The Telekom Baskets Bonn have founded their own basketball league. Six men from Bonn founded this league in 2015 and are now celebrating the 10th anniversary with a basketball tournament at the Telekom Dome.
What happened?
The idea of founding the league came to the group through long-planned friendly matches. This became a regular occurrence. Through the Betriebssport-Kreisverband Bonn, the founders came into contact with other basketball enthusiasts.
Why is this important?
The league is also open to members of all age groups. The age of the basketball fans ranges from early twenties to late fifties. The joy of playing together unites the members.
What's next?
On the day of the tournament, the teams „After Job Jordans“, „Rhein Orcas Bonn“, „Korb Giganten Bonn“, „SG Blasing Suns“, „Triple B“ and „Court Crushers“ will play for a good cause. All proceeds will go to Herz Caspar, a non-profit organization that supports young people and their families in the event of serious illnesses.
The league is special because men and women play together. This is not the case in professional basketball. „When women play, fairness is also particularly taken into account, there are many rules so that women do not have a disadvantage“, says Julian Frederik Nelting, one of the founding members.
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Rhein Orcas Bonn | Benjamin Kessenich, Julian Frederik Nelting |
Conclusion
The Telekom Baskets Bonn have founded their own basketball league, which is characterized by its openness and fairness. The league is an important part of the Bonn basketball scene and provides a platform for players of all age groups and genders.