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Most frequently asked questions:
Most frequently asked CBL Operator questions:
Do you have to have a basketball or sports career background to be a CBL Operator? No, anyone (men and women) can be a CBL Operator. Our CBL Operator training program will assist you with learning the business aspects of the CBL.
What is the cost for a CBL Operator? There is no cost to be a CBL Operator. There is a $795.00 equipment deposit that is returned to you once you have successfully completed the Launch phase benchmarks. 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 Operator? 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 Operator are at the bottom of the Become a Operator overview page.
How long is the CBL Operator position for? The CBL Operators 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 Operator "can" be sold in those markets.
How many CBL Operators 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 Operator location.
Can CBL Operators play in the leagues or sponsor a team to play in the leagues? No, CBL Operators cannot 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 Operator is responsible for recruiting and hiring their CBL staff. The CBL corporate office will provide the Operators with needed paperwork, such as applications, job descriptions, sales materials, operations manual, etc.
How long does it take to get a CBL Operator up and running and what are the other cost of running a Operator (i.e. office, equipment, etc)? It only takes 30 days or less to get a CBL Operator up and running. Additional cost (i.e. office space, equipment, etc.) for running a CBL Operator should be consulted with the CBL corporate office.
How often do CBL Operators get training? CBL Operators can get training or consulting as needed. The corporate office also has monthly training and business meetings via phone and webinar for all the Operators.
How does the CBL Semi-Pro league work? Who will operate the semi-pro teams? The CBL E-League Operator 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 Operator? 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 Operator? If you are ready to become a CBL Operator you need to go thru the steps to become a Operator for the CBL (see Steps to Become a CBL Operator are at the bottom of the Become a Operator overview page). A CBL Operator 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 Operator levels are on a first come, first sign-up (serve) basis.
What is the difference between being a Operator and being a full-time employee of the CBL? The CBL Operators 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.
Is there another way to pay the equipment deposit? Yes, there is another way to finance your equipment deposit and we actually "PREFER" that you do it this way. The way you can you not pay out of your own pocket is to go out and get a banner sponsor. We prefer this because it actually demonstrates to us that you are able to sell sponsorship, which is important to your financial success. If you are interested in this option email us at info@cblhoopsusa.net with "Sponsorship Link Needed for Future Operator" in the subject line.
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.