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COMPETITION GUIDELINES

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Rules – as of 2022, including the latest amendments shall govern this Basketball competition except for the approved Special Guidelines and Ground Rules created by the league.

Section I. PURPOSE:

It is a game specially designed to build a strong foundation in developing basketball awareness as well as developing positive values through their participation. It also aims to develop the basic skills and character among children and teens while providing unique experience for fun and enjoyment. Eventually leading the way to a long term involvement in the sport of basketball. The ultimate goal of the City Government of Sorsogon is for the participants to LEARN and GROW…not to immediately WIN. It will be a steady learning process for the players.

Section 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME:

The games shall be DEVELOPMENTAL in nature and approach. To use basketball in teaching values and principles as a developmental tool to enhance camaraderie, goodwill, sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline and other life skills values inherent in the practice and participation in the tournament. This game will teach the participants that the main key to player development is not a secret. It is hours of sweat and training, in other words – it is HARDWORK and PERSEVERANCE.

Section 3. ELIGIBILITY AND TEAM COMPOSITION

  • Born 2011 for Elementary Basketball 5on5 (Boys)
  • Born 2011 for Elementary Basketball 5on5 (Girls)
  • Born 2007 for Secondary Basketball 5on5 (Boys)
  • Born 2007 for Secondary Basketball 5on5 (Girls)
  • Teams from public and private schools can participate in the tournament
  • A copy of birth certificate shall be submitted along with 1×1 ID picture (with name tag) attached to the Entry Form
  • No replacement of players shall be allowed except when a team is down to ten players.
  • No replacement of players shall be allowed upon the start of tournament.
  • Grade 11 going Grade 12 this coming school year will be allowed to play.
  • Certificate of Enrolment/LRN is required for all players.
  • Any misrepresentation of player/s shall disqualify the team from the tournament and shall not be allowed to participate in future tournaments.
  • A Pre-screening team will be conducted by the tournament officials to check on the veracity of the documents. This is the only time where protest involving player/s shall be entertained.

          Team Composition

  • A team shall be composed of not more than fifteen (15) players for elementary.
  • A team shall be composed of not more than twelve (12) players for secondary.

 Coach

  • A team shall be headed by one responsible Official Coach as required by the guidelines.

3.13 Only the designated Coach and Asst. Coach shall be allowed by the committee to stay within the team bench during the official games. Designated Assistant Coach can assume the functions in his absence.

  • Only those personnel that are employed in the school can sit as a Coach of a team.
  • A team can only designate one Coach and will be the only one to sit as the official Coach/give instructions during a game. Designated Assistant Coach can assume the functions in his absence.
  • Designated Coach of a team shall not be allowed to coach any other team.

 

Team Uniform

  • The team shall have uniform when playing. A player who is not wearing the team’s complete uniform may not be allowed to play. Playing numbers shall be 00 to 99. In case of an incomplete uniform of player/s, request for exemption (valid reason) shall be made known to the basketball committee.

Section 4. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS 

 Ball

  • The size of the ball for the elementary level 5on5 (boys) shall be size 6.
  • The size of the ball for the secondary level 5on5 (boys) shall be size 7.
  • The size of the ball for elementary and secondary levels 5on5 (girls) shall be size 

 Section 5. TIMING REGULATIONS

 For Elementary, the game shall consist of four (4) periods. The four periods shall be played for eight (8) minutes and five (5) minutes in case extra period is needed.

  • For Secondary, the official FIBA 2022 rules shall apply with the latest amendments.
  • For both, intervals between periods is one (1) minute while interval between halves is five (5) minutes.

Section 6. PLAYERS’ PLAYING REGULATIONS

For Elementary 5on5 (Boys & Girls) Only:

6.1 All players of the team shall all be fielded before the end of the 3rd Period. Failure of the Coach to field a player in the 1st half shall be penalized with a Technical Foul (1Freethrow + Ball Possession) charged to the Coach.

6.2 All players shall play at least one (1) period but not more than three (3) periods and shall be rested for one (1) period.

  • If a Coach fielded a player for more than two (2) periods, he/she shall be penalized with a Foul (1 FT+BP) to the Coach.
  • One (1) timeout for every period shall be granted to each team for the first thee (3) periods and two (2) timeouts for the 4th One timeout shall be granted for every extra period. Unused timeouts shall not be carried over to the next period. In the first three (3) periods, the timeouts shall either be used or forfeited.
  • Normal Substitution procedures shall apply in the 4th

In case a team has an incomplete line-up during the scheduled game:

  • The 1st period shall always start with 5 players while the other periods may be played with the remaining members of the team.
  • A team with only five (5) players physically present at the start of the game shall be declared loser by forfeit. A team can have a minimum of 10 players and maximum of 15 players.

