Croatian First Women's Basketball League
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| No. of teams | 11 |
| Country |  Croatia |
| Continent | Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Medveščak (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Gospić (8 titles) |
| Domestic cup(s) | Ružica Meglaj-Rimac Cup |
| Official website | hks-cbf.hr |
The Croatia Women's Basketball League (A-1 Liga Žene) is the premier league for women's basketball clubs in Croatia. Founded in 1991 following the independence of the country, it is contested by eleven teams.[1]
Currently the champion is granted a spot in the Euroleague Women.[2]
History
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Current season teams (2013–2014)
| Team | City | Venue (Capacity) |
|---|---|---|
| Gospić | Gospić | Gradska Skolska Sportska Dvorana (2,000) |
| Medveščak | Zagreb | ŠŠD Pešćenica (600) |
| Novi Zagreb | Novi Zagreb | Športska dvorana Trnsko (2,500) |
| Pleter | Rijeka | Dinko Lukarić (500) |
| Ragusa PGM Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik | Športska dvorana Gospino polje (1,400) |
| Rockwool Pula | Pula | |
| Trešnjevka 2009 | Zagreb | Športska dvorana Trešnjevka (1,000) |
| Studenac Omiš | Omiš | Dvorana OŠ "Josip Pupačić" (1,000) |
| Split | Split | |
| Šibenik | Šibenik | Dvorana Baldekin (1,500) |
| Zadar | Zadar |
Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-92 | Split | Montmontaža Zagreb | [3] |
| 1992-93 | Split | Montmontaža Zagreb | 2:1 |
| 1993-94 | Split | Centar banka | 2:0 |
| 1994-95 | Centar banka | Montmontaža Zagreb | [4] |
| 1995-96 | Centar banka | Montmontaža Zagreb | 3:2 |
| 1996-97 | Šibenik Jolly | Centar banka | 3:2 |
| 1997-98 | Adriatic osiguranje | Šibenik Jolly | 3:2 |
| 1998-99 | Montmontaža Zagreb | Hrvatski Dragovoljac | 3:1 |
| 1999-00 | Gospić | Montmontaža Zagreb | 2:0 |
| 2000-01 | Croatia Zagreb | Gospić | 3:1 |
| 2001-02 | Gospić | Montmontaža Zagreb | 3:1 |
| 2002-03 | Šibenik Jolly | Gospić | |
| 2003-04 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:1 |
| 2004-05 | Croatia Zagreb | Šibenik Jolly | |
| 2005-06 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:2 |
| 2006-07 | Šibenik Jolly | Gospić | 3:2 |
| 2007-08 | Šibenik Jolly | Gospić | 3:1 |
| 2008-09 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:1 |
| 2009-10 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:0 |
| 2010-11 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:0 |
| 2011-12 | Gospić | Šibenik Jolly | 3:0 |
| 2012-13 | Novi Zagreb | Gospić | 3:2 |
| 2013-14 | Medveščak | Novi Zagreb | 3:1 |
| 2014-15 | Medveščak | Kvarner | 3:2 |
| 2015-16 | Medveščak | Zadar | 3:0 |
List of champions
- Including titles in SFR Yugoslavia and Croatia
| Team | Winners | Runners-up | Years Won | Years Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospić | 8 | 5 | 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2013 |
| Šibenik | 5 | 11 | 1991, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008 | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Croatia 2006 Zagreb | 5 | 2 | 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2005 | 1994, 1997 |
| Trešnjevka 2009 | 4 | 14 | 1967, 1982, 1983, 1999 | 1963, 1966, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002 |
| Split | 4 | 5 | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998 | 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957 |
| Medveščak | 3 | – | 2014, 2015, 2016 | – |
| Novi Zagreb | 1 | 2 | 2013 | 1999, 2014 |
| Zadar | – | 2 | – | 1947, 2016 |
| Lokomotiva Zagreb | – | 1 | – | 1952 |
| Kvarner Rijeka | – | 1 | – | 2015 |
References
- ^ Results, tables and news in eurobasket.com
- ^ 2011-12 season teams in FIBA Europe's website
- ^ Playoff not been played.
- ^ Playoff not been played.
External links
- Profile at eurobasket.com
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