,
changing rooms, referees facilities, etc. The Franchisee acknowledges that the approval
by NBLL of a Venue desired by the Franchisee for its home games may be made conditional
upon the Franchisee ensuring (at its cost if necessary) that the necessary equipment
(that does not require any structural alterations to the Venue), is provided by the
Franchisee to achieve those minimum Venue standards.
12 Franchise Council Meetings
12.1 NBLL will arrange meetings of the Franchisee Delegates at least twice annually in order
to promote good relations between them and to discuss matters of mutual interest and
methods of improving the efficiency and standard of the National Basketball League.
12.2 The normal business of the Franchise Council shall be to discuss:
National Basketball League operational matters competition calendar and events future
Franchise expansions Operations Manual and Competition Rule variations player eligibility
any matters referred to it by NBLL for consideration.
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12.3 The Franchisee will appoint one natural person as its Franchise Delegate with the initial
Franchise Delegate for the Franchisee being specified in Schedule 1.
12.4 A Franchise Delegate is not entitled to attend any Franchise Council Meeting unless all
monies due and payable (and not under reasonable dispute) to NBLL have been paid by
the Franchise.
12.5 The Franchisee must attend, and make all reasonable efforts to arrange for its Franchise
Delegate (or nominee, confirmed in writing by an authorised representative of the Franchisee)
to attend each meeting of the Franchise Council. The costs of travel, accommodation,
and meeting costs in connection with such attendance are to be paid by NBLL.
Incidental expenses (food, telephone and beverages) incurred are the responsibility of
the individual attendees.
13 Sponsorship, Marketing and Promotion
13.1 The NBLL has exclusive sponsorship and supplier rights to the following properties.
League major naming rights
Final Series
Domestic airline travel
Referees
Pre-season tournament
Awards dinner
Accommodation
Team uniform supplier
Ground travel
Equipment endorsements
Television
13.2 The benefits provided to sponsors in 13.1 will be advised to Franchisees as soon as possible
but would include items such as:
Signage — courtside and/or on-court
Signage — uniforms
Signage — Backboards
Game tickets
Hospitality
Game announcements
Game promotions
Promotional materials including printed materials, website, and advertising in print,
television, web, 3G or radio format Other benefits as determined by NBLL
13.3 Each Franchisee will abide by, and fulfill when required of it, the conditions of sponsorship
agreements entered into by NBLL, or BBNZ in relation to the National Basketball
League.
13.4 In any League Playing Season for which NBLL has advised the Franchisees by 31 October
in the prior year of sponsors and funders that have been obtained by NBLL or
BBNZ in relation to the National Basketball League, then a Franchisee shall not enter
into a sponsorship agreement which conflicts with any sponsorship agreement entered
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into by NBLL or BBNZ without the prior written approval of the Board and the affected
National Basketball League sponsor.
13.5 Where a Franchisee has advised NBLL of sponsors or potential sponsors for the Team
for the following League Playing Season, NBLL and BBNZ shall, as a first preference, use
reasonable endeavours to ensure that any sponsorship funding arrangement entered into
for the relevant League Playing Season by NBLL and/or BBNZ shall accommodate, to the
extent possible to be negotiated a carve-out in respect of the committed sponsorship
arrangements already entered into by the Franchisee in relation to its Team. If after 31
October this carve-out is not available, then as a second preference, Franchisees will relinquish
such sponsorship, in order for the League to attract a national or major sponsor.
13.6 The Board shall determine whether there is any conflict between the sponsorship arrangements
of a Franchisee and of NBLL.
14 Intellectual Property
14.1 The Parties agree and acknowledge BBNZ owns all intellectual property, merchandising
rights, trademarks and transmission and broadcasting rights relating to the National
Basketball League, including without limitation National Basketball League naming
rights, sponsorship opportunities in relation to the finals series games, referees, award
dinner, teams uniform supplier, equipment endorsements, travel and accommodation,
pre-season tournament and on-court signage. BBNZ has licensed NBLL to use that intellectual
property for the purpose of operating and managing the National Basketball
League. The Franchisee shall have no right to use or exploit such intellectual property
except for the requirement to use:
(a) the name and logo of “the National Basketball League; and
(b) the names and logos of National Basketball League sponsors; on all the Team’s
publicity and promotional materials.
14.2 Each Franchisee grants to NBLL and to BBNZ, and to sponsors and funders of the National
Basketball League, and to each of the other Franchisees, the non-exclusive right
to use the Team name and any logo; mark or record of the Team and of players and
officials associated with the Team for the purpose of promoting or reporting on the
National Basketball League, the Franchisee’s participation in the National Basketball
League, and the promotion of a National Basketball League sponsor or funder.
14.3 Each Franchisee grants to NBLL and to BBNZ, and to sponsors and funders of the National
Basketball League, and to each of the other Franchisees, the non-exclusive right
to use the photographic and videographic images of all players who play for that Franchise
during the term of this agreement.
14.4 A Franchisee and/or the Team shall not enter into or maintain any transmission or
broadcast agreement relating to matches played by it in National Basketball League
competition matches without the prior written approval of the NBLL and acknowledges
that before giving any consent the Board must first seek the approval of BBNZ;
14.5 Each Franchisee will abide by, and fulfill when required of it, the conditions of transmission
agreements entered into by NBLL or BBNZ in respect of National Basketball
League matches.
15 Right of First Refusal
15.1 The Franchisee must not assign, sell, sub-franchise, lease, mortgage, encumber or declare
itself trustee of any rights conferred under this agreement. NBLL may agree at the
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Franchisee’s request, and subject to the provisions of clause to enter into a Participation
Agreement with a new organization that proposes to operate the Team; in replacement
of the Franchisee.
15.2 Prior to accepting any offer from a new party for the Business, a Franchisee must first
offer the Business for sale to NBLL on terms no less favourable than bonafide arms
length offer. The Franchisee may enter into a contract to sell the Business with the
purchaser for the entry into a new Participation Agreement, conditional upon NBLL’s
rejection within 30 days of its first option to purchase under this Agreement, and upon
NBLL’s written approval for the entry into a replacement Participation Agreement for
the Team with the Purchaser, which approval will not be unreasonably or arbitrarily
withheld. If NBLL rejects the option to purchase, NBLL agrees that it will grant a new
Participation Agreement for a period equal to the unexpired term of this Participation
Agreement to a suitable new Franchisee being a party that has good reputation, a satisfactory
credit rating, and adequate business, marketing and other relevant experience
and be suitable, in NBLL’s opinion, in all other respects to operate the Business, from
the Venues stipulated by NBLL. If NBLL decides to acquire the Business in accordance
with this agreement then the Franchisee will give legal possession of the Business immediately
on NBLL exercising its right and the purchase price must be paid within 30
days of such price being determined.
15.3 Where the Franchisee is a company within the meaning of the Companies Act 1993:
(a) the Franchisee must notify NBLL immediately there is a change of any directors
of the Franchisee; or any change of shareholding in the Franchisee;
(b) any change or issue of shares or transfer of shares or repurchase of shares or declaration
of trust which has the effect of changing the ownership of 25% or more of
the shareholding in the Franchise Company shall be deemed to be an offer for the
acquisition of the Business by a third party; and the Franchisee must first offer
the Business for sale to NBLL in accordance with clause 15.2.
15.4 No person or organisation shall be entitled to have any ownership of beneficial interest,
nor be a director or a member of the management committee, or trustee of more than
one Franchisee at any time.
16 Non Compliance and Sanctions
16.1 This agreement may be terminated by NBLL immediately on notice to the Franchisee, if
the Franchisee:
(a) Becomes insolvent;
(b) Is in breach of any material provision of this agreement being a breach that is not
capable of being remedied; or
(c) Is in breach of any material provision of this agreement which is capable of being
remedied and the Franchisee fails to remedy the breach within the period
specified in the default notice served on that Franchisee by NBLL.
16.2 Without prejudice to the rights of NBLL under clause 16.1, if the Franchisee fails to
comply with the provisions of the Participation Agreement or the Operations Manual
or the Competition Rules, the Board shall have power by resolution to censure, fine, or
suspend the Franchisee from participation in the League or to alter the League Competition
Table points awarded to the Team on such terms as decided by the Board. Such
conditions can include a condition that a player or coach not participate in the activities
of the Team for a period of time, or that payment of a sum of money must be made by
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a specified date, failing which, the Team will not be eligible to participate in any one or
more future games in that League Playing Season.
16.3 The Board may regulate its own procedure in the consideration of any alleged breaches
and the imposition of a sanction in terms of clause 16.1 and 16.2.
16.4 The procedure specified in clause 16.2 shall be separate to the BBNZ judicial procedures applying
to an Offence in terms of the BBNZ Boards Procedures and Operations Manual.
16.5 Upon expiry or termination of this agreement for any reason, all rights of the Franchisee
granted by this agreement terminate; and
(a) the Franchisee will not be entitled to receive any rebate or refund of the whole or
any part of the money paid pursuant to this agreement;
(b) the Franchisee will pay to NBLL all outstanding money payable under this agreement;
and
(c) the Franchisee will stop all use of any intellectual property in relation to the National
Basketball League; and
(d) if required by NBLL, the Franchisee will remove, obliterate or cover up all and any
signage, decor and other features associated with the National Basketball League;
and
(e) the Franchisee will terminate any registration, record or public entry which indicates
any association of the Franchisee with NBLL or the National Basketball
League; and
(f) the rights of the Franchisee pursuant to clause 12 are terminated; and
(g) the Franchisee grants to NBLL a first option to take over the assets of the Business
at such price as the parties may agree or, failing agreement, as may be fixed
by arbitration. If the Termination occurs during the League Playing Season before
completion of the games in which the Team will participate, then the Franchisee
grants to NBLL a licence to immediately take possession of the assets of the Business
until a decision is made by NBLL on whether or not to purchase the Business
and to utilise the same as NBLL decides in its sole discretion whether the Team
shall continue to participate in that League Playing Season. NBLL shall have no
obligations or be responsible for any liabilities in respect of the assets of the Business
except those incurred by NBLL itself in continuing to operate the Team from
the date of Termination of the Franchise. The licence fee payable by NBLL to the
Franchisee shall be the sum of $1.00 plus GST for the balance of the Term (being
the balance of the League Playing Season) or until NBLL purchases the assets of
the Business or advises that the Franchisee that it does not wish to purchase such
assets; and
(h) NBLL may amend the League Competition Table points earned by the Team in
that League Playing Season to such extent as it sees fit.
16.6 A Franchisee may at any time, by giving three months notice in writing to the Board, surrender
its Franchise, but shall continue to be liable for all monies due by it to NBLL.
17 No Joint Venture
17.1 The Franchisee agrees to conduct the Business as an independent proprietor in its own
name. Nothing in this agreement establishes the Franchisee an agent, partner, joint
venture, subcontractor, agent or employee of NBLL or BBNZ.
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18 Non-Waiver
18.1 Failure by NBLL at any time to enforce any provision of this agreement is not a waiver
of such provision and does not affect the validity of this agreement.
19 Prior Advice
19.1 The Franchisee acknowledges that in the negotiations for and prior to having signed
this agreement:
(a) the Franchisee has carefully read and understood the provisions of this agreement;
(b) the Franchisee has obtained independent professional legal and financial advice
with respect to its intention to enter into this agreement and has fully considered
that advice; and
(c) the Franchisee has recognised that the Business involves risks and that its success
will be affected by the Franchisee’s ability as an independent business entity.
20 Variation
20.1 Except for:
(a) a venue change pursuant to clause 11.2 (which is determined by NBLL alone),
(b) Competition Rules or Operation Manual changes pursuant to clause 8.3 any variation
to the terms of this agreement shall only be effective if recorded in writing
signed by both parties.
21 Notices
21.1 Notices to NBLL shall be delivered by fax to 04 472 3623, attention: NBLL Chairman.
21.2 Notices to the Franchisee shall be delivered:
(a) to the fax and email details of the Franchise Delegate as specified in Schedule 1;
or
(b) as subsequently advised in writing by the Franchisee in the case of any replacement
Franchisee delegate.
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Schedule 1
Specifications
1 Term
Notwithstanding the date this Agreement is signed, this Agreement is deemed to commence
on 1 November 2004 and conclude on 31 August 2007.
2 Venue
Primary Venue — (address and contact number)
Alternative Venue — (address and contact numbers phone and facsimile)
3 Entry fee
$11,000.00 plus GST for 2007 League Playing Season payable:
(a) $5,500.00 plus GST by 1 November 2006;
(b) $5,500.00 plus GST by 31 January 2007.
4 Contact Details
Franchise Delegate:
(a) name
(b) postal address
(c) phone number
(d) fax number
(e) email address
5 Name of Team
6 Special conditions associated with this Franchisee
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Schedule 2
Timeline
Date
Action By
1 November 2006 Execute Participation Agreement between NBLL and Franchisees and
payment of NBLL & Franchisee $5,500.00 plus GST by Franchisee to
NBLL
30 November 2006 Confirm draw for NBL, 2005, 2006, 2007 seasons NBLL
30 November 2006 NBLL Issue budget for operation of NBLL for 2007 season
30 November 2006 NBLL Advise Franchisees of League Sponsors for 2007 season
30 January 2007 Franchisee Payment balance of $5,500.00 plus GST
February 2007 Franchise Council Meeting Franchisee
10 February 2007 Filing of Player Registration forms with NBLL Franchisee
March–July 2007 2007 League Playing Season
September 2007 NBLL Issue draft budget for operation of 2008 League Playing Season
September 2007 NBLLNBLL specifies approved venues for 2008 League Playing Season
September 2007 Filing of Entry Information Franchisee
September 2007 Franchisee Advice of venue changes for 2008 NBLL Season
October 2007 Franchise Council Meeting
31 October 2007 NBLL Advise franchisees of League Sponsors for 2007 season
31 January 2008 Franchisee Payment balance 2007 Entry Fee
February 2008 Franchise Council Meeting
10 February 2008 Filing of Team Eligibility Registration Form and Player Contracts
with NBLL Franchisee
March– August 2008 2008 League Playing Season
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ADDENDUM
Deed of Variation of
Participation Agreement
between
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE LIMITED
and
[PARTICIPANT] LIMITED
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THIS DEED dated the day of 2006
BETWEEN
AND
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE LIMITED (NBLL)
[PARTICIPANT] LIMITED (Franchisee)
Background
A. The parties have entered into a Participation Agreement dated [date] setting out the
terms upon which NBLL has granted to the Franchisee the right to enter a Team in the
National Basketball League for the Term.
B. The parties have agreed to vary certain terms of the Participation Agreement as set out
in this deed.
This Deed Records That:
Definitions And Interpretation
Definitions:
In this deed, unless the context indicates otherwise:
Participation Agreement means the agreement described in Background A above.
Interpretation: In this deed, unless the context indicates otherwise:
Defined Expressions: expressions defined in the main body of this deed have the defined
meaning throughout this deed, including the background;
Agreement Terms: capitalised terms not otherwise defined in this deed have the meaning
given to them in the Participation Agreement;
Headings: section, clause and other headings are for ease of reference only and do not form
any part of the context or affect this deed’s interpretation;
Joint and Several Obligations: where two or more persons are bound by a provision in this
deed, that provision will bind those persons jointly and each of them severally;
Parties: references to parties are references to parties to this deed; and
Plural and Singular: singular words include the plural and vice versa.
Variations:
Variations to Participation Agreement: The parties agree that the Participation Agreement
shall be varied as follows:
Clause 1.1 is hereby amended by the addition of the following definition:
“Extraordinary Resolution” means a resolution passed:
(a) at a meeting of the Franchise Council, duly convened and held, by a majority
of 75% of the Franchise Delegates, subject to (c) below;
(b) by means of a resolution in writing signed by 75% of the Franchisees, subject
to (c) below; and
(c ) where 75% of the Franchise Delegates or Franchisees does not represent
a whole number, the required number of votes of Franchise Delegates or
Franchisees, as the case may be, will be rounded down to the nearest whole
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number.”
Clause 8.3 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
“8.3 (a) Subject to clause 8.3(b), the provisions of the Competition Rules or
Operations Manual can only be varied by the Board in consultation with
a representative of the Franchise Council, and advised to Franchisees in
writing at least 6 months’ prior to the commencement of the League Season.
(b) Notwithstanding clause 8.3(a), the provisions of the Competition Rules or
Operations Manual may be varied by the Board with the approval of an
Extraordinary Resolution in which case the Board shall use its best endeavours
to provide such notice and explanations as it considers are reasonably
required in order to explain the relevant change and its effect.”
Clause 20 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
“20 Variation
Except for:
(a) a venue change pursuant to clause 11.2 (which shall be determined by NBLL
alone); and
(b) changes to the Competition Rules or Operations Manual made pursuant
to clause 8.3,
any variation to the terms of this agreement shall only be effective if recorded
in writing and signed by both NBLL and the Franchisee.”
Effective Date: The variations to the Participation Agreement specified in clause 2.1 shall only
take effect from the date on which changes in the same form are approved in writing by
all existing Franchisees (by entering into a document on the same terms as this deed).
Continuance
Continuance of Participation Agreement: Except as expressly varied by this deed, the covenants
and conditions expressed or implied in the Participation Agreement shall continue
in full force and effect.
Miscellaneous
Counterparts and Facsimile Copies: This deed may be signed in any number of counterpart
copies which, read together, will constitute one and the same document. Any facsimile
copy of this deed (including any facsimile copy of any document evidencing any party’s
signature of this deed) may be relied on by any other party as though it were an original
copy. This deed may be entered into on the basis of an exchange of such facsimile copies.
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Executed as a deed.
SIGNED by
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE LIMITED
by:
Full name of director/authorised signatory
Signature of director/authorised signatory
Full name of director/authorised signatory
Signature of director/authorised signatory
Witness:
(if other than two directors sign)
Signature of witness
Full name of witness
Occupation of witness
Address of witness
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SIGNED by [PARTICIPANT]
LIMITED
by:
Full name of director/authorised signatory
Signature of director/authorised signatory
Full name of director/authorised signatory
Signature of director/authorised signatory
Witness:
(if other than two directors sign)
Signature of witness
Full name of witness
Occupation of witness
Address of witness
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2007 SEASON NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE RULES
Contents
Preamble 48
1. Controls/Operations 48
2. Participation 48
3. Playing Rules 48
4. Match Ball 48
5. Competition Format 48
6. Classification of Teams 48
7. Finals System 49
8. Finals Hosting 49
9. Regular Season Home Game Organisation 49
10. Sponsorship Signage 51
11. Team Roster Registration 52
12. Player Registration 53
13. Player Transfer 53
14. Finals Eligibility 53
15. Uniforms 54
16. Judicial Committee 55
17. Disputes 55
18. Breaches of the Rules 56
19. Doping Policy 57
20. Code of Conduct 57
21. Awards 57
22. Referees 58
23. Gambling Policy 58
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Preamble
It is acknowledged that these Rules relate to the participation in the National Basketball
League and it is each Franchisee’s responsibility to operate within them. The rules described
herein apply in conjunction with the Operations Manual (referred to in the Participation
Agreement).
1 Controls/Operations
1.1 The New Zealand Men’s National Basketball League (“League”) will be under the control
and jurisdiction of the National Basketball League Limited (“NBLL”) and operated under
Licence from Basketball New Zealand Incorporated (“BBNZ”).
1.2 NBLL is empowered to adjudicate on all matters pertaining to the League that are not
already covered in these Rules or the Participation Agreement.
1.3 The League Manager will manage and administer the League in accordance with the
Constitution, the Participation Agreement and these Rules.
2 Participation
2.1 Participation shall only be open to Franchisees that have been granted a Franchise Agreement
by the NBLL for the 2007 League Playing Season (“Participation Agreement”).
2.2 Each team entered agrees to participate under the controls and regulations as laid down
in these Rules.
3 Playing Rules
The Playing Rules of the League shall be the rules of FIBA as agreed by and endorsed by
BBNZ.
4 Match Ball
The official match ball for the 2007 season will be a Molten GL7.
5 Competition Format
5.1 All teams must play on any occasion determined by the League.
5.2 The League teams shall play a regular season of one home and one away match against
each team in the League.
6 Classification of Teams
6.1 Premiership Points shall be allocated, 2 points a win, 0 points a loss. Following two rounds
of regular season play, the four leading teams shall qualify for the finals system.
6.2 Where at the end of the regular season (2 rounds) teams are drawn on Premiership
points for any position, 1–4, placings shall be determined as recorded below.
6.3 Where two or more teams are tied, the criteria to decide the placings shall be applied in
the following sequence:
6.3.1 The win/loss record on the games between the teams concerned (2 points for
each win, 0 for each loss), with the team with the most points taking the higher
placing. If two or more teams are still tied repeat this process for those teams still
tied. When this process repeatedly results in the same number of teams still tied,
apply the following shall apply:
6.3.2 The points differential between the tied teams, with the team with the higher
differential taking the higher place. If the result is that one team earns a higher
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placing repeat 6.3.1 for those teams with the lower placing. If the points differential
is the same between all teams the following clause 6.3.3 shall apply.
6.3.3 The points differential over all games in the regular season, with the team with
the higher differential taking the higher placing. If the result is that one team
earns a higher placing repeat 6.3.1 for those teams with the lower placing. If the
points differential is the same between all teams clause 6.3.4 below shall apply.
6.3.4 A playoff game(s) will be necessary, or if the teams agree, they can agree on which
takes the higher placing, or decide by the toss of a coin. If a playoff game is necessary
the venue shall be decided by the toss of a coin and that venue will be the
home team’s, with each team being responsible for their own costs.
6.4 Final placings at the end of the Regular Season (2 rounds) for any teams tied for a position
lower than 4th shall be decided on the points differential over all League games played.
