NACBA TO HOST 23rd ANNUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LAS VEGAS Chinese Basketball arrives in the electrifying city of LAS VEGAS next spring as the (NACBA) North American Chinese Basketball Association is proud to be hosting the 23rd Annual NACBA NATIONAL CHINESE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Scheduled for the 2003 Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-26), it promises to be one of the most exciting Chinese basketball sporting events held in North America as teams from across the United States and Canada, arrive for a fun-filled weekend of friendship, social interaction and basketball competition. The city of LAS VEGAS provides the ideal setting for this event with all its attractions, casinos, and entertainment. Considered one the top ten tourist destinations in the world, it is this brand of excitement that will make the 23rd edition of the NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships - AN EVENT TO REMEMBER. In the past two years, the popularity of Chinese basketball has undergone a resurgence of sorts due in part largely to the efforts of the NBA and the addition notable Chinese players - WANG ZHIZHI and YAO MING. What is most astonishing is the growing number of Chinese players competing at the varsity high school and college level. Who knows, we might have a future NBAer playing in our tournament. The 2003 edition will truly be amazing, as our tournament as grown to four divisions and over 50 teams: · Men's Elite Open · Men's Seniors (35+over) · Junior Elite (18-under) · Women's Elite Open · Men's Friendship Open (new for 2003) The Hoop Action begins on Saturday with preliminary round robin games followed by playoff and championship action on Sunday and Monday. Without a doubt, this will be a tournament to remember and the talk of the 2003 basketball season. For the most up to date news on this exciting event and other exciting Chinese/Asian basketball news, set your browser to: www.asianhoops.com On behalf of the (NACBA) NORTH AMERICAN CHINESE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, we would like to extend an invitation to your team to compete in the 23rd Annual NACBA NATIONAL CHINESE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Thank you and good luck to your team!! For information on the23rd Annual NACBA North American Chinese National Basketball Championships, please e-mail us at rockits@asianhoops.com or call us at 917-687-5876 Attention: Denny Lee. For more info:email rockits@asianhoops.com or to be put on our mailing list, send us an email. IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2003 * HOTEL REQUIREMENTS: Since this will be the first year that the NATIONAL TOURNAMENT will be held at a neutral site with no local team representation, the NACBA executive board has stated that all teams entered for the 2003 tournament are required to reserve a minimum of three rooms/per night based on a three night stay (May 23, 24, 25) at the official tournament hotel. This will help our organization cover the guaranteed room block reserved for our event. Quality hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the Memorial Day Weekend is extremely hard to come by. * ELIGIBILITY: Except for the Men's Senior 35-over division, all other divisions will have a strict player participation rule which states that the player must be of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese). Therefore, if you forsee any problems at the tournament regarding eligibility, please try to take care of the matter prior to arriving at the tournament. * JUNIOR 18-UNDER DIVISION: The age requirement for this division is eighteen years of age by tournament time. Basically, if you are still eighteen by tournament time, then you are eligible to play in this division. NOTE: THE JUNIOR DIVISION WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TO ALLOW THESE STUDENTS TO RETURN TO THEIR CITIES ON MONDAY WITHOUT MISSING ANY FURTHER SCHOOL TIME. ALL OTHER DIVISIONS WILL BE STAGED IN A THREE DAY FORMAT, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH RESPECT TO THE NUMBER OF TEAMS ENTERED AT THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT.

2003 TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS INTRODUCTION TO THE 2003 TOURNAMENT LATEST UPDATES as of 5/13/03 56 TEAMS READY TO ROCK LAS VEGAS 2003 tournament preview CAPTAINS MEETING Scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2003 SUNDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION ADDITIONAL TICKETS PROCEDURE 2003 SOUVENIR T-SHIRT FEE NACBA WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS SUNDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION AT THE BEACH 2003 RULES AND REGULATIONS PARTICIPATING TEAMS GYMNASIUM INFORMATION & LOCATIONS AWARDS OTHER INFORMATION PAST CHAMPIONS OF THE NACBA TOURNAMENT FORMAT & ELIGIBILITY MEN'S ELITE OPEN JUNIOR 18-UNDER MEN'S SENIOR 35+OVER WOMEN'S ELITEOPEN MEN'S FRIENDSHIP ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST READ IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR THE 2003 TOURNAMENT HOTEL INFORMATION AIRLINE DISCOUNT INFORMATION AMERICA WEST AMERICAN CONTINENTAL DOLLAR RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT INFORMATION

Unbelievable is the word to describe the overwhelming response to the 2003 NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships. A record settign 56 teams will be hooping it up in their respective divisions vying for the prestigious title of Chinese national champions.

