A special qualifying tournament was held for European teams to allocate four extra berths.

Island Games, first held in 1985, for teams from several islands and other small territories.

A competition was held for teams of two "lawyers" and three "law clerks."

The new organisation held its first Australian Championships in 2002 for mens and mixed teams.

While the exception doesn't fit the Knicks' needs, it does hold intriguing possibilities for other teams.

Further, ATG funded university research and, starting in 1992, held an annual design competition for teams of students.

In 2008, the PASL announced they would hold the first tournament for indoor soccer open to all leagues and/or existing teams.

An auction was held for teams to buy players, and Mahmadullah was bought by the Chittagong Kings for $110,000.

Before 1993, the event was held for amateur teams.

Dates are held until late in the season even for teams like the 76ers that are unlikely to contend for the playoffs.