11th of December to 13th of December

Adelaide Hills Carnival

Hosted by Eastern Hills Basketball Association, Strathalbyn Storm, and Eastern Mavericks

The Adelaide Hills Carnival is a three-day basketball tournament bringing teams together for a weekend of competition, connection and fun in the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

Age Groups

All players must be under the age of the nominated age group on December 31, of the current calendar year. I.e. For under 14s, a player must be 13 or under at December 31, 2027.

- U10s: Those born 2018, 2019, 2020, and younger

- U12s: Those born 2016, 2017, and younger
- U14s: Those born 2014, 2015, and younger
- U16s: Those born 2012, 2013, and younger
- U18s: Those born 2010, 2011, and younger

Rules Matrix

Under 10

Game Format: 4 × 8 minute quarters
Time Outs: 1 per half
Clock Stops: Final 1 minute of the 4th quarter when margin is 10 points or less
3 Point Line: Not used
Free Throw Line: 1.8 metres closer than standard FIBA line
Ball Size: Size 5
Mercy Rule: Applies when a team leads by 20+ points. Defensive team must retreat behind the 3-point line and play man-to-man defence only.

Under 12

Game Format: 4 × 10 minute quarters
Time Outs: 2 per half
Clock Stops: Final 1 minute of the 4th quarter when margin is 10 points or less
3 Point Line: Standard FIBA
Free Throw Line: 3.7 metre free throw line
Ball Size: Size 5
Mercy Rule: Applies in Division 1 & 2 when a team leads by 20+ points.

Under 14

Game Format: 4 × 10 minute quarters
Time Outs: 2 per half
Clock Stops: Final 1 minute of the 4th quarter when margin is 10 points or less
3 Point Line: Standard FIBA
Free Throw Line: Standard FIBA
Ball Size: Size 6
Mercy Rule: Applies in Division 1 & 2 when a team leads by 20+ points.

Under 16

Game Format: 4 × 10 minute quarters
Time Outs: 2 per half
Clock Stops: During charged time outs and standard championship timing situations
3 Point Line: Standard FIBA
Free Throw Line: Standard FIBA
Ball Size: Boys Size 7 | Girls Size 6
Shot Clock: Used where available, Team A responsible for operation

Under 18

Game Format: 4 × 10 minute quarters
Time Outs: 2 per half
Clock Stops: During charged time outs and standard championship timing situations
3 Point Line: Standard FIBA
Free Throw Line: Standard FIBA
Ball Size: Boys Size 7 | Girls Size 6
Shot Clock: Used where available, Team A responsible for operation