The event that started it all is the Men's Elite Open - the ultimate in Chinese basketball. The 2003 edition will see the defending champions, Los Angeles R&K Little Horse going for a FIVE-PEAT. With the outstanding guard play of Song Cun and Benny Hoang (both former MVP's), and 2002 NACBA MVP, Daniel Liu, a monster on the offensive and defensive glass, the streak looks to continue.
Knocking at the door is last year's runners-up, the Washington CYC, who are led by their outstanding guard tandem of Jeff Lee and Keith Wang, both former college players. But look for others on the team to step up as they are deep.
Final four participant, the Seattle Bladerunners always seem to be right in the thick of things with their formidable front line led by 6'7" Kyle Kiang.
The other half of the final four was the Texas Ballistics, the surprise team of the 2002 tournament. Playing in its first Chinese Nationals, captain David Chen and his team displayed a type of run and gun basketball that was electrifying to say the least. Another player to watch on Texas is 6'5"James Mao, as he showed last year that he can do it all (ala Tracy McGrady).
One team that is sure to contend is the San Francisco Dukes. It's been three years since they last participated but if memory serves me correctly they always bring the best when they do play. Gary Hong, the GM and mentor of this team has a long history with the NACBA has he guided the legendary San Francisco Saints to thirteen (13) championships. Perhaps this is the year for their return to prominence.
That's not all, another west coast contingent, the Bay Area Dream League All-Stars will be making their first appearance in the tournament field. Led by 6'5" Brian Liang and 6'4" Alex Ong, and a team with an average height of over 6' feet, we'll see if they can dominate the glass on the inside and stroke the treys from the outside.
Other contenders from the east coast are the Boston Hurricanes AAU, winners of numerous east coast tournaments leading up to this year's Nationals. 2001 runners-up, the NY Rockits AIA, may also challenge for the title if they can play the kind of east coast b-ball they did when they made their run that year.
But wait, there's still more. The west coast isn't done just yet. Let's not forget about playoff regulars such as the San Francisco CCU. Led by the guard tandem of Jason Lee and Mark Huynh, they are always in the thick of things. Or how about 2-time defending Junior Champions, the San Francisco Hoopsters, who are making the jump into the Men's Elite Open. Will Derek Wong (2002 Junior MVP) and Greg Ong be able to hang with the big boys. My feeling is yes because they've got speed to burn.
The action will be fast and furious as 22 teams vy for the coveted championsip in Men's Chinese Basketball. You won't want to miss it. Check back on our site frequently to see which gym your favorite team will be competing in.

THE FRIDAY NIGHT CAPTAINS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE EMBASSY SUITES CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL FROM 8PM-10PM. THE MEETING WILL START PROMPTLY AT 8PM. EACH TEAM WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE ONLY ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CAPTAINS MEETING DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE FUNCTION ROOM. THEREFORE, YOU MUST EMAIL ME AT ROCKITS@ASIANHOOPS.COM TO BE PUT ON THE CAPTAINS MEETING GUEST LIST. THE AGENDA WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
a) teams will be placed in their respective divisions, pools, etc.
b) discussion of rules, team work assignments, gym locations, weekend schedule, etc.
c) eligibility questions, player check-in procedures
d) distribution of the Sunday Night Celebration tickets and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets
e) collection of the $70 dollars /dozen T-Shirt fee from each team

Each participating team will be allotted 12 tickets to the Sunday Night Jam at
"THE BEACH". Teams that wish to purchase additional tickets to this party can do so at the Friday Night Captains Meeting. The cost of the ticket will be $25 each which includes a hot buffet dinner as well as dancing throughout the night. Payment of additional tickets will be in the form of cash only. IF YOU KNOW HOW MANY TICKETS YOU NEED ALREADY, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT ROCKITS@ASIANHOOPS.COM WITH THE NUMBER OF EXTRA TICKETS NEEDED SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THEM READY FOR YOU TO PICK UP AT THE CAPTAINS MEETING.

