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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.


In 2022, the NL Chiefs went on to win promotion through a playoff game.
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.


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The Chiefs are an incorporated charitable organisation (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/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>
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.

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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==

Revision as of 16:30, 19 March 2022

North Lanarkshire Chiefs
LeagueSBC Division 2
Established1973; 52 years ago (1973)
HistoryCumbernauld Chiefs
(1973-2014)
North Lanarkshire Chiefs
(2014-present)
Capacity169.69
LocationNorth Lanarkshire, Scotland
Team colours     
Head coachKev (Maurizio Sarri)
OwnershipBeam Suntory Westhorn (Darius' Distillery)
WebsiteFacebook page

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

Club

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.

In 2022, the NL Chiefs went on to win promotion through a playoff game.

The Chiefs are an incorporated charitable organisation (SC047704).[2] [3]

Teams

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

Home Venue

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

Season-by-season records

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 SBC D2 3 9th 18 4 14 22 0.222 Did Not Qualify Did Not Compete

[6]

References

  1. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  2. ^ "NORTH LANARKSHIRE CHIEFS BASKETBALL CLUB - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
  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. ^ "League – Page 139391 – Basketball Scotland".
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