Kiribati Basketball Federation Annual Reports 2007
KBF 1 Annual Report 200 7 Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ......................................................... 2 The Executive Body and Structure 2007 ........................ 3 Kiribati National Tournaments 2007............................. 4 Kiribati Development Programs 2007 ........................... 4 Members of the Federation ....................................... 5 Teams For 2007 registered under KBF ......................... 5 Associations registered under KBF 2007 ...................... 6 KBF Meetings Conducted in 2007 .............................. 6 Zone and Regional Games ....................................... 7 KBF Finance and Sport Equipments 2007 .................... . 7 Conclusion ......................................................... 8 Annex 1 ............................................................. 9-10 Annex 2 (a) ......................................................... 11-13 Annex 2 (b) .......................................................... 14-15 Annex 2 (c) ......................................................... 16-17 KBF 2 Annual Report 200 7 Kiribati Basketball Federation Annual Reports 2007 Introduction The Kiribati Basketball Federation (KBF) is a national sport body in Kiribati which is established by local players purposely to promote, develop, conduct and look after basketball nationally. As Basketball is one of the most common sports worldwide, Kiribati is also involved and experienced in this kind of hobby or talent. The KBF members are now dominated with young generations and that what the federation is very proud of and we call those members as "Rising Stars of Kiribati". On South Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, it is the only place in the country where basketball is very active and where most of the members are residing on. However, the outreach programmes of KBF to outer islands have not yet been implemented but that was targeted to be accomplished in days to come, in order to spread the gospel of Basketball all over the country. On the other hand, Basketball in Kiribati is now developing rapidly but still the KBF is peeping and looking for further opportunities to expedite more on the development of the sport in the country and to encourage more youths to this most interesting and challenging talents. In this small report, the paper will outline and convey some important parts of KBF components and major events conducted through-out the year 2007. This will include members of the federation, teams who participate in every national basketball tournament, meetings and etc... Hope you will enjoy the real picture of KBF for 2007. KBF 3 Annual Report 200 7 President Mr. Baretoka Auatabu Secretary Mrs Ariteta Treasurer Ms Teimwa Onorio Board of Director Mr. Aroito Tetuai Temaiku United Basketball Association Board of Director Mr. Itibwebwe Rotitaake Board of Director Mr. Iotia. P. Tatireta Board of Director Mr. Tiim Romatoa Bikenibeu Basketball Association Bairiki Basketball Association Betio Basketball Association The KBF Executive Body and Structure 2007 The President of KBF Mr. Baretoka.Auatabu has left the country in Mid December 2007 and now residing in New Zealand as a Permenanet Resident. Mrs. Ariteta, the KBF Secretary with the assistance from volunteer observer Mr Naunta Taatu helped out in completing the KBF programs before the very end of that year. KBF 4 Annual Report 200 7 KBF National Tournaments 2007 The Kiribati Basketball Federation conducted a total of only three tournaments for the year 2007, namely South Tarawa Championship, Independence Anniversary Basketball Championship and Coral Ace Xmas Basketball Championship. South Tarawa Championship is sponsored by the Federation itself while the Independence championship sponsored by the Government Organizing committee for the anniversary and Coral Ace Company sponsored the Xmas championship. A total number of 22 teams were participating in the three tournaments accordingly from different categories such as men's team division 1 and 2 and women's open division. Names of participating teams are giving later in this report as one of the components and contents of the paper. KBF Development Programs 2007 As parts of the basketball development in the country, the KBF have not conducted any development programs for 2007 for players, referees and coaches. This was one of the anticipated events in the year that has to be implemented by the executive but nothing has been carried out since. However, these programs have to be implemented soon but due to lack of funds and shortage of equipments, that leads to the unsuccessful implementation of any development program. Since then the KBF is looking forward to 2008 to implement those programs and to fulfill the needs for local players, referees and coaches within the country. This year as well in September, a Zone Development Office from FIBA Oceania John Hoyle programs but unluckily, Mr. Hoyle is suddenly admitted at the hospital in Australia and therefore his mission to Kiribati is not accomplished at that time. The KBF and its members are still looking forward for this visit in the future, but the KBF executive has to conduct a local development program