We expect all coaches, players, and spectators conduct themselves in a positive manner.

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General Tournament Information:

 

1. Team Roster - Please have your team's roster completed online within the exposure basketball system no later than noon, Thursday. Player's must be listed on the team's official game roster to participate in pool and bracket play.

2. Home Team - TOP TEAM OR FIRST TEAM LISTED is the home team. The home team is responsible for the game ball.

3. Coaches Check-In - Team's head and assistant coach must check in before his/her first scheduled game at the location of his/her first scheduled game.

4. Coach Bands - Two coaches per team will be provided free entry coaches band. Coaches band must be worn throughout the tournament. If bands are misplaced or not worn on the coach's wrist the coach will have to pay entry fee.

5. Coach Attire - All coaches must wear a polo styled, collared, or team related shirt. (Shirts that state team fan, team mom/dad, etc. are NOT considered a coaches shirt) Coaches must have on coaches band to sit on team bench during game.

6. Players Uniform - Players must have on team uniform and be on team roster to enter the gym for free and play in the games. Players must play in a minimum of one pool game to be eligible to play in bracket games.

7. Basketball Balls - Coaches are only allowed to bring up to two balls into the facility. Players/Siblings/Spectators are not allowed to bring a basketball into the facility or dribble the basketball inside the facility

8. Team Books - Please have team books at check-in and available at all times throughout the tournament. Books should have proof of age, including birth certificate or state ID, and report card.

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Team Rosters

 

An up-to-date official roster must be submitted by noon Thursday, before the start of the tournament. Player's must be listed on the team's official game roster to participate in pool and bracket play (A player's first game of the tournament cannot be the Championship Game.) Rosters should include players first/last name, DOB, Grade/Class, and Jersey #. A technical foul will be applied to each game of pool play if a team's roster is not preprinted on the scoresheet. It is the responsibility of coaches to ensure previous submitted rosters are up to date. Coaches or team admin should have team’s roster and documentation on hand throughout the entire tournament. Team rosters must be completed online. Teams must have a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 15 players.

 

Teams must have proper documentation (proof of age; copy of birth certificate, passport, State ID, National Sports ID. etc. & report card) to support accuracy of team’s roster. Coaches or team admin should have team’s roster and documentation on hand throughout the entire tournament.

Game Guarantees

 

Your team will be guaranteed to be scheduled for a minimum of three games. (If a team forfeits a game, the scheduled game will count as a win (+15 points) for the opposing team).

 

Multiple Teams Participation

 

• A player is not allowed to participate on two different teams within the same grade level.

• A player is not allowed to participate on two different teams in two different organizations.

• A player who meets all eligibility guidelines may only participate in up to two different grade levels within the same tournament provided both teams belong to the same organization and have an identical team name. However, a player may not participate in a semi-final or championship game unless he/she participated in at least one game with each team prior to the semi-final or championship game.

• A player that meets all eligibility requirements and participates in two different grade levels must be officially listed on both rosters.

• A player is not allowed to play or participate in two or more games at the same time.

 

Divisions

 

GETSEEN reserves the right to combine two divisions warranted the number of teams per division.

 

Balls

 

Only coaches are allowed to bring basketballs into the facility. Unless game time, players/siblings are NOT only to bounce a basketball within the facility or on an unused basketball court.

 

Refunds

 

Within 14 days of a scheduled tournament a refund will not be issued due to the inability or unwillingness to attend/participate in an event. A refund will also not be provided due to a team’s forfeit or “no show” to a tournament.

 

Coaches Passes

 

Two coaches per team will be provided free entry coaches’ band. Coaches band must be worn throughout the tournament. If bands are misplaced or not worn on the coach's wrist the coach will have to pay entry fee. To help ensure the correct coaches are signing in, coaches will be required to show ID to receive wristband.

 

Coach Attire

 

All coaches must wear a polo styled, collared, or team related shirt. (Shirts that state team fan, team mom/dad, etc. are NOT considered a coach’s shirt) Coaches must have on coaches’ band to sit on team bench during game). The tournament director has the discretion to determine if "Coaches Attire" is appropriate to be allowed to coach or sit on the bench of a game.

 

Players/Fans on the Court

 

Only players and coaches on the team’s roster will be allowed on the courts during the team’s game time. Fans are not allowed to play on the court during any part of the tournament. This includes but is not limited to, bouncing a basketball, shooting a basketball, dribbling a basketball, walking on the basketball court. Fans and other teams are not allowed on the court during any time of a times basketball game. This includes but is not limited to; during warmups, during time outs, during halftime, etc.

 

Uniforms

 

Players’ jerseys must have numbers on both the front and back. Numbers can be 00-99. Uniform Colors: Home wears white/light colored jerseys and Visitor wears dark jerseys. All players must be in team uniform. Failure to comply to uniform procedures may result in a technical foul.

 

Misbehavior/Ejections

 

1. Any coach ejected for fighting will be removed for the remainder of the tournament.

2. Any player recorded on the official score sheet as ejected for fighting will be prohibited from playing in their next scheduled game. Penalties up to expulsion from the tournament can be levied upon players ejected for fighting.

3. If a coach or player is ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct (not fighting), he/she must leave the visible game area for the duration of the game.

4. If a coach or player is ejected a second time, he/she will be ineligible for participating in the remainder of the tournament.

5. Coaches or athletes who leave the confines of the bench to engage players, coaches, fans, or officials on the playing floor can face expulsion from the tournament.

6. GETSEEN may impose suspensions or other penalties which occurs at any time and any location during the event.

7. Coaches and athletes who engage in misbehavior may be subject to additional disciplinary action from local police department.