7 Finals System
7.1 The top four teams from the Regular Season will compete in the finals system.
7.2 In all finals system games, the winner will be the winner of the game.
8 Finals Hosting
8.1 Games 1 and 2 will be played at the venues of the top 2 (two) qualifying teams from
regular season play, on dates and times stipulated by NBLL.
8.2 Game 3 will be at the venue to be determined at the sole discretion of NBLL.
8.3 If a venue of a standard acceptable to NBLL can not be provided by the top qualifying
team(s), NBLL will have the authority to offer the hosting of the game to the other
team(s) participating or find another venue suitable for hosting the final.
8.4 Games 1 and 2 shall be the first weekend after the completion of regular season games
with game 3 in the following consecutive weekend, unless otherwise requested by NBLL
at its sole discretion (in consultation with the TV broadcaster if any).
8.5 All Finals matches are under the jurisdiction of the NBLL and will be managed by the
NBLL in conjunction with home team under the terms of the NBLL Finals Hosting
Document.
9 Regular Season Home Game Organisation
The home team undertakes to perform the following obligations and functions:
9.1 Provide a suitable standard of after-match hospitality to visiting team members and
referees, using wherever possible any nationally arranged sponsorship packages. All visiting
teams are required to attend, unless travel arrangements conflict, in which case
the visiting team must notify the host team at least 48 hours prior to the game being
played. Unless otherwise advised in advance, the home team will cater for a maximum
of 15 visiting team members.
9.2 Appoint publicity officer and actively promote each extrude and the League in general.
The publicity officer will maintain regular liaison with local media personnel.
9.3 Undertake the duties designated by the League Manager in regards to promotion of the
League sponsors.
9.4 Appoint a game controller who shall be responsible for duties in the conduct of the
game as detailed in the Operations Manual and as determined by NBLL and comply
with and undertake the pre-game checklist.
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9.5 Provide free access to those people so entitled and as designated by the League Manager.
9.6 Arrange competent and suitably experienced scorebench personnel and statisticians for
all home games.
9.7 Arrange a pre-game practice of at least one hour for the visiting team at the match
venue. The visiting team must be advised in advance of any circumstances to prevent
this being arranged and alternatives must be offered.
9.8 Ensure that the technical equipment and stadium facilities are in accordance with the
Rules of FIBA.
9.9 Ensure that the scoresheet, statistics and a game report is faxed and emailed to the
League Manager within four hours of the match being completed and posted to the
League Manager on the next business day.
9.10 Ensure that teams provide a programme to spectators for each home game. Programmes
and team rosters should be enclosed within an official NBLL programme cover/s if sent
by NBLL weekly before each game. Each programme cover will include acknowledgements
of League sponsors and League and NBLL news.
9.11 Provide an approved match ball, court, lighting and equipment of high quality standard
for the match.
9.12 No later than noon on Monday of a weekend game, or at least five day’s prior for a midweek
game, provide the visiting team with:
9.12.1 Map and clear directions to the match venue;
9.12.2 Telephone number of any personnel whom they may need to contact;
9.12.3 The venue opening time;
9.12.4 All information regarding the pre-game formalities and post-game hospitality.
9.13 Ensure that the home team changes uniform in the event of a colour clash with the visitors’
uniform.
9.14 Provide the match ball 30 minutes prior to game start to the referees for evaluation and
retention until game start.
9.15 Provide floor wipers (a minimum of two) who are old enough to cope and over 10 years
of age. Floor mops or brooms must be used (NOT hand towels) for health requirements.
It is recommended that medical gloves should also be worn.
9.16 Provide a lockable change room and key for use by the visiting team.
9.17 Display the signage of the NBLL in the configuration required.
9.18 Hold reserved seat allocation for referee evaluator(s) in a position in which the game
can be clearly viewed.
9.19 Ensure the entire game is video taped with a DVD (CD-ROM) copy sent to the League
Manager’s office by the following Wednesday of each home game.
9.20 Provide referee facilities, including:
9.20.1 providing post-match refreshments for referees;
9.20.2 changing room for referees, lockable and with a shower;
9.20.3 having suitably trained scorebench personnel;
9.20.4 making the home court controller available to meet the referees before the start
of the game;
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9.20.5 making the home court controller available near the scorebench for the referees
to find in case of problems during the game;
9.20.6 providing adequate security to protect referees;
9.20.7 having knowledge of their responsibilities in adhering to the rules on such matters
as player uniforms, court markings, equipment, courtside clearances, and
behaviour of players, coaches and other team personnel;
9.20.8 ensuring that coaches, players and anyone else associated with the teams do not
publicly criticise referees, especially via the media;
9.20.9 Ensuring that any concerns about referee performance are addressed in the first
instance to the League Manager.
The visiting team undertakes to and shall:
9.21 Provide the home team with an accurate current player list including name, height, weight,
age, position, and number, as well as names of all other team personnel no later than noon
on Monday of a weekend game or at least five days prior for a mid week game.
9.22 Advise home teams as to the colour of uniform to be worn by the visiting team on the
Monday of a weekend game or at least five days prior for a mid week game.
9.23 Advise home team of travel details, accommodation location, and travelling team contact
details.
9.24 Attend post-match hospitality provided by the host team.
10 Sponsorship Signage
10.1 Signage for television games will be as follows:
10.1.1 no advertising shall be displayed within or on the court field of play or on the
ground area surrounding the field of play other than on the hoop support structures.
10.1.2 there will be a maximum of 3 on court signs, with no more than two NBLL Ltd
advertisers, at any one match provided that no individual sign shall exceed 2.5
square meters in area and shall comply with any restrictions imposed by the Voluntary
Code On Liquor Advertising or any other similar regulation as may be
applicable during the term of this agreement.
10.1.3 no advertising shall be placed between the cameras and the sporting action.
10.1.4 courtside perimeter advertising shall be confined to a single tier.
10.1.5 any freestanding advertising shall not, in its dimensions and prominence, exceed
that of the courtside perimeter advertising.
10.1.6 portable advertising such as banners, flags, placards or similar devices (without
agreement of the parties) shall not be permitted in the Venues.
10.2 The management of on-court signage at non-televised games will be guided by:
10.2.1 The centre circle may be used by the home team. The sign must incorporate the
halfway line in it.
10.2.2 Four other on-court signs are permitted provided:
(a) They are placed midway between the top of each keyhole and a halfway line
midway between each sideline and an imaginary line running down the
centre of the court.
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Each sign is to be no larger than 1.0 square metre in size.
Two of these four signs are used for NBLL sponsors (NBLL Ltd to advise
which).
The remaining two cannot be used by the same sponsor as the centre circle
sponsor.
Keyhole signage can only be used with approval from NBLL Ltd.
10.3 Courtside signage layout must comply with the standards set in Sponsor Requirements
(page 9).
10.4 Teams have the right to utilise these court-side signage spaces provided:
10.4.1 the one space in front of the visiting team’s bench are for the use of the visiting
team;
10.4.2 NBLL shall have use of 12 of the court-side signage spaces, and can in its sole
discretion determine which signs it chooses;
10.4.3 signs must be no larger than 2.4 metres in length and 0.6 metres in height;
10.4.4 signs are to be set back 2 metres from the court boundaries (where possible);
10.4.5 signs are to be of a construction that will not injure players
10.5 No signage is permitted on the backboards. Signs are permitted on the backboard upright
supports (floor to board). Any such signs are to be no larger than 0.6 metres square.
10.6 Aerial signage is not allowed above the court or within 3 metres surrounding the court.
10.7 The overall impression of the stadium must be that no single team sponsor shall overshadow
the NBLL League naming sponsor.
11 Team Roster Registration
11.1 Each team must have submitted to the League Manager, no later than 28 days prior to
the first regular season game of the League, a Team Roster Form that contains the full
details of 12 players.
11.2 Each team must maintain a Team Roster from the lodgement date until their final game
of the year of no less and no more than 12 players.
11.3 A new Team Roster Form with all completed details must be lodged to the League Manager
48 hours prior to the team’s next game for any change in the playing Team Roster.
11.4 All players on the Team Roster must have completed the Player Registration requirements
of the NBLL to play in a League match.
11.5 Each team may have no more than two players who are not eligible to compete for the
New Zealand National Team under the criteria established by FIBA, such players shall
be known as “restricted players”.
11.6 Each player listed shall endorse his inclusion in the team by signing the Team Roster
form.
11.7 No player can be added to a Team Roster if they cannot qualify to play in the Finals
System.
11.8 In the event of any duplication of names on Team Rosters received from two or more
teams, the names of the players involved shall be eliminated from all Team Rosters. The
League Manager may reinstate a player following written clarification from the player
concerned detailing which team he wishes to play for.
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11.9 No player can be added to a Team Roster if such player was registered to another team
during the past two seasons and has not gained transfer from their previous team.
12 Player Registration
12.1 A player cannot play in the League until all details are provided in accordance with the
requirements below:
12.1.1 The Player must be contracted under Franchisee player contract incorporating
the Standard Player Contract Provisions (referred to in the Participation Agreement)
with the Franchisee. Each Franchisee must send a copy of each signed
contract to the League Manager three weeks prior to commencement of the 2007
League Playing Season.
12.1.2 The player’s name is one of the players on the Team Roster lodged with the
League.
12.1.3 The players full details required on the Team Roster are completed.
12.1.4 If the player requires a Foreign Player Licence, that a copy of this is lodged with
the League Manager.
13 Player Transfer
13.1 Any player wishing to transfer from one NBLL team to another, be it within a season,
between seasons or within the last two seasons from when the player last played, must
first obtain a transfer consent from the last NBLL team he played for.
13.2 Transfer consent must not be unreasonably withheld and in the event of a transfer
consent being withheld, the player must be provided with proof of the reason for the
transfer consent not being granted.
13.3 Any dispute on transfer of a player between NBLL teams shall be resolved by the League
Manager.
13.4 No fees may be associated with the transfer of any players, other than transfer fees for
the novation of a player’s contract.
13.5 After 50% of the total regular season games have been played, a player cannot be added
to another Team’s Roster until three League games of his new Team have been played
from when the player last played for his previous team.
13.6 A player cannot transfer back to a team he has transferred from, within the same season.
14 Finals Eligibility
14.1 To be eligible to play in the Finals for a Franchisee, a player must have played a minimum
of five games for that Franchisee in the Regular season, that is to be suited up for
the game and recorded on the scoresheet.
14.2 Any player that misses any League scheduled game(s) whilst representing New Zealand
on official national basketball duties will have the games missed due to this participation,
included in the calculations for finals eligibility.
14.3 A member of a team, who, by virtue of injury/illness, fails to qualify for the NBLL Finals,
may apply in writing to the League Commissioner no later than 14 days prior to the
start of the Finals for permission to play in the Finals.
14.4 Consideration of any injury/illness application by the League Commissioner shall have
regard only to written medical certification to state the extent and term of the injury/
illness and when the player was not fit to play.
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15 Uniforms
15.1 All uniforms must conform with FIBA Rules except as follows:
15.1.1 The following player numbers may be used: 4–99.
15.1.2 Players’ surnames must be displayed on the back of all players uniform tops,
above the number. All names must be in a clearly visible, contrasting colour to
the uniform.
15.1.3 Sponsors’ logos and names are permitted but must be placed in such a manner
that the players numbers and name remain clearly visible.
15.1.4 The NBLL League “naming sponsor/s” logo/s shall be attached to all uniform tops
in either the front top right or top left.
15.1.5 Each team must have two different coloured uniforms, a “main” and “alternate”
that are of a dark colour and the other, which is a light colour.
The 2007 Season uniform colours for each team are:
Team Main Colour Alternate Colour
0800 Easy LPG Hawks Black strip with white trim White strip with black trim
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Black strip with maroon and
white trim
White strip with maroon and
black trim.
Auckland Youthtown Stars Blue strip with white trim White strip with blue trim
Blue Chip Nelson Giants
Scenic Circle Rams
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets
Century City Saints
Navy blue strip with white
trim
Red strip with white and
black trim
Royal blue strip with gold
trim
Blue strip with black and
white trim
White strip with navy blue
trim
White strip with red trim
Gold strip with blue trim
White strip with blue and
yellow trim
Inspire Net Jets Green strip with White trim White strip with Green trim
Taranaki Mountain Airs Black strip Gold strip
Waikato Pistons
Black strip with red and
yellow trim
Yellow strip with red and
black trim
15.3 Each team must submit to the League Manager, at least two months prior to the start
of each season, for approval, the colour and design of both their main and alternate
uniforms.
15.4 Each team must wear their main uniform for all home games.
15.5 Each team must wear their alternate uniform for all away games except where
their alternative uniform clashes with their hosts main uniform. In this event
only, the visitors will wear their main uniform.
15.6 T-shirts worn under the top must be the same single colour as the predominant colour
of the uniform top.
15.7 Wearing of all garments under the uniform is prohibited except when a medical certificate
is supplied
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16 Judicial Committee
16.1 NBLL will use the Basketball New Zealand Judicial Regulations for dealing with allegations
of an offence arising from NBLL related activities by persons for which NBLL has
jurisdiction over.
16.2 Allegations of misconduct in relation to an NBLL game (including conduct before or
after the game) are to be made in the manner described in the BBNZ Judicial Regulations.
16.3 The League Manager, who for the purposes of these rules shall act as the League Commissioner,
shall be the designated recipient of all reports of an alleged offence.
16.4 NBLL shall annually appoint a Judicial Committee comprising a minimum of three persons
who have no connection with any NBLL team or other associated basketball bodies
and who shall be responsible for considering reports forwarded by the League Commissioner
in accordance with these rules and the BBNZ Judicial Regulations.
16.5 All individual player penalties recorded in game(s) and suspensions are to apply to
League games, National Team games, any other affiliated competition and Basketball
Australia affiliated Leagues and Competitions. Without limiting the sanctions or penalties
which may be imposed by the Judicial Committee if, for any reason, any player or
member of the coaching staff is ejected from any NBLL game that person will receive an
automatic one-game suspension following the game from which they were ejected.
16.6 An appeal of a decision(s) is to be made through the Basketball New Zealand appeals
process as set out in the Basketball New Zealand Judicial Regulations.
16.7 An Appeal of a decision of the Judicial Committee is to be made to the BBNZ Appeal
Committee in accordance with the Basketball Judicial Regulations.
17 Disputes
17.1 All disputes regarding matches, other than allegations of an offence to which rule 15 applies,
must be lodged in writing with the League Manager within 72 hours of the game,
followed by a full written report within five working days of the game.
17.2 A dispute hearing levy of $1,000 must be electronically banked with NBLL by the close
of business on the day the full written report is lodged or the next working day if the
report is made over a weekend or public holiday. Failure to lodge this levy within the
necessary time may result in the dispute being dismissed without hearing at the sole
discretion of the League Manager.
17.3 The League Manager shall consider the details of the dispute and, if necessary, consult
with appropriate personnel to determine the action required (if any).
17.4 Should the complaint be proved, the hearing levy will be refunded and an appropriate
fine or penalty may be levied against the offending party.
17.5 Should the complaint be dismissed, the League Manager may recover costs associated
to the hearing of this dispute from the levy. Complaints dismissed as being frivolous
will lead to the forfeiture of the levy in full.
17.6 The League Manager’s decision, in relation to disputes to which this rule 16 applies, is
final and binding.
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18 Breaches of the Rules
18.1 The League Commissioner in consultation with the NBLL Board where necessary, shall
have the power to deal with all breaches not dealt with in these Rules and including:
• Home Game Organisation Rules
• Team Registration Rules
• Sponsorship and Signage Rules
• Player Transfer Rules
• Uniform Rules
• Player Points System Rules
• All other matters relating to operating the League
18.2 Where the League Commissioner observes a breach of the Rules, or receives a written
complaint that a Rule or Rules has been breached, the League Commissioner:
(a) may take no action and advise the maker of the complaint, if any, of the League
Commissioner’s reasons for so doing; or
(b) may elect to investigate the alleged breach; or
(c) may decide that the alleged breach is of a serious nature and refer the matter to
the Judicial Committee; or
(d) must ensure that a material breach of the Participation Agreement is referred to
and dealt with by the NBLL Board.
18.3 Where the League Commissioner elects to investigate the complaint or breach, he/she
shall:
(a) notify the person or team against whom the complaint is made of the complaint
and request written submissions from them in respect of that complaint within
three working days from the dated receipt of the Final Report (in accordance with
clause 16);
(b) notify the maker of the complaint that the matter is under investigation;
(c) make whatever enquiries the League Commissioner deems necessary.
18.4 In circumstances where there are breaches of these Rules, the following fines will be
imposed:
18.4.1 Playing an ineligible player — loss of game result and a fine of $1,000.
18.4.2 Playing a match with Team Roster in excess of the Player Points Cap — loss of
game result and a fine of $1,000.
18.4.3 Failing to lodge documents in the stated timeframe — a fine of $500.
18.4.4 Late start — where there is a complaint of a deliberate late start, a penalty of $100
is to be imposed if found guilty after investigation by the NBLL.
18.4.5 Wrong ball — a fine of $100.
18.4.6 NBLL and sponsor logos not on uniforms — a fine of $100 per uniform.
18.4.7 No game programme or insufficient programme content — a fine of $100.
18.4.8 Statistics incorrect or incomplete — a fine of $100 is to be imposed.
18.4.9 Provision of game results and/or DVD/CD-ROM as per requirements: failure to
comply — a fine of $100.
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18.4.10 DVD/CD-ROM recording of an unacceptable standard — a find of $250.
18.4.11 Hospitality not provided or not in close proximity to stadium — a fine of $100,
unless approved by the League Manager.
18.4.12 No introduction, warm-up music or commentary — a fine of $100 for each infringement.
18.4.13 Failure to provide information to other team (player lists, contacts, timesheet,
etc.) a fine of $100.
18.4.14 Consistent and/or wilful breaches of the rules and operations guidelines — a
fine of up to $1,000 as determined by the NBLL Board.Late Payment Fines
18.5 In respect of late payment of a fine, a further late payment penalty of 50% of the fine
value shall be imposed after 30 days and for each further 30 days thereafter.
19 Doping Policy
19.1 Players must abide by the Anti-Doping Policy of Basketball New Zealand and will be
subject to the provisions of this policy.
20 Code of Conduct
20.1 Players, coaches and other officials must abide by the Code of Conduct Policy of Basketball
New Zealand and will be subject to the provisions of this policy.
21 Awards
21.1 The competition plays for the National Basketball League trophy, which will be awarded
to the Grand Final game/series winner.
21.2 A trophy will be awarded to the Most Valuable Player of the season based on votes cast
by the head coaches during the regular season.
21.3 A trophy will be awarded to the Coach of the Year based on votes cast by the head coaches.
21.4 Individual statistical awards will be made to the top-ranked players in these categories:
• Assists
• Leading scorer
• Leading rebounder
21.5 Team statistical awards will be made to the top-ranked teams in free throw
shooting.
21.6 An All-Star Five will be awarded by votes cast by head coaches during the regular season
for players in these categories:
1. Point Guard 2. Shooting Guard 3. Small Forward 4. Power Forward 5. Centre
21.7 A trophy will be awarded to the Most Valuable Player of the Finals.
21.8 Games played recognition awards will be made to players and to teams to recognise
every 100 games of participation in the National Basketball League.
21.9 Games Officiated awards will be made to referees and umpires to recognise every 100
games of participation in the National Basketball League.
21.10 Administrator of the Year award will be presented to the highest ranked team administrator.
21.11 Best All-Round Media Coverage.
21.12 Referee of the Year is awarded by the NBL Manager and Appointments Officer.
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22 Referees
22.1 The League Commissioner is to appoint a NBLL Referees Commissioner who is responsible
for coordinating referee rostering and referee matters.
22.2 The NBLL Referees Commissioner is responsible for identifying the NBLL Referee Panel
each season and for rating referees into the three different brackets for appointments.
22.3 Referee match fees are set and paid by the NBLL each year.
22.4 The NBLL will contribute to the cost of all required referee travel and accommodation.
22.5 The League shall pay the cost of referee evaluation a fee as determined each year.
22.6 The League Manager shall be responsible for the approval of the referee ratings and
Referee Panel for each season.
22.7 The League Manager shall be responsible for the approval of all appointment of referees
for regular season and national finals.
22.8 The NBLL Referee Panel is responsible for appointing referee evaluators who are trained
to Level 1 status for evaluating referee performance at each NBLL match.
22.9 NBLL referee evaluators will carry out an evaluation of referee performance during
games and provide written feedback to the NBLL Referee Commissioner.
22.10 Referees who have repeatedly not performed to the standard of their level may be
assigned to a lower level grade, have their appointments changed, or be suspended or
removed from the NBLL Panel.
22.11 Referees who repeatedly perform to a higher standard than their level may be assigned
to a higher grade and have their appointments changed.
23 Gambling Policy
Refer to the Basketball New Zealand ‘Code of Conduct’ (page 85) within this manual.
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ANTI-DOPING CODE
ADOPTED APRIL 2003
Contents
What is BBNZ’s Position on Doping? 61
Who does this Code apply to? 61
What is a Doping Offence? 61
Referral of a Doping Offence to Hearing? 62
How are hearings conducted? 62
What Sanctions Apply? 62
How Long do Sanctions Apply? 63
How will BBNZ Enforce Sanctions? 64
Appeals 64
Retirements and Comebacks 64
What do Words used in this Code Mean? 67
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What is BBNZ’s Position on Doping?
1.1 BBNZ condemns the use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices in sport.
The use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices is contrary to the ethics
of sport and potentially harmful to the health of athletes.
