Lady Titans Basketball Tournament Rules

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grade Teams

1. Games will start on the hour or up to 15 minutes early. Game time is forfeit time. Please be prepared fifteen minutes early.

2. Basketballs will not be provided. (Game ball ONLY)

3. Each team plays 3 games. If there is a tie, head to head competition will determine the winner. Individual t-shirts will be awarded to the first place team in each bracket with the best record.

4. Game time will be two 20 minute running halves for 5^th, 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade teams. 4^th grade teams will be two 16 minute running halves. Clock will stop during the last two minutes of the second half during dead balls. (Clock will not stop if one team is ahead by more than 10 points) Three minutes between halves. Three timeouts per game is allowed. No carryovers. 1st overtime will be 2 minutes. 2nd overtime is sudden death with jump ball. One timeout in overtime.

5. Substitutions may be made at jump balls, free throws, time-outs, and out of bounds (After every player has played at least five minutes in the first half).

6. Defenses: ONLY MAN TO MAN in 4^th grade, No Pressing.  Man and Press for 5^th grade. Any defense for the 6^th, 7^th & 8^th grade teams. No pressing once a 10 point lead is established.

7. One and one free throws on 7^th team foul. Double bonus on the 10^th foul.  Each player allowed five personal fouls. A technical foul for poor sportsmanship will result in that player sitting for the rest of the game and if in final two minutes of a game he/she will sit the first half of the next game.

8. Locker rooms will not be provided. Please come dressed and ready to play.

9. IMPORTANT: Coaches, please show good sportsmanship at all times. Only two (2) coaches are allowed on the bench at a given time. Only one coach may stand. You are a role model to these future basketball players. You are responsible for your spectators. Also, remember Rule 10, Section 5 of the M.H.S.A.A. Rules: Coaches can only leave the bench to give instructions or express a good play. Good sportsmanship will be demanded from everyone. If any player, coach, or spectator exhibits poor sportsmanship, they will be asked to leave and not return.

10. Three pointers will not count for 4^th grade teams.

11.  A concession stand will be provided. No coolers or food is to be brought into any Gym!

12. Doors will open 20 minutes before first game of the day. (NO SONNER)

13. Cost is $3.00 Adults $2.00 Students. NO EXCEPTIONS

14. Any problems with anything, feel free to contact Mike Wilson or Joe Rumler.