BULLDAWGS

BASKETBALL CLUB

BullDawgs Basketball
Tournament Series Rules
HS Rules Apply
Unsportsmanlike Conduct will not be tolerated

Game Format
Each game will consist of four (4) quarters, each lasting 9 minutes with a running clock.
The clock will stop for 1 minute during the 2nd and 4th quarters.
In the 4th quarter, the clock will run continuously if a team has a 15-point lead

Halftime will be 2 minutes in duration.

Fouls and Free Throws

All players may enter the lane when the ball hits the rim.
6 players in the lane plus the shooter below the top of the key.
Bonus will be awarded on the 5th team foul each quarter.
Team fouls reset at the start of each quarter.
Shooting Fouls
Standard shooting fouls: 1 free throw worth 2 points
And-1 situation (foul on made basket): Basket counts automatically + 1 additional point awarded
All 3-point shooting fouls - Player will receive 3 free throw attempts

Final 2 minutes of the game: All free throws will be live (standard shooting format)

Player Disqualification
A player will be disqualified upon committing their 5th personal foul.

Defensive Rules
5-second closely guarded rule will be enforced in the frontcourt for both boys and girls divisions.
No stalling rule will be enforced, in accordance with AAU nationwide guidelines.

Game Readiness and Disputes
All teams must be ready to play at their scheduled game time.
Any disputes or protests will be resolved immediately by the tournament director at each site.

Overtime Rules
Overtime: 1-minute stop-time period
Double Overtime: Sudden death (first team to score wins)

Uniform Requirements
Home team: Light-colored jerseys / Visiting team: Dark-colored jerseys

Timeouts
Each team is allotted 2 timeouts per half. No carryover of timeouts between halves

Player Eligibility
Players may only compete for one club team during the tournament.
Players may participate on two teams within the same club, provided:
they are not in the same bracket or pool
The player must be present on the bench at the start of each game

Shot Clock and Backcourt Rules (High School Division – Fall Season)
30-second shot clock will be used
Boys Division: 10-second backcourt violation enforced
Girls Division: No 10-second backcourt violation

Governing Rules
All other gameplay rules will follow NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) standards.

**Coaches if you are leading by 25 pts DON”T PRESS

Fall Ball Shoot Clock WILL be used, for 8th thru Varsity at certain gyms

Tie Breakers
In case of a tie the following format will be used:
1-Head to Head
2-Point Differential with a maximum of 15 points - Ex: Team A wins 45-21 but their point differential will be +15
3-Total points allowed

Coaches are responsible for listing players on the official score sheet/book (home team) 10 minutes prior to start of game.