January 8, 2017
Great Opening day inspite of the snow storm !!
Thank you FECGP Nida Imperial for coming and tossing the ceremonial jump ball. Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez was not able to come because of the weather but sends her best wishes to the league.
FACAA 2016/2017 President Mike Marcial introduced the 2017 committee and gave an inspirational message after Pastor Darius Nable's invocation and prayer of healing and safety for the players.
Ruben David, Commissioner ( Mayor's Commission on Asian American Affairs ) and FACAA Committee member acknowledged the Philadelphia Recreation Department and the Philadelphia School District ( represented by Kevin Mccaffee) for their support of the FACAA league.
2016 35+ Division MVP Jimmy Reynolds led the Oath of Sportsmanship before the games begun.
Contact Philip Reyes ( official photographer) if you need copies of pictures taken today.
The final game results and statistics are now posted.
If you see any discrepancy, send an email to: facaa215@gmail.com so we can make the proper correction if needed.
Next week's game will be posted by Tuesday .
Thanks to all who came with their family members and friends.
Keep coming and supporting the league.
FILIPINO NIGHT WITH THE SIXERS ( vs. Miami Heat )
Saturday, 7:00 PM FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Limited number of tickets still available for sale.
Send email to: facaa215@gmail.com for orders.
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New rules that started this season if you have not noticed.
NCAA Rules shall govern all the games of this tournament subject to the following modifications:
1. REGULAR SEASON - The length of the first half shall be played with running time and stop only on time-outs . In the second half, clock will stop whenever the ball goes out of bounds, free throws are being shot and during time out.(EXCEPTION (mercy rule ) – if the score differential is greater than 15 points, the
clock will run with stops only on timeouts) . Each half will total 20 minutes of regulation time.
PLAYOFFS - Same as regular Season:
2. CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : Clock will stop on the first and second half whenever the ball goes out of bounds, a foul is called, free throws are being shot, and during time outs . ( Exception (mercy rule) - If the score differential is
greater than 15 points in the last 2 minutes, the clock will run with stops only on time outs) . . Each half will total 20 minutes of regulation time.
PLAYOFF ELIGIBILITY
For the 2017 season - Open division players must play or be present for at least 2 (two) regular season games and for the 35+ Division at least 3 (three) games to be eligible for the playoffs.
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Let us all be guided by this bible verse:
"For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world,
and is himself destroyed or lost?" Luke 9:25
For spiritual guidance, contact Pastor Darius Nable
at 856-332-5449 or dnable@tcgsch.org
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