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Most frequently asked questions:
Player Questions:
1. How many games will each team get to play?
Each CBL league will have 18 games scheduled. 18 games plus the playoffs would be the minimum for the CBL season. All games are played indoors at a local high school, college, or church gyms.
2. How many players are allowed on the team?
Each team will have 12 players (men and women). The teams will consist of One 1st round draft pick and 11 free agents. Each city's CBL league will be limited to 12 adult league teams, 18 youth league teams, and 8 over 40 league teams.
3. How do I register to be a player or sponsor?
All CBL registration is done online via the internet. Click on the links below and it will take you directly to the registration site.
4. How does the draft work?
Each CBL league will have a draft selection process to see which player is picked as a 1st round draft pick. Free Agent players will be randomly selected by a spinning raffle wheel and put on to teams according. Be sure to sign-up for CBL News Alert to get up-to-date information about the events dates, times, and locations.
5. Do I have to draft players?
No, if you prefer you can put together your own team (set team roster) and bypass the draft selection process. If you don't have a full set team roster of 12 players you can draft the additional players that are needed to fill your roster. All teams (adult league) must have 12 players. The youth leagues does not have a draft process.
6. What will happen if I don't get drafted?
There will be a limited amount of players that can register to play in the league (so don't miss out when registration opens!), therefore every registered player will get drafted and will play in the CBL.
7. Will we have to buy uniforms?
No, uniforms will be provided to every player. Players will be allowed to keep their gear after the CBL season.
8. What will happen if we don't attend the seminars?
All players are encouraged to attend the playbook classes and seminars! Players will be eligible to play but you will not receive your CBL Playbook incentive gift for attending the classes and not attending classes will effect your player and team power ranking. There is no fee for area resident to attend CBL Playbook classes.
9. How much will it cost to attend CBL league games?
All CBL games are "FREE" to everyone in the community! CBL Particpants and the people in the community will have to pay to get into CBL All-Star Weekend and CBL entertainment events, that is unless you are a 1st round draft pick player, than you don't have to worry because everything is "VIP"!
10. How much will it cost to play in the league? The player fees range from $35.00 to $75.00 for youth and $75.00 to $150.00 for adults. If the CBL licensee operator has reached the minimum sponsorship for their franchise the player fees will be in the lower range $50.00 for youth and $75.00 for adults. If the CBL licensee has not reached the minimum sponsorship the player fees will be in the higher range of $75.00 for youth and $150.00 for adults. If a player has paid the higher player fee and sponsorship is reached before the league starts you will be reimbursed and/or credited the difference of the player payment. See the Register to Play Now page.
11. What happens when I register to play for my city's semi-pro team? When you register for your city's CBL semi-pro team you will be sent information on how to purchase your player package (practice gear, uniforms, apparel, etc.) and other special player information. Final registration to play in the E-League for your city's team will be based on each player purchasing their package on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not register "and purchase" your player package you are not considered as a roster player for the team you have selected to play on. Player packages are 100% refundable if you cancel your registration before April 15th, 2011.
12. What happens if no one leases/registers a semi-pro team in my CBL location and I have paid my player package fees? If no one leases/registers a semi-pro team in your CBL location the corporate office will look to hire a contract staff (GM, Head Coach, etc.) that will manage your team.
The CBL Disclaimer
The Community Basketball Leagues (CBL) are not “in any way” associated with any collegiate and/or professional sports leagues and/or organizations. All CBL players are considered “amateurs” and will not be compensated in any way by anyone. If you have additional questions about the Community Basketball Leagues you can contact at 1-888-228-3855 or info@cblhoopsusa.net.
Most frequently asked contractor questions:
Do you have to have a basketball or sports career background to be a CBL contractor? No, anyone (men and women) can be a CBL contractor. Our CBL contractor training program will assist you with learning the business aspects of the CBL.
What is the cost for a CBL contractor? There is no cost to be a CBL contractor. There is a $25.00 cost for the CBL business plan (non-refundable) and a $725.00 equipment deposit that is returned to you after you return all of your CBL equipment to the CBL corporate office. Your annual income projections are based on a competitive profit sharing plan.
Is the CBL a non-profit organization? No, the Community Basketball Leagues (CBL) is a for-profit business entity.
How do I qualify to be a CBL contractor? See if your background meets the CBL Commissioner job description requirements. If you feel you are a good match do the steps that are necessary to submit your application to the CBL corporate office. Once we have reviewed the application you will be contacted and notified on your application status. Steps to Become a CBL Contractor are at the bottom of the Become a Contractor overview page.