THIS YEAR'S NATIONALS WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVER AND WE'VE DESIGNED A T-SHIRT TO COMMEMORATE THIS SPECIAL OCCASION. A FEE OF $70 PER DOZEN WILL BE COLLECTED FROM EACH TEAM AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT CAPTAINS MEETING. BEING THAT THIS WILL BE THE FIRST CHINESE NATIONALS AT A NEUTRAL SITE, COUPLED WITH THE FACT THAT OUR T-SHIRTS WILL BE SHIPPED TO LAS VEGAS, WE WANTED EVERYONE TO BE GUARANTEED TO HAVE ONE AS A SOUVENIR. ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS ($8 EACH) CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT CAPTAINS MEETING. PAYMENT FOR THE T-SHIRTS WILL BE IN THE FORM OF CASH ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE THE TOURNAMENT.

MEN'S ELITE OPEN Boston Hurricanes AAU Boston Knights A Chicago Dragons NY Cruisers NY Rockits AIA Philadelphia Suns Toronto Dragons-CCYAA Los Angeles R&K Alpine Little Horse Washington CYC "A" TAS ALUMNI Texas Ballistics Boston Free Masons

MEN'S ELITE OPEN San Francisco CCU San Francisco Dukes Seattle Bladerunners Los Angeles Fat Cat Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church -San Fran Bay Area Dream League All-Stars Arizona-Desert Jade Rest. San Francisco Hoopsters Montreal Kaitas Atlanta Chinese Christian Church

MEN'S SENIOR 35+OVER Boston Hurricanes/NYCruisers Boston Knights Chicago Dragons NJ Pirates NY Fishmen NY Legends San Francisco Saints Vancouver Montreal/Toronto United

JUNIOR 18-UNDER Boston Hurricanes NY Young Life Rockits Philadelphia Blazing Suns United East AA Washington CYC

MEN'S FRIENDSHIP OPEN Boston Knights B Boston Hurricanes A NY Cruisers NY Rockits Alumni Philadelphia Suns B Washington CYC "B" United East AA San Francisco Free Masons San Francisco G-UNIT CCYAA FRIENDSHIP

WOMEN'S ELITE OPEN Los Angeles Aiya NY Lady Cruisers NY Sabres Philadelphia Lady Suns San Francisco Arc Angels San Francisco CCU San Francisco Dragons CCYAA WOMEN'S Toronto Dragons Washington CYC China Dolls

