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 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
  • 3rd - 5th grades: press only in the last minute of the game and all of overtime
• 3rd - 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