Uscaa Boys Basketball Tournament

Dear Coaches:

Attached you will find theRegistration Form, Rules, and other details for the 13THAnnual Peters Township Basketball Association(PTBBA) Christmas Classic2017.

DATES: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 – Saturday, December 30, 2017

LOCATIONS:

Peters Township Community Recreation Center (CRC).

700 Meredith Drive

Venetia, PA 15367

Peters Township Middle School

625 East McMurray Road

McMurray, PA 15317

Peters Township High School

264 East McMurray Road

McMurray, PA 15317

(Directions & Full Details can be found on our website at

BRACKETS: We are attempting to schedule the following age bracketsfor participation in the tournament:

Boys 8th Grade “A & B”Girls 8th Grade “A”

Boys 7th Grade “A & B” Girls 7th Grade “A & B”

Boys 6th Grade “A & B”Girls 6th Grade “AB”

Boys5th Grade “A & B”Girls 5th Grade “AB”

Boys 4th Grade “A“ Girls 4th Grade “A”

We anticipate each age bracket will have 4total teams.

GAME TIMES: Games will generally start at 9:30am through 7:30pm or 8:30pm.

Below are some tournament specifics:

1)REGISTRATION INFORMATION - Entry fee for all grade levels is $225 per team. Complete the registration form, and mail in your check. Your check(s) should be made payable to the PTBBA, and mailed to:

Leanne Verner, Tournament Coordinator

110Cornerstone Court

Venetia, PA 15367

2)The format is a round robin, with each team participating in at least 3 games. There will be a championship game in each bracket.

3)There will be NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR SPECTATORS. Tickets will be sold at the door for raffle baskets. Since this event is a fundraiser for our basketball association, and there is no charge for spectators, please encourage your families to support the raffles, and concession stand. Thank you!We encourage you to get your registration and payment in, as soon as possible. Registrations will be accepted on a “first come, first serve” basis. The deadline is December 8th. All brackets are to be finalized tentatively by December 15th.

4)Only teams sponsored by local townships or schools will be welcome. Teams formed, and organized, only by parents will not be accepted into the tournament.

5)The same holds true for AAU, and/or All-Star, teams where players come from more than one township. Teams of this type will not be accepted.

6)A team roster form is also included here, but does not need to be sent in with yourregistration. This can be submitted at a later time if your roster is still being finalized. Coaches must be able to produce copies of birth certificates, if requested. Once the tournament begins, there can be no roster changes.

7)The tournament committee will only reschedule games cancelled due to inclement weather. The brackets will not be altered after December 15th.

8)PTBBA will provide two paid referees per game.

9)All players on the team must live in the SAME SCHOOL DISTRICT andbe in the respective grade level.

10)Players can play UP in grade, but never DOWN in grade.

11)No player can play for more than one team at any grade level, unless there are extenuating circumstances.

12)There will be a wide range of concession items, including various hot foods, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, pretzels, snacks, beverages, etc.,available for purchase at the concession stand of the CRC. Snacks & beverages will be available at the PT Middle School.

13)All Team Members and Fans must comply with the policies of the CRC & other gyms during the games. No drinks or food items are permitted in the gym area. The track area, above the gym in the CRC, is not permitted to be used during the tournament, unless the person is a member of the facility.

14)Please provide a list of dates or times your team is not available to play. Identify these requests in the “Special Requests/Comments” section of the registration form. We will accommodate as many conflicts as possible, but there are no guarantees.

Questions may be addressed to Leanne Verner, Tournament Coordinator

PETERS TOWNSHIP BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

CHRISTMAS CLASSIC 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

(Please use one form per team)

TEAM NAME: ______

SCHOOL ______

HEAD COACH:NAME ______

ADDRESS ______

PHONE # ______CELL #______

EMAIL ADDRESS ______

ASSISTANT COACH: NAME ______

PHONE #______CELL#______

FEE ENCLOSED:YES/NO______

WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY:

In consideration of your acceptance of this registration, I hereby acknowledge that all members of this team will have health and/or accident insurance to cover any or all injuries that may be sustained in the PTBBA Christmas Classic 2017. My signature acknowledges reading this, and understanding its implications.

SIGNATURE: ______

DATE:______

Forward to:Leanne Verner

110Cornerstone Court

Venetia, PA. 15367

Special Requests/Comments:

______

______

______

PETERS TOWNSHIP BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

CHRISTMAS CLASSIC 2017

REGISTRATION FORM

Please note A or B team & check grade level below:

TEAM ROSTER:

TOURNAMENT RULES

• Normal basketball rules apply.
• 4th through 8th grade - Two 16 minute halves, running clock (except foul shots), and last 3 minutes of each half.
• 2 (three) minute overtimes – clock runs the first 1-minute (except foul shots), and will stop on all whistles the last minute of overtime.
• Time Outs: 2-full and 2-30 second per game. One extra full for overtime games.
• Teams must have five players to start a game.

• Each team will be responsible for supplying a scorekeeper and scorebook.

• Five-minute grace period exists. Teams must be on the floor, and ready to play no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled starting time, or a forfeit may be called by the tournament director.

• All players must wear numbered jerseys.
• Grades 5th-8th may press the entire game – 4th grade teams may press only in the final two minutes of each half.
• Team leading can press, unless up by 20 or more points. Team trailing can press at anytime.
• 4th grade teams will have a “liberal” free throw line (no violation if the player crosses over the line).
• PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR AREA AFTER THE GAME.
• Uniform numbers can wait until the first game, if not yet known at the time of application.

Tie Breakers

1. Head-to-Head
2. Point Differential-Maximum 10 Points
3. PA - Points Allowed
4. PS - Points Scored
5. LAD – Last Actual Differential
6. Coin Flip