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GBL-IT&E Cup season tips off Oct. 24
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Posted on Oct 13 2011
The inaugural season for Garapan Basketball League’s IT&E Cup has been pushed back a week and is now targeting Oct. 24 for its kick-off date, which will be held at the Garapan court.
The opener will start at 4pm and awards will be presented to the teams with the best muse and uniforms.
The eight featured teams include Haus-Satbahi, Ol’Aces, FGC Construction, R-Rebels, Mobil, Andocks, NMC Proa, and host team Konflikt-IT&E Blue.
A total of $1,000 in cash is at stake, plus a trophy, to the champion team in addition to various individual awards and other prizes.
After the conclusion of the regular season, a single-elimination playoff format will take place with the top seed earning an automatic semifinals berth. The last place team will be out of the running.
The upcoming season represents the first of a three-leg series.
The second season will run from April to June 2012 and the final leg is targeted from October to November 2012.
The GBL also announced the addition of its new photo booth where the IT&E player of the game will be recognized after each game.
In addition, the GBL will have a medical representative on hand during games in case of injuries. Organizers also plan on providing video footage during the post season to help resolve controversial plays.
For more information about GBL’s IT&E Cup, email gbl670@yahoo.com or visit the group’s Facebook page listed under Garapan Basketball League.
