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Jr. NBA/WNBA League
2024-2025 Playoffs Tournament Information
Tournament Schedule and Information
Ages 7-14
SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF THE SEASON
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Tournament Rules and Game Play
For the safety of our children, tournament rules and game play differ from the regular season. Please see the details below.
Basic Game Rules:
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Double Elimination: Only rounds one and two are double elimination. Rounds three and beyond are single elimination. We will announce which games are elimination rounds.
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Time Outs: Coaches are allowed two 30-second timeouts per game.
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Game Duration: Games consist of two 15-minute halves.
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Running Clock: The clock will continue to run unless the game score is within 6 points. In that case, the clock will stop under one minute in the second half.
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Halftime: There will be a five-minute halftime.
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Warm-Up: There will be a five-minute warm-up period before each game.
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Coach Standing Rules: Only one coach is allowed to stand during the game. All other coaches and assistants must remain seated.
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First offense: Warning
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Second offense: Technical foul (two free throws and the ball for the opposing team)
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Third offense: Ejection from the game
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No Full Court Press: Full court press is not allowed.
Gym Rules:
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Court Access: Only current game players and coaches are allowed on the court. Family members, siblings, and players not scheduled to play must stay off the court.
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First offense: Warning
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Second offense: Immediate removal from the gym
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Behavior: Heckling referees and coaches will not be tolerated.
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First offense: Warning
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Second offense: Immediate removal from the gym
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Safety Awareness:
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Pay attention to your surroundings.
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Do not cross directly across the basketball courts during games.
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Do not allow small children near the court during games.
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Do not stand on or near the court during games.
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Do not block doors, especially fire doors.
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Child Supervision: Escort children to the restrooms. At no time should a child be walking around alone throughout the building.
Please adhere to these rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable tournament experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation.