Rules

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 or bring IPODS to 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 church 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.

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 the opposing team will take it out. After the 4th team foul, the fouled player gets a free throw and the ball. If the basket is good with the foul, the fouled player gets one shot and the opposing team will get the ball..
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 on a dead ball.
A held ball results in an NBA style jump ball.