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| league = [[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC Division 2]]
| league = [[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC Division 2]]
| established = {{Start date and age|1973}}
| established = {{Start date and age|1973}}
| history = '''Cumbernauld Chiefs''' <br/> (1973-2014) <br/> '''North Lanarkshire Chiefs''' <br/> (2014-present)
| history = '''Cumbernauld Chiefs''' <br /> (1973-2014) <br /> '''North Lanarkshire Chiefs''' <br /> (2014-present)
| arena =
| arena =
| capacity = 169.69
| location = [[North Lanarkshire]], Scotland
| location = [[North Lanarkshire]], [[Scotland]]
| coach = Kev (Maurizio Sarri)
| ownership = Beam Suntory Westhorn (Darius' Distillery)
| colours = {{colorbox|#7699bc}} {{colorbox|#FFA500}} {{colorbox|white}}
| colours = {{colorbox|#7699bc}} {{colorbox|#FFA500}} {{colorbox|white}}
| website = [https://www.facebook.com/NLChiefs// Official website]
| website = [https://www.facebook.com/NLChiefs/ Facebook page]
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The club was founded as the '''Cumbernauld Chiefs''' in 1973.
The club was founded as the '''Cumbernauld Chiefs''' in 1973.


For many years, the Chiefs were relatively successful at local level, however their primary focus was the development of an extensive junior program which continues to this day. This program regularly engages with hundreds of local kids per week. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/NLChiefs/posts/1607951816011811:0|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>
For many years, the Chiefs were relatively successful at local level, however their primary focus was the development of an extensive junior program which continues to this day. This program regularly engages with hundreds of local kids per week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https://www.facebook.com/NLChiefs/posts/1607951816011811:0|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>


In 2014, the club changed its name to the '''North Lanarkshire Chiefs''' to reflect the wide reach of the club across the whole North Lanarkshire area.
In 2014, the club changed its name to the '''North Lanarkshire Chiefs'''.


In 2018, the Chiefs entered the [[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|Men's National League Division 2]], finishing 8th in their maiden season.
In 2018, the Chiefs entered the [[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|Men's National League Division 2]], finishing 8th in their maiden season.


The Chiefs are an incorporated charitable organisation (SC047704).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=47704|title=North Lanarkshire Chiefs Basketball Club, SC047704 |publisher=Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator|website=www.oscr.org.uk |access-date=19 March 2022}}</ref> They have been a recipient of Lottery funding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gotlottery.uk/big-lottery-fund-cumbernauld-chiefs-basketball-club-6-374609|title=£1,990 was awarded to Cumbernauld Chiefs Basketball Club|website=gotlottery.uk |access-date=19 March 2022}}</ref>
Upon promotion to Head coach, coach kev's passion for hustle and heart have driven the NL chiefs to new heights for the 2021/22 season, with star man T-bone averaging a double double in the opening five fixtures.

In 2022, the NL Chiefs went on to win promotion through a playoff game against sleeve. Josh Philpott dropped an enormous 32 points in a close 71-69 victory which saw the Chiefs delight in promotion to Division 1.

Current roster includes talented young players such as Darius, T-Bone, Leviticus, Philpott, Milky, Sherry aka Mr Foul and many more. The future is bright for the NL chiefs.

Like many basketball clubs in Scotland, the Chiefs are a registered charity (SC047704). <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/CS002987|title=NORTH LANARKSHIRE CHIEFS BASKETBALL CLUB - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gotlottery.uk/scotland/north-lanarkshire/glasgow/?page=2|title=Lottery Grants Scotland - North Lanarkshire - Glasgow (page 2)|website=gotlottery.uk}}</ref>


==Teams==
==Teams==
For the 2019-20 season, the Chiefs will field the following teams: <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slba.org.uk/|title=SLBA – Strathclyde League Basketball Association}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://basketballscotland.co.uk/competitions/|title=Competitions – Basketball Scotland}}</ref>
For the 2019-20 season, the Chiefs will field the following teams:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slba.org.uk/|title=SLBA – Strathclyde League Basketball Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://basketballscotland.co.uk/competitions/|title=Competitions – Basketball Scotland}}</ref>
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|style="text-align:center;"|Did not qualify
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[2019–20 Scottish Basketball Championship Men season|2019–20]]
|style="text-align:center;"|[[2019–20 Scottish Basketball Championship Men season|2019–20]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://basketballscotland.co.uk/league/139391/|title=SBC MEN (DIV 2) 2019-2 |publisher= Basketball Scotland |access-date=19 March 2022}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC D2]]'''
|style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC D2]]'''
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|style="text-align:center;"|Did Not Qualify
|style="text-align:center;"|Did not qualify
|style="text-align:center;"|Did Not Compete
|style="text-align:center;"|Did not compete
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[2021–22 Scottish Basketball Championship Men season|2021–22]]
|style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC D2]]'''
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|style="text-align:center;"|'''2022-23'''
|style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Scottish Basketball Championship Men|SBC D1]]'''
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://basketballscotland.co.uk/league/139391/|title=League – Page 139391 – Basketball Scotland}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Basketball teams in Scotland]]
[[Category:Basketball teams in Scotland]]
[[Category:Sport in Scotland]]
[[Category:Sport in North Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Cumbernauld]]
[[Category:Cumbernauld]]
[[Category:1973 establishments in Scotland]]
[[Category:Basketball teams established in 1973]]

Latest revision as of 05:25, 4 May 2023

North Lanarkshire Chiefs
LeagueSBC Division 2
Established1973; 52 years ago (1973)
HistoryCumbernauld Chiefs
(1973-2014)
North Lanarkshire Chiefs
(2014-present)
LocationNorth Lanarkshire, Scotland
Team colours     
WebsiteFacebook page

The North Lanarkshire Chiefs are a Scottish basketball club, based in the town of Cumbernauld, Scotland.

Club

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The club was founded as the Cumbernauld Chiefs in 1973.

For many years, the Chiefs were relatively successful at local level, however their primary focus was the development of an extensive junior program which continues to this day. This program regularly engages with hundreds of local kids per week.[1]

In 2014, the club changed its name to the North Lanarkshire Chiefs.

In 2018, the Chiefs entered the Men's National League Division 2, finishing 8th in their maiden season.

The Chiefs are an incorporated charitable organisation (SC047704).[2] They have been a recipient of Lottery funding.[3]

Teams

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For the 2019-20 season, the Chiefs will field the following teams:[4][5]

Home Venue

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The Chiefs are based primarily at St. Maurice's High School and Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld.

Season-by-season records

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Season Division Tier Regular Season Post-Season Scottish Cup
Finish Played Wins Losses Points Win %
North Lanarkshire Chiefs
2018–19 SBC D2 3 8th 16 3 13 19 0.188 Did not qualify Did not compete
2019–20[6] SBC D2 3 9th 18 4 14 22 0.222 Did not qualify Did not compete
2021–22 SBC D2 3 2nd 10 7 3 17 0.700 No Playoffs 1st round
2022-23 SBC D1 2 11th 20 2 18 24 0.100 Did not qualify 2nd round

References

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  1. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  2. ^ "North Lanarkshire Chiefs Basketball Club, SC047704". www.oscr.org.uk. Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  3. ^ "£1,990 was awarded to Cumbernauld Chiefs Basketball Club". gotlottery.uk. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  4. ^ "SLBA – Strathclyde League Basketball Association".
  5. ^ "Competitions – Basketball Scotland".
  6. ^ "SBC MEN (DIV 2) 2019-2". Basketball Scotland. Retrieved 19 March 2022.