NCAA rules apply in all games subject to the following modifications:
1. Each team will play in at least four games throughout the tournament. Upon completion of the preliminaries, teams will advance into the playoff round dependent of their seeding.
2. The length of each game is 20 minutes per half. The first half is running time with the last 15 seconds stop time. The last two minutes of the game is stop time. The clock stops on all time outs.
3. Overtime will be as follows: 3 minutes total with the last minute=stop time.
4. Each team will be entitled to three (3) time outs per game. They do not carry over into overtime. Each team is allowed one time out in the overtime period. Halftime is two (2) minutes.
5. One and one situation will be in effect on the seventh (7) team foul. Two shots will be awarded on the tenth (10) team foul. Players may enter the free throw lane on the release of the ball, while the shooter waits until it hits.
6. Each team must begin the game with five players. After fouling out, a player may not reenter
7. Each player is allowed five (5) personal fouls and on the fifth foul that player will be disqualified. If a team has less than five players on the court, they can continue to play or forfeit or until the team has less than two players.
8. Flagrant fouls will be penalized with foul shots and/or ejection from the tournament. Fighting is strictly forbidden and players and/or teams may be disqualified from the tournament. The following penalties will be assessed immediately: 1st fight - player or players will be disqualified from the tournament. 2nd fight - team will be disqualified from the tournament. Other penalties to follow.
9. A team not ready to start their game will forfeit. Teams are required to be present (1/2 hour prior) at the designated court for their game.
10. Each team must wear uniforms that are of the same color and with numbers designated on the front or back. Failure to do so will result in technical fouls for each player without the proper color and a number. Each team should have two sets of colored shirts (one light color and one dark color).
11. All participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificates, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification from the game and tournament. In addition, there will be a mandatory player check-in beginning on Friday, May 23rd, 2003. The time and place will be announced at a later date. No player will be able to participate without checking-in prior to the first game.
12. All protests must be lodged by the coach and/or team captain by notifying the tournament coordinator in the respective gym before the start of any scheduled game.
13. Players may only participate on one team. Any player caught playing on another team within the same tournament will result in the disqualification of himself and that other team from the tournament.
14. After the jump ball to begin the game, all ties ups will be decided by the alternate possession rule.
15. NO DUNKING IS PERMITTED DURING ANY WARM UP TIME OR ANYTIME, EXCEPT DURING THE GAME. Teams will be assessed technical fouls for this infraction.
16. TEAM FORFEITS: Any team that forfeits a game either by not showing up on time or walking off the court during a game may be disqualified from the tournament pending the approval of the NACBA Executive Committee. In addition, the team and/or organization may also be banned from the NACBA National Tournament for a period of not more than three (3) years.
17. Tie breaking Procedure: two team tie - head to head, win/loss between the two teams tied. Three team tie - head to head among three teams tied, then total point differential of the three teams tied against each other. If two teams are tied after this, go back to head to head. Further ties, total point differential of teams in your division. Four team ties - settle the highest ranking team first, then revert back to three team tie break rules, and so on.
18. Work Teams: teams are required to work their assigned games during preliminary play and during the single elimination playoff/consolation round of the tournament. Failure to do so shall result in forfeit of the team's next game, disqualification from the tournament and a ban from the NACBA National Tournament for a period of not more than two (2) years.
19. Food and Drink: Please refrain from bringing food/drinks inside the gymnasium. They should be consumed outside in the lobby/meeting areas. In addition, please throw all garbage in there proper receptacles. Repeated violations will be penalized accordingly.
20. Conduct: Each team is responsible for the conduct of its players, fans, etc.
21. All other rules: The NACBA Executive Committee will make any other decisions with regards to the 2003 NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships in the interests of sportsmanship, fairness, time, etc. The decisions are final.

Subject to change

FRIDAY NIGHT - May 23, 2003

"WELCOME PARTY"

It's not the first time its ever been done. Get together with all your teammates and friends and celebrate with us at the Embassy Suites Hotel. It's a party welcoming all the participants to the 23rd Annual NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships. Free drinks, beer and snacks

Date: Friday, May 23, 2003
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Place: Embassy Suites - Terrace Bar

"CAPTAINS MEETING"
Date: Friday, May 23, 2003
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Place: Embassy Suites - to be announced

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2003

· PRELIMINARY (ROUND ROBIN) GAMES

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2003

· PLAYOFFS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
· JUNIOR 18-UNDER, MEN'S FRIENDSHIP

· NACBA SUNDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION at

COME PARTY WITH US AS THE NACBA CELEBRATES THE 23RD ANNUAL NACBA CHINESE NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT "THE BEACH", LAS VEGAS' HOTTEST CLUB. THE PRIVATE INVITATION "FOR ALL THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY" PARTY BEGINS AT 7:30PM AND ENDS AT 10:30PM. BUT WAIT - ALL YOU PARTYGOERS CAN STAY AND HIT THE DANCE FLOORS AS THE CLUB OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC.

THE BEACH IS LOCATED AT 365 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE,
(702) 731-1925, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER AND IS A SHORT WALK FROM THE EMBASSY SUITES CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL. PARKING IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFO ABOUT THE BEACH, CLICK HERE.

