TOURNAMENT RULES 2025	
Clock
9U-14U:	(2)-15 minute stopped halves.
*If there’s a 20-point lead, in the second half, clock will run. The clock will stop when the lead goes to 10  points or below. 
Ball Size:	9U-12U: 28.5 (unless both coaches agree upon using regulation size)
13U-14U: 29.5 Regulation Size
Changes in ball size must be approved by both head coaches prior to the start of the game.
Game Rules
Warm Up:	A minimum of 2 minutes for warm up time / 1 minute half time
Overtime:	1st overtime: 2 minutes. 2nd Overtime: 1 minute. Additional tie will go to Sudden Death. 
- One (1) additional time out for each overtime.
Time Outs:	There will be 3 timeouts per game. One (1) additional per each overtime.
Fouls:	Fouls shooting will be Double Bonus at Ten Fouls per half.
Game Time: Game time is forfeit time, no grace period. Please be at facility at least 30 minutes prior to
game time. (The Tournament Director has the discretion to supersede this rule)
Wristbands: Coaches MUST have a COACH’S wristband on at all times to be allowed to coach
or sit on the bench. Wristbands are to be worn on the wrist ONLY. This rule will be enforced by the
referees. A technical foul will be issued for any coach on the bench without a COACH’S wristband.
before the game.
Rosters: 
* Proof of Age and Grade (Birth Certificates and Current Report Cards) must be provided upon check
in/request.
* Players Cannot play for 2 different ORGANIZATIONS. (***If said Player plays on second team outside his organization that team forfeits the game or games he plays). 
* Players are Eligible to play for multiple teams within the same organization, but not within the same grade level. Player must be included on all Rosters prior to first Game. (Players must play Friday or Saturday to be eligible for Sunday bracket).
**Players in the PLATINUM and Gold divisions cannot play down**
•	Player must play a pool game to be Eligible for playoff or bracket game
*	Girls playing in boys divisions are allowed to play only one (1) grade down.
(ie: 12u/ 6th grade Boys- Girls can be in the 7th grade)
* THIS EVENT IS AN AGE AND GRADE BASED EVENT:  Acceptable forms for certification is Birth certificates or Passports (showing birthdate), and report cards or school ID's (to show proof of current grade). 
Coach/Player/Parent Conduct: Coaches are responsible for controlling their fans and supporters. Any problems could result in team forfeiture of game.
-If a coach, player, or spectator is ejected from a game, tournament director(s) reserve the right to be able to suspend the ejected coach, player, or spectator for one game.
-Fighting will NOT be tolerated and will result in an automatic suspension. No exceptions!!!
**Suspended coaches, players, or spectators may not be allowed on the property**

Tiebreakers: 
1.	Two-way ties: Two-way ties are determined by Head-to-Head competition.
1.2 If teams did not play each other, then point differential (15/-15) will be applied.
1.3 If two teams are still tied, then the fewest defensive points allowed will break the tie. 
1.4 If there is still a tie, then a coin toss will be implemented.
2.	Three or more team ties:
2.1. Three way or more team ties will be determined by Head-to-Head competition (only if all teams have played against each other). If all teams in tie have not played each other, then rule 2.2 applies.
2.2 If section 2.1 does not resolve the tie, then point differential (+15/-15) will be applied. If all teams have played each other, then only games played by the teams in question will be considered. The team with the fewest points will be tossed out.
2.3 The two remaining teams will then go back to the Head-to-Head tiebreaker. -If no head-to-head is applicable then the point differential will be applied. -If there still remains a tie after point differential, fewest points allowed will then be applied. -If a tie still remains after fewest points allowed is applied, then a coin toss will be implemented to determine the outcome of the tie.
Game Challenges: Only Coaches or Program Directors will be allowed to challenge games. All challenges must be done prior to the start of the game. A fee of $200.00 will be collected prior to the start of the game, and the game will be played under protest. A tournament coordinator will review the challenge. If the team in question is deemed in breach of tournament rules they will forfeit that game. Additionally, if the team in question loses, the coach that challenged will receive a $100 refund and the tournament will keep $100 for fees. If the team in question does not violate any rules and wins the game, the coach that challenged will not receive a refund of challenge fees.
HOME and AWAY Teams: Please note how to view which teams are Home and Away on the schedule. And please wear the correct jersey color accordingly (Home: light jersey, Away: dark jersey).
The HOME team will be the first team listed- on the left, and AWAY team will be the second team listed-on the right. (ie: A1 vs A2 -Home team is A1, Away team is A2)
In brackets, the HOME team will be listed on the TOP, and AWAY team will be listed on the BOTTOM.
******* Tournament Directors have the power to overturn and make changes best fit to run event ******* -Athletes Changing their Environment Successfully‑