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2015 West Muskingum Youth League
Boys Basketball Tournament
Date:
February 27, 28, & March 1
Location:
200 Kimes Road, Zanesville, OH 43701
West Muskingum High School
West Muskingum Middle School
West Muskingum Falls Elementary
Fee:
$100.00
($125.00 if not paid by February 10th)
Checks made payable to:
Divisions:
3rd Grade Boys
4th Grade Boys
5th Grade Boys
6th Grade Boys
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11100 West Pike, Hopewell, OH 43746
Hopewell Elementary
WMYL
PO Box 8313
Zanesville, OH 43702-8313
Games played at Hopewell Elementary
Games played at Falls Elementary
Games played at WM Middle School
Games played at WM High School
Based on entries into all Divisions, some games from a Division
may be played at alternate locations.
Awards:
Individual trophies for 1st Place and 2nd Place in each division.
Format:
The tournament will be 3 Game Guarantee, Double Elimination format.
Admission:
12 and Older - $5 For Weekend Wristband
Sunday Only - $2 For Wristband
Wristbands MUST be worn on wrist, wristbands pulled out of pocket will not be honored
Roster:
Maximum of 12 players and 2 coaches. Team rosters and tournament entry fee must be
given to a tournament official prior to the first game. Roster must reflect the grade and
school that the player is enrolled in. Players can appear on more than one roster as long
as they are playing up a grade. For example, a 5th grader can play for both a 5th grade
team and a 6th grade team of the same school. However, a 6th grader can only play on a
6th grade team.
Teams:
School Teams Only. A School Team is comprised of players who attend the same school
and/or the same school district.
Officials:
Two licensed officials will be used for all games.
Scorer’s Table: Each team is required to have one person at the scorer’s table. A tournament
official/volunteer will be present to control the clock. The scorer’s table will not be
interrupted at any time. The home team on the schedule is required to keep the
official book. The area in front of the scorer’s table must be kept clear and occupied
only by substitutes entering the game. Time at the end of each half may be used to
review records.
Conduct:
The Head Coach of each team is responsible for the players, coaches, and fans of his/her
team. Unsportsmanlike conduct by any player, coach, or fan is considered grounds for
removal from the tournament. No refunds will be given for those removed from the
tournament. Courtesy and respect for the facilities, as well as proper sportsmanship, is
expected to be observed at all times. Violation of this may result in ejection from the
tournament. This will be at the discretion of tournament officials. Coaches should
leave telephone numbers (including cell number) with tournament officials where the
can be reached at any time.
Insurance:
Each participant (player and coach) is responsible for his/her own insurance. WMYL,
including officers and volunteers, are not responsible or liable for injuries and/or
accidents resulting from participation in this tournament. West Muskingum School
District and West Muskingum Youth League cannot be held responsible for any
accidents or injuries during the tournament. The signed roster waives any liability on
their part.
Weather:
Emails and/or text messages will be sent to the Head Coaches as soon as possible to
inform of schedule changes. Please check emails/texts prior to travelling or contact the
Tournament Director with questions.
Equipment:
The tournament will not provide balls for warm ups but will provide balls for each game.
The ball size will be 28.5. No jewelry can be worn by players during games. Players must
carry their shoes into the gym facilities. Players with wet or dirt shoes will not be
allowed to participate.
Concessions:
Concession areas are provided at each location.
Tournament Rules
A. Playing Rules
OHSAA rules will be followed except where specifically noted.
Decisions of the officials and the Tournament Director are final if an appeal of the rules is made.
B. Pre-Game
There will be a 5 minute warm up period between games. If necessary, it may be reduced to a 3 minute
warm up period if the tournament is running behind schedule.
C. Time Keeping
The game will consist of two twenty-minute halves. The clock will only stop for timeouts, every whistle
in the last two minutes of each half and all of overtime. Half-time will be five minutes, three minutes if
tournament is running behind.
If a team is winning by 20 or more points, the clock will be continuous during the final 2 minutes of the
game.
The clock will also stop for the following reasons:
The clock will stop for timeouts
The clock will stop for official timeouts
D. Overtime
Over time will be three minutes. Only one timeout is allowed in overtime.
E. Timeouts
Four one minute timeouts per game, which can be used anytime. Unused timeouts do not carry
over into an overtime period. If overtime is needed, each team will receive 1 timeout per overtime.
F. Defense
Full court press may be used unless winning by 20 points or more. Possession of the ball must be clear,
otherwise defense can continue. If possession is clear, defense cannot guard anyone before they cross
half court unless the lead is less than 20 points. Live ball off miss shot or turnover; defense can
continue.
For 3rd and 4th grade only, pressing will be allowed for the last three (3) minutes of each half.
G. Free Throws
The foul line will be marked at 13 feet for the 3rd and 4th Grade Divisions.
H. Bench Conduct
Only roster players and coaches shall be permitted on the bench during the game.
Only one coach at a time may stand during play and must stay in the general coaching box.
Any player or coach receiving two technical fouls will be removed from the game and possibly the
tournament. Fans are subject to removal if they become offensive or discourteous. The tournament
officials or referee’s discretion may be used to remove any player, coach or fan. Anyone ejected must
leave the building.
Coaching is a privilege, not a right. But it is the right of the Tournament Director, Officials Coordinator,
and/or the officials to remove any coach from a game or from the entire tournament. No refunds will be
given for disciplinary actions.
Tournament Directors
Corry Hazen
(740) 819-5133
[email protected]
Referee Coordinator
Darren Porter
(614) 679-2615
[email protected]
Joe Allen
(740) 819-7017
[email protected]
WMYL TOURNAMENT ROSTER
Maximum of 12 players and 2 coaches. Roster must reflect the grade and school that the player is
enrolled in.
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