Team Registration

The Online Team Applications have been opened and Team are requested to apply now for the SA National Master’s Basketball Tournament for 2024 which will be hosted in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Team Registrations are open now and further updates and information will be shared in the coming weeks.

Tournament Categories

The age categories for 2024 will be the same as before and are listed below:

M50

White Eagles

Teams

The SAMBA Tournament has been steadily growing each year and we are grateful to all the clubs and teams who join us and participate every year.

Countries participating in 2024

We have already received team registrations from countries outside of South Africa and we’re excited about the progress so far

Registration Process

The SAMBA Tournament has become very popular in the last 3 to 4 years and the number of teams has grown since we started to participate after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Each year we try to improve the process and make it easier for local and international teams to register and share their information with us.

This year we would like to Register Teams Online, and later Register Players and Coaches Online.

Team Registration requires a payment that will secure the team in the schedule - R1,000 per team before the end of July. Payment can be made before then to secure your spot.

Player Registration will include uploading a photo ID and profile photo, and will also require the player’s date of birth and Jersey Number.

Player Registrations will open at the end of March and a Player Registration fee of R1,000 will need to be paid before the and of August to ensure that we have the needed funds to cover all the tournament expenses.

Teams may pay for their player’s as a team and we would encourage this to make the accounting and verification of payments more efficient. Team are requested to indicate the Name of the Team as a Reference when making payment.

The SA Master’s Basketball Association Banking details remain the same.

Please request an Invoice for any payments that you would need to have documentation for by contacting Adri du Bruin.

SA Masters Baskteball Association

SAMBA Tournament

Standard Bank

Sandton

421 013 117

SBZAZAJJ XXX

Finance Desk

Kindly contact Bruce Chiang

treasurer@samasterbasketball.co.za

+27 82 785 4909

Travel Info

The travel assistance that we will be able to provide to teams coming from outside South Africa will include special rates for ground transportation transfers to and from the airport and hotel accommodation.

Special packages are also available for teams, players or families to stay on after the tournament if they wish to extend their trip to include some tourism activities.

Travel Desk

Kindly contact Annisha Hoosain

nishhoosain@gmail.com

+27 83 260 5634

Tournament Info

The Host City for 2024 has been awarded to Durban, the warm Indian Ocean city of Kwa-Zulu Natal where basketball has been a big part of the schools and universities for decades and has produced some of South Africa’s finest talent.

Durban has hosted SAMBA before, and this year we hope that the tournament will be the biggest and best to date.

University Website

269 Mazisi Kunene Rd, Glenwood, Durban, 4041

Facebook Page

2024 will be a full 4 day tournament and will be hosted at the Howard College campus.

The campus boasts three indoor basketball courts and it has all the facilities we require on the campus to ensure that we are able to host a world-class tournament in September.

This year we are preparing to host 40 teams from 8 African Countries and we look forward to welcoming more than 500 players to Kwa-Zulu Natal.

The Tournament structure will be slightly different from 2023 in Cape Town in that there will be more games scheduled to be played and the tournament will run for 4 days, not 3 as in previous years.

Teams are required to Register Online and pay a registration fee before the end of July to secure their spot in the Tournament, and once the team is registered, players and coaches will be able to Register Online to complete the process.

Fees will increase less than 2% this year to accommodate the additional expenses for the extra day of competition and this will mean that Players pay R1,000 and Coaches R450.

Durban will host the tournament as the tropical climate and sea-level courts will mean that players, families and fans will have a lot to enjoy this year.

More information will follow with regards to the programme of events, registration and other details.

Tournament Rules

The SAMBA Tournament is a Basketball SA and SA Master’s Basketball Association-sanctioned event and as such is governed by the rules and constitutions of these organisations, and is managed and hosted as a FIBA Basketball tournament. Some revisions have been made to the rules and regulations from last year.

SA Master's Basketball Tournament Rules - 2024 Edition

1. Player Eligibility:

• All players must meet the age requirements specified for their respective age categories or divisions.
  
• Any player found to be ineligible to participate in their designated age category or division will be disqualified from the tournament.
  

