Tournament Guidelines

Divisions

  • JV: Ages 11-15
  • Varsity: Ages 16-19

Players may play up into the next division, but may not play down.

Select Tournaments also have an adult division. Check the “event info” for your city.

Prizes

  • Each player from the winning teams will receive a championship medal and will have their picture posted on our home page
  • Each MVP will receive a trophy and a National Hoops shirt
  • The Sportsmanship Winner will receive a trophy and National Hoops shirt

Schedule

  • 9:30 Check In/Warm-up
  • 10:00 Welcome and Rules
  • 10:15 Round Robin Round/First Round of Double Elimination
  • 11:30 Deadline for registration of new teams or players
  • 12:00 Free Lunch and Gospel Message
  • 1:30 Final Rounds of Double Elimination
  • 3:00 Championship Games
  • 4:30 Awards

Depending on the number of teams that register, this schedule could change slightly.

Game Rules

  • Jump Ball will begin play.
  • Change of possession requires a take back, including jump balls.
  • All throw ins are made from the top of the key.
  • Once a team scores, the opposing team will take it out.
  • Taking the ball out requires a pass in.
  • The length of the games will be determined by the number of teams entering.
  • The clock will run except for final rounds when it stops on the whistle.
  • Score is kept by 2s and 3s and 1s by an official scorekeeper.
  • Only team fouls are recorded. When a player gets fouled, the team will take it out. If the basket is good on the foul, the basket counts and fouled player will shoot a normal free throw. After the 4th team foul, the fouled player gets a normal free throw.
  • A 1 minute overtime will be played if necessary.
  • Players may not change teams once play has begun. If a team only has three players and one is lost to injury, that team must play with two players.
  • Stalling with the lead is not permitted and will result in a change of possession.
  • Subbing can be done at any time.
  • A held ball results in an NBA style jump ball.

General Rules

This is a Christian Tournament. Submitting your name on an entry form signifies your willingness to abide by the National Hoops Code of Conduct.

  • Do not play music from any music device at the tournament.
  • Do not use tobacco or drugs in any form.
  • Do not bring alcohol.
  • Do not curse.
  • Do not fight or use bad sportsmanship.
  • Give respect to all staff, especially game officials.
  • Take care of tournament property. Do not litter.
  • There will be a gospel message. Give your attention to the speaker and respect the Word of God.
  • Please stay until after the gospel message is complete. Leaving early will eliminate you from awards and cause your team to forfeit.