Shell National Basketball League 2008-09 Season be

Shell Palau again shows their financial support
2008-09 Shell NBL Technical meeting
Shell Palau Area Manager Frank Kyota came to the simple opening ceremony of the NBL with a big check worth $15,000.00 as a donation to the Palau Basketball Federation national and youth development programs. Shell continues it's annual drive to assist the federation in implementing organized games that involved physical development, mental awareness and character and attitude developments. Some of the Federation By-Laws include Stay in School programs, Substance Abuse programs and Stop Bulying Now programs. The league tied last years record of 28 teams participating in 2 divisions. The division 1 consist of the top 10 teams from the previous season. Team Stingers, Blue Sharks and PCC Mesekiu earned their mark in division 1 when they eliminated their opponents and advanced to the higher division. Division 2 consist of the remaining teams that did not qualify to enter division 1, including the new teams. Team Cardinals, Triggerfish, Aimeliik Ngerbuns and Rangers are the newcomers, while Team Airai, Mesang, Klebokl and Bullets did not return this season. 3 games a night are played from Mon-Sat. starting at 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm at the National Gym. In the opening game of the season, last season champions Team Stingers lost to 2nd Place finalist Team Rivals by a score of 97-61. Good Luck to all the teams and see you in the finals...


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