2. Age Categories and Divisions:

• The tournament will feature multiple age categories and divisions, each with specific eligibility criteria.
  
• Teams must register players according to their age category and division, ensuring compliance with tournament rules.
  
• Players will not be allowed to play in any other teams or categories.

3. Documentation:

• Teams must provide valid proof of age for all players upon request by tournament officials.
  
• Failure to provide adequate documentation may result in player disqualification and team penalties.
  
• Team Rosters will be finalised before the tournament begins and no changes will be allowed once finalised and verified by the organisers.

4. Strict Enforcement:

• In adherence to the tournament rules for 2024, strict enforcement of player eligibility will be applied throughout the duration of the tournament.
  
• Any violations or discrepancies discovered during the tournament will be addressed promptly by tournament officials.
  

5. Penalties for Violations:

• Teams found to have ineligible players participating in games will face penalties, including potential forfeiture of games and disqualification from the tournament.
  
• Individual players found to be ineligible may face suspension from future tournament participation.
  

6. Governing Rules:

• The tournament will be governed by FIBA rules of basketball, with all games played in accordance with FIBA regulations.
  
• Participants must adhere to FIBA rules and regulations regarding player conduct, game play, and equipment.
  

7. Game Duration:

• Games will consist of four quarters, each lasting 10 minutes.
  
• Two timeouts per half will be permitted for each team.
  
• The last two minutes of the game will be played as start-stop time.
  

8. Warm-Up and Halftime:

• A 5-minute warm-up period will precede each game.
  
• Halftime will be 3 minutes in duration.
  
• A 2 minute break between quarters.

9. Forfeiture Policy:

• Teams will forfeit a game if they fail to arrive at the designated court location within 10 minutes of the scheduled start time, as per FIBA rules.
  
• 5 Players need to be ready to play at the scheduled start time.
• Table Officials will run the clock if any teams are not ready to play at the schedule time of the game.

10. Fair Play and Sportsmanship:

• All participants are expected to uphold the principles of fair play, integrity, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
  
• Any behavior deemed unsportsmanlike or in violation of tournament rules may result in disciplinary action.
  

11. Tournament Integrity:

• The integrity of the tournament relies on the adherence to player eligibility rules by all participating teams and individuals.
  
• Tournament organizers reserve the right to take necessary actions to maintain fairness and integrity in accordance with these rules.
  

12. Compliance with Regulations:

• By registering for the SA Master's Basketball Tournament, teams and players agree to abide by all tournament rules and regulations.
  
• Failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties, including disqualification from the tournament.
  
• Players, Officials and Coaches are also required to accept and agree to the Code of Conduct for SAMBA2024 as part of the registration process.

The SA Master's Basketball Tournament Committee is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all participants. Let's uphold the spirit of the game and celebrate the passion for basketball while respecting the rules and regulations set forth for the 2024 tournament.

For any questions or clarifications regarding tournament rules, please contact the tournament organisers.

These rules provide comprehensive guidelines for the 2024 SA Master's Basketball Tournament, ensuring clarity and adherence to FIBA regulations while maintaining a fair and competitive environment for all participants.

Banking & Payment Info

The SA Master’s Basketball Association Banking details remain the same.

Please request an Invoice for any payments that you would need to have documentation for by contacting Adri du Bruin.

SA Masters Baskteball Association

SAMBA Tournament

Standard Bank

Sandton

421 013 117

SBZAZAJJ XXX

Payment Summary

Team Registration Fee R1,000

Player Tournament Fee R1,000

Coach or Staff fee R350

Teams are requested to make payments directly electronically to allow us to manage the accounting process.

Please send your Proof of Payment via email to:

Bruce Chiang

payments@samastersbasketball.co.za

Finance Desk

Kindly contact Bruce Chiang

treasurer@samastersbasketball.co.za

+27 82 785 4909

Contact Info

The Executive Committee Member's Contact details are listed below for your convenience.

SAMBA

Brixton Multipurpose Centre

78 Foyle Ave, Mayfair West, Johannesburg, 2092

info@samastersbasketball.co.za