Genies Jamboree! Tournament Rules
Daily fan admission is $4.00. There is no charge for children aged nine-and-under.
Three-game guarantee for all teams.
Game ball will be provided. Teams should bring their own warm-up balls.
All teams must have player birth certificates available to establish the age of their players in the event of a coach’s challenge. Players must be 10U/11U, 12U, 13U or 14U/15U depending on division. Player ages are determined as of January 1, 2007.
Games will consist of two 18-minute periods. Time will run continuously except for injuries, timeouts, technical fouls and the last two minutes of the game.
Two technical fouls in the same game, on the same individual, will result in that player/coach’s ejection from that game. Keep your cool. Control your emotions. Remember, this tournament is a fun event for kids, not a win-at-all-costs event for parents. KEEP IT FUN FOR EVERYONE! Coaches are responsible for the actions of their fans/parents.
Two one-minute timeouts per team, per half; no carry-overs.
Overtimes will consist of a three-minute extra period with the clock stopping only during the final minute. One one-minute timeout per overtime period; no carry-overs.
Five-minute halftime. Five to ten minutes between games, depending on whether games are on schedule.
One-and-one bonus shot at 7th team foul. Double bonus shot at 10th team foul. Two shots and possession on all technical fouls.
Players can enter the lane on free throw attempts only after the ball has hit the rim.
Top team on the bracket is home and wears white jerseys. Bottom team on the bracket is visitor and wears dark jerseys.
Referee’s decisions are final.
