2025 City Park Adult Basketball Tournament Rules (for Refs)

# of Players 5 V 5
Eligibility 18+ Men and/or Women - Must be pre-registered --- No add ons of Substitutions
Game Duration 12 Minutes (Running Clock) or 16 Points - Whichever comes First. Last two minutes - Clock stops for Dead Balls -
Overtime 2 Minutes
Grace Period None - Forfeit
Uniform All Shirts must wear their chosen team color jersey
Time Outs One 30 second Time Out per game
Player Fouls Player Fouls will be individually counted/loged
Team Fouls One and One Bonus after 6 Fouls
Equipment Personal Basketballs NOT Allowed during game!



...Rules & Conduct...


Language/Actions No Derogatory language or actions towards the opposing team, staff, or Referees. This can result in Technical Fouls and/or Disqualification from the Tournament.
Behavior Any form of unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated this includes excessive celebration.
Disputes All disputes will be settled by the referees. Their decisions are final.
Bench Area Only players, coaches, and tournament officials are allowed in the bench area. All other individuals must remain in designated spectator areas.


Actual Text of Rules issued by City of Sunrise

Eligibility Reminder: This is an 18+ tournament. Teams can be comprised of both men and women. All participants must be pre-registered (no day of adds or substitutions).

Team Composition: This will be a 5 vs. 5. tournament and will follow a double-game elimination format, ensuring that each team plays at least two games.

Punctuality: Teams must be punctual. If 5 players are not present at the scheduled start time, the team will forfeit that specific game.

Team Colors: Teams must wear their chosen team color shirts. No shirts/jerseys will be provided, so please come prepared.

Opening Ceremony and Check-In: Team check-in and the opening ceremony will begin at 10:30 AM. Don't miss it! As games start promptly at 11:00 AM

 

Game Format:
  • Games will be played to the first team to 16 points or 12 minutes, whichever comes first.
  • If 12 minutes have elapsed, the team with the most points wins.
  • Games will be played with a running clock, which stops on dead ball plays in the last two minutes of each game.
  • In the event of a tie after 12 minutes, there will be a two-minute overtime period.

 

TEAM Fouls:
  • Player fouls will not be individually counted.
  • Each team has 6 fouls to give before the other team is in the bonus.
  • In the bonus, the opposing team will shoot free throws after every foul.

 

Timeouts: Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout per game.

 

Rules and Conduct:
  • NO derogatory language or actions towards the opposing team, staff, or referees. This can result in technical fouls and/or disqualification from the tournament.
  • Any form of unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated this includes excessive celebration.
  • All disputes will be settled by the referees. Their decisions are final.
  • Only players, coaches, and tournament officials are allowed in the bench area. All other individuals must remain in designated spectator areas.
  • Teams are encouraged to bring their own water and snacks. There will be water stations available, but please plan accordingly to stay hydrated.
  • Teams are responsible for cleaning up their bench area after their game. Please use the provided trash bins.
  • Personal basketballs are not allowed on the court during games.