Going Out: Ball Above All's new season lets you be King of the Court

Jay Asser 12:43 08/05/2017
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  • Points win prizes: Several trophies will be on the line at Ball Above All. Picture: Edmir Capuno.

    Basketball never stops and here’s your chance to reign supreme with the return of Ball Above All’s new season.

    The popular recreation league offers four different divisions of play for the summer, with Men’s Elite, Men’s Semi Elite-Corporate, Women’s Elite-Corporate and Mixed.

    Monday is the final day to register a team, so if you’re ready to assemble your squad, or are an individual player looking for a side, make sure to sign up immediately.

    It doesn’t matter if you’re a former pro or just someone who likes to hit the blacktop from time to time, Ball Above All caters to players of all skill levels and abilities.

    IMPORTANT DETAILS

    • WHAT: Ball Above All’s Men’s Elite, Men’s Semi Elite-Corporate, Women’s Elite-Corporate and Mixed League
    • WHERE: GEMS Nations Academy, Barsha, Dubai
    • WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 15 to July 20
    • CONTACT: Visit www.ballaboveall.ae to sign up your team and for more information

    All games are five-on-five, have four 10-minute quarters and will be played at GEMS Nations Academy, Barsha, with stats recorded throughout the four leagues.

    Not only will players vie for the ultimate bragging rights, but also for prize money, a championship trophy, medals, a Most Valuable Player award and a Top Scorer award.

    Since arriving in the UAE, Ball Above All has grown to become the premiere recreational league in the region, featuring some of the best talent in the basketball community.

    The Men’s Elite League has even had former NBA players and if you think you can hang with the best of the best, form your team and sign up for the Division 1 challenge Games will be played every Monday, May 15 to July 17, from 19:00 to 23:00.

    The entry fee is Dh5,500 per team and the prize money is Dh8,000. If the Men’s Elite League sounds too intense for you, the Men’s Semi Elite-Corporate League is a more social way to play the game, allowing players to meet and network with other people.

    In the intermediate Division 2, games run every Wednesday, May 17 to July 19, from 19:00 to 23:00. The entry fee is Dh4,500 per team and the prize money is Dh5,000.

    Whether you’re in game shape or need a run to find your legs, Ball Above All also offer pick-up games every week at GEMS Nations Academy from 20:30 to 22:00.

    Up to 15 players can join at Dh50 per person, with games consisting of five-on-five scrimmages.

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