1.2 BBNZ aims to stop doping practices in sport by:
(a) imposing sanctions on persons who commit doping offences (as defined in clause
3.1 and 3.2)
(b) educating and informing persons about drugs in sport issues, and
(c) supporting the drug testing programmes and education initiatives of NZSDA and
other drug testing authorities
1.3 BBNZ will:
(a) give NZSDA timely and accurate competitor contact information
(b) support and assist NZSDA to conduct doping control
(c) make this Code available to members, competitors, coaches, officials, and medical
and health practitioners
(d) develop and implement, in co-operation with NZSDA and FIBA, drug education
and information programmes for competitors, coaches, officials, and its medical
and health advisors, and
(e) support the initiatives of the SPARC, FIBA, the IOC and WADA to stop doping in
sport.
1.4 Competitor (as defined in the New Zealand Sport Drug Agency Act) and other persons
(under Clause 2) may be subject to investigation and disciplined under this Code.
1.5 BBNZ will not disclose or use information about a person who has committed a doping
offence except (for a purpose under this Code) to:
(a) SPARC
(b) Another person
until after disciplinary proceedings have been completed unless the person has agreed
or authorised otherwise.
Who does this Code apply to?
2. This code applies to:
(a) all persons including, in particular, all competitors (as defined in the NZSDA Act)
who are within the jurisdiction of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of
BBNZ
(b) employees and contractors of BBNZ, in accordance with the Employment Relations
Act
(c) coaches, officials, administrators or any other persons involved with the sport of
basketball governed by BBNZ
What is a Doping Offence?
A doping offence occurs if either:
3.1 A competitor commits a doping offence (as defined by the NZSDA Act) when:
(a) there is a determination made under section 16(1) of the New Zealand Sports drug
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Agency Act that the competitor has used a Scheduled Drug or doping method or
exceeded the permitted level of any Scheduled Drug, or
(b) the competitor refuses to provide a sample or fails to comply with a request to
provide a sample for testing when requested by a drug testing authority.
(c) there is a positive test received by a drug testing authority (as outlined in
Clause 5.4)
3.2 A person (including a competitor):
(a) is knowingly involved in or has admitted trafficking of “drugs” (as defined in the
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act), or
(b) knowingly assists, or is knowingly involved in the commission of a doping offence
by another person.
Referral of a Doping Offence to Hearing
4.1 Where BBNZ receives information, (including, but not limited to, a notice regarding a
doping offence from a drug testing agency) that a person has or may have committed a
doping offence, BBNZ will:
(a) in the case of an alleged doping offence arising out of a doping control test carried
out by or on behalf of FIBA, (whether during in out of competition), refer the
matter to FIBA for determination in accordance with FIBA regulations governing
doping control
(b) in all other cases, make application to the New Zealand Sports Tribunal for the
matter to be heard and determined by it, in accordance with its rules. BBNZ shall
send a copy of its application to the person against whom it alleges has committed
a doping offence (“the defendant”)
4.2 At any time prior to the commencement of a hearing under clause 4.1 (b), the defendant
may acknowledge in writing to BBNZ and the Registrar of the New Zealand Sports
Tribunal, that;
(a) they admit the doping offence
(b) they accept the imposition of sanctions set out in this Regulation and in the manner
described in the rules of the Tribunal
How Are Hearings Conducted?
5.1 A referral to FIBA under clause 4.1 (a) shall be heard and determined in accordance with
FIBA regulations governing doping control.
5.2 An application by BBNZ to the New Zealand Sports Tribunal to hear and determine an
alleged doping offence, shall be heard and determined in accordance with the rules of
the Tribunal. (Copies of which are available from BBNZ)
What Sanctions Apply For Doping Offences?
6.1 The New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal will apply one or more of the following sanctions:
(a) ban the person from selection to represent New Zealand in international competition
(b) ban the person from competing in any events and competitions conducted by or
under the auspices of BBNZ (as set out in clause 7)
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(c) make the person ineligible to receive direct or indirect funding or assistance from
BBNZ
(d) ban the person from holding any position within BBNZ or being involved in any
other way within BBNZ
(e) require that the person remain on NZSDA’s annual testing programme for the purpose
of out-of-competition testing and be subject to the rules of BBNZ
(f) recommend that:
(i) BBNZ
(ii) SPARC
require the person to repay financial assistance given to the person from the date
of the doping offence.
(g) require the person go to counselling for a specified period
(h) withdraw awards, placings and records won by the competitor or the competitor’s
team in events and competitions conducted by or under the auspices of BBNZ
from the date of the doping offence, and/or
(i) reprimand the person
(j) fine the person or direct the person to pay costs
(k) suspend the person from membership of BBNZ
6.2 Where the committee confirms a doping offence by an employee or contractor of BBNZ,
BBNZ will take disciplinary action against the employer or contractor, having regard to
the Employment Relations Act.
How Long do Sanctions Apply?
7.1 Where the doping offence involves ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine,
caffeine, strychnine or related substances, the following sanctions under Clauses 6.1(a),
(b), (c), (d) and (e) will apply for
(a) three months or less for the first doping offence
(b) two years for a second doping offence
(c) life for a third doping offence
7.2 Where the doping offence involves
(a) a prohibited substance other than one of those identified in Clause 7.1 above
(b) a prohibited method
(c) a refusal to provide a sample
(d) trafficking
(e) any other cases
sanctions under clauses 6.1(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) will apply for
(i) a minimum of two years for a first doping offence
(ii) life for the second doping offence
7.3 The sanction will apply from the date of the doping offence and take account of any
period of suspension unless the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal decides otherwise.
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How Will BBNZ Enforce Sanctions?
8.1 BBNZ will enforce the sanction decided by the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal if
the sanction is consistent with this Code.
8.2 BBNZ will recognize and enforce the sanction properly imposed on a person who has
committed a doping offence under anti-doping rules or Code of:
(a) FIBA
(b) the IOC, or
(c) another NSO, who will then apply an equivalent sanction in its own sport
where the offence would be doping offence under this Code.
8.3 BBNZ must inform:
(a) the person
(b) any sports organizations as appropriate
(c) SPARC
(d) NZSDA
(e) FIBA
of the doping offence and the sanction applied by the Committee.
BBNZ may then inform other persons or organizations, as BBNZ thinks appropriate.
8.4 BBNZ may reinstate financial or other assistance to the person, which BBNZ suspended
under clause 4.5.
Appeals
9.1 A person (including BBNZ) aggrieved by a decision of the New Zealand Sports Disputes
Tribunal made to the Court of Arbitration for Sport upon the grounds, and in the manner
described in the rules of the New Zealand Sports Tribunal
9.2 The decision of the Appeal Committee will be final and binding on the parties of the appeal.
9.3 Any sanction imposed by the Committee pursuant to clause 6.1 will remain in force during
the appeal unless the Appeal Committee decides otherwise.
Retirements and Comebacks
(This section relates purely to retirements and comebacks for the purposes of the Code.)
10.1 A person may retire from competition by notifying BBNZ in writing.
10.2 The person’s retirement date will be the date BBNZ receives the notice.
10.3 Retirement does not:
(a) excuse the person from giving a sample requested before the retirement date
(b) prevent the analysis of a sample given by the person before their retirement date
(c) affect the results of testing under (a) or (b) above, or
(d) exempt the person from this Code in relation to a doping offence committed before
their retirement date.
10.4 A person may make a written request to BBNZ for reinstatement one year before their
retirement date (unless otherwise provided for in BBNZ rules). The request is taken to
be made on the date BBNZ receives the request.
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10.5 Reinstatement will be at the discretion of BBNZ.
10.6 This Code will apply to the person from the date of their reinstatement request.
10.7 During the six-month period following the reinstatement request the person may be
tested:
(a) as required by BBNZ and FIBA rules, and
(b) at the discretion of NZSDA.
10.8 A retired person may not compete in competitions and events conducted by or under
the auspices of BBNZ until the following periods expire:
For international competitions and events
2 years from the date of the reinstatement request.
For domestic competitions and events
6 months from the date of the reinstatement request
10.9 A person may apply to the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal to be eligible to compete
in international competitions and events before the period set out in clause 10.8
expires.
10.10 A person may apply to the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal to be eligible to
compete in domestic competitions and events before the period set out in clause 10.8
expires.
What do Words used in this Code Mean?
11.1 In this Code:
“SPARC” means the Sport and Recreation NZ established under the Sport and Recreation
New Zealand ACT 2002 established by the Sport and Fitness and Leisure Act 1987.
“NZSDA” means the New Zealand Sports and Drug Agency established by the New Zealand
Sports Drug Agency Act 1994.
“coach, official and administrator” means a person who administers, coaches, manages
assists or is otherwise involved in the sport of BBNZ other than as a competitor.
“Competitor” means a competitor as defined under the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency
Act 1994.
“doping offence” means as defined in Clause 3.
“drug testing authority” means:
(a) NZSDA, or
(b) An agency appointed or contracted by NZSDA, FIBA or BBNZ or a national drug
testing authority which:
(i) Operates under its own statute, rules and regulations, and
(ii) Has samples analyzed by a FIBA approved or an IOC accredited laboratory, or
(c) an agency which conducts testing on competitors for the detection of prohibited substances
where:
(i) the methods of testing substantially accord with FIBA or IOC procedures,
and
(ii) the sample is analyzed by a FIBA approved or an IOC accredited laboratory.
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“FIBA” means International Basketball Federation
“IOC” means the International Olympic Committee created by the Congress of Paris
of 23 June 1894 which is entrusted with the control and development of the modern
Olympic Games pursuant to the Olympic Charter.
“BBNZ” means Basketball New Zealand Inc. and includes its member and affiliated organizations.
“positive test result” means a result of a test by a drug testing authority, which shows the
presence of a prohibited substance in a sample or the use of a prohibited method.
“prohibited method” means a method prohibited under the anti-doping Code of:
(a) FIBA, or
(b) If FIBA does not have an anti-doping Code, the IOC
and includes a method contained in the schedule of the NZSDA.
“prohibited substance” means a substance prohibited under the anti-doping Code of:
(a) FIBA, or
(b) If FIBA does not have an anti-doping Code, the IOC
(c) Or a substance contained in the schedule of the NZSDA
“sample” means human biological fluid or tissue.
“testing” means the requesting, collecting and analyzing of a sample.
“trafficking” means:
(a) manufacturing, extracting, transforming, preparing, storing, expediting, transporting,
importing, transiting, offering (whether subject to payment or free of
charge), distributing, selling , exchanging, brokering, obtaining in any form, prescribing,
commercializing, making over, accepting, possessing, holding, buying, or
acquiring in any manner a prohibited substance
(b) financing or serving as an intermediary for the finance of any of the activities in
paragraph (a)
(c) being knowingly concerned or involved in a prohibited method
other than for personal use by a person who is not a competitor, for personal use by a
competitor where the competitor has approval for therapeutic use, or in the course of the
lawful exercise of professional, medical, pharmaceutical or analogous activities.
“WADA” means World Anti Doping Agency.
11.2 Words in the singular include the plural and vice versa.
11.3 A person includes a body corporate.
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JUDICIAL REGULATIONS
REVISED DECEMBER 2006
Contents
1. Purpose 68
2. Scope 68
3. Structure of the Judicial System 68
4. The Various First Tier Judicial Procedures: Referral to Judicial Committee 68
5. How is a Judicial Committee formed ? 68
6. What is an Offence? 69
7. Who can make a report that an offence has occurred ? 70
8. How is a report made and to whom? 70
9. Does the Complaint Warrant a Hearing ? 71
10. Judicial Committee Process 72
11. Notification of Decision 74
12. Second Tier: Appeals to BBNZ Appeal Committee 75
13. When is an Appeal made ? 75
14. How is the Appeal Committee formed ? 76
15. Appeal Committee Powers and Procedures 76
16. Third Tier: Appeals from Decisions of the BBNZ Appeal Committee 77
17. Meaning of words in this part of the BBNZ Manual 77
Schedule 1 — BBNZ Judicial Regulation Summary Of Process 79
Appendix 1 — Penalties for Non-doping Offences 79
Appendix 2 — Report of Judicial Committee Hearing 81
Appendix 3 — Notice of Appeal 82
Appendix 4 — Election to Admit Offence 83
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1 Purpose
1.1 The purpose of the regulations set out in this Judicial Regulations Manual is to provide
a way through which all allegations of misconduct arising from BBNZ-related activities
and/or by persons over which BBNZ has jurisdiction can be dealt with effectively and
fairly.
1.2 The judicial process set out in these regulations is designed to provide for a prompt and
fair process for delay with alleged offences. The process is also summarised in the diagram
attached as Schedule 1.
2 Scope
2.1 These regulations cover all persons, bodies and organisations over which BBNZ has jurisdiction.
3 Structure of the Judicial System
3.1 This Judicial Process is essentially a three-tier process. All parties heard at first instance
by the appropriate body will have the right to appeal the decision of that body by appealing
to the BBNZ Appeal Committee; and there is a limited right of final appeal to
the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal.
4 The Various First Tier Judicial Procedures: Referral to Judicial Committee
4.1 An Affiliated Association can either:
a) set up its own first tier judicial procedure; or
b) adopt the first tier judicial process set out in this Manual,
to deal with alleged offences committed by persons, teams or bodies during events and
competitions over which that Affiliated Association has jurisdiction.
4.2 BBNZ tournaments will have a Technical Committee as the first tier judicial procedure
that will also have the role and powers of a Judicial Committee (refer to Tournament
Procedures Operations Manual).
4.3 National Basketball League Limited and BBNZ use the first tier judicial procedures set out
in these regulations to deal with alleged offences committed by teams, persons or bodies
in relation to Leagues or League Games operated by either of them.
4.4 BBNZ shall establish its own Judicial Committee as the first tier judicial procedure for other
matters not dealt with at first instance under regulations 4.1, 4.2 or 4.3.
5 How is a Judicial Committee formed?
5.1 Affiliated Associations are encouraged to appoint their own Judicial Committee’s but
use the first tier judicial procedures set out in these regulations 3 to 11 (inclusive). The
provisions of the first tier judicial procedures apply to the extent that an Affiliated Association
has not adopted their own first tier judicial procedure.
5.2 Procedures for forming the Technical Committee are outlined in the BBNZ Tournament
Procedures being part of the BBNZ Manual.
5.3 The BBNZ CEO shall appoint a Judicial Committee for each alleged offence not dealt with
by a Judicial Committee established by an Affiliated Association as part of its own fi r s t
tier judicial process or by the Technical Committee of a BBNZ Tournament.
5.4 The Judicial Committee members shall be chosen for their experience and standing (not
necessarily in the basketball community), and shall have the following qualities:
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a) a sound knowledge of the game;
b) understanding of procedures; and
c) an understanding and experience of the principles of natural justice.
5.5 The Judicial Committee shall consist of 3 members, and one shall be appointed as Chairperson
appointed, by the party establishing the Judicial Committee.
6 What is an Offence?
6.1 A person who is playing in a game of basketball commits an offence if before, during or
after that game they:
a) fight (two players involved);
b) strike or attempt to strike a player, coach, official, or other person with clenched fist;
c) strike a player, coach, official or other person with open palm;
d) strike a player, coach, official or other person with the ball or other objects;
e) deliberately trip a player, coach, official or other person;
f) move in under a player who is in the air;
g) play unduly roughly;
h) use abusive or offensive language or signs, threatening or obscene language towards
a player, coach, official or other person;
i) adopt a threatening attitude towards a player, coach, official or other person;
j) adopt a fighting attitude towards an official;
k) participate in basketball whilst suspended;
l) carry out unsportsmanlike conduct;
m) carry out unsportsmanlike conduct disputing decisions with officials;
n) pause an official with open palm or shoulder or hip;
o) violently, dangerously or with anger or otherwise treat the game equipment or
fixtures in such a way as might be reasonably be expected to cause serious damage
to the equipment or fixtures or people in the venue;
p) wager anything of value in connection with any game or event conducted by or
under the auspices of BBNZ;
q) offer, give, solicit, accept, or agree to offer, give, solicit or accept anything of value
to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in a game;
r) engage in aggravated behaviour; or
s) engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball.
6.2 A person who is refereeing, officiating or coaching in a game commits an offence if, before,
during, or after that game they:
a) carry out unsporting conduct arguing with or between players, coaches, referees or
officials;
b) strike or attempt to strike, kick, elbow or trip a player, coach, official or other person;
c) intentionally trip a player, coach, referee or official;
d) adopt a threatening attitude towards a player, coach, referee or official;
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e) adopt a fighting attitude towards a player, coach, referee or official;
f) use abusive, threatening or obscene language towards a player, coach, official or
other person;
g) pause a player, coach, referee or official with open palm or shoulder or hip;
h) strike a player, coach, referee or official with the ball or other objects;
i) wager anything of value in connection with any game or event conducted by or
under the auspices of BBNZ;
j) offer, give, solicit or accept, or agree to offer, give, solicit or accept anything of
value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in a
game;
k) engage in aggravated behaviour; or
l) engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball.
6.3 A person commits an offence if they engage in unsporting conduct as covered by the
BBNZ Code of Conduct and BBNZ Fair Play Policy.
6.4 A person commits an offence if they engage in conduct that brings the game of basketball
or an Affiliated Association or National Basketball League Limited or League team
or BBNZ into disrepute.
7 Who can make a report that an offence has occurred?
7.1 A report that a person has committed an alleged offence may be made by:
a) an official in relation to conduct that occurred during a basketball game in which
they officiated; or
b) a floor controller in relation to conduct occurring at any facility when an event is
being conducted under the auspices of BBNZ or in relation to conduct occurring
during a basketball game; or
c) Any other person not covered by (a) or (b) that witnessed the alleged offence; or
d) the BBNZ CEO; or
e) the League Manager for a League.
8 How is a report made and to whom?
8.1 A report of an alleged offence shall be in writing, signed by the person making the report
and shall include:
a) the name of the person making the report;
b) the capacity in which the person makes the report;
c) the name of the person who has been alleged of making the alleged offence;
d) what offence, or offences, it is alleged the alleged offender has committed; with reference
to any relevant rules of the game of basketball or in the BBNZ Manual;
e) a description of how the alleged offence was allegedly committed; and
f) the name of any known witnesses.
8.2 In the case of an alleged offence occurring in a basketball game:
a) The alleged offence must be recorded in writing on the back of the score sheet for
the game within 20 minutes after completion of the game; and
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) The report must be lodged within 48 hours of the completion of the event to:
i) The President/Chairman of the relevant Association — in relation to an alleged
offence in an Affiliated Association activity;
ii) The Chair of the Tournament Committee — in relation to an alleged offence at
a BBNZ Tournament;
iii) To the League Manager (if any appointed for the relevant League and if not
to the BBNZ CEO) — in relation to an alleged offence in a League game or in
relation to a League; and
iv) the BBNZ CEO — in relation to all other alleged offences.
8.3 In the case of an alleged offence occurring in a basketball event (not being a game) the
report must be lodged within 48 hours of the completion of the event, to:
a) the President/Chairperson of the relevant Association — in relation to an alleged
offence in an Affiliated Association activity;
b) the Chair of the Tournament Committee — in relation to an alleged offence at a
BBNZ Tournament;
c) to the League Manager (if any appointed for the relevant League and if not to the
BBNZ CEO) — in relation to an alleged offence in a League game or in relation to a
League; and
d) the BBNZ CEO — in relation to all other alleged offences.
8.4 The recipient must sign the report and write the date and time they received the report.
9 Does the Complaint Warrant a Hearing?
9.1 The recipient should be required to make a decision whether or not to refer the alleged
offence to Judicial Committee. The recipient does not have to give reasons for the determination.
The recipient may obtain information from officials, in helping with the determination.
9.2 If the recipient determines that the report relates to conduct that:
a) is not sufficiently serious to require a hearing, and
b) the alleged offender has not within the period of the six months preceding the report
been found guilty of an offence,
then the recipient can determine, in the recipient’s sole discretion, not to refer the report
to a Judicial Committee.
9.3 In making a determination not to refer the conduct to a Judicial Committee, the recipient
may determine that the alleged offence is sufficiently serious to warrant a written caution,
in which case:
a) the recipient shall issue a written caution to the alleged offender report; and
b) provide a copy of that caution to the President/Chairperson of the relevant Association,
the Chair of the Tournament Controller, League Commissioner or the
BBNZ CEO, as the case may require and the complainant.
9.4 If the recipient determines that the alleged offence shall not go to a Judicial Committee
the recipient shall advise the person making the report and the alleged offender of that
decision.
9.5 If the recipient determines that the alleged offence shall be referred to a Judicial Committee
the recipient will:
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a) send to the alleged offender:
i) a copy of the report;
ii) notice of rights in Judicial proceedings (see Appendix 4); and
iii) election to admit offence (see Appendix 5).
b) refer the matter to a Judicial Committee.
9.6 Pending determination by a Judicial Committee of the alleged offence the alleged offender
may continue to participate in basketball activities without sanction.
10 Judicial Committee Process
10.1 Each Judicial Committee shall have the power and authority to:
a) consider a report;
b) consider the circumstances of an alleged offence;
c) determine whether or not an alleged offence has been committed; and
d) if so whether or not to impose a sanction, or penalty and , the sanction/penalty to
be imposed.
10.2 Whilst each Judicial Committee has the power and authority to set its own procedures
and timeframes for the first tier judicial procedure for each alleged offence that is referred
to that Judicial Committee taking into account:
a) the principles of natural justice;
b) the need to achieve prompt and sometimes immediate consideration and determination
of the alleged offence to meet the needs of the alleged offender and/or activities
of a League or an Affiliated Association or other party,
and a Judicial Committee shall seek to convene a hearing and reach a decision as soon as
reasonably practicable after receipt of a report and such other evidence as it shall reasonably
require.
