2ND FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YOUNG WOMEN
20-27 DECEMBER 2006
SINGAPORE
1. GENERAL
1.1. Lion City Singapore has been graced with the 2nd FIBA Asia Championship For Young Women from 20-27 December 2006. The last time Singapore hosted the first Asian Women’s Basketball Championship was in 1990. Wet weather monsoon greeted the participants through out the season.
2. PARTICIPATING TEAMS
2.1. The championship is open to all members of FIBA Asia with good standing. At the closing deadline 6 teams from Level I and 6 teams from Level II confirmed participating as follows:
2.1.1. Level I - China, Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and India.
2.1.2. Level II - Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Iraq.
2.2. Competition Schedule was produced and dispatched to all the participating federations. On 8 December, Kuwait withdrew and the competition schedule was changed. Then, Iraq too withdrew leaving only 4 teams in Level II and 6 teams in Level I. The schedule was reproduced accordingly.
3. COMPETITON VENUE
3.1. Originally the competition was supposed to be played at Toa Payoh Sports Hall which is a good venue to host major international events. It was designed with the necessary facilities with a seating capacity of about 5000.
3.2. Due to various circumstances the venue was shifted to the ITE East College Sports Hall at 10 Simei Ave Singapore. The college is an excellent architectural design, complete with the infrastructure so required for an institute of higher learning. The Sports Hall for basketball located at the 3rd floor in the college has the following features:
3.2.1. Seat capacity of about 1200 with fully mechanised folding seating.
3.2.2. Fully air-conditioned and good lighting system.
3.2.3. The flooring is laid with Taraflex over the wooden floor-base, whereas the tournament should be played on wooden floor. The court lining is good.
3.2.4. The backboards are units suspended from the ceiling structures. FIBA approved hydra-ribs floor units are recommended for all FIBA Asia championships.
3.2.5. Players changing rooms, Referees room and Technical room were provided. However, the administrative facilities including FIBA Asia office, etc were not designed for major events of international specifications.
3.2.6. The IT facilities like computers and internet links, etc could be better equipped.
4. TEAM MANGERS MEETING
4.1. The meeting was held as scheduled at Copthorne Orchid Hotel meeting room on 19 December 2006 at 1400 hours. It proceeded according to the agenda provided. Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, Secretary General FIBA Asia chaired the meeting. There was no major issue raised by the participating teams and the meeting ended smoothly.
4.1.1. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
a) President : Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock ( Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
b) Member ( Host) : Mr. Seah Liang Bing (Singapore)
c) Member ( Coopted) : Mr. Hagop Khajirian ( Deputy Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
d) Secretary : Col. Lee Kak Kuan ( Technical Director FIBA Asia)
4.1.2 JURY OF APPEAL
a) President : Sheikh Saud Bin Ali Al-Thani (President FIBA Asia)
b) Members : Alternates
i. Thailand - Korea
ii. Sri Lanka - Indonesia
iii. C. Taipei - Uzbekistan/ India
iv. Singapore - Japan / China
4.1.3 COMMISSIONERS ( FIBA ASIA )
a) Col. Lee Kak Kuan ( FIBA ASIA )
b) Mr. Jimmy Chan Chi Ming ( Hong Kong China)
4.1.4 COMMISSIONERS – HOST COUNTRY
a) Mr. Seah Liang Bing
b) Mr. Peng Beng Swee
c) Mr. Koh Geok Soon
d) Mr. Loh Chee Chuan
5. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND REFEREES MEETING
5.1. The meeting was held at 1500 hours after the Managers’ Meeting at the same venue. It was chaired by Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock to discuss matters as per the agenda provided.
5.2. A total of 13 referees including 2 neutral referees were registered to officiate in the championship. Among the 10 participating teams, Uzbekistan did not provide the referee. Excluding the 2 neutral referees (Mr. Tomas Jasevicius and Mr. Alexey Davydov), level I consisting of 6 teams and 6 referees. Whereas Level II (4 teams) have 6 referees including 3 referees from Singapore.
5.3. The 4 referees from Level II were insufficient to meet the need of Level I, playing 3 matches a day. To solve the problem, a referee had to stand-by for 2 matches.
6. ACCOMMODATION
6.1. FIBA Asia Officials were accommodated at M Hotel No. 81, Anson Road, Singapore.
6.2. The participating teams at Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore 214 Dunearn Road Singapore.
6.3. Technical officials and all the referees at Quality Hotel Singapore 201 Balestier Road Singapore.
6.4. Meals were catered by the hotels and no complaint was received.
7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1. Buses and cars were well organized to convey officials and athletes to the stadium and return. It took about 25 minutes by bus to the venue.
8. COMPETITION AND RESULTS
8.1. The competition schedule consisted 27 matches was completed in 8 days averaging 4 matches a day with one rest day. The championship was plain sailing from the play-off and were keenly contested. At the close of the curtain, China captured the crown overwhelming Japan with good team works and sharp shooting. The final score was China 69 against 67. The final standing of teams are as follows:
Level I Level II
8.1.1. Champion - China Champion - Singapore
8.1.2. 1st Runner-up - Japan 1st Runner-up - Uzbekistan
8.1.3. 2nd Runner-up - C. Taipei 2nd Runner-up - Sri Lanka
8.1.4. Fourth - Korea Fourth - Indonesia
8.1.5. Fifth - India
8.1.6. Sixth - Thailand
8.2. Singapore from Level II has been promoted to Level I and Team Thailand from Level I to Level II for the next championship.
8.3. Details results are attached.
9. TABLE OFFICIALS & STATISTICS
9.1. The Table Officials have performanced the score duties very well. Score sheets were correctly and neatly produced. Similarly, the statistic provided for every match throughout the championship was detail. Team shots chart for every period and final statistic were complete and efficiently produced on time. A good model for future championships.
10. CONCLUSION
10.1. The championship was officially declared open by Sheikh Saud, the President of FIBA Asia in a simple opening ceremony. The MP of Tanjong Pagar Ms. Indranee Rajah was the Guest of Honour for the closing. The organization of the championship has achieved a creditable success. Let this experience be the inspiration for hosting more FIBA Asia events in future.
10.2. The Sports Hall was seldom full during the championship as it is located a bit far from the city. More aggressive publicity could lure the public to the game.
10.3. A welcome dinner was held on 25th December 2006. A gala occasion for the youth players spending the Christmas away from home, singing and dancing to the highlights of all present.
10.4. All provisions were scheduled to accommodate CCTV live coverage for the Semi-finals and Final. Thereby, China games were fixed at 1600 hours on the competition schedule. The late withdrawal of CCTV coverage was a disappointment as BAS has set over USD 60,000 for the TV production. As an alternative, BAS catered TV cameras for filming the event.
10.5. On behalf of FIBA Asia, I wish to congratulate the Chairman and every member of the 2nd FIBA Asia Championship for Young Women Organising Committee for the successful championship. The invaluable supports from Singapore Sports Council made the difference to the achievement. Not forgetting to thank the participating teams for their full cooperation through out the championship.
10.6. Last but not least, congratulations to China and Japan for having qualified for the 2nd World Women Championship For Young Women in “Moscow 2007”.
Thank you “ Peace Through Basketball”
20-27 DECEMBER 2006
SINGAPORE
1. GENERAL
1.1. Lion City Singapore has been graced with the 2nd FIBA Asia Championship For Young Women from 20-27 December 2006. The last time Singapore hosted the first Asian Women’s Basketball Championship was in 1990. Wet weather monsoon greeted the participants through out the season.
2. PARTICIPATING TEAMS
2.1. The championship is open to all members of FIBA Asia with good standing. At the closing deadline 6 teams from Level I and 6 teams from Level II confirmed participating as follows:
2.1.1. Level I - China, Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and India.
2.1.2. Level II - Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Kuwait and Iraq.
2.2. Competition Schedule was produced and dispatched to all the participating federations. On 8 December, Kuwait withdrew and the competition schedule was changed. Then, Iraq too withdrew leaving only 4 teams in Level II and 6 teams in Level I. The schedule was reproduced accordingly.
3. COMPETITON VENUE
3.1. Originally the competition was supposed to be played at Toa Payoh Sports Hall which is a good venue to host major international events. It was designed with the necessary facilities with a seating capacity of about 5000.
3.2. Due to various circumstances the venue was shifted to the ITE East College Sports Hall at 10 Simei Ave Singapore. The college is an excellent architectural design, complete with the infrastructure so required for an institute of higher learning. The Sports Hall for basketball located at the 3rd floor in the college has the following features:
3.2.1. Seat capacity of about 1200 with fully mechanised folding seating.
3.2.2. Fully air-conditioned and good lighting system.
3.2.3. The flooring is laid with Taraflex over the wooden floor-base, whereas the tournament should be played on wooden floor. The court lining is good.
3.2.4. The backboards are units suspended from the ceiling structures. FIBA approved hydra-ribs floor units are recommended for all FIBA Asia championships.
3.2.5. Players changing rooms, Referees room and Technical room were provided. However, the administrative facilities including FIBA Asia office, etc were not designed for major events of international specifications.
3.2.6. The IT facilities like computers and internet links, etc could be better equipped.
4. TEAM MANGERS MEETING
4.1. The meeting was held as scheduled at Copthorne Orchid Hotel meeting room on 19 December 2006 at 1400 hours. It proceeded according to the agenda provided. Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock, Secretary General FIBA Asia chaired the meeting. There was no major issue raised by the participating teams and the meeting ended smoothly.
