Men Divisions – NACBA North America Chinese Basketball Association

Men’s Divisions

Men's Open Division

Men’s Open Division (Top Division)

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: Team Thunder will be looking to three-peat and cement their place in NACBA history. Competition should come from runners-up, the Toronto Huskies and perennial contenders, the Boston Knights, New York Rockits and those looking to make a name for themselves.

*Note: All participants must be at least 16 years old and can play for only one team throughout the tournament.

Division Formats:

8-16 teams
The NACBA will select 8-16 teams from the pool of Men’s Open teams to compete in the highest division of the tournament. Teams will be selected based on their previous performance(s) at the NACBAIT and NACBA approved events.
The final four teams from the 2023 OPEN division are automatically guaranteed a spot in this division.
Teams not selected for the Men’s Open Division can compete in the Men’s Friendship division.
The top two teams from the 2023 Friendship Division can advance automatically to play in the Men’s Open division.
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 4 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, teams from each group will advance into either the playoff round or consolation round.
Semifinal and Championship Games to be played on Monday

Men’s Friendship Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: A recreation division for teams who still are somewhat competitive. Teams which previously competed in the Men’s Open division may move down to this division. It’s also a perfect opportunity for teams moving up from the Boys 18u division after their eligibility is exhausted. In 2023, FLIPSIDE of Toronto captured the title. Will they look to repeat or move up to the Men’s Open division? 2024 is sure to bring teams looking to compete for a NACBA championship.

*Note: All participants must be at least 16 years old and can play for only one team throughout the tournament.

Division Formats:

8-16 teams
The NACBA will select 8-16 teams from the pool of Men’s Open teams to compete in the highest division of the tournament. Teams will be selected based on their previous performance(s) at the NACBAIT and NACBA approved events.
After initial round robin group play, teams from each group will advance into either the playoff round or consolation round.
Semifinal and Championship games to be played on Monday

Men’s 35+ Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: For those players who have competed in the Men’s Open and Friendship divisions in the past who still love to play the game.

* Note: All participants must be have already attained the age of 35 by tournament time or will do so in 2024 and can play for only one team throughout the tournament.

* Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-8 teams – minimum of four teams required to stage this division
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship game to be played on Sunday.

Men’s Senior 40+ Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: Vintage NYC claimed its first 40+ championship in 2019. Will 2024 be the year that this division makes its return?

* Note: All participants must be have already attained the age of 40 by tournament time or will do so in 2024 and can play for only one team throughout the tournament.

* Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-8 teams – Minimum of four teams required to stage this division
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship game to be played on Sunday.

Men’s Master 45+ Division

Men's Masters 45+ Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: CCYAA of Toronto has been the dominant team in this division for the past two years. Will this be the year that veteran hoopsters from Boston, NYC, Chicago and Canada.

* Note: All participants must be have already attained the age of 45 by tournament time or will do so in 2024.

* Rule #15 Player Exception: Eligible player(s) in the 50+ and 55+ division can also participate in the in this division. Each team is allowed to add no more than 3 players total who are also participating in the 55+ division. Note, no player may participate in more than two divisions or two teams. If you have any questions about this exception, contact the Tournament Committee.

* Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-6 teams – Minimum of four teams required to stage this division
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship game to be played on Sunday.

Men’s Master 50+ Division

Men’s Masters 50+ Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: CCYAA of Toronto has been the dominant team in this division for the past two years. Will this be the year that veteran hoopsters from Boston, NYC, Chicago and Canada.

* Note: All participants must be have already attained the age of 50 by tournament time or will do so in 2024.

* Rule #15 Player Exception: Eligible player(s) in the 55+ division can also participate in the in this division. Each team is allowed to add no more than 3 players total who are also participating in the 55+ division. Note, no player may participate in more than two divisions or two teams. If you have any questions about this exception, contact the Tournament Committee.

* Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-6 teams – Minimum of four teams required to stage this division
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship game to be played on Sunday.

Mens Grand Masters 55+ Division

Men’s Grand Masters 55+ Division

$875 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: CCYAA of Toronto has been the dominant team in this division for the past two years. Will this be the year that veteran hoopsters from Boston, NYC, Chicago and Canada.

* Note: All participants must be have already attained the age of 55 by tournament time or will do so in 2024.

* Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-6 teams – Minimum of four teams required to stage this division
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament.
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship game to be played on Sunday.

Eligibilities & Rules Applicable to all Divisions:

Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
At the tournament, all participants must be able to present official photo identification, passport, birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.) which proves their age and/or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on each player to prove eligibility. Players should bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification if they feel that their eligibility will be challenged. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
Use of ineligible players will result in forfeiture of all games played and additional sanctions including, but not limited to, team disqualification from the tournament.

Game Formats Applicable to all Divisions: