Basketball
Welcome to basketball at the World Outgames 2013.
Make sure to register and receive updates and more information about your sport!
Hope to see you all in Antwerp!
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Types of tournament
Preliminary rounds: in groups of five teams
Final round: K.O. system
Categories and divisions
Separate divisions for men and women
Anticipated number of participants
300
Tournament organization
Each team is allocated to a group and plays in the preliminary rounds against all the other teams of its group. Based on the number of matches won, teams will be admitted to the finals matches. During the final the teams play against each other in a knock out system: the losing team leaves the tournament. The two teams with the most wins will play the final.
The duration of each match is 4 x 8 minutes with rest periods of 2 – 5 – 2 minutes. The match will be played with a running clock. The total length of each game is 45 minutes.
On the final day there will be also the possibility to play friendly matches.
Schedule
Timespan: 4 days: Monday until Wednesday, 5 to 8 August 2013.
| DAY 1 | 10 - 19 h | Preliminary rounds |
| DAY 2 | 10 - 19 h | Preliminary rounds |
| DAY 3 | 10 - 19 h | Finals |
Governing and sanction rules*
Internationale Basket-balll Federation (FIBA)
The competition will follow the international rules, you can download them here: basketball rules WOGA
Venue
Sporthal De Luisbekelaar
Luisbekelaar
2140 Borgerhout - Antwerpen
Transport
The location is accessible by public transport. Once the travel times from the bus company for 2013 are known, this information will be communicated on our website.
Awards ceremony
Bronze, silver and gold medals for each category.
What is basketball?
Welcome to basketball at the worldOutgames 2013. This quick and tactical sport has its origin in America and is widespread in Europe. Being tall and a team player will give you an advantage on court. Nevertheless we welcome men and women from all over the world with any given physiology. With four divisions there is certainly a level for every team. Individuals can also register. They will be matched according to their level.
Register for more information and we hope to see you all in 2013.
Contact
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*All organizations mentioned are preferred partners
Team bookings for Sport
book here
Conference bookings
book here
Promoteam
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