A date has been set for NBL1 delegates to meet and discuss a framework for the 2021 season.
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Clubs recently completed a survey to provide feedback to the league on how to tackle a number of issues heading into next year.
The survey covered the scheduled start of the season, the number of rounds and rules around restricted players.
Delegates will meet to discuss the findings on September 1.
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Basketball Ballarat chief executive Peter Eddy said Basketball Victoria would consider feedback from the meeting and make decisions from there.
"A critical thing is getting the season timing right," Eddy said.
"Because of the NBL starting later than usual and the upcoming Olympics, there is a bit of work to be done around making sure that whatever the offer is, it's one that's good for the teams and corporate partners."
Eddy said it was important for the league to consider the financial capacity of corporate partners. He said clubs depend heavily on sponsors to fund their elite programs and some rely almost exclusively on their junior and senior competition base.
"There is a bit of vulnerability and a bit of uncertainty," he said.
"To even try and talk to a small business owner now about whether he would like to be a sponsor next year is impractical, because at the moment their only focus is keeping their business alive," he said.
While it is likely the NBL1 season will begin in March or April, Eddy said it was important to plan for the fact that the exact shape of the season might not be determined until January or February.
With some southern conference clubs based interstate, Eddy said border restrictions would need to be factored in.
"Tasmanian teams for instance might not be able to participate, so what does that mean for our conference?," he said.
"Albury is another example. They are over the border at the moment and if the border remains closed they wouldn't be able to play."
Border restrictions will also impact imported players, many of which travel from overseas. The Olympics, as well as the possibility of playing in front of limited crowds will have to be considered too.
"You've got to do what you've got to do to get the sport running, and we've got to be mindful of the budget we have," Eddy said.