Nederlandse Basketball Bond

Nederlandse Basketball Bond (NBB)
Formation July 15, 1947 (1947-07-15)
Type Non-profit
Headquarters Amsterdam
Area served
 Netherlands
Official language
Dutch
Website www.basketball.nl

The Nederlandse Basketball Bond (NBB) is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in the Netherlands.[1][2]

History

Foundation (1947)

The Nederlandse Basketball Bond was founded on July 15, 1947. After World War II in which the Dutch were conquered by the Natzis it began a priority to build governing bodies for their national sports. Even much so that the Netherlands founded a basketball federation before Basketball power the United States which didn't found their own federation until the 70s.

Early years (1947–1961)

At the beginning, the NBB started with less than a thousand members and 120 teams from Amsterdam, Haarlem and Rotterdam joined. Basketball was a sport that was not practiced all over the country, but especially in Amsterdam. It is logical, therefore, that the NBB derives from the Amsterdam Basketball Federation, founded in 1945.

The sports success (1962–1991)

During the time period from 1962 to 1991 basketball saw huge growth in the Netherlands. Partially to blame was the Dutch national teams success, seeing ten EuroBaket appearances in that span.

Also during this time was the foundation and beginnings of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL). Which received tons of fan support.[3]

Sports fall (1991–2012)

During the time period from 1991 to 2012 the national team had failed to a EuroBasket performance.

Control

The NBB controls:

References

  1. ↑ https://www.basketball.nl/
  2. ↑ https://www.brandsoftheworld.com/logo/nederlandse-basketball-bond
  3. ↑ "Home > Cios werkt samen > Nederlandse Basketball Bond. Nederlandse Basketball Bond. Adres: Wattbaan 31-49. 3439 ML Nieuwegein. Geo: POINT (5.103435 52.0353328)". Retrieved 14 May 2017.
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