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2003

· SEMIFINALS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS
· WOMEN'S, MEN'S 35+OVER, MEN'S ELITE OPEN

The 2003 23rd NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships will be played in the following gymnasiums located just 8-20 minutes by car from the Embassy Suites Convention Center:

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS:

CHUCK MINKER SPORTS COMPLEX - 275 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas, NV.
(702) 229-6563
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.39 miles 2) Turn RIGHT onto E SAHARA AVE. 2.00 miles
3) Turn LEFT onto S EASTERN AVE. 1.60 miles
4) Turn RIGHT onto STEWART AVE. 0.57 miles
5) Turn RIGHT onto N MOJAVE RD. 0.04 miles
Total Estimated Time: 8 minutes; Total Distance: 5.60 miles

DOOLITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER - 749 Veterans Memorial Drive, Las Vegas
(702) 229-6374
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.40 miles
2) Turn LEFT onto E SAHARA AVE. 0.83 miles
3) Merge onto I-15 N. 2.67 miles
4) Take the D STREET exit- exit number 43. 0.16 miles
5) Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 0.03 miles
6) Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto D ST. 0.09 miles
7) Turn LEFT onto W BONANZA RD. 0.38 miles
8) Turn LEFT onto VETERANS MEMORIAL DR. 0.17 miles
Total Estimated Time: 8 minutes; Total Distance: 5.73 miles

DULA GYM - 441 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 229-6307
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.40 miles
2) Turn LEFT onto E SAHARA AVE. 0.13 miles
3) Turn RIGHT onto South LAS VEGAS BLVD/NV-604 N/THE STRIP. Continue to follow South LAS VEGAS BLVD/NV-604 N. 2.42 miles
4) Turn LEFT onto E BONANZA RD. 0.04 miles
Total Estimated Time: 7 minutes; Total Distance: 3.99 miles

WEST COMMUNITY CENTER - 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave., Las Vegas, NV
inside the Charles R. West Middle School
(702) 229-5080
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.40 miles
2) Turn LEFT onto E SAHARA AVE. 0.83 miles
3) Merge onto I-15 N. 1.80 miles
4) Take the US-95 N exit- exit number 42A- toward RENO/MARTIN L KING BLVD. 0.22 miles
5) Take the MARTIN L KING BLVD ramp. 0.78 miles
6) Merge onto N MARTIN L KING BLVD. 0.89 miles
7) Turn LEFT onto VEGAS DR. 0.50 miles
8) Turn RIGHT onto N TONOPAH DR. 0.29 miles
9) Turn RIGHT onto SAPHIRE STONE AVE. 0.05 miles
Total Estimated Time: 11 minutes; Total Distance: 6.77 miles

VETERANS MEMORIAL - 101Pavillion Center, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 229-1100
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.40 miles 2) Turn LEFT onto E SAHARA AVE. 0.83 miles
3) Merge onto I-15 N. 1.80 miles
4) Merge onto US-95 N via exit number 42A. 5.11 miles
5) Take the SUMMERLIN PKWY exit- exit number 81A. 0.50 miles
6) Merge onto E SUMMERLIN PKWY. 3.22 miles
7) Take the TOWN CENTER DRIVE exit. 0.35 miles
8) Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. 0.02 miles
9) Turn LEFT onto N TOWN CENTER DR. Pass through 2 roundabouts. 1.30 miles
10) Turn RIGHT onto ANASAZI DR. 0.25 miles
11) Turn LEFT onto GREENMOOR LN. 0.44 miles
12) Turn RIGHT onto N PAVILION CENTER DR. 0.01 miles
Total Estimated Time: 20 minutes; Total Distance: 15.21 miles

NORTH LAS VEGAS:

NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION CENTER - 1638 Bruce St., North Las Vegas, NV
(702) 633-1600
1) Start out going North on PARADISE RD toward EDISON CIR. 1.40 miles 2) Turn LEFT onto E SAHARA AVE. 0.83 miles
3) Merge onto I-15 N. 3.95 miles
4) Take the LAKE MEAD BLVD EAST exit- exit number 45A. 0.22 miles
5) Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E LAKE MEAD BLVD. 0.69 miles
6) Turn RIGHT onto N BRUCE ST. 0.40 miles
Total Estimated Time: 10 minutes; Total Distance: 7.49 miles