10.3 The Chairperson shall as soon as practical after receipt of the report of the alleged offence
by the Judicial Committee determine the procedure including timeframes for the determining
of the matter; including without limitation:
a) what other documents, videos or recordings the Judicial Committee would expect
to receive to enable them to make proper consideration of the matter;
b) whether it wishes to hear from the alleged offender, the complainant or any witness
to the alleged offence or any other person whether in person at a hearing or by way
of further witness submission;
c) if there is to be a hearing at which persons are entitled to be present, then the time,
date and place of that hearing;
d) if there is to be a hearing, whether persons are entitled to cross examine persons
who have made a statement whether with the initial report or as part of the material
presented at the Judicial Committee for its termination;
e) the expected timeframe for dealing with the reference to the Judicial Committee
and the expected time of issue of the decision; and
f) whether it will receive certain evidence, whether legally admissible or not.
10.4 The Chairperson shall cause the alleged offender; the complainant and any other parties
the Judicial Committee believes should be so advised of the determined procedure. In
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that advice the Chairperson shall set out what documents or video or other materials the
Judicial Committee has already received.
10.5 Neither the complaint nor an alleged offender is automatically entitled to a hearing before
the Judicial Committee but, in accordance with the principles of natural justice, if the
Judicial Committee is to consider a written or oral statement, then:
a) in the case of a written statement, that must be provided to the alleged offender
prior to the Judicial Committee’s determination so that the alleged offender has an
opportunity to provide a response or comment on that document; and
b) in the case of an oral evidence or submission from any other party then the alleged
offender shall be entitled to be present at whatever forum that oral submission or evidence
is given, including by means of audio or audio visual communication, and be
given and opportunity to present their own oral evidence or submission by way of
reply.
10.6 If the alleged person acknowledges they committed an offence and waives the right to a
hearing, by completing and returning the election form in Appendix 4, the Judicial Committee
will deal with the matter without the necessity of a hearing.
10.7 At any hearing of the Judicial Committee:
a) members of the Judicial Committee may question any witness;
b) no alleged offender or any witness may cross examine a witness unless they were to
do so by the chairperson;
c) the alleged offender and the complainant may press the chairperson to put certain
questions to the alleged offender or other witness;
d) an alleged offender and complainant are entitled to be represented by legal counsel
or other support person;
e) the Chairperson shall identify the members of the Committee and give the alleged
offender the opportunity to object to any Committee member on the grounds of
bias or perceived bias. If an objection is made the person will consider any submission
made by the alleged offender and any response made by the Judicial Committee
member (in the presence of the alleged offender) before deciding upon the objection.
f) the alleged offender and the complainant, or their representative(s) may make a
closing statement.
10.8 After consideration the Judicial Committee members will consider whether, on the balance
of probabilities, the offence was committed. Only the Judicial Committee members
shall be present during this consideration. If the Judicial Committee members are not
satisfied that any offence was committed the report will be dismissed.
10.9 If either the offender admits the allegations in the Judicial Report, pursuant to regulation
10.6 or the Committee is satisfied that an offence was committed:
a) the Judicial Committee members will be given details of any previous established
offences by the offender;
b) the offender or their representative may make a statement to the Judicial Committee
in relation to previous established reports or other mitigating circumstances; and
c) the Judicial Committee members will then determine the sanction or penalty, in the
absence of the offender, and the complainant.
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10.10 Each Judicial Committee may impose any sanction or penalty on an offender as it sees
fit, including without limitation:
a) an order that a sum of money, whether by way of fine or compensation, be paid to
any party;
b) suspension from participation in all, or specified, basketball activities for a period
of time;
c) an order that the offender undertake, or refrain from undertaking, any particular
activity in respect of basketball, or the League, or BBNZ or BBNZ Tournaments;
d) a written censure; and
e) a requirement for an apology or acknowledgment be given in stipulated terms.
10.11 During a period of suspension, the offender cannot:
a) play;
b) officiate;
c) coach;
d) table officiate,
in any specified or every (in accordance with the Judicial Committee’s decision) game or
event conducted by or under the auspices of BBNZ.
10.12 The maximum sanction for each offence is set out in Appendix 1. Note that these are
only the recommended sanctions.
10.13 The Committee members may:
a) impose a sanction up to the maximum for each offence;
b) determine that penalties for multiple offences are to run concurrently or separately;
c) take into account prior established offences when assessing the severity of the sanction;
and
d) record that the complaint has been established but having regard to the nature of
the complaint and/or the prior good conduct of the offender, not impose a sanction
or penalty.
10.14 The Judicial Committee may meet by any number of members assembling together and/
or by means of audio or audio visual or email communication as long as all members of
that Judicial Committee participate in that form of communication.
10.15 Every member of a Judicial Committee has one vote and the Chairperson does not have
a casting vote. A decision of that Judicial Committee is made when a majority of the Judicial
Committee members agree to it.
11 Notification of Decision
11.1 The chairperson of the Judicial Committee will provide BBNZ; the recipient, the complainant,
and the alleged offender with the Judicial Committee decision in a form as close as
possible to the form set out in Appendix 2.
11.2 Apart from the report referred to in regulation 11.1, the Judicial Committee does not
have to, but can provide reasons for their decision.
11.3 The BBNZ CEO shall cause the BBNZ office to keep a record of each Judicial Committee
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decision which shall be available as a resource for future judicial committees and Appeal
Committees.
11.4 Where the Judicial Committee is established by the BBNZ CEO the Chairperson shall
cause to be forwarded to the BBNZ CEO the documents and recordings received by the
Judicial Committee for the purpose of its consideration. The BBNZ CEO shall ensure that
these documents are retained, solely for the purpose of an appeal; and if no appeal is
lodged, shall be destroyed.
12 Second Tier: Appeals to BBNZ Appeal Committee
12.1 Either the offender or the complainant for any matter that has been determined by a Judicial
Committee may appeal such decision to the BBNZ Appeal Committee.
12.2 Pending determination of an appeal the sanction or penalty (if any) imposed by the
Judicial Committee shall continue to apply and shall not be stayed; unless the Appeal
Committee, in its sole discretion, determines that the decision of the Judicial Committee
should be stayed in whole or part pending determination of the appeal.
12.3 An appeal must be in writing will follow as closely as possible to the form set out in Appendix
3.
12.4 The appeal must be signed by or on behalf of the person lodging the appeal and shall
specify:
a) the decision appealed against; and
b) the specific grounds of the appeal.
12.5 The offender may appeal to the BBNZ Appeal Committee only on the grounds that:
a) the chairman of the Judicial Committee unreasonably refused a request to change
the hearing date;
b) the offender was not given the opportunity to adequately respond to the allegations
against them;
c) the procedure adopted by the Judicial Committee was unfair or discriminated
against the offender;
d) there was bias on the part of one of the Judicial Committee members;
e) the sanction was unreasonable having regard to the nature of the offence;
f) the sanction was unreasonable having regard to the offender’s previous conduct;
or
g) new and relevant information is now available, which was not reasonably available
at the time of the determination by the Judicial Committee.
12.6 The complainant may appeal to the BBNZ Appeal Committee only on the grounds that
the sanction or penalty imposed by the Judicial Committee was inadequate having regard
to:
a) the nature of the offence; or
b) the offender’s previous conduct.
13 When is an Appeal made?
13.1 The written appeal must be lodged within seven days after the date on which the written
decision from the Judicial Committee has been sent to the parties heard at the hearing.
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13.2 The appeal shall be lodged when the BBNZ CEO receives written notice of the appeal
together with the deposit of $1,000 payable for the appeal.
13.3 If the deposit is not paid or the written appeal is not lodged within the required time,
the appeal shall be deemed abandoned provided that the Appeal Committee shall have
power to extend the time for payment.
13.4 On lodgement of the appeal, the BBNZ CEO shall notify the Chairperson of the Appeal
Committee, or where for any reason they are not available, any member of the Appeal
Committee of the appeal.
13.5 The Chairperson or member, as the case may require, shall fix a time, date and place for
the hearing of the appeal.
13.6 Particulars thereof shall be notified by the BBNZ CEO to all parties to the proceedings
determined by the Judicial Committee.
13.7 On any appeal, the Appeal Committee may direct BBNZ to be represented and BBNZ
shall appear by counsel or by representative at the hearing of the appeal in such capacity,
as the Appeal Committee requires.
13.8 When the parties have been notified of the time, date and place of the hearing of the
appeal, the BBNZ CEO shall forward to the Appeal Committee:
a) the Notice of Appeal;
b) the report of the Judicial Committee proceedings; and
c) the documents; recordings and statements received by the Judicial Committee.
14 How is the Appeal Committee formed?
14.1 The Board shall appoint the BBNZ Appeal Committee, including its chairperson, on an ad
hoc basis.
14.2 The Committee members are generally chosen for their experience and standing (not
necessarily in the basketball community), and shall have the following qualities:
a) a sound knowledge of the game;
b) and understanding of procedures; and
c) an understanding and experience of the principles of natural justice.
14.3 The Committee shall consist of 3 members.
14.4 The members of the Appeal Committee must be independent of the appeal and have no
vested interest in the outcome of the appeal.
15 Appeal Committee Powers and Procedures
15.1 An appeal brought shall be by way of re-hearing subject to the provisions outlined in
this regulation 15.
15.2 Where any question of fact arises on the appeal before the Appeal Committee, it shall
be determined by reference to the report of the Judicial Committee provided that the Appeal
Committee, in its discretion, may re-hear the whole or any part of evidence given
before the Judicial Committee, as it considers appropriate.
15.3 In the determination of an appeal the Appeal Committee shall have all the powers and
authorities given to a Judicial Committee, and the procedures for the determination of
the appeal will be, as set out in regulation 10 (amended as necessary to refer to an Appeal
Committee rather than a Judicial Committee); and further the Appeal Committee
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shall have the power to revoke, vary or confirm in whole or part, the decision of the
Judicial Committee.
15.4 The Appeal Committee shall have full discretionary power to hear and receive such further
evidence on appeal as it thinks fit.
15.5 Where any party entitled to be heard on an appeal wishes to put before the Appeal Committee
evidence not heard by the Judicial Committee, that party shall:
a) notify the BBNZ CEO of the fact not less than 48 hours prior to the hearing of the
appeal; and
b) send to the BBNZ CEO within the time specified in (a) a written outline of the nature
of the evidence proposed to be given which shall be immediately sent by the
CEO to other parties to the appeal.
15.6 The decision of the Appeal Committee shall be advised to the parties as soon as practicable
after the conclusion of the Appeal Committee determination. Where it considers
it appropriate the Appeal Committee may deliver a short oral decision at the conclusion
of the hearing with its reasons to be put in writing and communicated to the parties at
a later date or it may reserve its decision.
15.7 The hearing of an appeal by the Appeal Committee shall be fully recorded. The CEO shall
hold the record of the proceedings and all papers produced at the hearing.
15.8 The Appeal Committee may in its discretion order that the deposit paid on the lodgement
of an appeal under regulation 13.2, or any part of it, be refunded.
16 Third Tier: Appeals from Decisions of the BBNZ Appeal Committee
16.1 Any party to any matter which has been determined by the BBNZ Appeal Committee
may appeal (“the appellant”) such decision to the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal.
16.2 An appeal may only be made on one of the following grounds:
a) that natural justice was denied;
b) that the BBNZ Appeal Committee acted outside of its powers and/or jurisdiction
(i.e., acted ultra vires);
c) that substantially new evidence has become available after the decision, which is
being appealed was made; or
d) in respect of a decision relating to misconduct involving the appellant, that penalty
was either excessive or inappropriate.
16.3 Any such appeal shall be filed within 14 days from the date the appellant was notified of
the decision of the BBNZ Appeal Committee and in all other respects shall be in accordance
with the rules of the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal.
16.4 The decision of the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal shall be final and there shall
be no further right of appeal.
16.5 The rules of the New Zealand Sports Disputes Tribunal set out the procedure for the
appeal to it and there shall be no further right of appeal.
17 Meaning of words in this part of the BBNZ Manual
In the regulations:
“aggravated behaviour” means behaviour that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the
success of the game, event, league or venue.
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“alleged offence” means an offence that has been identified but has not yet been tried
and/or proven; alleged offender is the Affiliated Association Team, other body or person
said to have committed the alleged offence; offence is an alleged offence fund to be an offence
by a Judicial Committee.
“BBNZ CEO” or “CEO” means Basketball New Zealand’s Chief Executive Officer.
“BBNZ” means Basketball New Zealand Inc, the sport’s governing body in New Zealand.
“chairperson” means chairperson of the Judicial Committee appointed pursuant to regulation
5 or of the BBNZ Appeal Committee appointed pursuant to regulation 14 as the
context requires
“coach” means any person who coaches in a game or event conducted by or under the
auspices of BBNZ.
“complainant” means the person making a report under regulation 7.1.
“conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball” means behaviour that is severely
damaging to the reputation of the game and BBNZ.
“first tier Judicial procedure” means the procedure that is first used to deal with alleged
offences.
“judicial committee” means the body that considers and disposes of allegations and alleged
offences as party of the first tier judicial procedure.
“League Manager” means the person appointed to that position for a League.
“League” means the National Basketball League; the Women’s National Basketball
League, the Conference Basketball League or other elite league conducted by BBNZ or
National Basketball League Limited.
“official” means any person who officiates in a game or event conducted by or under
the auspice of BBNZ. This covers referees, umpires, table officials, floor controllers, and
tournament controllers. This list is not exhaustive.
“other person” means anyone else that may be reasonably covered.
“player” means any person who plays in a game or event conducted by or under the auspices
of BBNZ
“principles of natural justice”
“recipient” means the person who receives the report under regulation 8.
“unsporting conduct” means conduct that violates BBNZ’s Fair Play Policy or Code of
Conduct in such a way as may be considered an offence as determined by the appropriate
Judicial Committee.
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SCHEDULE 1
BBNZ JUDICIAL REGULATIONS
SUMMARY OF PROCESS
First Tier: Referral to Judicial Committee
Report of alleged offence (in writing) from official, floor controller, witness, BBNZ CEO or League
Commissioner. Generally to be made within 48 hours of the conclusion of the game.
➙ ➙ ➙ ➙ ➙
Recipient (President/Chairperson of relevant Association, Tournament Controller, League Commissioner
or BBNZ CEO) makes a determination whether to refer to Judicial Committee as soon
as reasonably practicable following receipt of the report [within 48 hours]. The recipient may determine
that the conduct is not sufficiently serious to warrant a hearing (and may also issue a written
caution).
If referred to Judicial Committee the alleged offender shall receive a copy of report (and election
to admit offence form).
Judicial Committee shall consider the evidence (which may be at a hearing). Whether offence was
committed is to be determined on the balance of probabilities. The Committee determines its own
procedures (including timeframes) but will seek to deal with the matter as soon as reasonably practicable
— when possible, this will be prior to the next game. The Judicial Committee may impose
a sanction or penalty (having regard to the maximum sanction set out in Appendix 1). Affected
parties will be notified of the decision as soon as possible after it has been reached. [Judicial Committee
decisions may also be released to the media.]
Second Tier: Appeals to BBNZ Appeal Committee
Appeals must be lodged within 7 days of determination of Judicial Committee. Appeal must state
grounds and must be accompanied by payment of $1,000 deposit. The appeal will be heard as soon
as reasonably practicable. Pending the hearing, the Judicial Committee sanction will continue to
apply.
BBNZ Appeal Committee has similar powers to those of Judicial Committee to determine its own
procedure, consider evidence and receive submissions. The parties will be advised of the outcome
of an appeal as soon as practicable after a determination is made.
Third Tier: Appeals to New Zealand Sports Tribunal
Limited grounds of appeal to New Zealand Sports Tribunal (established by SPARC). Appeals must
be filed within 14 days of a determination of the BBNZ Appeal Committee.
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APPENDIX 1
PENALTIES FOR NON-DOPING OFFENCES
The following are the recommended penalties for offences that occurred before, during or
after a game.
Suggested Suggested
Minimum Maximum
Player to Player Suspension Suspension
Kicking 6 weeks 52 weeks
Attempt to kick 2 weeks 10 weeks
Elbowing 6 weeks 40 weeks
Attempt to elbow 2 weeks 5 weeks
Fighting (including wrestling, several players involved) 5 weeks 52 weeks
Fighting (two players involved, including wrestling) 5 weeks 24 weeks
Striking with clenched fist 5 weeks 24 weeks
Attempt to strike with clenched fist 2 weeks 6 weeks
Striking with open palm 3 weeks 20 weeks
Striking opponent with the ball or other objects 1 week 5 weeks
Deliberately tripping an opponent 2 weeks 7 weeks
Moving in under a player who is in the air 2 weeks 7 weeks
Playing unduly roughly 2 weeks 7 weeks
Using abusive or offensive language or
signs, threatening or obscene language 1 week 15 weeks
Adopting a threatening attitude 1 week 5 weeks
Participating in basketball whilst suspended 1 week 10 weeks
Unsportsmanlike conduct 1 week 5 weeks
Misconduct Towards Officials
Unsportsmanlike conduct disputing decisions 1 week 24 weeks
Striking, kicking or elbowing 10 years Life
Intentionally tripping 5 years Life
Attempting to strike, kick, elbow or trip 4 years Life
Adopting a threatening attitude 5 weeks 5 years
Adopting a fighting attitude 20 weeks 10 years
Using abusive, threatening or obscene language 5 weeks 21 weeks
Pausing with open palm or shoulder or hip 52 weeks 10 years
Striking with the ball or other objects 52 weeks 10 years
Referee, Officials and Coach Misconduct
Unsporting conduct arguing with or
between players, coaches or officials 1 week 6 weeks
Striking 10 years Life
Intentionally tripping 5 years Life
Attempting to strike, kick, elbow or trip 4 years Life
Adopting a threatening attitude 15 weeks 5 years
Adopting a fighting attitude 20 weeks 10 years
Using abusive, threatening, or obscene language 5 weeks 21 weeks
Pausing with open palm or shoulder or hip 52 weeks 10 years
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APPENDIX 2
REPORT OF JUDICIAL COMMITTEE HEARING
Report of Judicial Committee Hearing
Dated:
Committee members:
____________________(Chairman)
____________________
____________________
Date of Hearing: ____________________
Alleged Offender: ____________________
Date of Alleged Offence: ____________________
Person making report: ____________________
Was alleged offender represented? Yes/No
If so, representative: ____________________
Did alleged offender waive right to a hearing into whether or not they committed the
offence?
Yes/No
Witnesses
________________________ (called by person making report/ alleged offender)
________________________ (called by person making report/ alleged offender)
________________________ (called by person making report/ alleged offender)
________________________ (called by person making report/ alleged offender)
________________________ (called by person making report/ alleged offender)
Alleged Offences
1
2
Alleged Offence Finding Sanction
Details of any prior established offences attached?
Yes/No
________________ ________________ ________________
Chairman Committee Member Committee Member
Note: Either the alleged offender or the person making the report may lodge an appeal
against this decision within 7 days. The grounds of appeal and procedure are set out in the
Judicial Procedure Manual.
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APPENDIX 3
NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice of Appeal
Name of person lodging appeal:
Date of decision you wish to appeal:
Grounds of appeal:
Tick the ground or grounds of your appeal:
❑ that the procedure adopted by the Judicial Tribunal was unfair or in breach of the principles
of natural justice,
❑ bias on the part of one of the tribunal members;
❑ the sanction was unreasonable having regard to the nature of the offence;
❑ the sanction was unreasonable having regard to the offender’s previous conduct;
❑ that new and relevant information is now available, which was not reasonably available
at the time of the hearing.
Appeal by person who made report
❑
❑
❑
sanction was inadequate having regard to the nature of the offence;
sanction was inadequate having regard to the offender’s previous conduct.
State all relevant matters that you say support your appeal:
Signature of person lodging appeal
Phone:
_________________ (work)
_________________ (home)
_________________ (fax)
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APPENDIX 4
ELECTION TO ADMIT OFFENCE
I [name of person] have read the attached report that alleges that I committed the following
offence/offences:
I admit that I committed that offence and do not want there to be a hearing to determine
whether or not I committed that offence. I acknowledge that the maximum sanction for that
offence is [sanction] and that this may be imposed upon me. I understand that during the
period of suspension I will not be able to:
• Coach;
• Play;
• Officiate; or
• Table officiate,
in any game of basketball conducted under the auspices of BBNZ. I also understand that
any sanction will be recognized by every association, regional and BBNZ bodies in New Zealand.
I have had 7 days to consider whether or not to make this election and understand that if
a hearing were held I could, if I chose, be represented by a lawyer.
[Name of person]
Date
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CODE OF CONDUCT
ADOPTED AUGUST 2001
Code of Conduct
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What is the Purpose of this Code ?
The purpose of this Code is to set the standards of behaviour that BBNZ considers necessary
and are in the best interests of the game of basketball in New Zealand.
Failure to comply with the standards outlined below is an offence and is subject to disciplinary
procedures as outlined in the Disciplinary Procedures Manual.
Alleged offenders may be put on report as outlined in the Disciplinary Procedures
Manual.
Who Does this Code Apply to ?
This Code applies to:
a) all persons who are within the jurisdiction of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of
BBNZ
b) employees and contractors of BBNZ, in accordance with the Employment Relations
Act
c) coaches, officials, administrators and any other person involved with basketball as governed
by BBNZ
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The Player Code of Conduct
1. Players shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the spirit of fair
play and sporting behaviour. They shall give due regard to the authority of officials and
the rights of opponents, spectators and others.
2. Players shall not use an audible obscenity within the confines of the playing area, including
the team bench, during a game, warm up periods and post game within the
playing area, particularly in relation to comment to or about game officials.
3. Players shall not at any time verbally abuse any official, opponent, spectator or other
person within the precincts of the game, tournament or league venue.
4. Players shall not make obscene gestures of any kind within the precincts of the game,
league or tournament venue.
5. Players shall not violently, dangerously or with anger, hit, kick or throw a basketball
within the precincts of the game, tournament or league venue. This includes hitting,
kicking or throwing a ball recklessly within the venue and with negligent disregard for
the consequences.
