President's Message 2021-2022 Season 

To all Metro players, followers and visitors:

Welcome to the 50th season of Metro basketball in Newfoundland and Labrador! It is particularly exciting to welcome everyone back again after the first extended playing interruption in our leagues’ history. As a testament to the commitment of our league executive and players, everyone chipped in for a very successful reboot. And following a collective effort to balance our 6 teams through our draft system, we are now getting back into the swing of things and playing ball again. We may have few more “hoops” to jump through because of how our world has changed, but nothing that will take the enjoyment out of the great sport of basketball.

The Metro history dates back to 1970 when a few ambitious lads decided to look for a conditioning solution when the summer sports season ended. Over the ensuing 50 years, thousands of 35+ men have come through our doors, kept in shape and competed, and been a part of our continuing success.

With limited options for older players in many sports, Metro delivers a great balance between physical conditioning, great socializing and spirited competition.

Best of luck to our 80+ players again this year, as we aim for yet another great season of ball.

Cheers

Rod Budgell
President, Metro Basketball League