Description: This is the event that started it all - The ultimate in Chinese basketball. Since 1983, the NACBA (North American Chinese Basketball Association) has staged this event in cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal and Washington. In the past, some of the best Chinese players have competed in this tournament. Players who have left their mark in the tournament with their stellar play include Richard Chang (former NBA draft pick) and Robert Fong (San Francisco Saints); and the guard trio of Jerry Lew, Benny Hoang and Song Cun (Los Angeles Little Horse). Let's not forget to mention Conant Chi (San Francisco Saints), who has been a member of the 3-time Champion, Hung Kuo Elephants of the Taiwan Professional League. Other notables participating in the past include 7'0" Sun Fong (Univ. of San Francisco) and 6'7" Mah Jing (University of Utah), both competed in the tournament and have gone on to play professionally overseas. In fact, many participants in this division have played at the high school or college level. But the division is really dominated by those who want to compete against the best.

Eligibility
· Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
· All participants must be at least 15 years old and can play for only one team during this tournament.
· Maximum team roster of 15 players
· At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the players disqualification from the tournament.
· Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format:
· 22 teams - open draw with the following exceptions:
· Top four teams from 2002 tournament will be seeded accordingly
· The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
· Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of four games throughout the tournament
· Round robin group play (four groups of 4 teams, two groups of 3 teams). Teams in the group with four teams will play each other once. Teams in the group with three teams will play each other once, then the teams from the groups of three will cross play each other ( team #1 in Group E will play team #1 in Group F, and team #2 will play the other team #2, and team #3 vs. team #3)
· At the conclusion of the preliminary games, the team with the best record in each Group and the next 6 best teams according to win-loss records will advance to the playoff round. Seeds 1, 2, 3, and 4 will receive a bye into the quarterfinals. The remaining 8 teams will be seeded accordingly. Teams not advancing into the playoff round will play in the consolation round (remaining ten teams will be seeded accordingly with the 13th and 14th seeds receiving a bye)
· All games officiated by certified IAABO referees

Description: This exciting division represents the future of our tournament. These young rising stars of Chinese basketball will be participating in the 8th edition of the Junior Championships. Will 2002 runners-up, the NY Young Life Rockits taste the sweet smell of victory or will perenial challengers such as the Philadelphia Suns, Boston Hurricanes, Washington CYC or the United East surprise everyone?

Eligibility
· Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
· All participants must still be eighteen years of age by tournament time to be eligible and can play for only one team during this tournament.
· Maximum team roster of 15 players
· At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the players disqualification from the tournament.
· Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format:
· Five (5) teams - open draw with the following exceptions:
· Top two teams from 2002 tournament will be seeded accordingly
· The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw.
· Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of four games throughout the tournament
· Round robin group play - each team will play each other once. After the preliminary round robin play is completed, the team with the best record will advance into the Championship game. The teams with the next best two records will compete in a semifinal game with the winner advancing into the Championship game.
· All games officiated by certified IAABO referees

Description: 2003 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Men's Senior 35-over division. Since its inception, it has been dominated by teams from the east coast, the NY Titans(1999), NJ Pirates(2000 & 2001), and the Philadelphia Suns(2003). Perhaps, this will be the year that a west coast team challenges for a title. It's the perfect opportunity for players that now want to get back to playing some ball.