6. Players shall not violently, dangerously, with anger or otherwise treat the game equipment
or fixtures in such a way as might reasonably be expected to cause serious damage
to the equipment, fixtures or people in the venue.
Under the FIBA Rules of Basketball, referees are already empowered to penalise players,
coaches and other team officials for violation of these provisions within the game.
However, from time to time, such rulings may not have been made and the violations
still noted and subject to complaint. In such cases where the evidence shows a prima facie
case to answer, penalties, as prescribed in the Disciplinary Procedures Manual, shall
apply.
Such transgressions, when carried out after or before a game and beyond the jurisdiction
of the referee, shall be liable to complaint and subject to penalties as prescribed in
the Disciplinary Procedures Manual.
In addition, in circumstances where behaviour is flagrant and particularly injurious
to the success of the game, tournament or league, or is singularly egregious, a single
violation of this nature shall be considered a major offence of ‘aggravated behaviour’ and,
irrespective of penalties applied in the game or otherwise, shall be subject to additional
penalties set out in these procedures.
7. No player at or in any game, tournament or league under BBNZ, regional or local Association
or jurisdiction shall engage in ‘aggravated behaviour’ defined as:
a) one or more incidents of behaviour designated in this Code of Conduct as ‘aggravated
behaviour’; or
b) one incident of behaviour that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the success
of a game, tournament or league, or is singularly egregious; or
c) a series of 2 or more such violations of this code within a 12 month period which
singularly do not constitute ‘aggravated behaviour’, but when viewed together, establish
a pattern of conduct that is collectively egregious and is detrimental to the
game of basketball in New Zealand.
8. Players shall not give, make, issue, authorise or endorse any public statement within
the precincts of the game or tournament venue, having, or designed to have, an effect
prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of the game, tournament, league and/or
officiating thereof.
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9. Players shall not wager anything of value in connection with any game or event under
BBNZ, regional or local Association jurisdiction.
10. No player shall offer, give, solicit or accept, or agree to offer, give, solicit or accept anything
of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in
a game.
11. Players shall not engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball.
This may include:
a) criminal conviction which may or may/not lead to imprisonment; or
b) behaviour in such a manner which is severely damaging to the reputation of the
game and BBNZ.
The Coach Code of Conduct
1. Coaches shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the spirit of fair
play and sporting behaviour. They shall give due regard to the authority of officials and
the rights of opponents, spectators and others.
2. Coaches shall not give, make, issue, authorise or endorse any public statement within
the precincts of the game or tournament venue, having, or designed to have, an effect
prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of the game, tournament, league and/or
officiating thereof.
3. Coaches shall, within the game or tournament venue, refrain from:
(a) using an audible obscenity within the playing area;
(b) making obscene gestures of any kind;
(c) verbally abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts
of the game or tournament venue;
(d) physically abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts
of the game or tournament venue.
4. Coaches shall not wager anything of value in connection with any game or event under
BBNZ, regional or local Association jurisdiction.
5. No coach shall offer, give, solicit or accept, or agree to offer, give, solicit or accept anything
of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in
a game.
6. No coach at or in any game, tournament or league under BBNZ, regional or local Association
or jurisdiction shall engage in ‘aggravated behaviour’ defined as:
a) one or more incidents of behaviour designated in this Code of Conduct as ‘aggravated
behaviour’ or
b) one incident of behaviour that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the success
of a game, tournament or league, or is singularly egregious or
c) a series of 2 or more such violations of this code, within a 12 month period which
singularly do not constitute ‘aggravated behaviour’, but when viewed together, establish
a pattern of conduct that is collectively egregious and is detrimental to the
game of basketball in New Zealand.
7. Coaches shall not engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball.
This may include:
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a) criminal conviction which may or may/not lead to imprisonment; or
b) behaviour in such a manner which is severely damaging to the reputation of the
game and BBNZ.
The Official Code of Conduct
1. Officials shall, within the game or tournament venue, refrain from:
a) using an audible obscenity within the playing area;
b) making obscene gestures of any kind;
c) verbally abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts
of the game or tournament venue;
d) physically abusing any official, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts
of the game or tournament venue; and
2. Officials shall not give, make, issue, authorise or endorse any public statement within
the precincts of the game or tournament venue, having, or designed to have, an effect
prejudicial or detrimental to the best interests of the game, tournament, league or competition
and/or the officiating thereof.
3. Officials shall not wager anything of value in connection with any game or event under
BBNZ, regional or local Association jurisdiction.
4. No official shall offer, give, solicit or accept, or agree to offer, give, solicit or accept anything
of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any player’s efforts in
a game.
5. No official at or in any game, tournament or league under BBNZ, regional or local Association
or jurisdiction shall engage in ‘aggravated behaviour’ defined as:
a) one or more incidents of behaviour designated in this Code of Conduct as ‘aggravated
behaviour’ or
b) one incident of behaviour that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the success
of a game, tournament or league, or is singularly egregious or
c) a series of 2 or more such violations of this code within a 12 month period which
singularly do not constitute ‘aggravated behaviour’, but when viewed together, establish
a pattern of conduct that is collectively egregious and is detrimental to the
game of basketball in New Zealand.
6. Officials shall not engage in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball.
This may include:
a) criminal conviction which may or may/not lead to imprisonment; or
b) behaviour in such a manner which is severely damaging to the reputation of the
game and BBNZ.
Meaning of the Words in this Manual
“BBNZ” means Basketball New Zealand Inc, the sport’s governing body in New Zealand
“player” means any person who plays in a game or event conducted by or under the auspices
of BBNZ
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“coach” means any person who coaches in a game or event conducted by or under the auspices
of BBNZ
“official” means any person who officiates in a game or event conducted by or under the auspice
of BBNZ. This covers referees, umpires, table officials, floor controllers, and tournament
controllers. This list is not exhaustive.
“other person” means anyone else that may be reasonably covered.
“aggravated behaviour” means behaviour that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the success
of the game, event, league or venue.
“conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of basketball” means behaviour that is severely
damaging to the reputation of the game and BBNZ.
“unsporting conduct” means conduct that violates the Fair Play Policy or the Code of Conduct
of BBNZ in such a way as may be considered an offence as determined by the appropriate
Disciplinary Committee.
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FAIR PLAY POLICY
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2003
Fair Play Policy
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What is the Purpose of this Policy?
This Policy outlines the standards of behaviour that BBNZ considers are in the best interests
of the game of basketball and should be adhered to by all participants of basketball who
come under the jurisdiction of BBNZ.
Failure to comply with the standards outlined below is an offence and is subject to Judicial
Committee proceedings.
Players
1. Players shall conduct themselves in a manner which brings credit to themselves and the
game:
a) Play according to the letter and intent of the rules and regulations of basketball
and of the particular game, tournament or league in which you are participating.
b) Play in a spirit of competitive sportsmanship accepting the official’s decisions
without dissent.
c) Control your behaviour on and off the court and refrain from any violent or abusive
actions and language.
d) Co-operate fully with your coach and team mates, remembering that you are participating
in a team sport.
e) Respect your opponents and do not participate in any baiting, verbal abuse or
intimidating activities.
f) Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
2. Players shall accept refereeing decisions with good grace:
a) Questioning referees shall only be by the captain and in accordance with the provisions
of FIBA Rules.
b) Court captains (or coaches) are to ask questions in a courteous and reasonable
manner.
c) Action contrary to this is will be penalised immediately, initially with a warning.
3. Players should refrain from:
a) continually following officials to question decisions.
b) dissenting with decisions, either with words or body language.
c) gesturing with waves of arms, indecent body language, facial expressions, etc.
d) “mouthing off” when officials turn their backs or the player turns away from the
official.
e) using rude, offensive and threatening language.
It is not the intention of these instructions to prevent courteous and proper player and
coach exchanges with the referees, or to discourage preventative officiating such as a ‘quiet
word on the run’. However, in instances when the acceptable behaviour has clearly ceased,
penalties will be invoked.
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Coaches
1. Coaches shall conduct themselves in a manner that reinforces their place as leaders and
role models, and encourages positive communication between themselves and players,
referees, administrators and the general public:
a) Perform your coaching duties on the basis of careful preparation.
b) Ensure that your instruction is current, accurate and appropriate, and that it is
based on practices for which you are qualified with acquired knowledge and skills.
c) Remember you have a primary concern for the health, safety and personal welfare
of your players and so should take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol
and tobacco abuse.
d) Treat all persons with dignity and respect so providing a model of fair play and
sportsmanship.
e) Observe the letter and intent of the rules and regulations of basketball, and of the
particular game, tournaments or league in which you are participating, and insist
that players and teams under your direction do likewise.
f) Remember that you have undertaken the responsibility of assisting your players to
acquire the necessary knowledge and skills of basketball to achieve their potential,
as well as promoting desirable personal traits in them.
2. Coaches shall accept refereeing decisions with good grace:
a) Questioning referees shall only be by the captain and in accordance with the provisions
of FIBA Rules.
b) Coaches [or court captains] are to ask questions in a courteous and reasonable
manner.
c) Action contrary to this is will be penalised immediately, initially with a warning.
3. Coaches should refrain from:
a) continually questioning decisions.
b) dissenting with decisions, whether by words or body language.
c) gesturing with waves of arms, indecent body language, facial expressions, etc.
d) using rude, offensive and threatening language.
4. Head coaches shall refrain from encroaching onto the playing floor or moving out of the
coach’s box too often.
5. Assistant coaches shall refrain from attempting to assume actions reserved for head
coaches, given that assistant coaches must normally remain seated on the team bench.
It is not the intention of these instructions to prevent courteous and proper player and
coach exchanges with the referees or to discourage preventative officiating such as a ‘quiet
word on the run’. However, in instances when the acceptable behaviour has clearly ceased,
penalties will be invoked.
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Referees and Officials
1. Referees and officials (including score bench personnel) have an important role in ensuring
that acceptable behaviour is displayed, by all participants, on the court at all
times:
a) be mentally and physically prepared for the entire game or event;
b) maintain complete neutrality at all times
c) accept your role as a communicator and role model for fair play.
d) accept your role as a member of the “officials team,” embrace team work, co-operate
with and assist fellow officials, scorebench personnel and others associated
with the game or event.
e) ensure that all players have a fair and reasonable opportunity to perform to the
best of their ability, within the rules and regulations of basketball and the particular
game or event.
f) conduct yourself in a professional manner both on and off the court.
g) attend organised functions as a representative of referees and officials.
h) remain open to constructive criticism and suggestions from the Technical Committee,
or delegated authority, showing respect and consideration to those offering
assistance.
Parents and Spectators
1. Remember that although the basketball at the event may, or may not, be at an elite level,
it is still sport and often junior sport, to be enjoyed by all participants.
2. Respect all participating players and officials as you would respect your own children
and friends, and applaud good performances by all participants.
3. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using foul or abusive language or actions,
and by not harassing players, coaches, officials or other spectators.
4. Remember that destructive criticism has no place in basketball and especially in junior
basketball. It is very hurtful to the recipient and, ultimately, reflects very poorly on basketball.
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HARASSMENT-FREE
BASKETBALL
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 2003
Harassment-Free Basketball
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This Document
Harassment-Free Basketball is based on the SPARC’s Harassment-Free Sport document containing
policy and procedures for helping keep sport free of unwanted hurtful behavior.
It offers guidelines for basketball organisations and provides common goals for people
working in the sport, so that all basketball participants can enjoy the best of what our sport
has to offer.
The document is presented in two parts:
• Part One covers the harassment-free policy (including sexual harassment) in basketball.
• Part Two contains a model of standard procedures for dealing with harassment in basketball.
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PART ONE
Harassment-Free Basketball Policy
What Is Harassment?
Sport gives New Zealanders a great deal of enjoyment. It is fun, healthy, and can help develop
happier, more fulfilled people. It can also help build community spirit and national pride.
Everyone involved in sport has a right to do so in a positive and enjoyable environment
— and to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness.
Harassment in sport denies people that right. Defined as any form of unwanted behavior
in sport, it usually involves one person trying to exert power over another. It can be as simple
as taunts about a person’s looks or body or as serious as violent physical assault.
Harassment can create a hostile sporting environment. It can cause sadness, humiliation
and embarrassment. It can affect health and self-esteem, work, job security and sports
performance. It can also ruin the reputations of individuals, teams and/or sports organisations.
This is why Basketball New Zealand now has standard guidelines for recognising and dealing
with harassment. In doing so, we are acknowledging their obligations to our members,
and legally protecting our organisations and volunteers.
Harassment-Free Basketball’s vision is clear — to create a sporting environment that offers
all New Zealander’s the opportunity to participate, enjoy and excel in basketball to reach
their full sporting potential.
Objectives of Harassment-Free Basketball
Harassment-Free Basketball is based on the belief that sport, when properly presented and
managed, can make a significant contribution to the lives of both the individual and New
Zealand society.
Harassment-Free Basketball aims to:
• develop a culture that gives all New Zealanders access to basketball in fun, healthy and
safe environments.
• encourage all community basketball organisations to implement a harassment policy and
standard procedures for dealing with harassment.
• create an environment where all people in basketball are treated with respect, dignity and
fairness.
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PART TWO
Harassment-Free Basketball Policy Statement
Basketball New Zealand is committed to providing a harassment-free environment where
all people involved in basketball are treated with respect and dignity and can contribute and
participate to their full potential. This benefits athletes/players, the coaches and officials,
Basketball New Zealand and basketball.
We will do our best to prevent harassment by:
• ensuring that this policy is drawn to the attention of all employees, coaches, officials, parents
and athletes/players;
• responding promptly, appropriately and fairly to any complaints that are brought to our
attention;
• appointing and training appropriate Harassment Contact People who can be approached
for information and advice; and
• regularly reviewing our policy, procedures and practices.
Who the Policy and Procedures cover
The Policy and Procedures cover all:
• athletes/players;
• administrators and officials;
• coaches; and
• anyone who is employed by or represents Basketball New Zealand, whether paid or unpaid.
What the Policy and Procedures cover
The Policy and Procedures cover all situations connected with basketball including:
• coaching and training;
• competition;
• travel;
• social events; and
• meetings or conferences
Definitions
• Harassment is any unwelcome comment, conduct or gesture directed toward an individual
or group of individuals which is insulting, intimidating, humiliating, malicious, degrading
or offensive, and is either repeated or of such a significant nature, that it adversely affects
someone’s performance, contribution or sports environment.
• Harassment may be focused on an individual’s or group’s race, colour, gender, physical
characteristics, sexual orientation, disability or any other distinguishing characteristic.
• Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature.
• In most cases, harassment (including sexual harassment) is an attempt by one person to
inappropriately exert power over another person. Harassment ranges from mild conduct
such as gestures or comments to conduct which may be physical, forceful and violent.
• The above behaviors are described in more detail in the attached procedures.
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Responsibilities
Basketball New Zealand is responsible for taking all reasonable steps to prevent harassment
in our organisation and for ensuring our policy and procedures are well known throughout
the organisation. This means we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that everyone in the
organisation understands:
• what harassment means
• that it is against the law
• that it will not be tolerated
• that complaints will be dealt with through identified procedures. These will provide both
formal and informal mechanisms.
Legal Liability
Harassment is a form of discrimination. Sexual and racial harassment is illegal under the Human
Rights Act 1993 for both paid and unpaid employees. Sexual harassment is specifically
included in the Employment Contracts Act 1991, which covers paid employees. High-level
harassment such as rape or assault is also a criminal offence.
Under the Human Rights Act and the Employment Contracts Act, it is generally the employer
who is held liable for harassment. Basketball New Zealand is implementing this policy
to prevent complaints occurring and hence to act as a responsible employer for our paid and
unpaid employees.
The Chief Executive of Basketball New Zealand accepts that the elimination of harassment
leads to a more stable, productive and successful organisation.
I endorse the Harassment-Free Basketball Policy:
……………………………………………..
David Crocker
Chief Executive, Basketball New Zealand
………………………………………………..……
Witness
……………………………………………..
Date
……………………………………………………..
Witness Name
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Harassment-Free Basketball Procedures
Sport gives a great deal of enjoyment to New Zealanders.
As well as being fun, sport can provide important opportunities for personal development.
Success in sport can be a source of personal achievement and national pride. In some
cases, sport can become a person’s livelihood.
Every participant in sport, in whatever role, has a right to participate in an environment
that is fun, rewarding, safe and healthy, and to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness.
This means that physical or verbal abuse, harassment of a sexual or non-sexual nature,
sexual abuse, and exploitation have no place in sport.
The policy and these procedures form part of a harassment-free strategy in basketball. The
strategy aims to create a safe environment by developing a system of dealing effectively and
appropriately with, and whenever possible, preventing harassment in basketball.
These procedures in particular have been developed to assist you to understand your obligations,
and to take the necessary risk management measures to protect your organisation
and its members from legal action in this area.
More importantly, they are intended to help you ensure that everyone involved in your
organisation — be it the athlete, coach, instructor, teacher, administrator, official, parent or
volunteer — gets the greatest possible enjoyment out of their sports participation and is safe
from harm.
What is Harassment?
Harassment is defined from the viewpoint of those being harassed. Whether the action was
intended as harassment or not, does not matter. Intention only matters when determining
what disciplinary action is appropriate.
Harassment is not:
• appropriate compliments;
• behavior based on mutual attraction;
• friendly banter which is mutually acceptable; or
• constructive coaching and feedback.
In most cases, harassment (including sexual harassment) is an attempt by one person to
inappropriately exert power over another person. Harassment ranges from mild conduct
such as gestures or comments to conduct which may be physical, forceful and violent. Examples
of harassing behaviors include (but are not limited to):
• written or verbal abuse or threats;
• the display of visual materials which are offensive;
• unwelcome remarks, jokes, comments, innuendo or taunting about such things as a person’s
looks, body, attire, age, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation;
• leering or other suggestive or obscene gestures;
• practical jokes which cause awkwardness or embarrassment, endanger a person’s safety or
negatively affect performance;
• unwanted physical contact including touching, petting, pinching or kissing;
• unwelcome sexual flirtations, advances, requests or invitations;
• sending offensive emails, letters or phone calls;
• deliberately excluding people with the intention of isolating or hurting them; or physical
or sexual assault.
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Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature. This includes:
• threatening people to get them to co-operate in sexual activity making promises to people
to get them to co-operate in sexual activity
• punishing people because they would not co-operate in sexual activity
• sexual behaviors that interfere with people’s performance
• sexual behaviors that create an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment
• behavior of a repeated/significant nature that has a detrimental effect.
Ways to deal with Harassment
If an individual within your organisation is being harassed, there are several courses of action
available to them. They vary in degrees of formality, from self-help or informal options,
to more formal approaches. These options are described below:
Self help
This involves letting the offender know that the harassing behavior is unacceptable and must
stop. This may resolve the matter quickly and in a low-key manner. This can be done in a
number of ways including:
• telling the person directly what behavior is not liked and asking them to stop it;
• writing a letter on a ‘private and confidential’ basis to the person identifying the behavior
and asking them to stop it;
• taking a support person/friend to tell the person that their behavior must stop.
Informal
This involves getting someone to help resolve the situation. This might be someone from
within the club, regional or from Basketball New Zealand such as the coach, an administrator,
official or the Harassment Contact Person (see clause (3) Implementing the Policy
and Procedure). They will need to talk to the individual about what happened and what is
required to fix the situation.
They will then talk about the complaint to the person identified. If there is agreement on
what happened and what will fix the situation, then the issue can be resolved confidentially
between the immediate parties.
Formal
This involves writing a formal complaint to the Basketball New Zealand outlining:
• who the complaint is about;
• what happened (including time, date, place, what was said and/or done, how often this
has been said and/or done);
• how it was responded to;
• what impact the behavior has had;
• whether anyone else witnessed the behavior;
• what is wanted to happen as a result of the complaint;
• why, if the incident occurred more than one year ago, there has been a delay in lodging the
complaint; and
• requesting confidentiality/approval before any action by Basketball New Zealand.
This complaint should be forwarded to Basketball New Zealand Chief Executive.
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The complaint will be taken seriously and investigated fully, and appropriate actions will
be taken.
During this process the rights of all involved will need to be protected.
Human Rights Commission
If the individual is being harassed by someone who is employed by the sports organisation,
either as a paid employee or as an unpaid employee, then the complaint can be taken to the
Human Rights Commission, or as a personal grievance under the ECA.
They will investigate and/or conciliate complaints where there are grounds for believing
that the organisation did not respond appropriately to the complaint, or where the organisation
does not have satisfactory policies, procedures and/or practices in place to respond to
a complaint.
Police
Complaints of a criminal nature, such as sexual assault or sexual abuse of children, should be
reported to the police and with the consent of the individual. The person may choose to inform
a Harassment Complaints Officer that this has been done. This does not stop a formal
complaint being taken to Basketball New Zealand as well.
Harassment Contact People
Basketball New Zealand will appoint and train Harassment Contact People for all people
involved basketball. The first Harassment Contact People will be appointed within three
months of the adoption of this policy.
Basketball New Zealand will ensure that these positions continue to be filled on an ongoing
basis. The Harassment Contact People’s role is to provide:
• information and advice on the issue of harassment and this policy;
• support for people who have been harassed or are involved in a harassment
• investigation; and assistance for people in resolving complaints at an informal level.
Note:
The Harassment Contact People are not responsible for investigating or receiving formal
complaints. It is anticipated that sports will have 2-3 people identified. The network of regional
sports trusts provide assistance in this area and fulfil this role on behalf of national
bodies if required.