here as well in Tarawa hopefully by this year 2008. KBF 5 Annual Report 200 7 Members of the Federation As mentioned before, members of the federation are now dominated young people, mostly high school boys and girls, but still there are quite a lot of veterans in the federation who are parts of the body plus more between the ages of 23-35 years of ages. For 2007 the approximate number of members recognized by the federation is total up to around 264 members all from South Tarawa exclusive of Outer Islands plus the Line and Phoenix Group. Even it is only 200 something in total, the KBF believed that there are more people who can play this talent but they have not yet exposed themselves to participate in any national tournaments. The KBF is still now inviting interested players and promote Basketball on South Tarawa and through-out Kiribati to open the eyes of more people who still have the talents but are not participating regularly and to those who are still capable but have loose their interest in Basketball. The KBF logo says "Promoting Basketball throughout Kiribati" That is still worked out in the country to encourage more participation from people throughout. T eams for 2007 registered under KBF Mens Division 1 Mens Divison 2 Womens Team 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. By looking at the table above, it is confirmed that a total number of teams participating in every national basketball league for 2007 is 22. This number is expected to increase in the upcoming years due to more interested teams from women participation and division 2 categories. It is also noticed from the table, that most of the teams are young players in divison 2. KBF 6 Annual Report 200 7 Associations registered under KBF 2007 There were only four (4) Basketball Associations in Kiribati mainly from South Tarawa who were recognized by the KBF and were registered under the federation. These include Betio Basketball Association, Bairiki Basketball Association, Bikenibeu Basketball Association and Temaiku United Basketball Association. These are also shown and stated in the above structure diagram of KBF. Each association carries out their own programs within their district. The KBF did not involve in their programs but only if they request the federation for assistance in terms of equipments and refereeing for their finals, the KBF was always ready to assist on those matters. They carried out their own fund raisings and contribute some to the KBF as parts of their membership fees to the Kiribati National Federation. There should be more than four associations on South Tarawa and in Kiribati nationally that can assured but they haven't registered their names with the federation maybe due to the lack of commitment from our National Basketball development Officer whom there still no actions from him since he first appointed in 2006. The KBF is now looking forward to finalize arrangements in re-appointing a new NBDO for Kiribati so that any actions performed by KBF with the assistance from him/her are accelerating in the future. KBF Meetings conducted in 2007 The Annual General Meeting ( followed by three other executive meetings later in that year as follows: Meeting No. Name of Meeting Date Status of the Meeting 1. KBF Executive Meeting 26-05-2007 Minutes adopted 2. KBF Executive Meeting 21-07-2007 Minutes adopted 3 KBF Executive Meeting 29-09-2007 Minutes adopted All minutes of meetings stated above can be read in Annex 2 of this report. The minute for AGM is given in Annex 1. KBF 7 Annual Report 200 7 Zone and Regional Games The KBF was regret to state in this report that Kiribati did not participate in the 2007 South Pacific Games, held in Apia Western Samoa. Due to insufficient time for preparations and lack of communications from the KBF with zone and regional bodies plus our Kiribati National Olympic Committee here locally, that resulted in missing the chance to participate in last SPG 2007. However, the KBF has also attended other tournaments before; in the 2003 South Pacific Games held in Fiji, Micronesian games held in Palau and in the Marshall Island but that were about 7-8 years back. On the other hand, the Kiribati Basketball Federation wishes to attend every tournament outside Kiribati in the future and is planning to set up its developments programs for Basketball players in the country to equip them before any upcoming events outside Kiribati specifically on Basketball. Since now the KBF is establishing a good connection with basketball bodies outside Kiribati and FIBA as well, hope in the future Kiribati will never miss the chance to participate in every event. No international tournaments in Basketball, Kiribati had ever attended. KBF Finance and sports equipments 2007 The KBF financial account is managed by our treasurer Ms Teimwa.Onorio. In 2007, cash on hand received by KBF comes from the collection of team registration fees for one tournament which is a $30 a team. Others such as individual annual membership fees $5 dollars and Association fees of $50 dollars were not collected last year that has to be collected again this year 2008 as part of the Kiribati Basketball Federation Constitution. There are no donations from local companies within the country last year plus donations from