Eligibility
· Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese) with the following exception:
· Each team is allowed to have two(2) 100% Asian (non-chinese) players on its roster (100% Korean is okay, 50% Filipino is not) that has participated in the Nationals prior to 1999. Please be sure that you understand this rule, we do not want to rule any player ineligible to play at the tournament.
· Each player can only play for one team throughout the tournament
· Maximum team roster of 15 players
· At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the players disqualification from the tournament.
· Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format:
· Nine (9) teams - open draw with the following exceptions:
· Top two teams from 2002 tournament will be seeded accordingly
· The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
· Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of four games throughout the tournament
· Round robin group play (three groups of 3 teams). Teams from each group play each other once. After preliminary round robin play, all teams will be reseeded from 1 thru 9 according to their won/loss records with the #1 seed receiving a first round game bye in the playoff round. The remaining eight teams will play in a first round playoff game with the winners advancing. Losers of the first round playoff game will participate in the consolation round.
· All games officiated by certified IAABO referees

Description: 2003 will also mark the fifth anniversary of this exciting division. From its inaugural debut in 1999, the excitement and play in the Women's Elite Open has been nothing short of spectacular.

Eligibility
· Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
· All participants must be at least 12 years old and can play for only one team during this tournament.
· At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the players disqualification from the tournament.
· Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format:
· 10 teams - open draw with the following exceptions:
· Top two teams from 2002 tournament will be seeded accordingly
· The remaining teams will be seeded by random draw. Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
· Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of four games throughout the tournament
· Round robin group play (two groups of five). Teams from each group will play each other once. The top two teams from each group will advance into the semifinal round with the winners advancing into the Championship game
· All games officiated by certified IAABO referee

Description: History will be made, as the NACBA will debut the first
Men's Friendship Open. This newly created division is perfect for those teams that are interested in hooping it up with their friends. Newly formed teams, or teams that have played in some of the previous Nationals, now have the opportunity to come back and play in the Nationals. This division is also perfect for younger teams on the rise who are just a step away from competing in the Men's Elite Open. Either way, SCORE SOME POINTS, HAVE SOME FUN, MOST OF ALL......MAKE SOME NEW FRIENDS.

Eligibility
· Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least ¼ per cent Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese).
· All participants must be at least 15 years old and can play for only one team during this tournament.
· Maximum team roster of 15 players
· At the tournament, all participants must present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificate, driver's license, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Be sure to bring legible copies or originals of parents/grandparents documentation as verification. Failure to do so will result in the players disqualification from the tournament.
· Use of ineligible players will result in forfeit of any games played and possible team disqualification from the tournament.

Format:
· 10 teams - open draw with the following exceptions:
· Cities with multiple team representation may be separated accordingly.
· Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of four games throughout the tournament
· Round robin group play (two groups of five). Teams from each group will play each other once. The top two teams from each group will advance into the semifinal round with the winners advancing into the Championship game
· All games officiated by certified IAABO referee

AWARDS
Trophies awarded to all divisions:
· Individual 1st place trophies
· 1st place team championship trophy
· Team trophies for 2nd place
· Individual awards to each division and the select All-Star team
· Tournament MVP
· Participation awards to all teams

The new Embassy Suites Convention Center has been chosen as the official headquarters hotel for the 2003 - 23rd Annual NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships.

The NACBA has secured a special holiday rate of $105 per suite (up to 4 persons/suite). The Embassy Suites Convention Center is an ideal location within walking distance to the famous Las Vegas Strip and to THE BEACH, site of the NACBA Sunday Night Celebration.

Each of the 286 two room suites features a separate bedroom and living room with a king size sofa sleeper. Each suite also includes a wet bar, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, hairdryer, iron and board, two dual line phones with high speed internet connections, and two color TV's.

Also included in your stay:
· Complimentary full, cooked to order breakfast each morning

· Complimentary two hour reception at the Terrace Bar (beverages, alcohol, light snacks) each evening (5:30-7:30)

· Complimentary weekday USA TODAY newspaper
· Complimentary state of the art Fitness Center, heated indoor pool, and spa
· Complimentary transportation to and from the Convention Center and to the STRIP

A virtual tour of this spectacular hotel is available at www.eslvcc.com.

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM
EMBASSY SUITES CONVENTION CENTER
3600 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Phone: 702-893-8000, Fax: 702-893-0708

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel direct. Rooms have been blocked out for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights @ $105/night. Additional nights of stay are available at a special rate of $85/night.