Harassment Complaints Officers
Basketball New Zealand will also appoint and train at least two senior people as Harassment
Complaints Officers, one male and one female, to take specific responsibility for managing
the policy. The first appointments will be made within one month of adopting the policy. The
sports organisation will ensure that these positions are kept filled on an ongoing basis. The
role of the Harassment Complaints Officer is to:
• receive formal complaints;
• ensure that these complaints are investigated promptly, appropriately and fairly;
• convene a disciplinary committee when a complaint warrants it;
• monitor the overall incidence of complaints and advise the organisation accordingly.
Appointment of an Investigator
When a formal complaint is laid with the Harassment Complaints Officer, they will meet
with the complainant to discuss the complaint and ensure that the complainant understands
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what will be involved in a formal investigation. The complainant may choose not to proceed.
The complainant may choose to have a support person with them for this meeting. The
Harassment Complaints Officer will then determine the most appropriate way of formally
investigating the complaint.
This may include:
• one of the Harassment Complaints Officers investigating the complaint;
• bringing in an outside investigator;
• appointing appropriate people from Basketball New Zealand to investigate the complaint;
or
• a combination of the above.
An investigator will be appointed as soon as is possible, but at least within 21 days of the
complaint being received.
The Investigation Process
The investigator(s) will individually interview:
• the complainant;
• the respondent (the person accused of harassment); and
• any witnesses.
Both the complainant and the respondent are entitled to have a support person or advisor
with them during this process. Complainant, respondent and witness will be advised of the
necessity for confidentiality and consequences of breaches.
The respondent will be interviewed again at the completion of all other interviews to give
him or her the opportunity to respond to the information collected by the investigator(s).
The investigator will then prepare a report regarding the facts of the situation.
This will be based on civil law standard which is ‘on balance of probabilities’ not the criminal
law standard of ‘beyond reasonable doubt’. The report will include:
• the basis of the complaint;
• the response of the respondent to the allegation(s);
• a summary of any information provided by witnesses;
• any reasons why one person’s evidence is preferred over another’s; and
• the details of the investigation;
• any recommendations of resolution of the complaint; and
• when appropriate, any recommendations to Basketball New Zealand about how to prevent
this type of thing happening again.
Rights of the Respondent
The respondent must be given the opportunity to:
• understand the principles of natural practice (an unbiased investigation/hearing
• where both sides have the right to be heard, but the respondent has the right to have the
final say in response to the evidence);
• know what the complaint is about; who it is made by; who other accusers may be;
• respond to the complaint and have their account heard;
• have time to respond; and
• have support to respond.
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Decision-making
If the complaint warrants it, the Harassment Complaints Officer who received the complaint
will convene a disciplinary committee within 21 days. The Committee will:
• receive the investigator’s report;
• consider the report;
• provide both the complainant and the respondent with the opportunity to respond to it
and comment on what they feel is appropriate action;
• determine if and what disciplinary sanctions are appropriate;
• determine if and what remedies are appropriate for the complainant; and determine if any
changes are needed to Basketball New Zealand’s harassment policy and procedures or to
the way the policy and procedures are put into practice.
The disciplinary committee shall comprise:
• the Harassment Complaints Officer who received the complaint
• two independent appointees appointed by the Board of Basketball New Zealand.
Note:
This disciplinary committee should be of mixed gender. It may be possible for the role of the
disciplinary committee to be handed over to an independent sports arbitration body set up
in New Zealand.
The Committee may ask the investigator to attend to answer any questions Committee
members may have.
If the complainant or the respondent choose to respond to the findings they may bring
their support people with them.
If the Harassment Complaints Officer who received the complaint was directly involved
in the investigation, the other Harassment Complaints Officer should take their place on the
disciplinary committee.
Possible Disciplinary Sanctions
These may include:
• a verbal or written apology;
• a letter of reprimand;
• a fine or levy;
• referral to counseling;
• removal of certain privileges of membership or employment;
• a change in role or duties;
• exclusion from teams travelling overseas;
• temporary suspension with or without pay;
• expulsion from membership;
• termination of employment or contract;
• any other measures that the disciplinary committee determines are appropriate; or
• a combination of any of the above.
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Record Keeping
Basketball New Zealand will need to keep a confidential record of formal complaints that
have been upheld. This record should include a record of the investigation, the decision of
the disciplinary committee and what action was taken.
Retaliation
For the purposes of the policy and procedures, retaliation against an individual for having:
• filed a complaint under this policy; or
• participated in any procedure under this policy; or
• been associated with a person who filed a complaint or participated in any procedure under
this policy;
• will be treated as harassment, and will not be tolerated.
Frivolous or Vexatious Complaints
If frivolous, vexatious or malicious complaints are made, Basketball New Zealand will take
appropriate disciplinary action against the person making the complaint(s). This will be
treated as harassment and will not be tolerated.
Support for the Parties Involved
Basketball New Zealand will ensure that both the complainant and the respondent have access
to appropriate support. Possible support includes family members, friends, and elders
from their community, church representatives, counselors or Harassment Contact People.
The support person or people are also bound by the confidentiality and defamation clauses
contained in this policy.
Confidentiality
Basketball New Zealand understands that it can be extremely difficult to come forward with
a complaint of harassment and that it can be devastating to be wrongly accused of harassment.
All people involved in the investigation of harassment complaints are required to keep it
confidential during the course of the investigation.
Ongoing confidentiality may also be required as part of the resolution of the complaint.
All the individuals rights under the Privacy Act must be applied.
Defamation
To minimise the risk of defamation or unfair treatment, it is important that complaints are
made honestly and only discussed with those people who have a need to know. The complainant
should be made aware of the law of defamation and the consequences if breached.
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At a glance…
Response to Formal Harassment Complaints
Complaint received
• Complaint submitted in writing to Harassment Complaints Officer (could be regional
sports trust person.)
• Harassment Complaints Officer meets with complainant to ensure complainant understands
the process
• Harassment Complaints Officer appoints investigator(s) within 21 days of receiving complaint
Investigation
• Investigator(s) interviews:
– complainant
– respondent
– any witnesses
– respondent
• Investigator(s) prepares a report and makes recommendations
• Investigator(s) send report to Harassment Complaints Officer (Options for action include
self help; formal or informal processes)
Disciplinary Committee
• Harassment Officer convenes disciplinary committee within 21 days of receiving investigator’s
report
• Disciplinary Committee receives investigator’s report gives complainant and respondent
opportunity to respond
• Disciplinary Committee determines appropriate action
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NBL FINALS
HOSTING DOCUMENT
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NBL Finals Hosting Document
For application in the 2007 season
Preamble
The NBL semi-final and finals “Finals” will be played at the home venue of the top qualifying
team(s) according to Rule 7, each game being an “Event” under this document. NBL Ltd
however, reserves the right to adopt other finals hosting rules with the agreement of teams
involved.
General
The responsibility of home team(s) “Home Teams” will be the staging, management and promotion
of the Event at their home venue, under the direction of NBL Ltd. Specific responsibilities
of the home team and NBL Ltd are outlined in this document. For the avoidance
of doubt, if the Home Team does not organize a venue of a standard acceptable to NBL Ltd,
then NBLL Ltd will have the authority to either offer the hosting of the game to the other
team or find another venue suitable for hosting the final (in each case at the risk and cost of
the Home Team).
Event Hosting Responsibilities
NBL Final games are under the jurisdiction of NBL Ltd but will be the responsibility of the
Host Franchise to operate the event, like a regular season home game. The Host Franchise
will be responsible for the costs of operating the event and the Host Franchise will retain
100% of event profits.
NBL Ltd Responsibilities
1. Direct and Liaise with the Host Franchise’s Event Manager;
2. Ensure the Rules and Operations of Hosting an NBL Final are followed throughout the
Event;
3. Provide the visiting team with a share of the NBL Finals Travel Fund for travelling requirements
approved by the General Manager of the NBL such as:
• accommodation
• travel requirements (air and road)
(subject to a travel subsidy per team (covered by a small entry surcharge) for any finals
team traveling away (based on regular season travel history));
4. Provide Finals Officials:
• Transport to the venue. Return airfares, and 1 x vehicle for referees
• Accommodation.
• Referee game fees and expenses
Host Franchise Responsibilities
1. Event Management:
(a) Book the stadium. This shall include:
• Venue hire including cleaning and power.
• Seating banks as required.
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• Protective floor covering.
• Fire wardens.
• Management staff.
• Public caterer.
• Corporate boxes.
• PA system.
• Availability for team practice on the day of the game.
• Public liability insurance.
(b) Ticketing — an efficient system of ticketing for General Admission and Corporate
Box admission, player passes and NBL sponsors and guest passes.
(c) Corporate Hospitality — a high standard of seating and catering for Corporate
boxes.
(d) Provide game time clock with 4 × 10 min capability, 2 × 24 second time clocks and
a score board.
(e) Appoint an Event Manager who will be responsible for the conduct of the home
game in accordance with the directions given by the General Manager of the
League.
(f) Score bench with score and time clock controls. Provide operators as required in
a NBL regular season game. All bench personnel shall be in neutral attire unless
specified otherwise by NBL Ltd.
(g) Provide match statisticians.
(h) Two × floor wipers at each end of the court during games, with material for general
floor wiping and material to handle blood spills. (Note blood material should
include protective gloves, separate wipe cloths and a bucket for disposal).
(i) Provide 2 St. Johns medical officers [or similar] and bulk ice [min. 2 × 5 kg bags]
(j) For televised games, the floor playing surface shall be marked with basketball lines
only. No other lines shall be visible. Court presentation shall be approved by NBL
Ltd prior to the semi-finals being played.
(k) Provide a suitable standard of after-match hospitality to visiting team members
and referees, sponsors and guests of NBL Ltd.
2. Provide playing facility:
The stadium must be approved by the NBL Ltd, and be:
(a) Capable of seating for semi-finals should have as a minimum general admission
seating capacity of at least 1,000 general seats plus corporate boxes. Seating for
finals should have as a minimum general admission seating capacity of at least
2,000 general seats plus corporate boxes or otherwise approved by the General
Manager of the League.
(b) Suitable for TVNZ broadcast.
(c) Within the host team’s area of domicile
The following requirements should also be accommodated:
(d) Separate changing rooms for two teams, with shower and toilet facilities. Separate
changing rooms for referees, with shower and toilet facilities.
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(e) Separate medical room with lay down provision, benches, table, stretcher and easy
access to water. Bulk ice [min 2x5kg bags] readily at hand at all times during practice
and game.
(f) A designated media conference room with tables, chairs and at least four phone
lines out. The room must be suitable for TV interviews, if so required. Signage
display is the preserve of NBL Ltd.
(g) Fully serviced hospitality suites as agreed with NBL Ltd.
(h) If required make available a secure room with a toilet facility attached suitable for
use by the New Zealand Drug Testing Authority to conduct drug tests. NBL Ltd to
advise this need at least 10 days prior to the event.
3. Marketing requirements:
(a) Provide all ticketing needs.
• Player passes (for partners) up to 30 — seating anywhere.
• VIP passes to NBL Ltd up to 100 — lower levels, middle of court.
• Media passes. up to 25 — courtside.
• TVNZ Media. up to 20 — as required.
• Officials. up to 10 — anywhere.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Corporate Boxes:
• Provide 6–8 person fully serviced boxes as required for the event.
• Provide 5 Corporate Boxes of which will be used by NBL Ltd and its own
sponsor requirements.
• The remainder of Corporate Boxes will be for the Host Franchise to sell to
sponsors and public.
Television: The Event Manager is to provide for the needs of TVNZ to satisfactorily
perform its commitments to NBL Ltd.
Programmes: The Event Manager shall be responsible for the production of the
event programmes. Contents must include:
• Acknowledgement of NBL sponsors.
• Team information, names, numbers, etc.
• Other material as reasonably defined by the NBL Ltd.
NBL Ltd will assist with content for the programme.
Stadium signage: The signage areas are reserved for the exclusive use of NBL Ltd,
to be used as directed:
• The entire court playing floor area.
• The backboard supporting structure.
• An area of 3 metres extending from the sides and ends of the court outwards.
• The score and time clock.
Note: All signage must be approved by NBL Ltd prior to the commencement of the
event and in general shall not conflict with any NBL Ltd sponsors signage. Free
standing floor signs shall be no larger than 0.6 m. high and 2.4 m long and shall be
of such material that any impact will not cause injury.
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(f) Entertainment: The Event Manager will be responsible for the implementation of
the entertainment programme.
(g) After Match Function: Provide a suitable standard of after-match hospitality to
visiting team members and referees, sponsors and guests of NBL Ltd.
NBL Ltd and Host Franchise Responsibilities: Advertise and Promote the Game
The host franchise and NBL Ltd will work together to maximise national and local promotion
of the match. This includes but is not limited to provision of the following:
1. Radio and Press advertising: National promotion and advertising is the responsibility
of NBL Ltd. The home team may advertise in local print media advertising and editorial
content with agreement from NBL Ltd’s General Manager.
2. Media Releases: All media releases for the event will be the responsibility of NBL Ltd.
3. Post Match: Media interviews after games will be required and security for players, officials
and match personnel is required. General stadium security is required.
4. Ticket Pricing: The Home Team, after consultation with the League General Manager
will set the ticket prices for the event. All semi final and final games are part of the NBL
Finals system and a premium price in excess of regular season prices at the venue may
apply.
This document outlines the base requirements for hosting an NBL Finals game. It is the intention
of NBL Ltd to work closely with the home team to maximise the impact of the game as a sports
entertainment product for spectators and the television audience. If alterations to responsibilities
outlined in this document are required to achieve this they must be agreed to by the General Manager
of the NBL.
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APPENDICES
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Blood Policy
Referees will need to be aware of, and implement, the following policy in relation to the
safety of the basketball court and the risk of viral transmission.
As a practical guide the following interpretation of court safety is to be followed.
• During the game the official shall order any player who is bleeding or has an open wound,
to leave the playing court and cause this player to be substituted.
• Before the player is allowed back into the game the wound should be treated (no further
bleeding) and the affected area completely and securely covered.
• A bleeding player who has received treatment, and the affected area covered, may remain
in the game at the expense of a team time-out. (As for an injured player.)
• If there is blood on the uniform the player should change the uniform immediately. (It will
be necessary to carry a spare number uniform for this purpose.) Under no circumstances
should a player with wet or dry blood stains on their uniform be allowed on the court.
• Prohibit a player returning to the court with a blood stained uniform, unless the uniform
has been soaked in the recommended solution for at least five minutes and thoroughly
rinsed off with water.
• Destroy the HIV with a solution of 0.5% bleach and 2% detergent mixed with water and
applied for five minutes. (Normal machine washing would kill the virus on pieces of clothing.)
• Blood on the ball — replace the ball.
• Blood spilt on the floor or benches should be wiped thoroughly with the bleach and detergent
solution.
• A “Blood Kit” should be situated at the Scoretable during competition games. The Kit
should be used only for the purpose of dealing with spilt blood on the floor or benches.
Suggested Contents of Blood Kit:
• 1 × Packet of paper hand towels.
• 1 × Packet of disposable latex surgical gloves.
• 1 × Packet of medium size resealable plastic bags.
• 1 × 1500 ml Spray Bottle with 0.5% bleach and 2% detergent mixed with water.
(Bleach is the key ingredient. Standard household bleach is acceptable, but it must not
be used past its use by date.) Solutions should only be used if they have been mixed (prepared)
that day.
All scoretable officials should be aware of these guidelines; item 4 is of particular importance.
When a uniform is changed draw one line through the old number, place the new number
beside it, with an asterisk beside the numbers with an explanation at the bottom of the
scoresheet.
Where scoretable officials observe substantial bleeding or blood on a playing uniform, and
the referees have not become aware of the problem, the chairperson is to wait until the next
dead ball period before advising the referees.
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Persons Tending to Bleeding Players and Blood on Surfaces should:
• Take precautions so as not to come into contact with body fluids, particularly blood, or
with soiled objects, even if the risk is low.
• Take care to avoid blood from the wounded person coming into contact with skin punctures
or cuts, particularly on the fingers, or reaching the eyes or the mucous membranes
of the nose or mouth.
• Spray the bleach and detergent solution directly onto the spilt surface, then wipe the surface
with paper towels.
• Always wear latex, disposable surgical gloves in anticipation of contact with body fluids,
particularly blood from the nose, mouth or a wound when touching nasal mucous membranes
or broken skin (abrasions, dermatitis) or when handling soiled objects. The gloves
must be discarded after use.
• Place soiled linen, and uniforms into sealed plastic bags, to then be washed in a normal
machine-wash process.
• After placing soiled paper towels, surgical gloves, compresses, dressings and bandages
into a sealed bag. Destroy or dispose of the bags in garbage disposal bins.
• Thoroughly wash hands with a bleach and detergent solution before and particularly immediately
after contact with the person being treated, even if gloves have been worn.
Wash all areas that have come into contact with body fluids.
• Do not use sponges, especially not to clean several wounded persons in succession.
Information on the Prevention of AIDS:
(Taken from a circular from Dr Jacques Huguet, President of FIBA Medical Council)
• Some sports carry a greater risk of contamination than others in so far as there is a greater
possibility of blood contact.
• Contact can occur through open and bleeding wounds as well as through abrasive or inflammatory
injuries to the skin.
• Basketball is classified in the medium risk category.
• In the field of sports one should know that the AIDS virus cannot be transmitted by
saliva, sweat, urine, skin contact, handshakes, bath water, swimming pools, showers or
toilets.
• Light washing with detergent or water does not necessarily kill the HIV.
• HIV can survive in dried blood for up to seven days.
• The risk of blood on clothing being transmitted to another player is extremely small, but
real.
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2007 PLAYER ROSTER FORM
Team Name Date
Restricted Player Name Date of Birth Birth Place Height Metres Weight Kilos Position Signature Playing Number
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Restricted Player Name Date of Birth Birth Place Height Metres Weight Kilos Position Signature Playing Number
This roster has been submitted by:
Players: By signing this team roster you are signifying your agreement to play for this team in
the National Basketball League and agree to abide by the rules of the National Basketball League
and BBNZ. Your name cannot appear on any other team’s roster.
Team Representative’s Name and Signature
Team Administrators: Please supply players’ full names and dates of birth, not just initials
and ages. Please also ensure that all information, including spelling, is accurate.

2007 NBL TRANSFER FORM
This form must be completed for any player who has transferred to a new NBL team in 2007
prior to the player taking the court for his new team.
The obligation is on the player’s new team to ensure that the team he is transferring from
has completed this form and supplied a copy to the League office.
The form is to be signed by the administrator of the team that a player is transferring
from.
To be completed by the administrator of the team a player is transferring from.
Name of Team:
Name of Player:
I confirm that the player named above has no financial or contractual obligations that prevent
a transfer to another NBL team.
Signed:
(Team Administrator)
Date:
Fax to BBNZ (04) 472 3623 or email to the NBL Manager.
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Regulations for International Licences for Foreign Players
In New Zealand
- This form came into effect July 1 st 2000 –
All players moving from one country to another for a valid reason have the right to participate in basketball
competitions subject to the Rules of FIBA, FIBA Oceania and the National Basketball Federation.
The FIBA Oceania Secretariat is responsible for the registration and control of all foreign players who
participate in Oceania and will issue the appropriate licences.
A Foreign Player is a male or female who wishes to play in the first (NBL, WNBL) or second division
(CBL) club competition and who does not have New Zealand nationality. All such players must hold a
Foreign Player Licence to allow them to participate in the aforementioned leagues.
A Foreign Players Licence is valid for one (1) year, but a new licence is required if the player changes Clubs
in the same country or changes to a Club in another country during the same year. A player may play in
two (2) countries within Oceania during the same year, subject to these regulations, but in no case can the
player be registered by two (2) National Federations at the same time.
If within Oceania, a player passing from one Federation to another is the subject of a dispute that cannot be
resolved by the Federations concerned, it will be resolved by FIBA Oceania. When such an occasion arises
all relevant documentation must be submitted to the FIBA Oceania Secretariat by the Federations concerned.
ALL FOREIGN PLAYERS in Oceania must be in receipt of a FIBA Foreign Players Licence before
participating in any FIRST OR SECOND DIVISION NATIONAL COMPETITION. The only exceptions
are young foreign born players who have been granted a Special Licence by FIBA Oceania.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY BY ALL PLAYERS.
Overleaf is the application form and the list of documents required for the issue of the foreign player licence.
These must be completed and forwarded to:
Maree Taylor
Basketball New Zealand
P.O. Box 6052
Marion Square, Wellington 1
New Zealand
Ph 04 498 5959 Fax 04 472 3623
Email: maree.taylor@basketball.org.nz
Players or Clubs making application for the AP Licence should allow 5 working days from the receipt of
completed original documentation and application fee at the FIBA Oceania office.
Clubs seeking faster processing will be charged an extra fee of $110.00
P.O. Box 174 Tel (+61 2) 6658 6110
Toormina NSW 2452 Fax (+61 2) 6658 6114
Australia obcbask@tpg.com.au
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New Zealand Application For Foreign Player Licence for 2007
Players or Clubs seeking a FIBA AP Licence (Foreign Player Licence) must complete the
following documentation and attach relevant fees and documents.
These are to be forwarded to the Basketball New Zealand office. Players meeting
requirements will be issued with a foreign player licence for the year. Licences are for
one year only. A new application must be lodged each year.
Please print clearly to speed processing
Family Name_________________________________________________________________________
Other Names: ______________________________________________
Gender: Male/Female
Nationality: _________________________________________
Birth Date: _____________________
Previous Club: _______________________________________________________________________
2006 New Zealand Club: _______________________________________________________________
New Zealand Club Contact Person: _____________________________________________________
Club Postal Address: _________________________________________________________________
Post Code: _______________ State: _______________ Email :_______________________________
Telephone No: _________________________________ Fax No: _______________________________
Tick and attach the following, and send to Basketball New Zealand
Proof of Nationality (legible copy of passport identity document)
Letter of Clearance or Clearance from National Federation where player last played, or a
letter of confirmation if the player played with your Club in the previous season.
