Info for Players/Coaches

Tournament Rules

  • Press Rule

    • No press rule when a team is leading by 20 points.

    • Teams will receive one warning from officials before a technical foul is given to the bench.

  • Warmups

    • Will be 10 minutes where time allows.

    • If schedule is running behind, the warm-ups will be shortened to a minimum of 5 minutes.

  • Game Time

    • Each game is 4 x 8 minutes quarters.

    • 2 minutes between quarters and 5 minute halftime.

  • Game Guarantees

    • Teams are guaranteed 3 games.

  • Overtime

    • Overtime will be 5 minutes.

    • 1 Timeout per team

  • Run Time

    • If score gets wider than 30+ points, the team who is losing can decide to switch to running time.

  • Start Time

    • Game times are the expected start of the games and not the expected start of warm ups. Please plan accordingly.

Jersey Color/Benches

  • Light Jersey vs Dark Jersey will be determined based on the game schedule

    • The Team 1 on the draw will use their Light colored jersey (if possible)

    • The Team 2 on the draw will use their Dark colored jersey (if possible)

    • Team 1 will sit on the Home Bench (indicated by sign) **unless playing HLPS who will always be home.

    • Team 2 will sit on the Guest Bench (indicated by sign)

Classroom Assignments

  • Each team will be assigned a classroom (some will be staying here overnight)

  • All classrooms at HLPS will be available after 3:30pm on Friday until after teams final game

  • Conditions

    • Coaches must stay with players while in classroom

    • please ensure no ball use (passing, dribbling, etc) or sports activities in hallways or classrooms

    • please do not touch classroom material

    • HLPS is not responsible for any lost or damaged items. It is the responsibility of each team to ensure their assigned classroom is maintained throughout the weekend