• Eighteen-minute running time halves for all divisions. Stop time will be the last two minutes of the game if within 10 points.
• All girls divisions will use a women’s size basketball.
• Boys 3-6 grade divisions will use a women’s size basketball. Boys 7-8 grade divisions will use a men’s size basketball.
• A minimum of five minutes for warmup. Will depend on timing of previous games.
• Each game will have a three-minute halftime.
• Two minutes stop time for first overtime. First score wins for second overtime.
• Three full timeouts allowed per game. No requirements on using a timeout in the first half.
• Zone defense is not allowed for grades 3-6. Help defense is not a zone, and double teams will regularly happen in help defense.
• Zone defense is allowed for grades 7-8.
• Pressing allowed for grades 6-8 unless team is ahead by 15 or more points.
• Pressing is only allowed for grades 3-5 in the last two minutes of the game unless team is ahead by 10 or more points.
• Six individual fouls allowed per player before being disqualified.
• Bonus free throws will be shot on each team’s tenth team foul of each half. No double bonus.
• Each team must supply one scorekeeper for each game for the clock or book.
• Two coaches and one scorekeeper will receive free wristbands.
• Team check-in will be at the main entrance admissions table to receive your three free wristbands.
• Teams are required to supply their own basketballs for warmups.
• Concession stands with various food and drink items will be available.
• Teams will also follow all National Federation of State High School rules.

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