Tournament Rules & Divisions
Boys Age/Grade: 9/U 3rd, 10/U 4th, 11/U 5th, 12/U 6th, 13/U 7th, 14/U 8th, 15/U 9th, 16/U 10th, Jr. Boys, Sr. Boys
Girls Grade: 4th - 5th - 6th -7th - 8th - 9th - JV - Varsity
Competition Levels: Division1 (D1) Division 2 (D2) Division 3 (D3)
Definition:
D1 = Elite (select elite athletes, large area club teams, national teams)
D2 = Intermediate (medium area club teams, large school teams)
D3 = Novice (small area club teams, small school teams, recreational teams)
All Coaches, Team coordinators should have players birth certificates and or proof of grade with them at the tournament. In the event of a protest, you must be able to provide proof of age/grade at the event.
National Federation of State High School Association Rules Apply
High School Girl Rules Apply for Girls, High School Boy Rules Apply for Boys
(Exceptions) These exceptions apply for both Boys and Girls.
* Ball size. Girls - 28.5 Boys 9/U3rd thru 12/U 6th - 28.5 Boys 13/U 7th thru Sr. Boys Men's Regulation Size* Jersey color. It is not mandatory that all teams have (2) color jerseys. (light and dark) However, it is highly recommended to avoid teams wearing the same color at the same time. When possible the home team will wear light, and visitors wear dark. Coaches should work this out diplomatically before game time.
* No shot clock. 10 second back court violation.* Press Rule
For 8U/2
nd, 9U/3rd and 10U/4th Grade:Teams ahead by 20 points or more at any point in the second half must play
defense behind their three-point arc. First offense: Warning, Second and all
additional offenses: 2 shot technical.
For 11U/5th Grade and older:
Teams ahead by 30 points or more at any point in the second half must play
defense behind their three-point arc. First offense: Warning, Second and all
additional offenses: 2 shot technical.
* On all free throws, players shall not enter lane until ball contacts rim.
* Technical fouls results in (2) shots and the ball.
* No jewelry, plastic bracelets, ear rings, etc...shall be worn by players.
* Team may start game with 4 players.
* Games for all divisions will be 7 minute quarters stop clock.
* Time outs per game are three full (1 minute) and two 30 seconds.
* Tie breaker determined by, #1 Head to Head, #2 points (max. 15 points per game) #3 total points #4 points allowed.
* Running clock in 4th quarter if 20 point differential. Stop clock will resume if team can come back within 15 points.
* Overtime Rules: 1st overtime 3 minutes. 2nd overtime 2 minutes. 3rd overtime 1 minute. 4th overtime will be sudden death.
* Protest will require $100.00 cash at the time of the protest. Must be made at time of protest.
* Any team that does not show up for any scheduled game, will be financially responsible for each game missed. ($100.00)
* Game time is game time. (exception) If a team shows up 10 minutes late, the opposing team has the decision on claiming a victory by forfeit or playing the game with an adjustment to the clock. If a team is more than 10 minutes late, the game is a forfeit. In addition, the game may start earlier than scheduled time, only if both coaches agree to start early.
* There maybe unforeseen circumstances that may require site director to make changes concerning the manner in which the clock is being run. If the tournament is running behind time it maybe come necessary for the clock to be run and stopped for shooting fouls only. Once the tournament has been determined to be back on time, normal stop clock may continue.
Sac Area Sports Disruptive Threatening Behavior / Fighting Policy
Any abuse of officials is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Any player or coach involved in fighting, spitting, threatening / provoking behavior towards any person, on or off the court, during a Sac Area Sports Event, shall be suspended for all remaining games and shall not be allowed to participate in the following tournament. Any spectator involved in fighting (physical contact with another), spitting, or provoking threatening behavior towards another person during a Sac Area Sports Event, shall not be allowed in or around any gym of the event being held. Also shall not be allowed back to future events. Absolutely no profanity from spectators, players or coaches. Any spectator causing a problem, shall be asked to leave the gym, by lead official or site director. (must be a way from any entrance or exit of gym) That spectator shall be allowed back to future games. Lead official or Site Director has the right to ask any person to leave the gym site.
If that person does not leave immediately, 911 shall be called.
Sac Area Sports Officiating
The officials are assigned by "CWOA" Independent Officials AssociationContact: Kevin McDowell (916) 847-3722
Awards
* Individual awards will be given to players that are present. Awards will be marked on schedule.