EXEMPTIONS:

For Elementary (Boys & Girls)

  1. (In the 1st/2nd Period) An injured player may be substituted by any player, and as such shall be considered as having played in that particular period (substitute player and injured player).
  2. Injured player upon recovery may re-enter in the same period or may play in any period.
  3. Whenever possible and if the committee will allow, every period shall be played always with five (5) players.

For Secondary (Boys and Girls)

  1. The official FIBA and in-house rules shall apply.

Section 7. IN CASE OF DISQUALIFICATION

  • A thrown-out player must leave the confines of the playing area.
  • A player, coach who is disqualified as a result of a disqualifying foul/manner or the likes, shall be automatically suspended. The number of games of suspension shall be determined by the Technical Committee and will be based on the gravity of the act.

Section 8. RULES OF CONDUCT

  1. Fouls
    • TECHNICAL FOUL – any player/coach who displays unsportsmanlike/disrespectful act such as slashing of neck, showing of dirty fingers, pointing of accusing finger and trash talking/shouting bad words/foul language, contesting calls, too much arguing with the officials and others. A warning may be given or a Technical Foul shall be slapped.
    • PERSONAL FOUL – a player causing contact with an opposing playmate, which gives an unfair advantage and such contact are neither intentional nor flagrant.
    • FLAGRANT FOUL – A player causing excessive contact which may cause or have caused injury to an opponent, such as, a) excessive swinging of elbow; b) throwing punch; c) tripping; and d) intentional contacting/pushing the back of a player going for a basket shall be judged to be either an unsportsmanlike/disqualifying foul.
  1. Players’/Coaches’ Conduct:
    • Any player/coach, who is slapped with disqualifying foul and ejected because of Flagrantly Unsportsmanlike Action/Conduct, shall be penalized accordingly plus an additional 1-game suspension/total disqualification or banned from further participation, depending on the gravity of the offense (as may be determined by the technical committee). Any player who starts a fight or purposely inflict harm/injury to other players during a game shall automatically be disqualified from the tournament.
    • Uttering/shouting of obscene/foul language/bad words or verbal abuse from players/coaches to opponents/officials or teammates shall not be tolerated. Such act shall be dealt with warning or a technical foul. The coach shall be responsible for the discipline and behavior of the followers, supporters and friends of the team.
    • Teams shall keep and leave their bench areas clean and orderly. Non-compliance shall be dealt with a warning for the first offense, technical foul for the second offense.
    • Coaches shall always confirm their next schedule of game with the Tournament Manager before leaving the playing venue/ or after their game.
    • A team that walks out of their game shall be penalized with disqualification from the competition/tournament and the coach shall be banned.
    • Any infraction committed by any player/team may be penalized with a reprimand and or warning or a Technical Foul.
    • Only the Head Coach, Asst. Coach and players are allowed to sit at the bench during games.
    • Any coach/team manager that will cause undue delay to the game, hurdle invectives at the game officials, opposing team will be meted suspension or be prevented from attending succeeding games.
  2. Games Disruption:

Games which are cancelled/disrupted/stopped due to “Force Majeure” or for any valid reason, shall be treated in the following manner.

  • REMATCH – if the disruption of the game took place during the first half (1st and 2nd periods), game shall be replayed.
  • RESUMPTION – if the disruption of the game took place during the second half (3rd and 4th periods), the game shall be resumed with the remaining game time.
  • RESET – if a scheduled game was cancelled for a valid reason, the management shall re-schedule the game at the bottom of all schedules.
  • DURATION OF WAITING – in case of a power failure or any incident (rain or darkness) that may affect the progress of the game, the length of time to wait for the restoration of normalcy or 30 minutes or as may be allowed.

Section 9. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

  • The tournament will strictly be on a “First Come, First Served” basis as only fifteen (15) teams from public and private schools shall be accepted. This will be applied in 5on5 Elementary and Secondary boys.
  • 5on5 for Elementary and Secondary Girls will be limited to 12 teams each on a “First Come, First Serve Basis”.
  • Only one team per school will be implemented for the tournament.
  • No replacement of player/s shall be allowed after the start of the tournament, except when a player is injured and unfit to play.
  • The officiating officials/Basketball Coordinator/Sports Coordinator reserves the right to make any decision on matters that affects the conduct of the tournament in which subject/concern is not covered/specified in this ground rules.

Section 10. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The tournament format will be Single Round-Robin format where each participant plays every other participant once. Top four (4) to qualify for the semifinal round (1vs4 where no. 1 has a twice to beat advantage, 2vs3 where no. 2 has a twice to beat advantage). On the final round, it will be winner versus winner for Champion and 1st Runner-up, loser versus loser for 2nd Runner-up. Top 3 teams for each category shall be the Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up.

Start of tournament will be on April 9, 2024. Games will mostly be played during weekends. Schedule of games will be distributed before the start of competition. Orientation of coaches/players is tentatively scheduled on April 6, 2024 at the Bibincahan Multi-Purpose Gymnasium.

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