4.1.1. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
a) President : Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock ( Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
b) Member ( Host) : Mr. Seah Liang Bing (Singapore)
c) Member ( Coopted) : Mr. Hagop Khajirian ( Deputy Sec. Gen FIBA Asia)
d) Secretary : Col. Lee Kak Kuan ( Technical Director FIBA Asia)
4.1.2 JURY OF APPEAL
a) President : Sheikh Saud Bin Ali Al-Thani (President FIBA Asia)
b) Members : Alternates
i. Thailand - Korea
ii. Sri Lanka - Indonesia
iii. C. Taipei - Uzbekistan/ India
iv. Singapore - Japan / China
4.1.3 COMMISSIONERS ( FIBA ASIA )
a) Col. Lee Kak Kuan ( FIBA ASIA )
b) Mr. Jimmy Chan Chi Ming ( Hong Kong China)
4.1.4 COMMISSIONERS – HOST COUNTRY
a) Mr. Seah Liang Bing
b) Mr. Peng Beng Swee
c) Mr. Koh Geok Soon
d) Mr. Loh Chee Chuan
5. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND REFEREES MEETING
5.1. The meeting was held at 1500 hours after the Managers’ Meeting at the same venue. It was chaired by Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock to discuss matters as per the agenda provided.
5.2. A total of 13 referees including 2 neutral referees were registered to officiate in the championship. Among the 10 participating teams, Uzbekistan did not provide the referee. Excluding the 2 neutral referees (Mr. Tomas Jasevicius and Mr. Alexey Davydov), level I consisting of 6 teams and 6 referees. Whereas Level II (4 teams) have 6 referees including 3 referees from Singapore.
5.3. The 4 referees from Level II were insufficient to meet the need of Level I, playing 3 matches a day. To solve the problem, a referee had to stand-by for 2 matches.
6. ACCOMMODATION
6.1. FIBA Asia Officials were accommodated at M Hotel No. 81, Anson Road, Singapore.
6.2. The participating teams at Copthorne Orchid Hotel Singapore 214 Dunearn Road Singapore.
6.3. Technical officials and all the referees at Quality Hotel Singapore 201 Balestier Road Singapore.
6.4. Meals were catered by the hotels and no complaint was received.
7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1. Buses and cars were well organized to convey officials and athletes to the stadium and return. It took about 25 minutes by bus to the venue.
8. COMPETITION AND RESULTS
8.1. The competition schedule consisted 27 matches was completed in 8 days averaging 4 matches a day with one rest day. The championship was plain sailing from the play-off and were keenly contested. At the close of the curtain, China captured the crown overwhelming Japan with good team works and sharp shooting. The final score was China 69 against 67. The final standing of teams are as follows:
Level I Level II
8.1.1. Champion - China Champion - Singapore
8.1.2. 1st Runner-up - Japan 1st Runner-up - Uzbekistan
8.1.3. 2nd Runner-up - C. Taipei 2nd Runner-up - Sri Lanka
8.1.4. Fourth - Korea Fourth - Indonesia
8.1.5. Fifth - India
8.1.6. Sixth - Thailand
8.2. Singapore from Level II has been promoted to Level I and Team Thailand from Level I to Level II for the next championship.
8.3. Details results are attached.
9. TABLE OFFICIALS & STATISTICS
9.1. The Table Officials have performanced the score duties very well. Score sheets were correctly and neatly produced. Similarly, the statistic provided for every match throughout the championship was detail. Team shots chart for every period and final statistic were complete and efficiently produced on time. A good model for future championships.
10. CONCLUSION
10.1. The championship was officially declared open by Sheikh Saud, the President of FIBA Asia in a simple opening ceremony. The MP of Tanjong Pagar Ms. Indranee Rajah was the Guest of Honour for the closing. The organization of the championship has achieved a creditable success. Let this experience be the inspiration for hosting more FIBA Asia events in future.
10.2. The Sports Hall was seldom full during the championship as it is located a bit far from the city. More aggressive publicity could lure the public to the game.
10.3. A welcome dinner was held on 25th December 2006. A gala occasion for the youth players spending the Christmas away from home, singing and dancing to the highlights of all present.
10.4. All provisions were scheduled to accommodate CCTV live coverage for the Semi-finals and Final. Thereby, China games were fixed at 1600 hours on the competition schedule. The late withdrawal of CCTV coverage was a disappointment as BAS has set over USD 60,000 for the TV production. As an alternative, BAS catered TV cameras for filming the event.
10.5. On behalf of FIBA Asia, I wish to congratulate the Chairman and every member of the 2nd FIBA Asia Championship for Young Women Organising Committee for the successful championship. The invaluable supports from Singapore Sports Council made the difference to the achievement. Not forgetting to thank the participating teams for their full cooperation through out the championship.
10.6. Last but not least, congratulations to China and Japan for having qualified for the 2nd World Women Championship For Young Women in “Moscow 2007”.
Thank you “ Peace Through Basketball”
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