Fall Basketball Tournament

TOURNAMENT RULES / DETAILS:

• All teams will play two 16-minute stop time halves
• Halftime will last 2 minutes and Warm Up will last 3-5 minutes
• Running Clock if there is a 20-point lead in 2nd half when clock reaches the 8-minute mark. If the game gets UNDER 10 points the game will go back to stop clock.
• IF A TEAM IS UP 20 OR MORE POINTS WITH 2 MINUTES OR LESS THE GAME WILL BE CALLED.

Foul Rules:

• Players are allowed 6 personal fouls. Once a player receives their 6th foul they will be disqualified for the remainder of the game.
• At the 7th team foul in a half, the opposing team shoots 1&1
• Double bonus will begin at 10 team fouls each half
• All Technical fouls will result in 2 free throws and possession

Miscellaneous:

• Home team is listed 2nd in pool play or on bottom of bracket and will wear light jerseys
• No warm-up basketballs provided, and home team provides game ball
• If a player or coach gets ejected, they will NOT be allowed to play/coach in next game
• Games will start no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the scheduled game time and both coaches must agree to start early
• Teams must have at least 4 players present in order for games to start. If a team has 3 or fewer players present the game cannot start and will result in a forfeit
• If there is running time, clock will stop during team timeouts and player injuries
• Each competing team must have one team parent or team representative selected to work the scoreboard and scorebook at the scorer’s table
• No press if up 20 or more points (3rd-8th grade ONLY)

Coaches Guidelines/Etiquettes:

• Coaches are required to control their team/parents. (Must adhere to refs request)
• Coaches are required to enter rosters before gametime
• Coaches will be given 1 removal warning.
• Coaches given a second removal warning will be penalized for their current game and the next.

Overtime:

• Stop-time Halves: 1st OT will be 2-minute stop clock. Thereafter it will be 1-minute stop clock.

Timeouts:

• 3 full timeouts per game.
• One full timeout per overtime period, no carry over from previous halves.

Parental Guidelines/Etiquette:

• Parents will be given 1 referee warning before removal.
• Parents given a second referee warning will be asked to exit the facility with athlete. (No refund)
• 1 parent from each team will need to run the scorer’s table. (Clock or Scorebook)

Tournament Director:

Has authority to override any rules

The Courts director will be wearing a branded Courts Shirt. If you have any questions or concerns while attending, please locate them within the facility.  You can also email Jhawkins@thecourtscolorado.com