One (2) passport size photograph.
A fee of $440NZD Men and $220NZD Women, made payable to FIBA Oceania.
Basketball New Zealand will provide FIBA Oceania with the FPL documentation for approval
within 5 working days of receiving all original documentation and fees. No foreign player can
participate in the leagues until the foreign player licence has been approved.
FIBA Oceania will process this application within 5 working days of receiving all original
documentation and fees.
Additional charges of $110 will be payable if more rapid processing is required. This
amount must be included in the initial payment for rapid processing to be finalised.
Presentation of incomplete documentation, illegible documents or failure to lodge the
relevant application fee will delay processing of the application.
Signature: ____________________________________
____________________________
Applicant: New Zealand Club delegate Date
--- OFFICE USE ONLY ---
Application received:_________________________ Licence No: _________________________________
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Game Results Facsimile
TO BE FAXED 1 HOUR AFTER GAME
To:
Company:
General Manager NBL
Fax No: 04 472 3623
From:
Date:
No. of pages:
(including this page)
League:
Subject:
National Basketball League
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Attached are the following After-Game Communications requirements:
(please tick)
1. Official Score Sheet .............................................................................................................................. ❒
2. Game Report ......................................................................................................................................... ❒
3. ACC Form
Home Team ................................................................................................................................. ❒
Visiting Team ............................................................................................................................... ❒
4. Statistics
Computer Statistics e-mailed colin@pssl.net.nz, chapman@basketball.org.nz ................. ❒
OR
Manual Statistics attached (keep sheets at hand for back up) .............................................. ❒
5. Additional Comments
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Signed: _______________________________
Role: _____________________________
Credit Consultants House, Level 4, 3-6 Church Street
120 2007 NBL Operations and Rules PO Manual Box 6052, Marion Square, Wellington
Ph: 64 4 498 5950 • Fax: 64 4 472 3623
bbnz@basketball.org.nz • www.basketball.org.nz

Team A
OFFICIAL NBL 4 X × 10 MINUTE QUARTERS SCORESHEET
Team B
Competition: Date: Time: Venue:
Referee:
Team A:
Time Outs
Team Fouls
Umpire:
RUNNING SCORE
M M M M M
1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4
Extra Periods
Name of Players
No.
In
Fouls
1 2 3 4 5
Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Team B:
Time Outs
Team Fouls
1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4
Extra Periods
Name of Players
No. In
Fouls
1 2 3 4 5
Coach:
Assistant Coach:
Scores: Period 1 A B 2 A B
Period 3 A B 4 A B
Final Score: Team A Team B
Extra Periods A B Name of winning team:
Scorekeeper:
Timekeeper:
24'' Operator:
Referee:
Umpire:
Captain's signature in case of protest:
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2007 GAME REPORT
NBL: Fax Game Report, Scoresheet and ACC Forms to 04 472 3623 by 10:00pm Sunday
From:
Attendance:
Hosts:
Date:
Visitors:
Please tick if you will be making a submission to the NBL about a game specific incident(s).
All submissions must be received by NBL within 72 hours of the game's conclusion and must provide
a detailed report of the problem(s).
Submission will be made by: (Print name)
Game Specific Issues
Game specific issues relate to incidents within the match including referee calls.
Please detail problem(s):
Home Game Organisation Issues
e.g. court surface, shot clocks, PA announcements, rings, backboards etc.
Problem(s) identified by: (Print name)
Home Court Controller to make above issues known to team management who will be held responsible for their correction.
Conduct Issues
Relates to the code of conduct of players, coaches, management and team followers.
Please detail any code of conduct problems including disqualifying fouls:
Problem(s) detailed by:
(Print name)
Official Protests
Relates to protesting the result of the game.
Please tick if protest is being lodged.
Reminder - For the protest to be heard the scoresheet must be signed by the captain in the space provided and an outline of the
protest must be written on the back of the scoresheet.
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Basketball New Zealand Injury Prevention Programme
HOME TEAM INJURY REPORT FORM
Injury causes a player to stop playing and seek treatment. After treatment the player may return to the game, not
return to the game, or be unlikely to participate in subsequent training or games.
NOTE: complete and return form
even when no injuries have occurred
NO INJURIES
PLEASE BOX
COMPETITION
DATE
TEAM
FLOOR CONDITION Please FLOOR SURFACE Please
Dry Clean Sprung Wood
Dry Dirty Rigid Wood
Wet Clean Linoleum
Wet Dirty Compound
INJURIES - please circle the appropriate number from each box (below) - complete a row for each recorded injury
Prot. Equip.
Worn
Age Player Position Body Part Injury Injury Type Injury Severity Rating Time In Game Action
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
EXAMPE: 23 year old Centre re-sprains ankle at end of 1 st half while shooting, does not play any more and is wearing no protective equipment.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
Circle the Number in the Space Above from the Options Below for Each Injury
1. new injury 1. continues playing 1.first quarter 1. offensive screening 1. mouthguard
1. strain
(muscle)
1. U15 1. point guard 1. ankle 7. hand
2. defending screening 2. knee bracing
2. second
quarter
2. previous injury 2. off for rest of game
2. sprain
(ligament)
2. calf 8. shoulder
2. shooting
guard
2. 16-20
3. 21-25 3. small forward 3. knee 9. neck
3. suspected 3. currently 3. unlikely to play for
3. ankle
3. third quarter 3. offensive rebounding
fracture rehabilitating the next week
strapping
4. 26-30
4. power
4. unlikely to play for 3
4. wrist
4. thigh 10. head 4. dental
4. fourth quarter 4. defensive rebounding
forward
weeks
strapping
5. 31-35 5. centre 5. back 11. eye 5. laceration
5. unlikely to play for
5. fingers
5. offense
more than 3 weeks
strapped
6. 35+ 6. arm 12. face 6. concussion 6. defense 6. none
7.other-specify 7. foul play 8. shooting
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Basketball New Zealand Injury Prevention Programme
AWAY TEAM INJURY REPORT FORM
Injury causes a player to stop playing and seek treatment. After treatment the player may return to the game, not
return to the game, or be unlikely to participate in subsequent training or games.
NOTE: complete and return form
even when no injuries have occurred
NO INJURIES
PLEASE BOX
COMPETITION
DATE
TEAM
FLOOR CONDITION Please FLOOR SURFACE Please
Dry Clean Sprung Wood
Dry Dirty Rigid Wood
Wet Clean Linoleum
Wet Dirty Compound
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INJURIES - please circle the appropriate number from each box (below) - complete a row for each recorded injury
Prot. Equip.
Worn
Age Player Position Body Part Injury Injury Type Injury Severity Rating Time In Game Action
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
EXAMPE: 23 year old Centre re-sprains ankle at end of 1 st half while shooting, does not play any more and is wearing no protective equipment.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6
Circle the Number in the Space Above from the Options Below for Each Injury
1. new injury 1. continues playing 1.first quarter 1. offensive screening 1. mouthguard
1. strain
(muscle)
1. U15 1. point guard 1. ankle 7. hand
2. defending screening 2. knee bracing
2. second
quarter
2. previous injury 2. off for rest of game
2. sprain
(ligament)
2. calf 8. shoulder
2. shooting
guard
2. 16-20
3. ankle
strapping
3. third quarter 3. offensive rebounding
3. unlikely to play for
the next week
3. currently
rehabilitating
3. suspected
fracture
3. 21-25 3. small forward 3. knee 9. neck
4. wrist
strapping
4. fourth quarter 4. defensive rebounding
4. unlikely to play for 3
weeks
4. thigh 10. head 4. dental
4. power
forward
4. 26-30
5. fingers
strapped
5. offense
5. unlikely to play for
more than 3 weeks
5. 31-35 5. centre 5. back 11. eye 5. laceration
6. 35+ 6. arm 12. face 6. concussion 6. defense 6. none
7.other-specify 7. foul play 8. shooting

2007 NBL STATS DETAILS - 4 x 10 Minute Quarters
Game: vs Stats Details Sheet For Team: Date:
Lay-ups Tip-ins Lay-ups Tip-ins Lay-ups Tip-ins Lay-ups Tip-ins
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Off Rebounds Def Rebounds Off Rebounds Def Rebounds
Off Rebounds Def Rebounds
Off Rebounds Def Rebounds
Assists Steals Blocks
Assists Steals Blocks
Blocks
Assists Steals
Assists Steals Blocks
Bad Pass Violation Lost Ball Bad Pass Violation Lost Ball Bad Pass Violation Lost Ball Bad Pass Violation Lost Ball
No Personal Fouls No Personal Fouls No Free Throws No Free Throws No Personal Fouls No Personal Fouls No Free Throws No Free Throws
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2007 STATS SUMMARY
4 x 10 Minute Quarters
Team Stats for
Teams
¼-Time Score
½-Time Score
¾-Time Score
Full-Time Score
Overtime Score
Date
vs
Player Name
Total Field Goals 3 Pointers Free Throws Rebounds
No Mins FGA FGM FGA FGM FTA FTM Off Def Assist Steal Block T/over P/Foul Points
Totals
Points Reconciliation
Total Field Goals as per above FGM __________ x 2 = __________ points
Total 3 Pointers as per above FGM __________ x 1 = __________ points
Total Free Throws as per above FTM __________ x 1 = __________ points
Total Points
*** Reminder: Total minutes must add up to 200 for normal time games ***
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2007 NBL BIO SHEET
Full Name: ______________________________ Nickname: ___________________________________
Born: __________________________________ Birthplace: ___________________________________
Position: _______________________________
Ethnicity (Maori, Polynesian etc): ______________________
Height: ________________________________ Weight: ______________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
NBL Teams: _____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
National Teams (& Years): _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Overseas Teams (US College, professional leagues etc): _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
National League Honours (Titles, Awards etc): ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Career Highlight: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Basketball Ambition: ______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Favourite Team: __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Favourite Player: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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DRUG-FREE
SPORT
Drug-free Sport
129

CONFIDENTIAL
Drug Free Sport NZ Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Ph: 09 5215706 Fax: 09 5215726 Standard Application Form
National Athlete
Drug Free Sport NZ
Who must this form be submitted to?
Application No.:
International Athlete
International Federation (copy to DFSNZ)
(IN COMPLIANCE WITH WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE 2004 - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS)
I apply for approval from Drug Free Sport NZ for the therapeutic use of a prohibited substance on the WADA List
of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods.
1. Athlete Information
Please complete all sections
Surname: ……………………………………… Given Names: …………………………………………….
Female Male (tick appropriate box)
Date of Birth (d/m/y): ……………………………….
Address: ………………………………………………………… City: ………………………………………
Country: ………………………………………………………… Mobile: ……………………………………
Tel. (Hm): …………………….. Tel. (Wk): ………………………….. E-mail: …………………………
Sport: …………………………………………… Discipline/Position: ………………………………….
National Sporting Organisation: ………………………………………………………………………………
If athlete with disability, indicate disability: …………………………………………………………………
2. Notifying Medical Practitioner
Name, qualifications and medical speciality (see note 1.):
………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………… E-mail address: ………………………………………
Tel. (Wk): ………………………………………... Tel. (Hm): ……………………………………………….
Fax: ………………………………………………. Mobile: …………………………………………………
*Diagnosis (see note 2.): ……………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Has the national sporting organisation Chief Medical Officer been notified of this request? Yes
No
Name of the NSO’s Chief Medical Officer (see note 3): ……………………………………………………
Note to Medical Practitioner: This form is necessary for New Zealand athletes to comply with international anti-doping standards. Serious
penalties will normally apply if athletes have not submitted this form prior to use of prohibited substances. Retroactive applications will only be
considered in cases of emergency treatment or when exceptional circumstances apply. Please contact the Agency (www.drugfreesport.org.nz
or 0800-378-437) for additional information or consult the MIMS New Ethicals catalogue for information on the prohibited list. Your co-operation
is appreciated.
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Before completing these sections please refer to the notes in Section 6. (over) In particular
note that prednisone and other systemic glucocorticosteroid applications require support as
detailed in note 2.
Application No.:
3. Medication details (see note 4)
Prohibited substance(s):
1.
Dose of
administration
Route of
administration
Frequency of
administration
2.
3.
Anticipated duration of this
medication plan
Previous / Current TUE request(s): Yes
No
If yes: Date: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Anti-Doping Organisation: ……………………………………………………………………………
Result (attach previous TUE(s)): …………………………………………………………………….
If appropriate, reasons for not prescribing alternative therapies (see note 5): ………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Please note additional information and attach sufficient medical information
to substantiate the diagnosis and the necessity to use a prohibited substance
(Refer to note 2):
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Medical Practitioner’s and Athlete’s Declaration
I, …………………………………………….. certify the above-mentioned substances/s for the above
named athlete has been/are to be administered as the correct treatment for the above named medical
condition.
Signature of Medical Practitioner: ………………………………… .. Date: …………………………
Full Therapeutic Use Exemption – Form 50 – Page 2
Drug-free Sport
131

Application No.:
I, ……………………………………………. certify that the information under 1. is accurate and that I am
requesting approval to use a Substance or Method from the WADA Prohibited List. I authorize the
release of personal medical information to Drug Free Sport NZ, its Therapeutic Use Committee and
consultants (as necessary), as well as to WADA staff and to the WADA TUEC (Therapeutic Use
Exemption Committee) under the provisions of the Code. I understand that if I ever wish to revoke
the right of the Anti-Doping Organisation TUEC or WADA TUEC to obtain my health information on
my behalf, I must notify my medical practitioner in writing of that fact.
Athlete’s Signature: ……………………………………………………….. Date: ..………………………
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature ………………………………………….. Date: ………………………
(if the athlete is under 18 years of age or has a disability preventing him/her to sign this form, a
parent or guardian shall sign together with or on behalf of the athlete)
6. Notes
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 4
Note 5
Names, qualifications and medical speciality
For example: Dr AB Cook, MD FRACP Gastro-enterologist
Diagnosis
Evidence confirming the diagnosis must be attached and forwarded with this application.
The medical evidence should include a comprehensive medical history and the results
of all relevant examinations, laboratory investigations and imaging studies. Copies of
the original reports or letters should be included when possible. Evidence should be as
objective as possible in the clinical circumstances and in the case of non-demonstrable
conditions independent supporting medical opinion will assist this application.
NSO Medical Officer
Where possible the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the sport involved should be
Notified of the application to the Anti-Doping Organisation. When appropriate, the
application should include a statement by the Medical Officer of the athlete’s national
sport governing body, attesting to the necessity of the otherwise Prohibited Substance
or Prohibited Method in the treatment of the athlete.
Medication Details
Provide details concerning all prohibited substances or methods for which approval is
sought. Use generic names (INN) and specify medication dose.
If a permitted medication can be used in the treatment of the athlete’s medical condition,
please provide clinical justification for the requested use of the prohibited medication.
Incomplete applications will be returned and will need to be resubmitted.
Please submit this directly to the Drug Free Sport NZ, P.O. Box 18-339, Auckland or fax 09-
521-5726 and keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
Full Therapeutic Use Exemption – Form 50 – Page 3
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SUMMARY GUIDE
FOR ATHLETES
VALID FROM 1ST JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2007
NOTE4THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO BE A QUICK GUIDE TO ASSIST
ATHLETES IN TREATING NON-SERIOUS CONDITIONS. ALWAYS ADVISE YOUR
DOCTOR/CHEMIST THAT YOU ARE AN ATHLETE SUBJECT TO SPORTS DRUG
TESTING AND ASK THAT THEY REFER TO THE MIMS- NEW ETHICALS CATALOGUE
TO CLARIFY STATUS OF SUBSTANCES.
DO NOT TAKE ANY
SUBSTANCE WITHOUT
CHECKING IT OUT!
ASTHMA
PAIN / INFLAMMATION
PERMITTED
Intal, Vicrom.
Only with Abbreviated TUE
Corticosteroids (brown preventers)
Beclazone 50, 100, 250 mcg, Flixotide,
Pulmicort, Respocort (100 and Forte).
Beta 2 inhalers (blue relievers).
Salbutamol, terbutaline, salmeterol,
formoterol (e.g.Ventolin, Bricanyl, Foradil,
Oxis, Serevent, Symbicort).
PROHIBITED
Other beta 2 inhalers and all oral/systemic
beta 2 agonists eg Bambec, Clenbuterol,
oral Ventolin. Systemic corticosteroids e.g.
prednisone.
COUGH, COLD, FLU
PERMITTED
All antibiotics. Codral, Coldrex, Sudafed,
etc. - all products previously prohibited
due to pseudoephedrine.
DIARRHOEA
PERMITTED
Diastop, Imodium, Lomotil, Motilium.
PERMITTED
All non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.
Aspro, Cataflam, Digesic, Disprin,
Nurofen, Paracetamol, Panadeine,
Ponstan, Tilcotil, Voltaren.
Only with an Abbreviated “TUE”
hydrocortisone local injections.
PROHIBITED
Oral corticosteroids, eg, Medrol,
Prednisone.Products containing
morphine.
CONTRACEPTION
PERMITTED
No oral contraceptives currently available
are banned.
SKIN CONDITIONS
PERMITTED
Corticosteroid preparations e.g. Beta
Cream/ointment (formerly Betnovate),
DP Lotion/Cream, Derm-Aid, Egocort,
Hydrocortisone Cream, Locoid, Skincalm.
“TUE’s”THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS
There are 2 types
The
NEW TXT SERVICE
that allows you to
check the status
on a medication
instantly.
TXT
“drug info”
to 556 for
instructions
NOTE
TXTS COST 20C PER MSG
POINTS TO NOTE
FOR 2007
PROHIBITED
Products containing morphine.
HAY FEVER
PERMITTED
Antihistamines e.g. Claratyne, Drixine,
Otrivine, Phenergan, Polaramine, Telfast,
Zyrtec.
Corticosteroid sprays e.g. Alanase,
Atomase, Beconase, Flixonase.
PROHIBITED
Intramuscular glucocorticosteroid
injections, products containing morphine.
SORE THROAT
PERMITTED
Soluble asprin or paracetamol gargle,
Difflam.
VOMITING
PERMITTED
Gastrolyte, Maxolon, Stemetil, Sea
legs.
ABBREVIATED for most inhaled asthma
treatments.
STANDARD for use of all other prohibited
substances including; insulin, prednisone
and ritalin.
Please check the Drug Free Sport NZ web site
to ensure that any applications are completed
fully and correctly.
RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS
• Do not take any medications given to you
by others(athletes, coach, etc.) without
checking them first.
• Asthmatics - refer to other side of this
document.
• Vitamin, herbal and nutritional
supplements may contain banned
substances not listed on the label.
Use of these products is at the athlete’s
own risk.
GLUCOCORTICOSTEROIDS
Nasal Sprays, eyedrops,
eardrops and topical
applications are permitted
and no longer require a TUE.
Inhaled glucocorticosteroids
for asthma require an
abbreviated TUE. Other forms
require a standard TUE.
PROPECIA, used to combat
hair loss, contains Finasteride
which is banned.
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE and
caffeine are permitted.
MARIJUANA is a prohibited
substance in competition
and evidence of use may be
apparent for weeks.
PARTY PILLS containing
BZP and amphetamines are
prohibited.
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133
for more information 0800 DRUGFREE 0800 378-437
www.drugfreesport.org.nz

SUMMARY GUIDE
FOR ASTHMA MEDICATION
VALID FROM 1ST JANUARY TO 31ST DECEMBER 2007
STANDARD INHALED ASTHMA MEDICATIONS
BOTH “RELIEVERS” (FORMOTEROL, SALBUTAMOL, SALMETEROL AND
TERBUTALINE) AND “PREVENTERS” (CORTICOSTEROIDS) STILL REQUIRE AN
ABBREVIATED TUE. REMEMBER THAT THE USE OF ORAL CORTICOSTEROIDS
LIKE PREDNISONE FOR SEVERE ASTHMA STILL REQUIRE A STANDARD TUE AND
SPECIALIST ENDORSEMENT.
ATHLETES WHO ARE DESIGNATED AS ‘INTERNATIONAL LEVEL’ MUST
SUBMIT ALL TUE’S TO THEIR INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION AND MEET
ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THEY MAY HAVE. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR NATIONAL SPORTS ORGANISATION TO CHECK ON YOUR STATUS
AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT FORMS ARE SUBMITTED.
INHALERS
PERMITTED Intal, Vicrom.
PERMITTED **Only with Abbreviated “TUE” Corticosteroids (brown
preventers) Beclazone 50, 100, 250 mcg, Flixotide, Pulmicort, Respocort (100
and Forte).
PERMITTED **Only with Abbreviated “TUE” Beta 2 Agonists (blue
relievers) (e)formoterol, salbutamol, salmeterol and terbutaline only.
EXAMPLE Airomir, Asmol (Inc. Uni-Dose), Bricanyl, Foradil, Oxis, Respolin,
Salbutamol, Serevent, Symbicort, Ventolin (Inc. Forte - inhaler only).
*NOTE To justify use of beta 2 agonists, International Federations and Event Organisers
(e.g. IOC) may require results of tests proving asthma diagnosis, athletes competing
internationally must check requirements with their sport.
PROHIBITED Bambec, Berotec, Clenbuterol.
**NOTE Competitors using these medications must complete the “Abbreviated
Therapeutic Use Exemption Application Process”. This requires their doctor to
complete a form available from the Drug Free Sport NZ website.
ORAL ( TABLET / SYRUP )
The
NEW TXT SERVICE
that allows you to
check the status on a
medication instantly.
TXT
“drug info”
to 556 for
instructions
NOTE TXTS COST 20C PER MSG
PERMITTED Nuelin.