outside. No connections with Kiribati National Olympic Committee from the federation. Since then the KBF only ran on its own to support its own activities for 2007 such as tournaments but that cannot fully accomplished the plan for KBF at that year. The Kiribati Basketball Federation need to establish a good connection and build up a good relationship with local companies within the country and basketball bodies from outside like FIBA so that supports will be easily granted from time to time upon requests. In 2008, the KBF is now working towards accomplishing that will in establishing good connections with FIBA and local companies within the country and look for more opportunities KBF future developments. KBF 8 Annual Report 200 7 On the other hand the major problem that KBF is still now facing in the past until today is the shortage of equipments for development programs and tournaments. That is also one of the factors that contribute to the deliberate development of basketball in Kiribati in the past years. To be honest in this report, the KBF has no basketball balls, we used private balls from players who brought theirs, during that day of the tournaments but we do not have our own. We have two stop watches, one is good and the other one is not working plus a score board which was now too old and nearly broken into peaces. We do not have whistles, only for approved referees but nothing kept with the federation. These are the only equipments now currently with us until today. The Federation still find ways of getting more equipments and also peeping for offers from FIBA or other Basketball federations outside the country. Kiribati is poor but will soon be looking for grants and assistance from our neighboring countries, "Who knows we will be more secure with our equipments in the future". Conclusion As part of Basketball development in Kiribati, The Kiribati Basketball Federation will never fed up with looking for ways of achieving good standard of basketball in Kiribati. The federation will be more active nowadays and forget about the past when the Basketball in Kiribati has slept for a long period of time, which brought no developments to local players and slacken the interests and development of an individual player. As we are stepping into this New Year 2008, let make 2008 the prosperous year of Basketball in Kiribati commencing from a good start and will end with an outstanding performance. KBF will fulfill all the strategic plans for 2008 and to look for more opportunities for local players in Kiribati as part of development, build up a good relationship and good connections with regional and international bodies of Basketball and from all those actions, Basketball in Kiribati will travel with swift development in days to come. However, the KBF will have to regularly conduct tournaments and development programs within the country and will invite assistance from FIBA to assist on basketball refereeing and coaching to local players. Lastly but not least , again let the federation stop sleeping as experienced in the past but let it move forward to further and expedite the developments of basketball talents in the country and let make 2008 a successful year for the federation. KBF 9 Annual Report 200 7 Annex 1 KBF AGM Minutes as at 5 KIRIBATI BASKETBALL FEDERATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTE 5 KNYC MANEABA The meeting started at 9:45am on Saturday 5 TUC's 35 that more than 50 members are present. The Vice-President of the current Executive Committee Mr. Ioane opens the meeting with words of thanks to the federation members for making it to this meeting and explains the purpose of meeting which is to conduct the long overdue Annual General Meeting. He then invited Kautu Temakei, a member of the Games Organising Committee to chair the meeting. After a few remarks, the appointed chairperson explains to the AGM that with no reports from the previous committee the meeting will consider the following agenda: · · · Adopting a New Constitution The Chairperson explains that the Federation had operated under various poorly written constitutions that have not been officially adopted by the Federation in the past few years. He adds that this AGM is no different from the previous ones in which a practice of relieving some or all elected Executive/Committee members can happen and this happens because of the absence of a comprehensive constitution. Members are then given the choice of either keeping the existing executive/committee or replacing half or all of them. Members choose to elect all new executive/committee members to replace current ones. The chairperson explains that the Federation requires a new constitution. He mentions that a final draft of the constitution had been given out for review by some associations and with no feedback received it was brought to this AGM for adoption. The chairperson reiterates more pressing matters involving obligations under the proposed new constitution including the rule for election which allows for only half of the elected members to be replaced every alternate year as detailed in the draft constitution to allow for continuity. Members are then invited to express their views with respect to adopting or rejecting the constitution. Through a show