Division: Girls 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Grades

Boys 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Grades

Entry Fee: $180.00 per Team, Check must accompany entry form

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, March 29th, 2017

Games: 3 games guaranteed

Location: Skyview High School

Tournament Date: April 1st & April 2nd

Heights Youth Spring

5 on 5 Basketball Tournament

BASKETBALL RULES 2017

Each team is guaranteed 3 games

MOA Officials will be provided for each game

A scorekeeper and timekeeper will be provided for each game.

Players can only play for one team. Additions/Deletions to the roster must be completed before the first game

Teams must have numbered/same colored jerseys. It is recommended to show up with 2 sets of tops (light/dark)

Team coaches will put their lineup in the official book prior to the scheduled game.

Teams will provide their own balls for warm-ups.

A team may be suspended from further play for unsportsmanlike behavior. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated from players, coaches, or fans.

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PLAYING RULES

1.  Games will consist of two 20-minute halves. The clock will stop the last two minutes of the game on all whistles unless one team is ahead by more than 15 points.

2.  Overtime periods will be two minutes in length, with a stopped clock on all whistles.

3.  Second overtime will be sudden death with the first team to score declared the winner

4.  Teams will be allowed 3 timeouts per game and 1 timeout for overtime periods

5.  Warm-ups will be 3 minutes and half times will be 5 minutes

6.  The three-point shot will be allowed in all divisions

7.  Full court press will be allowed in all divisions. No press allowed for a team leading by 15 points or more

8.  Zone defenses are allowed in all divisions except 5th and 6th grade. Violations will result in a first-time warning; thereafter 2 free throws will be awarded with the shooting team staying in possession of the ball.

9.  All players must have a visible number on the back of their shirts.

10.  Players must play in their grade level or the level above.

11.  Game time is forfeit time. A team can start a game with a minimum of 4 players.

12.  Women’s ball will be used for all age divisions except for 8th & 9th grade boys. They will use a regulation men’s ball.