How long is the CBL contractor position for? The CBL contractors are reviewed and re-authorized every 12 months.
What is an affiliate CBL league? Existing amateur or recreational basketball leagues can become an affiliate league of the CBL for $550.00 and put their championship teams in the CBL national tournaments and receive other gifts for thier league (uniforms, league t-shirts, team/player fee sponsorship) from the CBL if their team places as one of the top three teams in the CBL national championship tournaments. An affiliate CBL league is considered an unprotected territory and a CBL contractor "can" be sold in those markets.
How many CBL contractors will be in my city? All CBL locations are protected and there will only be one CBL league (youth, adult, corporate, or E-League team) in your location/city. Some of the major metropolitan areas (Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, etc.) will have east, west, north, and south CBL locations.
Can I operate more than one CBL location? No, you cannot operate more than one CBL contractor location.
Can CBL contractors play in the leagues or sponsor a team to play in the leagues? Yes, but we strongly recommend that CBL contractors not play in their leagues or sponsor teams in their leagues due to conflict of interest issues.
Who is responsible for hiring the staff? The CBL contractor is responsible for recruiting and hiring their CBL staff. The CBL corporate office will provide the contractors with needed paperwork, such as applications, job descriptions, sales materials, operations manual, etc.
How long does it take to get a CBL contractor up and running and what are the other cost of running a contractor (i.e. office, equipment, etc)? It only takes 30 days to get a CBL contractor up and running. Additional cost (i.e. office space, equipment, etc.) for running a CBL contractor should be consulted with the CBL corporate office.
How often do CBL contractors get training? CBL contractors can get training or consulting as needed. The corporate office also has monthly training and business meetings via phone and webinar for all the contractors.
How does the CBL Semi-Pro league work? Who will operate the semi-pro teams? The CBL E-League contractor will manage the CBL semi-pro team, also known as the CBL Exposure League or CBL E League. Teams will play against teams that are within a 2 to 3 hour radius. The CBL E League will be governed by the CBL corporate office.
What is the pay range for the CBL Semi-Pro players? Each CBL Semi-Pro team will provide game film, meal per diem (after each game), and player marketing and promotion services. This will be the only form of compensation that the players will receive for playing in the league. The CBL E League will function as a professional preparatory and development league, not as a professional basketball "career" league.
What are the main things I need to have to qualify to be a CBL contractor? You have to be able to pass our company background check. You have to be able to secure two to three gym locations that have a minimum of two gyms at each location, you have to be confident that you can sell advertising/sponsorship to local businesses and their C level management teams, and you have to have the passion, desire, and work ethic to work and operate this business and hire the right staff. This can be a great part-time or full-time business for the right person.
What should I do next if I want to be a CBL contractor? If you are ready to become a CBL contractor you need to go thru the steps to become a contractor for the CBL (see Steps to Become a CBL Contractor are at the bottom of the Become a Contractor overview page). A CBL contractor representative will contact you within 48 business hours to confirm your CBL location and business set-up (youth, adult, corporate, or E-League). All CBL locations and contractor levels are on a first come, first sign-up (serve) basis.
What is the difference between being a contractor and being a full-time employee of the CBL? The CBL contractors are compensated on a competitive profit sharing plan and CBL employees are compensated on an hourly or salaried wage plan.
Why do you require an equipment deposit and how is it paid back? The equipment deposit is 100% refundable, but please read the Alpha, Beta, Launch program to make sure you understand how it all works. The reason why we do an equipment deposit is twofold: 1. To ensure our CBL operations manual and business equipment is returned if you decided not to continue in the business after your term. And 2. To weed out anyone that’s not really serious about starting a CBL league or tournament operation because they most likely will not pay $800 if they aren’t serious about the business.
How does the CBL Operator equipment deposit ($795.00) work? The CBL provides each Operator with CBL business equipment (operations manual, webpage set-up, CBL game balls, etc.) that are vital to each Operator’s success. The deposit is 100 % refundable once you have successfully completed the Alpha, Beta, and Launch phases within 120 days of being on the CBL Operator program. You also have a five day right to recission if you change your mind about being a CBL Operator. If you do not successfully complete the start-up (Alpha, Beta, and Launch phases) benchmarks within the 120 day timeframe you will forefeit your deposit. See section 8.3 Start-Up Benchmarks in the CBL Operations Manual.