of hands, the members unanimously agree to adopt the new constitution. Consideration of becoming a member of the Incorporated Societies Act. The chairperson asks the federation to consider becoming incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 2002. The chairperson comments on past committees lack of reporting on the federation funds and activities and the failure to handover to the new elected committee or executives. He mentions some of the obligations under this Act and explains how relevant they are to improve this mismanagement. He also warns that there KBF 10 Annual Report will be fines to committee/board members if they fail to comply with provisions of the Act. In response to this members agree in principle and decide to leave it to the upcoming executive/committee to finalize the decision on this. Electing the Board of Directors as specified under the Constitution if adopted The chairperson explains that under the newly adopted constitution, the Federation's managing body with be known as the Board with seven members. The chairperson then invites candidates for the seven (7) board members required under the constitution. The nominees and voting results are as follows: Nominees Office Bearers · · · · · · · With the new board members, the chairperson invites those present to give a few words. After remarks from two new board members the chairperson invites the former president Mr David Collins to address the federation. The Chairperson further explains to the federation that copies of the new constitution will be provided to each team and/or associations soon. The chairperson encourages each and every member of the federation to read the constitution so they know what is expected of them and of the board. With no further comments the meeting ends at 10:45am Minutes adopted: .............................. (Chairperson) .............................. (Signature) .............................. (Date) KBF 11 Annual Report KB F Meeting Minutes as at 26 S aturday 26 Meeting type: Board of Directors Meeting Venue: Bairiki Basketball Court Time: 5:15pm Present Ariteta, Secretary Teima K Onorio Financial Controller Iotia Paul Board member Tiim Romatoa Board member Aroito Tetuai Board member Kautu Temakei Adviser David Collins Former KBF President Ali Tumoa Former KBF Secretary Absent Agenda 1. Minute of KBF AGM 2. KNOC AGM 3. Independence Anniversary Tournament 4. AOB Opening Remarks by Kautu Temakei, Interim Chairperson (IC) for this meeting. Current President observes. 1 Minute of KBF AGM With no comments, the Board confirmed the minutes. The IC explained that the minute is required by KNOC concerning election of new Board of Directors. The finished minute and constitution are to be sent to KNOC concerning decisions at AGM. FIBA Oceania to be updated on status of new KBF committee/board members 2. KNOC AGM KNOC AGM to be held on 3 This is a chance for KBF to enquire about the KNOC's requirements from our federation and to learn about funding opportunities. There are two vacancies available on the KNOC Executive. Board nominated David Collins as a candidate for the men's Vice-President position and Tessie Lambourne (TL) for Womens Vice Presidents. Other candidates to be KBF 12 Annual Report identified since TL will not be here during the KNOC AGM. The Executive will decide on the alternative candidate. David is to accompany the Executives to the KNOC AGM to provide advisory role. Affiliation fee is to be paid to KNOC for 2007 in order to have voting right. Financial Controller is to ensure that this is paid before the KNOC AGM. 3. Independence Anniversary Tournament Arrangement for Knock outs for current S.Tarawa is to have the top four in Pool A & B with No.1 Pool A against No.4 Pool B, and so forth). Baretoka's motion to have a different knock-out arrangement is not supported. For the Independence Anniversary, Single or Double knock-outs Tournament will be considered. The latter will be adopted if time permits. 4. Any Others Business David Handover from previous KBF Committee to current one is to take place between David Collins and current Executive members (preferably Secretary and Financial Controller) next week starting Monday 28 Iotia Iotia requests assistance with the transportation cost for his association members. It was decided that it is too expensive to provide transportation to games. Board is to consider rotating future tournaments to available courts around S.Tarawa to assist with cost. Tiim Is there a Karaitibo for the old and new committee? A small dinner will be held at close of meeting. Aroito Aroito requested to resign as a member of the board due to other commitments. After discussion he changed his mind to stay as member of Board. Kautu a) KNOC requires strategic plan (3 -5 years) for KBF (which Kautu and other board members will work on). b) Need to set-up committees within the federation to look after different aspect of the federation's activities such as Referees Committee, Coaching Committee, Games Committee, etc... c) Status of National Basketball Development Officer (NBDO) needs to be followed up. Current KBF Executive to update themselves with this from existing NBDO, previous KBF Executive and KNOC Executive. d) As a Federation, the KBF must have Associations