Competition Rules

All National High School Federation rules.

Uniforms
 

Players’ jerseys must have numbers on both the front and back. Teams competing in the tournament must have both a light and dark colored jerseys. Teams on the bottom of the tournament bracket will be considered home. In the pool play teams listed on the left will be considered the home team.  The home team will wear the light uniform and visitors will wear the dark uniform.

Bench Personnel
 

A team may have on its bench ONLY the eligible players listed on the official roster plus (4) four non-players (who must be listed on the roster: coaches, ball boy, scorekeeper, etc.) Only eligible players may wear uniforms on the bench.  Violation of any of the provisions of this rule shall result in the assessment of a two (2) shot technical foul for each violation.

Coach & Player Conduct
 

Each coach participating in this tournament will set an acceptable example for the athletes. The tournament policy is to prohibit any behavior that might be detrimental to any phase of the event or to the athlete's. The use of vulgarity or profane language is expressly forbidden, as well as the use of alcohol or drugs. Immoral behaviors will not be tolerated. Any individual guilty of violating this policy during the entire program – arrival time to departure time – will not be welcomed to future events hosted by this organization.

Housing Rules & Courtesy at Host Hotel
 

Please refrain from horseplay, rowdy behavior and running in the hallways and the main lobby area. When going to and from your room late at night, please do not disturb people who may be sleeping. Coaches’ you are responsible for all of your players and guests actions and will be financially responsible for any damage to property caused by members associated with your team.

Medical Information
 

The USSSA insurance will be the secondary insurer if another insurance company is involved. If no other insurance company is involved, then the USSSA insurance is the primary insurer. For your protection, as well as the coaches, please document all accidents or injuries and notify the tournament representatives immediately at the site.

Lost and Found
 

Please turn in all found items to the gym coordinator at each gymnasium. Check with gym coordinators for lost items and can be picked up during regularly scheduled hours.

Bulletin Board
 

Daily schedules and results will be posted in the gyms.

Souvenirs
 

Sports apparels will be available at the gyms.

Concessions
 

Concessions will be provided at the gyms sponsored by the schools.

Pool Play Rules

In any situation where two (2) teams are tied, head-to-head competition between the teams will determine the winner.  If more than two (2) teams tie, a point differential tie breaker will be applied. The differentials (the maximum that you can beat a team and still gain an advantage is 15 points) of the teams involved in the tie are totaled. Teams are hen ranked according to the sum of the point differential – the highest number placing first, etc. If more than two (2) teams are still tied after the application of the formula, the point differentials of the team not involved in the tie are added, and the results are recalculated.  The score of all forfeits shall be 15-0.

Tie Breaker Formulas
In a four (4) team pool, results of pool play yield the following standings:

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