8. SPECTATOR/COACH/PLAYER BEHAVIOR: Spectators are to "CHEER and SUPPORT HIS/HER OWN TEAM" from the stands. Spectators are not allowed to enter the court or either team's bench. If a player, spectator or coach is ejected by an official, they must leave the gym immediately. Failure to comply will result in the disqualification of the associated team. If, spectator, coach, and/or player does not comply to event rules and procedures, and/or tournament directors redirection to improve and/or stop inappropriate behaviors. The violator will be required to leave within 2 minutes of being told to leave. Failure to comply result in a team's forfeit and police will be called. Zero Tolerance: FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT THE EJECTION FROM THE VENUE AND EVENT. Aggressive Behavior and/or Intimidation towards any person within the facility.

 

Liability

 

As parent/guardian/coach, I hold legal responsibility for the participant(s) listed below. I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Athledal, LLC, and/or its affiliate organizations, employees, coaches, including but not limited to its owners, from any and all legal actions, causes of actions, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of any injury which at any time may be sustained by the participant(s) participating in this basketball tournament. I certify and agree that my child/player is physically capable of participating in this basketball tournament. I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Athledal, LLC, and/or its affiliate organizations, employees, coaches, including but not limited to its owners, from any and all legal actions, causes of actions, claims and demands for, upon or by reason of any injury which at any time may be sustained by a parent, coach, spectator, and/or but not limited to fans attending this basketball tournament.

 

Protest Procedures

 

Official protests must meet all the following guidelines:

 

• Upon alleged infraction, protest must be communicated immediately to the official scorer’s table by the head coach (or assistant coach if the head coach has been ejected).

• Upon completion of the game, protest must immediately be communicated to the Site Director by the head coach.

• A $100.00 (cash) fee must accompany the written protest and be delivered to the Tournament Director within one hour of completion of the game.

• Protests pertaining to an official’s judgment call will not be considered. Protests in which a potential rule infraction has occurred may be considered if the infraction had a direct impact on the outcome of the game and falls within the guidelines of the correctable error rules.

• A committee will consider all protests and make every attempt to provide a ruling prior to the team’s next scheduled game.

• Successful protests will result in refund of the $50.00 protest fee.

• Unsuccessful protests will result in forfeiture of the $50.00 protest fee.

 

Sportsmanship

 

It is the obligation of coaches, players, administrators, volunteers, and other representatives to practice the highest principles of sportsmanship and to observe the ethics of competition. Good sportsmanship is defined as qualities of behavior, which are characterized by courtesy and genuine concern for others. The display of good sportsmanship is a statement of the individual’s understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity.

 

1. The following ethical guidelines should be observed by all coaches:

2. The coach shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character. The coach must always consider the personal safety of the athlete.

3. The coach shall be thoroughly acquainted with the rules and regulations of competition and shall be responsible for the interpretation to team members.

4. Game officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which will entice the players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of the officials or players is unethical.

5. The coach should respect his opponents, display gracious behavior during competition and require his players to conduct themselves in similar fashion. Before and after the contest, rival coaches should exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.

6. Coaches shall actively use their influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators

7. Athletes, coaches, administrators, spectators, and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with registered TEAM, shall adhere to the principles of good sportsmanship and the ethics of competition before, during and after all contests in which they participate and/or attend. Each participating TEAM and its head coach shall be held strictly accountable for unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of its competitors, coaches and spectators.

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Clock

 

Clock will stop at time outs, dead balls, and free throws. If a team is up by 20 points in the second half (3rd and 4th quarter), the clock will run until the lead is under 20 points.

 

Playing Times

 

• 3rd through 6th Grade Four 6-minute quarters

• 7th through 10th Grade Four 7-minute quarters

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Halftime

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2-minute half time WARM UP: 3 minutes or the time left until the scheduled start time

 

Timeouts

 

Each team will have 2 per half (one full and one 30 second), one 30 sec. timeout in overtime. TImeouts do not carry over.

 

Fouls

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Players will foul out after 6 fouls. (6 fouls per quarter one and one / 8+ fouls Per quarter 2 Shots) FOUL COUNT WILL RESET AFTER QUARTER

 

Overtime

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1 min.stopped clock (After the first overtime, the first team to score wins the game)

 

Grace Time

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5-minute wait period. Teams must have a minimum of 4 players for the game to begin. (The tournament director has the discretion to allow more time, if feasible) Full Court Pressure: If a team gains a lead of 20 points or more in the 2nd Half, the leading team will NOT be allowed to apply full court pressure against the opposing team until the point differential drops below 20 points. Failure to adhere to this rule will 1st result in a team warning, 2nd technical fouls will be enforced on the leading team. This rule applies to 8th grade and under.

 

Basketball Size

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3rd through 6th Grade 28.5 circumference basketball. 7th Grade and Up 29.5. Home team is responsible for the game ball. Coaches are only allowed to bring up to two balls into the facility.

 

Bench Personnel

 

A bench may only have the eligible persons listed on the roster/scoresheet, up to two assistant coaches, and one head coach. Only one coach is allowed to stand during game time.

 

Technical Fouls/Ejections

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Players/Coaches who are ejected from the game must exit the court for the remainder of the game time. Use of Profanity or demeaning language by player, coach, or spectator will result in a technical. (This rule will be enforced based on the severity of use and at the refs and/or directors discretion of need) Spectator technical will be issued to the spectator’s supporting team. Intentional Physical Altercations, or continued demeaning actions by a player, coach, or spectator will result in an automatic game ejection. It will be at the event director’s discretion if the altercation will result in ejection from the remainder of the event. A coach or player will be ejected from the game after two technical fouls. If a coach or player intentionally hits or threatens a player or another coach he/she will be ejected from the tournament.

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