affiliated or registered under it. It was decided that all villages of South Tarawa will constitute an KBF 13 Annual Report Association and each established Association must have a constitution that reflects the object of the Federations constitution. Outer islands will also be encouraged to form Associations. Meeting ends with confirmation that the President Baretoka must chair all meetings from now on. This is the requirement stated in the KBF constitution. Meeting finishes 6:15pm. Minutes adopted: .............................. (Chairperson) .............................. (Signature) .............................. (Date) KBF 14 Annual Report KBF Meeting Minutes as at 21 Date: 21/07/07 Meeting type: Board of Directors Meeting Venue: Mary's Motel Cool Room. Time: 10:00AM Present Teima - Financial Controller Ariteta - Secretary Tiim - Board member Naunta - Observer Kautu - Adviser Absent Aroito - Board member Itibwebwe - Board member MeetingAgenda: 1. KBF Strategic Plan 2. Federation Structure 3. Board attendance 4. Calendar of Event rest of 2007 5. FIBA Oceania Zone Development Officer visit 6. AOB 7. Next Meeting The meeting was supposed to start at 10:00 am but since members cannot make it, the meeting starts at about 1200am two hours later. 1. KBF strategic plan 2007-2011 The meeting was given two weeks to review and send comment to Kautu. 2. KBF Board structure Board members are to be assigned different responsibilities as coordinators for each area of the Federations activities. 3. Board attendance Members of the board are to be requested to attend every meeting from now on. According to the KBF constitution if they miss 3 meetings in a roll over a period of 6 month they will be replaced straight away. 4. Calendar of Events rest of 2007 Calendar for 2007 basketball tournament has to be discussed again next meeting and drafted at the same time. 5. FIBA Oceania Basketball Zone development officer visit funding under Solidarity funds. 6. AOB: KBF 15 Annual Report 1. South Tarawa league has to be completed and this has been left in the hands of the KBF President and the Game Organizer. 2. Rental Car for Oceania Zone Development Officer to be arranged by Tiim. 3. NBDO progress needs to be reviewed. This will be done by the President. Tiim is ready to take over the Responsibility of NBDO. 4. Accommodation for the Officer will be booked at Sweet Coconut Motel 7. Next meeting Next meeting is Sat 22/09/07. Minutes adopted: .............................. (Chairperson) .............................. (Signature) .............................. (Date) KBF 16 Annual Report KBF Meeting Minutes as at 29 Date: Sat 29 Meeting type: Board of Directors Meeting Venue: Bairiki outside KNYC maneaba Time: 10:00AM Present Ariteta - Secretary Tiim - Board member Kautu - Advisor Absent Iotia - Board member Aroito - Board member Itibwebwe - Board member Meeting Agenda 1. Matters arising 2. 2007 - 2008 Event Calendar 3. Workplan formulation 4. NBDO 5. AOB 6. Next Meeting Meeting started at 3:30pm. According to the constitution this is the adjourned meeting which requires that a meeting should continue even at the absence of a quorum. 1. Matters Arising Meeting went through the previous meeting minute held on 21/07/07 to confirm status of matters needing follow up actions: · adoption of the plan. · members are present. · notice of their commitment to attend meetings. Their failure in attending next meeting scheduled on 13/10/07 will result in their removal from the board. · 2. KBF 2007 - 2008 Event Calendar The meeting decided to leave the calendar of Event to the Executive to draft. This will be finalised in the next meeting. 3. Workplan Formulation The meeting decided that the workplan should be drafted by Kautu according to the KBF Strategic Plan. This should be discussed together with the calendar of event next meeting. KBF 17 Annual Report The meeting decided to defer this matter since the current NBDO is not present. The president was asked to notify the NBDO to make an effort to attend next meeting. 5. AOB President - KBF to organize a team for the Regional games 2008. The meeting asked the president to get a calendar of events for Regional Tournaments. Kautu added that the two national squads (senior squads and junior squads) will be part of the development programmes covered under the annual workplan so this area is covered. Tiim - proposed that a 3 on 3 competitions be organized as one of the event on the calendar. To overcome problems with bus fare and to make it more interesting, this can be organized as a touring event rather than hosting it in Bairiki only. The meeting agreed to include this as part of the calendar. Kautu - requested the board to work harder in trying to fulfill their obligations under the constitution and to try and avoid further delays in their planning if they wish to utilize the available funds from KNOC or other funding sources and not missing out on regional games again. 6. Next Meeting The meeting decided to meet again in two weeks time that is Saturday 13/10/07. Meeting finished at 04:10pm. Minutes adopted: .............................. (Chairperson) .............................. (Signature) .............................. (Date)
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