National Collegiate Athletic Association

The NCAA News - News and Features

May 4, 1998

Another eight summer basketball leagues gain certification

The Association has certified another eight summer basketball leagues for 1998 competition.

The leagues include four for men and four for women.

Student-athletes from NCAA institutions participate each summer in hundreds of leagues certified in accordance with NCAA Bylaws 14.7.5.2 and 30.15.

A complete list of certified basketball events can be obtained from the NCAA Fax-on-Demand System by dialing 770/399-3060 (passcode 1925) and selecting request number 1120.

Previously certified leagues were published in the April 20 and 27 issues of The NCAA News.

Questions about the application process for NCAA certification should be directed to Doug Archie, NCAA membership services representative, at the national office.

Following are the leagues approved most recently by the Association, listed by state and including names, addresses and telephone numbers of league directors.

Men's leagues

North Carolina

  • Chavis Center Adult Summer Basketball League at St. Augustine's College (Emery Gym) in Raleigh, North Carolina. June 15-August 14. Kirk Matthews, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 (919/831-6989).

    Ohio

  • Gus Johnson Summer Basketball League at Perkins Park in Akron, Ohio. June 15-August 6. Kenneth Littlejohn, 730 Perkins Park Drive, Akron, Ohio 44302 (330/535-5510).

  • Southwest Ohio Summer League at Middletown Christian School in Middletown, Ohio. June 15-July 23. Bill Curry, 3023 North Union Road, Middletown, Ohio 45042 (513/423-4542).

    Virginia

  • Town of Vienna Summer Basketball League at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. June 22-August 12. Patrick Sullivan, 120 Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, Virginia 22180 (703/255-6360).

    Women's leagues

    Massachusetts

  • Women's Suburban Summer Basketball League at Ames Sports Complex Fieldhouse, Stonehill College, in North Easton, Massachusetts. June 22-August 26. Alan K. Shooshan, 14 Brentwood Circle, Needham, Massachusetts 02192 (781/444-2145).

    Pennsylvania

  • Shooting Stars Women's College Division Summer Basketball League at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. June 20-July 30. Wayne Szwedko, 12 Ravine Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215 (412/782-3205).

    Virginia

  • Town of Vienna Summer Basketball League at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. June 22-August 12. Patrick Sullivan, 120 Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, Virginia 22180 (703/255-6360).

    Texas

  • Women's Basketball League at Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department in Edinburg, Texas. June 17-August 19. Lottie Zarate, 315 East Palm Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 (956/381-5631).