Please specify when making reservations:
· Group Name: North American Chinese Basketball Association
· Team Name: the name of the team you are representing
· Type of Suite: Double/Double or King; smoking or non-smoking
(make your reservations early as there is a limited number of double/doubles available)
· A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation
(Due to the holiday weekend and the size of our group, your first night's room & tax will be charged to your credit card on 4/25/03)

Cancellation Policy: If your team has fulfilled the three room/per night requirements for
May 23-25, and you want to cancel a reservation in excess of the team requirements, you may do so anytime before 4/25/03 without incurring any charges.

ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO THE CUTOFF DATE OF
APRIL 25, 2003 TO RECEIVE THIS SPECIAL RATE. After this date, rates will be available on a space available basis.

HOTEL REQUIREMENTS: Since this will be the first year that the NATIONAL TOURNAMENT will be held at a neutral site with no local team representation, the NACBA executive board has stated that all teams entered for the 2003 tournament are required to reserve a minimum of three rooms/per night based on a three night stay (May 23, 24, 25) at the official tournament hotel. This will help our organization cover the guaranteed room block reserved for our event. Quality hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the Memorial Day Weekend are extremely hard to come by. There will be no exceptions to this rule and teams that don't abide by this rule will be asked to withdraw from the tournament.

SELECTION CRITERIA: For Las Vegas, Memorial Day Weekend is one of the busiest times of the year. Many factors were involved with selecting the Embassy Suites Convention Center as the official headquarters hotel for the 2003 tournament. There were many older hotels on the strip that were quoting our group a similar price. However, the quality, cleanliness of these hotels was questionable. Another factor was that our group would have minors under the age of 21 in the hotels. Strict gambling laws in Las Vegas prohibit persons under the age of 21 to be in the casino. Newer hotels were quoting us prices of $169 and upwards. After careful consideration, we selected the Embassy Suites Convention Center because of price, cleanliness, and the extras that have been offered to our group.

The NACBA has selected American Airlines, America West and Continental to provide discounted fares for the 2003 - 23RD Annual NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships.

You or your travel agent can contact American or Continental airlines at the phone numbers listed below to ask for price quotes and to reserve your tickets. With America West, you can call or log onto their site for quotes or reserving your tickets.

AMERICAN AIRLINES - by phone only
Group Name: North American Chinese Basketball Association
Authorization #A1653AL
Group Travel Number: 1-800-433-1790
American Airlines will honor their lowest fares (up to a 10% discount) for reservations made 30 days in advance.

AMERICA WEST AIRLINES - by phone or on the internet
Group Name: North American Chinese Basketball Association
ENTER THE CAMS CODE NUMBER IN THE eCertificate box
CAMS CODE: AP7962 standard discount
CAMS CODE: AP7962T bonus discount, 60 days in advance
1-800-235-9292; www.americawest.com
America West will honor their lowest published fares (up to a 10% discount) for reservations made 60 days in advance. Less than 30 days in advance = 5% discount.

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES - by phone only
Group Name: North American Chinese Basketball Association
Agreement Code: VZ2PNG; Z Code: ZWU1
1-800-468-7022
Continental will offer a 10% discount, plus an additional 5% for tickets purchased 60 days or more in advance. If traveling between Houston, Clevand, or Newark Airports the discount is only 3%.

Dollar Rent A Car has been appointed the official car rental company for the 2003 - 23RD Annual NACBA Chinese National Basketball Championships. Special discount rates are guaranteed and available from one week before through one week after our event. Rates are as low as $21.99 for an economy car. Click onto to www.dollar.com for other vehicles and our discounted program rates. Or have your PROMOTIONAL CODE CON63 handy and call 1-800-800-0044.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please verify that the PROMOTIONAL CODE CON63 is showing in the promo code field.

USING THE PROMO CODE, GUARANTEES YOU THE LOWEST RATES AVAILABLE.

SPECIAL BENEFITS:
· Free Unlimited Mileage
· One free additional driver on the rental agreement
· Free roadside assistance
· Minimum age for car rental is 21 years of age. An underage fee may be applied for renters under 25.

Dollar is located in the terminal at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport . Dollar is also located in the lobbies of many of the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.