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Game Play Rules 

Game Times

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Grades 3rd through 5th will play of Two, 14 minutes halves.

Grades 6th through 12th will play of Two, 16 minutes halves

Ball Size 

3rd-5th will use ball size 28.5

6th-12th will use regulation size 29.5

Schedule 

Our goal is to keep all games on schedule. No game will start before the scheduled time unless both coaches agree. There will be a minimum of a 3 minute warm-up period. Halftime will be 3 minutes unless both coaches agree to start earlier. If a team does not show up within 10 minutes of the start time the team will forfeit.

 

A running clock will be implemented when any team obtains a 20 point lead.

Timeouts

Each team will recieve five 30 second timeouts per game. In the event of overtime each team will recieve one 30 second timeout per overtime.

Overtime

In the event of overtime 2 mins will be added to the clock. 

Conduct 

Foul Language and Disrespectful Behavior will not be tolerated. Coaches are fully responsible for their 

players, parents, and any representive of their organization. 

 

A referee has the right to call a technical foul on any parent or spectator representing your team and is deemed out of order. 

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Fighting and unsportsmanlike behavior can be more than one game suspension and is at the discretion of the tournament committee. 

 

The tournament committe has the right to remove any unruly coach, parent, or spectator from the premises.

Hydration

This tournment is meant to test the endurance of your athletes. Playing outside in the elemnets offers a completely different set of challenges then playing on an indoor court. Hydrating your athletes is IMPARATIVE PLEASE  be sure your teams have adequte hydration as it will be HOT!

 Queen City Blacktop Battle, the first outdoor tournament of its kind in the Queen City area. Our family-friendly event brings together some of the best competition in the region. Get ready for an exciting weekend of basketball!

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