Tournament Rules

Team:

1. Three players must start the game. A maximum of 4 players per team.

2. NO jewelry or other loose items are allowed. 

3. Teams must wear the same color shirt or have reversible jerseys. 

4. Teams must provide their own warm-up balls. A game ball will be provided.

 
Game:

1. Each game will be a 15-minute running clock or the first team to 30 points. All games will start at the same time and use the same clock.

2. Games are played on a half court.

3. There will be a 5-minute warm up.

4. No time outs will be allowed.

5. Stalling is not allowed. A warning will be given and a 10-second “shot clock” count by the official will begin. Failure to shoot within the 10 seconds will result in a turnover. Starting with the second stalling violation, the penalty will be a turnover and two points for the offended team.

6. Coaches are allowed but the seatbelt rule will be enforced. Coaches must remain seated during the game.

7. Substitutions may be made only on a dead ball. 

8. Tie Game: The official will flip a coin to determine who will start with possession. It will then become sudden death, the first team to score wins. 

9. Game forfeit: Failure to have 3 players on the court at the scheduled time.

10. Each successful basket inside the 3 point line counts as two (2) and any basket scored outside the 3 point line is worth three (3) points.

 
Possession: 

1. To start the game, the official will flip a coin for possession.

2. Checking the ball: After every made basket or out of bounds infraction the offensive team must “check” the ball in before starting the play by passing the ball to the defensive team member. Balls must be checked in a respectful manner.

3. Jump balls will be awarded to the defensive team.

4. Following each change of possession, the ball must clear the 3 point line, with both feet behind it. 

5. If the ball changes possession and the ball is not cleared but a basket is made, no points will be awarded and possession will go to the opposing team.

 
Infractions:

1. Offensive fouls: All offensive fouls will result in a change of possession.

2. Defensive shooting fouls: All defensive shooting fouls will result in points awarded as if the shot was made and with possession of the ball.

3. On, or after, the 5th team foul of the game, each common foul will result in 1 point and possession of the ball.

4. Travelling: All travelling violations (travelling, double dribble, carrying, etc.) will be called by the official.

5. Technical Fouls: Technical fouls result in 2 points and possession of the ball. First offense during the tournament: the offending player, coach, or fan will be ejected from the game. Second offense during the tournament: the offending player, coach, or fan will be ejected from the tournament and premises. Technical fouls may be assessed for the following reasons: improper substitutions (subbing on a live ball), bad language, unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting, disrespect towards referees, disrespectful fan behavior, or at the discretion of the referee or tournament personnel. Note, this list is not all inclusive.

 

Division Tiebreaker:

1. Head to head

2. Points allowed

3. Points scored

4. ​Coin flip

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Please ensure that fair play and good sportsmanship are maintained throughout the entire tournament. We are all here to have fun!