PROHIBITED Apo-Prednisone, Bambec, Prednisolone, Prednisone,
Ventolin (syrup), Volmax.
ANTIHISTAMINES
All antihistamines are permitted including Eye Drops, Nasal Drops, Topical
Creams and Oral Medications, e.g. Avil, Claratyne, Hismanal, Polaramine,
Teldane, Zyrtec.
*Note: All corticosteroid products administered orally or systemically require a
Standard TUE. Refer to the Drug Free Sport NZ website for details and instructions.
YOU ARE ADVISED TO DECLARE ALL MEDICATION AT THE TIME OF A DRUG
TEST, INCLUDING ASTHMA MEDICATION, EVEN IF THEY ARE LISTED ABOVE AS
“PERMITTED”.
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for more information 0800 DRUGFREE 0800 378-437
www.drugfreesport.org.nz

INFORMATION FOR ATHLETES
JANUARY 2006
DRUG TEST NOTIFICATION
— IN COMPETITION
DRUG TESTING – YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES (Urine Testing)
TO FIND OUT WHICH DRUGS ARE PERMITTED CALL: Drug Free Sport NZ Hotline 0800 DRUGFREE (0800 378 437)
1. Competitor is to allow a Drug Testing Official of
the Drug Free Sport NZ to accompany him/her
to the Sample Collection Station (SCS).
2. Competitor may contact a representative and/
or interpreter to accompany him/her to the
SCS.
What happens if the B bottle test result
is negative?
The Board will make a determination that a
doping infraction has not been committed and a
notice indicating that will be sent to you and your
NSO(s).
If you believe that the Drug Free Sport NZ’s decision
is wrong, you may appeal to the District Court. An
appeal must be lodged within five working days of
service of the notice.
Carefully check the details entered on this
form,add any comments you consider to be
necessary and sign it. Your representative (if any)
and the Drug Control Officer must do the same.
The Drug Testing Official who witnessed you pass
the sample will also sign the form.
3. A selection of sealed drinks is available at the
SCS. Competitor is advised to select only from
this supply. If Competitor eats/drinks anything
else it is at his/her own risk.
What happens if the B bottle test result
is positive?
The Board will determine whether you have
committed a doping infraction or not. If the Board
determines that you have not committed a doping
infraction, a notice will advise you of this.
How is the sample tested?
All samples collected by the Drug Free Sport NZ
are sent to a laboratory accredited by the World
Anti-Doping Agency for testing, using recognised
testing methods. The laboratory is not given your
name, only numbers to identify your sample.
The Drug Control Officer will then give you a copy
of the Doping Control Form and you can leave the
Sample Collection Station.
4. If Competitor fails to comply with this request
the consequences are serious. Penalties are
as for a Positive test.
5. Competitor must report to the SCS as soon as
is practicable and within 60 minutes from the
time of notification.
If the Board determines that you have committed
a doping infraction, an entry will be made in the
Sports Drug Register and a notice will be sent
to you and your NSO(s). It is up to your NSO(s) to
decide what action to take. You may be suspended
or banned from the sport(s).
What happens if the A bottle test result is
negative?
You and your NSO(s) will receive a notice from the
Drug Free Sport NZ telling you that.
6. Competitor is permitted to undertake the
following as long as the competitor remains in
sight of a Drug Testing Official;
Failure to comply with a request to provide a
sample
You will be taken to have failed to comply with
a request to provide a sample if; you do not provide
the sample or, do not comply with the procedural
requirements for the manner of collection of the
sample.
a. Attend a victory ceremony
b. Fulfil media commitments
c. Compete in further events
d. Complete a current training session
e. Perform a warm down
f. Receive any necessary medical attention.
What happens if the A bottle test result
is positive?
You will receive a notice indicating that the B
bottle will be tested within 4 working days after
service of the notice.
If you believe that the Drug Free Sport NZ’s decision
is wrong, you may appeal to the District Court. An
appeal must be lodged within five working days of
service of the notice.
It will indicate that you or your representative
may be present when the B bottle is unsealed and
tested. If you do not wish to attend or to arrange
for a representative to attend, the Drug Free Sport
NZ will appoint an independent person to act as a
surrogate representative for you.
What happens if you are deemed by the Drug
Control Officer not to have provided a sample?
You will receive a notice indicating that you may,
within five working days after service of the
notice, make a submission in writing to the Drug
Free Sport NZ advising the grounds on which you
consider you had reasonable cause for failing to
comply with the request.
Your Rights &
Responsibilities
(Urine Testing)
NOTE: Competitor may not delay the test by
unreasonably prolonging any of the above.
Any other questions
If you have any questions, ask a Drug Control
Officer or call the Drug Free Sport NZ during office
hours on 521-5706 or, if you live out of Auckland,
on the toll-free number 0800 DRUGFREE (0800
378-437). You can also visit the Agency website
www.drugfreesport.org.nz
If the Board of the Drug Free Sport NZ determines
that you did have reasonable cause, a notice
indicating that will be sent to you.
You may, by 5pm on the fifth working day following
service of the notice, advise the Drug Free Sport
NZ in writing of any matters which you consider
the Board should take into account before making
a determination if the B bottle test result confirms
the A bottle result.
TO FIND OUT WHICH DRUGS ARE PERMITTTED CALL:
DRUG FREE SPORT NZ HOTLINE:
0800 DRUGFREE
(0800 378 437)
Drug Free Sport NZ
PO Box 18 339, Auckland
The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994
and Amendment Act 2000, The Sports Drug (Urine
Testing) Regulations 1994 and amendments and
the Privacy Act 1993 may also be consulted.
If the Board determines that you did not have
reasonable cause, it will enter your name and
other details on the Sports Drug Register. Notice
of this will be sent to you and the NSO(s) of which
you are a member or are associated with.
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TO FIND OUT WHICH DRUGS ARE PERMITTED CALL: Drug Free Sport NZ Hotline 0800 DRUGFREE (0800 378 437)
Checking whether the sample is suitable
for testing
After you have given the sample, the Drug Control
Officer may test its relative acidity and specific
gravity. If this is outside the limits set by the Drug
Free Sport NZ you may be asked to give another
sample. You will not be asked to provide more
than three samples.
A sample of at least 80 millilitres is required.
When and where do you give a sample?
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IDENTIFYING AND SEALING THE SAMPLE
The Drug Control Officer will ask you to select a
sealed pack containing a pair of bottles marked
A & B. The Drug Control Officer will then instruct
you to:
a representative with you, the person you choose
must be able to attend the facility at the time you
do. Where necessary you may also appoint an
interpreter.
What to do on arrival at the Sample Collection
Station
• break the seal of the sealed pack you have
chosen and remove the bottles marked A and B
OUT OF COMPETITION TESTING
You can be tested out of competition any time,
any place. The Drug Testing Official notifying
you will inform you of the time and place you are
required to attend to provide a sample. Usually
the place will be the place where you are notified
and you will be required to stay within sight of
the official until you have provided a sample.
This information will also be on the notification
form. If there are matters you need to attend to,
prior to giving a sample, discuss them with the
official. In exceptional circumstances, the Drug
Control Officer, responsible for the collection of
the sample, after consultation with the Drug Free
Sport NZ office if necessary, may grant a request
for variation of the time or place.
This information is provided to
help you. Your rights and
obligations are governed by the
New Zealand Sports Drug Agency
Act 1994 and the Amendment Act
2000, and also the Sports Drug
(Urine Testing) Regulations 1994
and subsequent amendments.
Giving a further sample
If a further sample is required, you will be asked
to wait. If you do not continue with the procedure,
the Drug Control Officer will report this as a failure
to comply with a request to provide a sample.
• check that the numbers on the bottles, lids and
other equipment match each other
• If any numbers do not match, the Drug Control
Officer will ask you to select another sealed pack
PROVIDING THE SAMPLE
You will be asked to wait with the Drug Testing
Official. You may take drinks to help you give the
sample. Drug Free Sport NZ will make drinks
available, but any other drink or foodstuffs you
consume are taken at your own risk. Tell the
Drug Testing Official when you are ready to give
a sample.
Filling out the Doping Control Form
The Drug Control Officer will enter information
concerning the collection of the sample on a
Doping Control Form.
• pour the sample into the A and B bottles
• seal the bottles.
Do you have to give a sample?
The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act does
not compel competitors to provide a sample. The
rules of your sport, however require members to
undergo drug testing and there are penalties for
those who refuse.
You will be asked to give details of any medication
or substances you may have taken in the last
seven days, but you do not have to give this
information. If you choose to do so you may record
this information on a separate form, which may
be sealed and will be opened only in the event of
a positive result from the B sample. It is in your
own interest to give this information and you are
urged to do so. You can add comments about the
use of this medication or substances on the form
if you wish.
If you interfere with any of these procedures, you
will be taken to have failed to comply with a request
to provide a sample. If another person interferes
with these procedures, you may be asked to give
another sample.
A Drug Control Officer is responsible for the
collection of samples at each Sample Collection
Station. The Drug Control Officer will ask you to
select a sealed sample collection container. Take
this to the toilet area. A Drug Testing Official of
your own gender will go with you. You must pass
the sample in the direct sight of this person. You
will be asked to adjust clothing so that a clear
view is possible. Your representative may be with
you if you are under 18 or if you are an athlete with
a disability.
IN COMPETITION TESTING
You will be notified in person by a Drug Testing
Official and required to attend a Sample Collection
Station as soon as is practicable, but within 60
minutes. You may have any necessary medical
treatment, go to a victory ceremony, fulfill media
commitments, compete in further events, complete
a current training session or warm down etc.
These matters must be completed within the time
permitted by the Official. In special circumstances
you may be given additional time after being
granted permission by the Drug Control Officer.
You must stay within sight of the Drug Testing
Official at all times until the completion of the
sample collection process.
How will a request to provide a sample be
made?
Drug Free Sport NZ will make a request either in
person or by a notice mailed or delivered to your
address, you will be asked to sign the notice to
acknowledge that you have received it.
A sample which is too small for testing
If the sample is less than 80 millilitres
this is called a partial sample and
you will be asked to seal the partial
sample and give additional samples
until 80 millilitres is provided.
When you provide further samples,
you will be asked to mix the new
sample with the existing sample
and when you have sufficient, pour
the mixed sample into the A and B
bottles.
The sample collection container is your
responsibility. Only you, or someone authorised
by you, may handle the container.
You must give the Drug Control Officer any
other information that is necessary to complete
the form.
The sample and the sample collection container
must always be in the sight of a Drug Testing
Official. If either is taken out of the sight of a drug
official you may be asked to give another sample.
What can the sample be used for?
The sample can only be used for the purpose of
testing for the presence or otherwise of drugs or
doping methods prohibited by the Drug Free Sport
NZ Schedule to enable your National Sporting
Organisation or Organisations (“NSO (s)”), to
consider whether there is a case for disciplinary
action to be taken against you.
Appointing a representative/interpreter
You may appoint a representative (such as a
parent, coach or friend) to attend the Sample
Collection Station with you. If you choose to have
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SEASON
DRAW
Season Draw
137

2007 DOMINON FINANCE NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE DRAW
Round 01 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thur 8-Mar Auckland Stars Century City Saints ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0701
Round 01 7:00 pm Fri 9-Mar 0800 Easy LPG Hawks TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0702
Round 01 7:00 pm Sat 10-Mar Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Blue Chip Nelson Giants Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0703
Round 01 2:00 pm Sun 11-Mar Waikato Pistons Century City Saints YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0704
Round 01 2:00 pm Sun 11-Mar Scenic Circle Rams Blue Chip Nelson Giants Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0705
Round 01 3.00 pm Sun 11-Mar TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Appliance Shed Harbour Heat TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0706
BYE Inspire Net Jets
Round 02 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thur 15-Mar Scenic Circle Rams Auckland Stars Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0707
Round 02 7:00 pm Fri 16-Mar 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0708
Round 02 7:00 pm Fri 16-Mar Century City Saints TET Taranaki Mountain Airs TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0709
Round 02 7:00 pm Sat 17-Mar Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Scenic Circle Rams Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0710
Round 02 5.30 pm Sat 17-Mar Inspire Net Jets TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0711
Round 02 7:00 pm Sat 17-Mar Blue Chip Nelson Giants Auckland Stars Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0712
BYE Waikato Pistons
Round 03 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thur 22-Mar Auckland Stars Blue Chip Nelson Giants ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0713
Round 03 7:00 pm Thur 22-Mar Scenic Circle Rams Century City Saints Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0714
Round 03 7:00 pm Fri 23-Mar TET Taranaki Mountain Airs 0800 Easy LPG Hawks TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0715
Round 03 12:00 pm Sat 24-Mar Waikato Pistons Blue Chip Nelson Giants YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0716
Round 03 2:00 pm Sun 25-Mar Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Century City Saints Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0717
BYE Inspire Net Jets/Appliance Shed Harbour Heat
Round 04 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thur 29-Mar Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Scenic Circle Rams North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0718
Round 04 7:00 pm Fri 30-Mar Century City Saints Cartridge World Otago Nuggets TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0719
Round 04 7:00 pm Fri 30-Mar Blue Chip Nelson Giants TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0720
Round 04 7:30 pm Fri 30-Mar Waikato Pistons 0800 Easy LPG Hawks YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0721
Round 04 5.30 pm Sat 31-Mar Inspire Net Jets Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0722
Round 04 3:30 pm Sun 1-Apr Auckland Stars Scenic Circle Rams ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0723
BYE No Teams
Round 05 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thu 5-Apr Auckland Stars Inspire Net Jets ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0724
Round 05 7:00 pm Thu 5-Apr 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0725
Round 05 7:00 pm Fri 6-Apr TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Century City Saints TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0726
Round 05 7:00 pm Sat 7-Apr Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Inspire Net Jets North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0727
Round 05 7:30 pm Sun 8-Apr Auckland Stars Waikato Pistons ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0728
BYE Scenic Circle Rams/Blue Chip Nelson Giants
Round 06 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thu 12-Apr Scenic Circle Rams TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0729
Round 06 7:00 pm Fri 13-Apr 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Century City Saints Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0730
Round 06 7:00 pm Fri 13-Apr Cartridge World Otago Nuggets TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0731
Round 06 5.30 pm Sat 14-Apr Inspire Net Jets Blue Chip Nelson Giants Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0732
Round 06 3:00 pm Sat 14-Apr Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Auckland Stars North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0733
BYE Waikato Pistons
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2007 DOMINON FINANCE NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE DRAW
Round 07 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thu 19-Apr Appliance Shed Harbour Heat 0800 Easy LPG Hawks North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0734
Round 07 7:00 pm Thu 19-Apr Century City Saints Waikato Pistons TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0735
Round 07 6:00 pm Fri 20-Apr TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Inspire Net Jets TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0736
Round 07 7:00 pm Fri 20-Apr Blue Chip Nelson Giants Waikato Pistons Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0737
Round 07 7:00 pm Sat 21-Apr Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Auckland Stars Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0738
BYE Scenic Circle Rams
Round 08 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Round 08 7:00 pm Mon 23-Apr TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Waikato Pistons TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0739
Round 08 3:00 pm Wed 25-Apr 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Inspire Net Jets Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0740
Round 08 7:00 pm Wed 25-Apr Blue Chip Nelson Giants Scenic Circle Rams Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0741
TV 7:30 pm Thu 26-Apr Waikato Pistons Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Te Awamutu Event’s Centre — Cnr Mahoe St & Selwyn Ln NBL0742
Round 08 5.30 pm Thur 26-Apr Inspire Net Jets Auckland Stars Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0743
Round 08 7:00 pm Sat 28-Apr Blue Chip Nelson Giants 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0744
Round 08 7:00 pm Sat 28-Apr Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Cartridge World Otago Nuggets North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0745
BYE No Teams
Round 09 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Round 09 5.30 pm Wed 2-May Inspire Net Jets 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0746
Round 08 7:00 pm Thu 3-May Century City Saints Auckland Stars TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0747
TV 7:30 pm Thur 3-May Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Blue Chip Nelson Giants North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0748
Round 09 7:00 pm Thu 3-May Scenic Circle Rams Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0749
Round 09 7:00 pm Fri 4-May TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Blue Chip Nelson Giants TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0750
Round 09 7:30 pm Sat 5-May Waikato Pistons Inspire Net Jets YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0751
Round 09 5:00 pm Sat 5-May Century City Saints Scenic Circle Rams TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0752
BYE Auckland Stars/TET Taranaki Mountain Airs
Round 10 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thu 10-May Waikato Pistons Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Te Awamutu Event’s Centre — Cnr Mahoe Str & Selwyn Ln NBL0753
Round 10 5:30 pm Fri 11-May Blue Chip Nelson Giants Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0754
Round 10 5.30 pm Fri 11-May Inspire Net Jets Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0755
Round 10 7:00 pm Sat 12-May Century City Saints 0800 Easy LPG Hawks TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0756
Round 10 6:00 pm Sat 12-May TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Auckland Stars TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0757
BYE Scenic Circle Rams
Round 11 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thur 17-May Scenic Circle Rams Inspire Net Jets Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0758
Round 11 7:00 pm Thu 17-May Cartridge World Otago Nuggets 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0759
Round 11 5:30 pm Sat 19-May Blue Chip Nelson Giants Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0760
Round 11 7:30 pm Sat 19-May Waikato Pistons Auckland Stars YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0761
Round 11 7:00 pm Sat 19-May Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Inspire Net Jets Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0762
Round 11 3:00 pm Sun 20-May Century City Saints Appliance Shed Harbour Heat TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0763
BYE TET Taranaki Mountain Airs
Season Draw
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2007 DOMINON FINANCE NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE DRAW
Round 12 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Round 12 7:00 pm Wed 23-May Scenic Circle Rams 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0764
TV 7:30 pm Thur 24-May Auckland Stars TET Taranaki Mountain Airs ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0765
Round 12 5.30 pm Thur 24-May Inspire Net Jets Waikato Pistons Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0766
Round 12 7:00 pm Fri 25-May Blue Chip Nelson Giants Century City Saints Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0767
Round 12 7:00 pm Fri 25-May 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Waikato Pistons Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0768
Round 12 7:00 pm Fri 25-May Scenic Circle Rams Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0769
Round 12 7:00 pm Sat 26-May Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0770
BYE No Teams
Round 13 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
TV 7:30 pm Thu 31-May Scenic Circle Rams Waikato Pistons Westpac Centre — Jack Hinton Dr CHCH NBL0771
Round 13 7:00 pm Fri 1-Jun Century City Saints Inspire Net Jets TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0772
Round 13 7:00 pm Fri 1-Jun 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Auckland Stars Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0773
Round 13 7:00 pm Sat 2-Jun Blue Chip Nelson Giants Inspire Net Jets Trafalgar Centre — Para Para Rd NEL NBL0774
Round 13 2:00 pm Sat 2-Jun Cartridge World Otago Nuggets Waikato Pistons Edgar Centre — Portsmouth Dr DUN NBL0775
Round 13 3:00 pm Sat 2-Jun Appliance Shed Harbour Heat TET Taranaki Mountain Airs North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0776
BYE No Teams
Round 14 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Round 14 1:30 pm Mon 4-Jun 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Blue Chip Nelson Giants Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0777
Round 14 7:30 pm Mon 4-Jun Auckland Stars Appliance Shed Harbour Heat ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0778
Round 14 7:00 pm Wed 6-Jun Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Century City Saints North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0779
TV 7:30 pm Thur 7-Jun Waikato Pistons Scenic Circle Rams Te Awamutu Event’s Centre — Cnr Mahoe St & Selwyn Ln NBL0780
Round 14 7:00 pm Fri 8-Jun TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Scenic Circle Rams TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0781
Round 14 7:30 pm Sat 9-Jun Auckland Stars 0800 Easy LPG Hawks ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0782
Round 14 5.30 pm Sat 9-Jun Inspire Net Jets Century City Saints Arena 3 — Pascal St PALM NTH NBL0783
BYE Cartridge World Otago Nuggets
Round 15 Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Round 15 7:00 pm Wed 13-Jun Appliance Shed Harbour Heat Waikato Pistons North Shore Events Centre — Silverfield Ln NTH SHR NBL0784
TV 7:30 pm Thur 14-Jun Auckland Stars Cartridge World Otago Nuggets ASB Stadium — Kohimarama Rd AUK NBL0785
Round 15 7:00 pm Fri 15-Jun 0800 Easy LPG Hawks Scenic Circle Rams Pettigrew Green Arena — 480 Gloucester St NAPIER NBL0786
Round 15 7:30 pm Fri 15-Jun Waikato Pistons TET Taranaki Mountain Airs YMCA — Pembroke St HAM NBL0787
Round 15 5.30 pm Sat 16-Jun Inspire Net Jets Scenic Circle Rams B&M Centre — Pascal St NBL0788
Round 15 7:00 pm Sat 16-Jun Century City Saints Blue Chip Nelson Giants TSB Bank Arena — Queens Wharf WELL NBL0789
Round 15 2:00 pm Sun 17-Jun TET Taranaki Mountain Airs Cartridge World Otago Nuggets TSB Stadium — Mason Drive NEW PLY NBL0790
BYE No Teams
Semi Final Series Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Semi Final 1 Thur 21-Jun TBA TBA NBL0791
Semi Final 2 Fri 22-Jun TBA TBA NBL0792
Finals Series Time Day Date Home Away Venue Stats Code
Grand Final 1 Thur 28-Jun TBA TBA NBL0793
Grand Final 2 Fri 29-Jun TBA TBA NBL0794
Grand Final 3 Sat 30-Jun TBA TBA NBL0795
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Basketball New Zealand
Phone 04 498 5950
PO Box 6052, Marion Square
Wellington
Bryn McGoldrick
Chief Executive
Phone 027 687 5370 • Email mcgoldrick@basketball.org.nz
Andrew Alleway
General Manager
Phone 027 687 5376 • Email alleway@basketball.org.nz