SWOOSH TOURNAMENT RULES

HOME AND AWAY

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● The team listed on the LEFT or TOP of the bracket is HOME and must wear light colours.
Normal High School rules will apply (FIBA) with a few modifications.
● Girls will use a size six ball, and boys will use a size seven ball. U11 uses a size six ball. Size six
28.5 is the same size ball. Boys U14 and Up use a size 7 ball.
● There will be 4 - 9-minute stop time quarters.

● One timeout per Quarter no carry-overs
● 5-minute half-times to keep the games running ON time
● 5-minute warm-ups between games. So do your stretching prior to warm-ups.
Bring your own basketballs for warm-ups. Swoosh will not provide basketballs for your
teams.

● There is only one 3-minute overtime. First to five points. If no one scores five points, whoever is
leading at the end of the 3 minutes wins the game.
● A player fouls out of the game on their fifth personal foul.
● A team shoots bonus on the fifth team foul in a quarter.
● Two technical fouls result in automatic ejection from the game and the next game as well. NO

EXCEPTIONS, THIS INCLUDES FIGHTS. This applies to coaches, players, and fans.
U13 and under specific rules

● U13 divisions and younger: there will be NO ZONE played at these age levels.
● You can man to man press/full court but not a zone press
● You can only double team once the dribble has begun
● No triple teaming at anytime
● You can play man to man no matter the score
● After a 25 point lead the clock will run
● This is a Club tournament so pick up at half is not required in any division, but is sportsmanlike
to do so

UNLESS DIRECTORS ARE THERE, THEY WILL NOT TURN OVER THIS RULE. So, judge
yourselves accordingly.

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During the game if a team(s) is ahead by twenty five (25) or more points, the clock will STOP ONLY
FOR FOUL SHOTS AND TIME/OUTS. THE CLOCK WILL STOP AGAIN IF THE TEAM COMES
BACK WITHIN 15 POINTS, AND IF WE ARE ON TIME.

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Age Requirements by Division

U11: 2015 or later
U12: 2014 or later
U13: 2013 or later
U14: 2012 or later
U15: 2011 or later
U16: 2010 or later
U17: 2009 or later

High School: U.S. tournament age rules apply. If a player is 18 years old on January 1, they are considered 18 for the entire calendar year.

Playing on Multiple Teams

Players may only compete on one team within the same age group, regardless of division level (Bronze, Silver, etc.).

Players are permitted to play up to an older age group but are not permitted to play down or play on another team within their same age group.

Example: A U15 player may also compete on a U17 team but may not compete on a U14 team or another U15 team.

Other rules:  Please bring both colors to game in case a team does not have extra uniforms. Swoosh will not
provide pinnys for teams with only one-color jersey

● Seeding from each pool will be determined by win-loss record in pool play.
● In case of ties, head-to-head competition determines seeds.
● If three teams are tied at the end of pool play, a point system comes into effect to determine the
1, 2, and 3 seeds of the pool.
● All games played between the teams will be included in determining the point system.
● In case the three teams are still tied, the least total points allowed in pool play will determine the
higher seed.

● In case there is still a tie, a coin toss will determine seeding.
● In case of disputes, the Tournament Director’s decision is final.” Not one we want to make.”
At the end of pool play, check brackets on your phone” THIS MAY TAKE A COUPLE MINUTES", at
your gym, or at Headquarters for seeding as you might play within a few hours of brackets ending.

 

OTHER NOTES:

● The scores and brackets will be updated online.
● THERE WILL BE NO PAPER COPIES AT THE GYMS.
● It will take at least 15 minutes to post scores after your game is finished.
● Please double check times and locations
● Schedule available at Bracketteam.com
● You are responsible for knowing where and when your teams play next. It is your
responsibility to do this. We will not have time to notify you. The app will update.
● AGAIN, CHECK ON-LINE at Bracket Team app.

● Admission will be 10 per day or $15 for the weekend
If you do not arrive at your scheduled game on time, it can potentially be
forfeited. This decision is up to the tournament refs on that court.

Teams will be responsable for their own scorekeeping ​

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By participating in any "Swoosh Canada Tournament” events, every participant and coach agrees
to:
● have and maintain their own personal INSURANCE POLICY, to be in effect at the time of
the event.
● to being live streamed and game are available on BallerTV.com

Facility Rules:
Any damage incurred at the facilities will be charged to the team and said players at any of the venues
used by Swoosh for the tournaments. Please follow the no outdoor shoes rules if in place, especially
this time of year.

Legacy:
Shoes are to be taken off at the entrance. Not following these rules will result in you not being allowed
in the gym. The facility reserves the right to have your team kicked out if too many parents and players
ignore the rules.

EYBA:
Outdoor shoes are to be removed when entering this facility. There are mats and shelves to place your
outdoor shoes on to keep them out of the way.

SAVILLE:
Shoes being removed is not a requirement here but would be a courtesy if they are wet or muddy and
set them aside before entering onto the gym floors. This facility does not allow you to bounce
basketballs in the main hallways and DO NOT just go onto an empty court. There are also other events
going on at this facility and they require the purchase of a wristband to use their other courts.

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You are responsible for your players and yourself.