Important Notice: All rules MUST be read and understood by each and every player BEFORE game time.
The signing of the group representatives concerned will serve as constructive notice that all players have read and understood the rules provided herein.
The tournament committee makes all final decisions concerning all grievances, i.e. protests, eligibility, etc. With such, the decision rendered will be final and irrevocable and shall not be appealable.
Competition will be in a single-elimination format , whereby a team that loses a game shall be automatically eliminated from the tournament.
a. The winning team shall advance to the next round until only two teams remain for the Championship game.
b. In case of a tie at the end of regulation, a coin toss will be done as a tiebreaker.
c. The tournament bracket shall be determined by drawing of lots by the representative or team captain of each group designated.
d. The Champion shall be the winner of the final game, and the Runner-up shall be the losing team in the final game. A battle for 3rd Place may be held between the semifinal losers.
If you will play, it is understood that you have approval. Basketball is a highly physical sport. All players are advised to play at their own risk. The Committee, College, and its Management will NOT be held accountable and liable for any accidents or similar incidents. The representative signing on behalf of each group will serve as a mode of publication as deemed warranted in the rules provided herein.
Roster must be submitted to the tournament committee before the first game. No adding or deleting after the second game.
A team will be charged with a forfeit if it uses an ineligible player who is not on the roster. The Team Manager/Captain is responsible for ensuring the eligibility and signatures of all players on the team.
Team captains/managers are the voice of their team and are responsible for their team's conduct. If any player or spectator appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the tournament committee/game officials have the right to expel them from any game and/or tournament and bar them from the gyms. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Each game will start with a jump ball at center court. Each possession thereafter will be alternated. The official scorekeeper will keep track of the possession arrow.
Teams will be allowed 5 team fouls before entering the bonus situation (1-and-1 rule).
Game time is forfeit time. A 10-minute grace period will be given.
The official scorekeeper must be notified before a substitution can be made, which will be allowed on all dead-ball situations.
12. Players wearing glasses are advised to wear a protector or have shatterproof lenses.
13. Removable jewelry may not be worn during the game, nor hats or headgear that hangs below the collar (officials' discretion). All players must wear gym shoes and matching colored T-shirts/jerseys with numbers when playing.
14. A technical foul will be assessed if the player's numbers are not visible to the officials (referee and scoring officials).
15. A three-point shot rule is in effect. On the line does not count as a three-pointer.
A player who commits two flagrant/technical fouls will be suspended from the tournament.
Fighting by any individual, either on or off the court, will expel or eject the individuals or any person involved from the game and gymnasium. An altercation involving any team member from a previously penalized team will result in that team's removal from the tournament.
The officials will only refer to the official scorekeepers and timekeepers of the game at hand.
Scorekeepers, timekeepers and/or officials are allowed to give out technical fouls for any taunting or foul language by members of the team or their respective spectators.
Calling any of the officials, timekeepers, scorekeepers, or any member of the basketball committee insulting names will not be tolerated and will result in a technical foul.
Basketball Men
- Single-elimination tournament format.
- Games consist of two 24-minute halves.
- A 10-minute grace period is provided before a forfeit.
- Three timeouts are allowed per team per game.
- A team must comply with roster and player eligibility requirements.
- Players and spectators must observe proper conduct throughout the tournament.
