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Boys Grades 5-8 May 9th, 2015
Girls Grades 7-8 May 10th, 2015
Minot, North Dakota
REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL RULES WILL BE USED, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHANGES LISTED BELOW.
1. Players must compete in their own grade classification, with the exception that players in a
lower grade may participate in an older division. Players from different schools may play
together. All players’ grades 5 - 8 are eligible to participate.
NOTE: Players may play on one team only. The penalty for a player playing on more than one
team is disqualification of both teams involved or if more than two, all teams involved.
2. All teams must have uniform shirts with visible numbers on back. Numbers are recommended for
the front. Dark-soled shoes which leave floor marks are not allowed.
3. 3-point shot will be used in all divisions if floor is marked.
4. 7th & 8th GRADE: may play any type of defense / may full court press
5. 5th & 6th GRADE: may play any type of defense / may full court press only as long as score is
within 10 points.
6. All teams will be guaranteed three games. FORFEITS ARE COUNTED AS A GAME. Bracket format
will be determined by number of teams.
7. Game time is forfeit time. You may start a game with four (4) players.
8. We will have two 18 minute halves with a running clock. Clock will stop for free throws and
timeouts only. If score is less than 10 points, clock will stop during the last two (2) minutes of the
game.
9. There will be three (3) minute half times.
10. Substitution is allowed on dead ball situations only.
11. Players are allowed five (5) fouls. Teams will shoot the bonus on the 7th team foul with two
shots on the 10th team foul.
12. Teams are allowed 3 timeouts per game. Overtime will be one (2) minute period with clock
stopping as in regular play. Teams will be allowed one timeout during overtime play. If score
remains tied after first overtime period, play will move to sudden death. Sudden death will begin
with a jump ball and first team to score wins. There will be no timeouts during sudden death play.
13. Each team must supply their own warm-up balls.
14. Roster changes will not be allowed after you have played your first game.
15. Adult coaches (18 years or older) must accompany their teams to the locker room vicinity during
games and at all other tournament activities.
16. Daily admission will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 senior citizens, $3.00 for grades 1 - 12, and free
for ages 5 and under.
17. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, we will contact all team
contacts to inform them of any changes in tournament schedule. If the tournament is cancelled
prior to the beginning, all entry fees will be refunded. If the tournament is in progress and is
cancelled due to weather, we reserve the right to consider refunds but do not guarantee refunds
will be made. We will do the right thing to ensure that any cancellations are handled in as fair
possible manner for both our tournament and teams.
BEST OF THE WEST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Entry: $150; Due by May 1st, 2015
3 Game Guarantee
Tournament Contact; BOYS Teams: Shawn Vallie (701)-278-0663 OR [email protected]
Please mail entry forms along with payment to:
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1835 Hiawatha Street, Minot, North Dakota 58701
ATTN: Shawn Vallie
GIRLS Teams Contact: David Wick (701-721-1888) OR [email protected]
Please mail entry forms along with payment to:

1835 Hiawatha Street, Minot, North Dakota 58701
ATTN: Shawn Vallie
BEST OF THE WEST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM
BOYS GRADES 5-8; GIRLS GRADES 7-8
BOYS PLAY SATURDAY, MAY 9TH 2015; GIRLS PLAY SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 2015.
Entry: $150 Due by May 1st, 2015
3 Game Guarantee
(Girls may combine both 7th and 8th grade teams depending on # of teams)
Team Name:
Address:
Email:
Coach:
City:
Telephone:
Grade: 5, 6, 7, or 8
State & Zip/Postal:
Telephone:
ROSTER
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PLAYER NAME
AGE
TELEPHONE
PARENT
SIGNATURE
The signatures above declare that the tournament is not responsible for any accidents by players
or coaches and that that any such occurrences are the responsibility of those involved and not
those of the Best of the West basketball tournament.
For hotel needs, please contact David Wick at Comfort Suites in Minot at 701-852-9700
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE