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Who Can Play
The tournament is open to players entering grades 4 through 12, as well as all adults. A designated coach is required for all youth teams.

Number of Players
Each team may consist of a maximum of 5 players and a minimum of 3 players. A team may have only 3 players on the court at any time. For all coed teams, a member of the opposite sex must be on the court at all times. All games must start with at least 3 players on each team. Any number of players (1, 2, or 3) may complete a game.

Authorized Equipment & Apparel
No player shall be allowed to wear a guard, cast, hard brace or other potentially dangerous equipment on his or her elbow, hand, wrist, finger, or forearm, including equipment made of hard leather, plastic, plaster or metal—even if the equipment is covered with soft padding. Soft braces, sleeves and wraps will be allowed unless they pose a danger to other players. In addition, jewelry, hair bands and clips will not be allowed. St. Mary Magdalen and its affiliates retains the right to disallow any equipment or apparel that it judges to be dangerous or inappropriate.

Eligibility Issues
All high school and college players are encouraged to check with their coaches and/or athletic directors about participating in this tournament and the potential effects on their eligibility. St. Mary Magdalene or any of its affiliates are not responsible for determining particular athlete’s eligibility under National Collegiate Athletic Association or applicable high school association rules.

Bracket Types
Teams will be divided into tournament brackets according to its players ages or immediate upcoming school grades, heights, playing experience, and competition level, in accordance with the information on each team entry form. Tournament officials reserve the right to verify a player’s entry form data. False information will be grounds for dismissal from the tournament. Each player in all brackets 7th grade and above must possess photo identification upon sign-in. Failure to do so will result in ejection.

Initial Possession
A coin toss prior to each game will determine which team gets the ball first.

Scoring
Normal Scoring will be utilized.

Length of Game
Games will consist of two 18 minute running halves.

Checked Ball
The ball must be “checked” by an opposing player before it is put into play. The check-in must occur behind the 3-point line. As always, the ball must be passed to begin play. The pass may occur anywhere on the court, but the on-ball defender must remain behind the three-point arc.

Change of Possession
The ball will change possession after scored baskets and all free-throw attempts with the exception of Technical, Intentional or Flagrant fouls. There will be no “make it, take it” rule.

Taking It Back
The ball will be “taken back” on each change of possession, regardless of whether or not a shot was attempted. Failure to “take it back” results in loss of possession and any points just scored. “Taking it back” means bringing your whole body and the ball behind the dashed “take-back” line, not the sidelines or 2 point arc.

Ball Out-of-Bounds
A ball out-of-bounds will be taken out from behind the take back line.

Substitutions
Substitutions may only be made during a time-out or a “dead ball” situation.

Time-Outs
Each team is allowed a single one-minute time-out per game. The clock will stop running during a time-out.

Rules and Regulations
Tournament officials also reserve the right to disqualify any player and/or team for infractions of tournament policies, including the following: Use of Illegal Players The players listed on the team entry form as accepted by the Parish are the only ones eligible for play on that team. Player changes submitted on authorized Player Change Forms, and accepted by tournament officials, must be completed and approved by 8:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Under no circumstances will roster substitutions be allowed after the tournament begins. Before the beginning of each game, every player will sign a Release and Waiver and Sportsmanship Pledge. Any team using a player not properly registered will be disqualified from the tournament. False Information Information provided on a team entry form or accepted Player Change Form is the basis for bracket scheduling and is expected to be both accurate and complete. Playerslisting inaccurate information on these forms may be disqualified from the tournament.

Bracket Types
Teams will be divided into tournament brackets according to its players ages or immediate upcoming school grades, heights, playing experience, and competition level, in accordance with the information on each team entry form. Tournament officials reserve the right to verify a player’s entry form data. False information will be grounds for dismissal from the tournament. Each player in all brackets 7th grade and above must possess photo identification upon sign-in. Failure to do so will result in ejection.

Initial Possession
A coin toss prior to each game will determine which team gets the ball first.

Scoring
Normal Scoring will be utilized.

Length of Game
Games will consist of two 18 minute running halves.

Checked Ball
The ball must be “checked” by an opposing player before it is put into play. The check-in must occur behind the 3-point line. As always, the ball must be passed to begin play. The pass may occur anywhere on the court, but the on-ball defender must remain behind the three-point arc.

Change of Possession
The ball will change possession after scored baskets and all free-throw attempts with the exception of Technical, Intentional or Flagrant fouls. There will be no “make it, take it” rule.

Taking It Back
The ball will be “taken back” on each change of possession, regardless of whether or not a shot was attempted. Failure to “take it back” results in loss of possession and any points just scored. “Taking it back” means bringing your whole body and the ball behind the dashed “take-back” line, not the sidelines or 2 point arc.

Ball Out-of-Bounds
A ball out-of-bounds will be taken out from behind the take back line.

Substitutions
Substitutions may only be made during a time-out or a “dead ball” situation.

Time-Outs
Each team is allowed a single one-minute time-out per game. The clock will stop running during a time-out.

Tournament officials also reserve the right to disqualify any player and/or team for infractions of tournament policies, including the following: Use of Illegal Players The players listed on the team entry form as accepted by the Parish are the only ones eligible for play on that team. Player changes submitted on authorized Player Change Forms, and accepted by tournament officials, must be completed and approved by 8:00 a.m., on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Under no circumstances will roster substitutions be allowed after the tournament begins. Before the beginning of each game, every player will sign a Release and Waiver and Sportsmanship Pledge. Any team using a player not properly registered will be disqualified from the tournament. False Information Information provided on a team entry form or accepted Player Change Form is the basis for bracket scheduling and is expected to be both accurate and complete. Playerslisting inaccurate information on these forms may be disqualified from the tournament.