ABA Gold (ABAG Format) – (More details on game format to come later)

12 Game Season will run from May – July 2022 

Playoffs and Regional Championships will be 1st weekend of August 2022

ABAG Teams will be assigned to a regional unit. Each unit will consist of 5 teams max (minimum of 4 teams) lead by a Division Coordinator.  All games must be played in an indoor facility. 

1. Must be current ABA team owner in good standing (team adhered to all of the requirements in Operation Upgrade during the regular season).

2. Must have played the entire ABA season preceding the start of ABA Gold season.

3. No brand new owners. Must have 1 or more years of experience in the ABA.

4. Verify that all referees used by the teams must have at least high school and/or college experience. No family members will be allowed to referee games involving their own family.

5. Ensure all games are played by ABAG First to 50 guidelines (will be presented at a later date).

6. Approve teams’ schedules within the unit prior to season start.

7. Communicate with all teams within their unit weekly.

1. Must be current ABA team owner in good standing (team adhered to all of the requirements in Operation Upgrade during the regular season).

2. Team should be comprised of at least 50% ABA Players.

3. Understand that the ABA standards apply to all ABAG games in addition to the unique ABAG rules.

4. Owners are responsible for the cost of the facility to play games.

5. Owners are responsible for hiring quality referees (verified credentials) and for the cost of referees.

6. Must update their website regularly and should film all games.

7. Must provide stats and report game scores within 24 hours of the conclusion of a game.

8. Each team will receive an exclusive ABA Gold NFT minted for their team (team photos and bundled player sets) and receive a percentage of the sales.

1. Each player will have an exclusive ABA Gold NFT Player Card minted in their likeness and will receive a percentage of the proceeds.

2. Players are entitled to a portion of the Division prize money if their team wins the Division.

1. All ABAG personnel for each team (managers, trainers, etc.) will receive an exclusive ABA Gold NFT minted in their likeness and will receive a performance-based percentage of the proceeds.