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CYO HOLIDAY CLASSIC INVITATIONAL
Specific Tournament Rules
PLEASE REVIEW THESE WITH YOUR PLAYERS, COACHES AND PARENTS
Tournament rules will be governed by the National Federation and as per NJSIAA.The high school rulebooks states that children in grades 8 and below should play no more than 24 minutes per game. Try to keep that in mind and use your substitutions to allow ALL children on your teams to play!
Game Timing/ Forfeit
So as not to back us up during the tournament A SHORT (5 minute grace period) will be enforced for all games. If after the grace period a team does not have FIVE players to start the game it is a forfeit.
All games will be 10 minute periods- running time the WHOLE QUARTER (including shooting fouls).
In the 4th Quarters the clock will stop IN THE LAST MINUTE ON ALL WHISTLES.
Eligibility of Teams and Players
Rosters must adhere to CYO Athletic Program rules – meaning players are either from that parishes catholic school or their religious education program. Teams must have a minimum of FIVE players at the start of the game or that game will be a forfeit. Teams should still adhere to the CYO ALL PLAY rule for the Tournament.
Balls
WE will provide a game ball for each game.
Lineup Cards/Sheets
Coaches must have a copy of your game lineup sheet and hand it to the scorer prior to the start of the game.
Unsportsmanlike conduct
If there are unsportsmanlike incidences by players, coaches, team or fans, we reserve the right to act IMMEDITATELY to alleviate the situation for all. Let’s remember that the tournament is for the kids !!!.
Technical Fouls
Any player or coach who receives two technical fouls during a game will not be allowed to participate the remainder of the game as well as their next scheduled game in the Tournament. The suspended coach and or player will not be allowed in the gym during any games that they are suspended from. If a coach leaves the game as the result of technical fouls and there is no certified assistant to take his or her place, the game shall be a forfeit
Press Rule
A full court press will be allowed for the ENTIRE GAME until one team leads the other by 12 points. The team ahead must then drop back to at least the division line (half court). The defensive team ahead by 12 points must allow the offensive team to get over half court
Time outs
3 @ 60 second timeouts and 2 @ 30 second timeouts per game. A full 60 second timeout will be granted for every overtime period. No cheerleaders are allowed to run on the court to cheer during a 30 second timeout.
3 point line
The CYO Gym does have a 3 point arc, it will be used and the 3 pointer will be counted.
Mercy Rule
If a team is leading by 30 or more points in the fourth quarter, the leading team will be declared the winner. The losing team has the option of ending the game, or playing the remainder of the game. The clock will run without stopping for the remainder of the game. Any further scoring and fouls will not be recorded on the scoreboard.
Uniforms
Team uniforms will match in color, style, and contrast.
All uniform shirts are to remain tucked in and the pants are to be pulled up for the entire game. Failure for a player to comply may be deemed unsportsmanlike and technical fouls may be applied. Coaches it is your responsibility to make sure your players are uniformed properly.
Jewelry
No jewelry can be worn. Band-Aids are not acceptable to be applied over earrings.
Snow
If for any reason we need to postpone, delay or cancel any games due to the weather the HEAD COACH will be contacted by us NO LATER THEN 3pm that day. We will also post information on our website at