Sportsmanship – Player/Coach Conduct Players and coaches are only allowed one technical foul in the tournament. If a player or coach receives a second technical at any time during the tournament, that participant will be ejected from the tournament and not permitted to participate in the remaining tournament games. In addition, any coach or player involved in a verbal or physical altercation on tournament premises will not be permitted to participate in the remainder of the tournament.
Sportsmanship – Fan Conduct Coaches are responsible for informing their parents and fans that unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. That includes taunting, arguing or fighting with referees, fans, players or coaches. If a referee has a problem with a parent or fan, the applicable coach will be asked to talk with them as a warning. If problems persist, the referee will contact DSE staff and that parent or fan will be asked to leave the premises without a refund.
The National High School Federation Rules & Regulations (NFHS) will apply to all Diamond Sporting Events games with the following exceptions listed: •
Each team is responsible for providing a designated representative to assist in keeping the scorebook or running the game clock. This must be an ADULT who will conduct themselves in a professional manner and will not be allowed to coach from the scorer’s table.
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Length of Game - Games will consist of (4), 10-minute quarters, with the clock continuously running. The clock will stop on all dead balls, violations, infractions and time outs during the last 2 min of each half.
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Halftime - 3 minutes
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Timeouts - Each team receives a total of (4) full time-outs per game
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Home - Team listed first on the schedule or on top of bracket is considered HOME and provide a game ball both teams agree on.
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Overtime - 2 minutes and each team given 1 additional timeout. There will be no carryover of timeouts from regulation play. If the score is still tied after (2) Overtimes, next Overtime quarter will be sudden death (no time on clock), except in championship game.
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Mercy Rule - Clock will not stop (except for timeouts, injuries and technical fouls) in the second half if a team is leading by 15 or more points. Teams may not press and trapping is discouraged.
ROSTER RULES 1. 2.
Players participate in their present academic grade level. Players can play “up” in a grade level. A player may play for two teams ONLY IF the teams are in different AGE divisions and player is on both team’s official roster. No player can play for two teams within the same age division. Example: A player CAN play on a 3rd grade team and on a 4th grade team within same tournament.
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Team’s official roster is what is submitted on score sheet for the team’s first tournament game. Roster additions will have to be submitted and approved by DSE before the next game. If a situation arises where a protest is filed because of an illegal player, either not on official roster or playing outside his grade level, teams will be required to provide that proof. This proof can be provided by, but not limited to: report cards, birth certificates, identification card or prior academic year grade cards.
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1st Grade Rules 1. Clock will run continuously, stopping every 5 minutes for substitutions. If a player is injured prior to the 5 minute mark, you are able to make a sub for the injured player. 2. Teams will have (2) time outs per game. 3. The goal height will be 8 feet. 4. No free throws will be shot. If shooting foul is called the team that was fouled will get 1 point added to their score and will be given the ball out of bounds under basket. 5. Defense may only play half court, man to man. Full court and zone defenses are not permitted. If an illegal zone is called, the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 6. Man to man defense is defined as guarding within 6 feet of their player. 7. Defensive double teaming is only allowed when the offensive player with the ball is in the lane. If defensive double teaming occurs outside the lane, the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 8. Defensive players cannot steal the dribble; Defensive players can steal the pass. 9. Once a defensive player secures a rebound, it is considered possession in the backcourt. There is no defense allowed in backcourt and no pressing. 10. Illegal man to man offense is considered as stacking or spreading of players whereas to create a 1-on-1 situation. If an illegal offense is called, the first violation is a warning and the subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 11. Lane violations will be called at five seconds instead of three.
2nd & 3rd Grade Specific Rules 1. The goal height will be 8 feet for 2nd grade and 9 feet for 3rd grade. 2. The free throw line will be 10 feet, players will line up using bottom block 3. Defense may only play half-court, man to man. Full-court and zone defenses are not permitted. If an illegal zone is called, the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 4. Man to man defense is defined as guarding within 6 feet of their player. 5. Lane violations will be called at five seconds instead of three 6. Defensive double teaming is only allowed when the offensive player with the ball is in the lane. If defensive double teaming occurs outside the lane, the first violation is a warning and subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 7. Illegal man to man offense is considered as stacking or spreading of players whereas to create a 1-on-1 situation. If an illegal offense is called, the first violation is a warning and the subsequent violations will be a technical foul on referee’s discretion. 8. Once a defensive player secures a rebound, it is considered possession in the backcourt. There is no defense allowed in backcourt and no pressing. *** NEW FOR 2017 – IN 4th QUARTER AT 1 MINUTE LEFT & SCORE DIFFERANTIAL IS 6 OR LESS, TEAMS CAN PRESS ***
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