U9 – U14 T1-3 boys & girls
RISE Facility – 4 courts, 36 games
Tournament Rules
- FIBA rules with some modifications.
- Games will consist of TWO 16-minute stop time halves. First OT period will be 2 min. Second OT will be
- sudden death (first point scored) after the jump ball.
- Running time may NOT occur without the approval of the PT court monitor.
- Pre-game warm-ups will last a minimum of FIVE minutes and the halftime break will be THREE minutes.
- The warmup and halftime break can be shortened at the discretion of the PT Court Monitor if we are
- running behind.
- The first listed team in the draw is the home team and should wear the light coloured uniforms. Teams
- MUST bring both uniform tops to all games (if available). Teams should sit on the Home/Away bench, as
- shown on the front of the scoreclock and warm up in front of their bench.
- All players will be disqualified at FIVE PERSONAL FOULS. Bonus foul shots (two shots) will be shot on
- the 8th team foul each half.
- Time-outs must be called through the scoretable.Teams will get TWO 60-second time-outs in each half
- (no carry-over). Each team gets ONE time-out in OT.
- Games will not use a shot clock; however, teams that deliberately stall will be given a 10 second
- warning (at the referee’s discretion). 8 second backcourt rules will be in effect.
- All teams should bring their own warmup balls. Size 6 balls are to be used for all divisions except Boys
- U14 and above which will use size 7.
- Although zone defense is permitted at our events, we strongly discourage it from being played at the
- U13 and below level for development purposes as identified by Basketball Canada and USA Basketball.
- U11 and below will be permitted to shoot foul shots from 13 feet (one step in front of the foul line).
- Full court pressing is NOT permitted by a team while leading by 20+ points.
- Pool tie breakers are: 1) head to head, 2) 3 way tie – point differential between tied teams (max
- 20pt/game), 3) points against, 4) coin toss
- Athletes are only allowed to play on one team per age division in the tournament. Players from a
- younger division are allowed to play up and/or on multiple teams. Any modifications or requests
- regarding this rule must be approved by the tournament director AND the opposing coach prior to
- tip-off.
- Players must have played at least one previous game in the event to be eligible for any championship
- game.
- Games are not permitted to start without an adult on the bench. Team coaches are responsible for the
- conduct and supervision of their players. Unacceptable behavior may result in the person being banned
- from the gym for the remainder of the Tournament.
- There is a 5 minute forfeit rule in effect for the league. If a team is not onsite and ready to play within
- five minutes of the designated game time, the Tournament Director or court monitor may, at his/her
- discretion thereafter, rule a forfeit (20-0 Final Score).
- FIRST INITIAL & FULL SURNAMES of players must be listed on the scoresheet.
- All decisions made by the League Director ARE FINAL!
