Falcon Classic Tournament

The annual Falcon Classic Tournament is held at Westosha Central High School each February.  The high school is located in the
Kenosha, Wisconsin area and provides a central venue for Wisconsin and Illinois teams to compete.

BOYS tournament

2024 Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024 

B LEVEL: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

girlS tournament

2024 Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grades

2023 Falcon Classic / Cancelled

2022 Falcon Classic Champions

5th Grade: Arrowhead

6th Grade: Lake Geneva

7th Grade: Westosha Falcons

8th Grade: Union Grove

Boys Rules

All W.I.A.A. rules will be followed with the following modifications:

  • Two 18-minute halves with running clock. Clock will stop the last 2 minutes of each half
  • There will be a running clock in last two minutes of the game if a team is ahead by 20 or more points
  • First overtime will be 3 minutes in duration. If the game is tied after first overtime, the second overtime is sudden death (first point wins)
  • Five minute halftime
  • One full and one 30 second timeout per half (one 30 second in overtime)
  • Coaches, players and fans are expected to show courtesy and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Anyone unable to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave.
  • No protests allowed, official’s decisions are final
  • Press rules:
    • Teams cannot press when ahead by 15 points or more
    • 5th Grade – press only in last two minutes of each half and all of overtime
    • 4th Grade – no press allowed
  • 4th and 5th Grades – no zone defenses allowed
  • Teams must furnish own balls for warm-ups
  • All teams must provide a scorekeeper for each game

Girls Rules

All W.I.A.A. rules will be followed with the following modifications:

  • Clock
    • Two 18-minute halves with running clock. Clock will stop the last 1 minute of each half
    • There will be a running clock in last two minutes of the game if a team is ahead by 15 or more points
    • 3 minute halftime (time permitting)
    • 5 minutes between games (time permitting)
  • Overtime
    • First overtime: 2 minutes in duration with a running clock
    • Second overtime: sudden death free throw shoot out
  • Time-outs
    • 2 time-outs per half.  1 in overtime
  • Press rules
    • Teams cannot press when ahead by 15 points or more
    • 5th Grade: press only in the last minute of the game and all of overtime
  • 5th grade level
    • Free Throw Line: player can jump across the line
    • Man-to-Man defense only; help side defense in the lane area is allowed. A defensive player should guard an offensive player and not retreat to a spot or position on the floor
  • Conduct
    • Technical Foul: Results in automatic 2 points and possession for the other team
    • Coaches, players and fans are expected to show courtesy and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Anyone unable to follow these guidelines will be asked to leave
    • No protests allowed; officials’ decisions are final
  • Teams must furnish own balls for warm-ups
  • All teams must provide a scorekeeper for each game
  • No carry-ins
  • Tie Breakers
    • 1 – Head-to-Head
    • 2 – Point Differential
    • 3 – Points Allowed
    • 4 – Points Scored
    • 5 – Coin Flip

Location

Westosha Central High School

24617 75th Street

Salem, WI 53168

  • Parking on the east side of the school.
  • Entrance on the north side of the school.
  • Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the first game.

Questions

All questions can be directed to either Marcus Zackery (Co-Director, Boys) or Adam Mannetter (Co-Director, Girls).