Welcome to the Ballin on the Bay. We’re glad you have joined us for this exciting event. We wish your team the best of luck and hope you enjoy your stay. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our staff. We want to make your participation an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Rules for 2021 “Ballin’ on the Bay” Showcase Tournament 

Official Rules: 

The official rules will be the National Federation High School (NFHS) rules for the current year, except:

• When a team is up by 25 points at any time during a game –will be a running clock except for time outs, until the margin is 10 At that point the clock shall stop on all whistles until the conclusion of the game.
• When a team is up by 20 or more points with 2:00 to go in the game-the game shall end.

Or, where modified by the YBOA Boys’/ Girls Basketball Rule Book.

Games will be in increments of 1 hour and 10 Minutes (1:10). Any team failing to be ready for game competition at the scheduled Start Time (Game Time) Will Forfeit the Current Game. 

ADMISSION:

DAILY PASS ONLY:

  Friday

Daily:                   Adults:                           $10.00        

Ages 6 -12:                    $15.00

Kids 5 and under:          Free 

Saturday     

Daily:                   Adults:                           $15.00        

Ages 6 -12:                    $10.00

Kids 5 and under:          Free 

Sunday     

Daily:                    Adults:                          $15.00        

Ages 6 -12:                    $10.00

Kids 5 and under:          Free  

Playing Times: 

• All Overtime Games will be 2:30 Minutes in length.
• All 2OT Games will be 1:30 Minutes in Length.
• All 3OTGames + will be Sudden Death (First Team to Score Wins).
• Each team will receive 1 Time Out per each OT.

Home Team:

• Provides Game Ball –Must hand to Referee prior to game for sanitation. Game Ball will not be used for warm ups.
• Provides Official Scorebook and Scorekeeper

Tournament Provides Clock Operator

Time Outs:

Each Team will receive 4 Total Times Outs per Game. 2-Fulls / 2-20’s.

 Pool Play Tie Breaker

1. In any situation where two (2) teams are tied, head-to-head competition between the teams will determine the winner.
2. If more than two (2) teams tie, a point differential tie-breaker will be applied. The point differentials of the teams involved in the tie are totaled. Teams are then ranked according to the sum of the point differential - with the highest number placing above the second highest point total and the third highest point total next. (The maximum that you can beat a team and still gain an advantage is 15 points.)
3. If two (2) teams are still tied after the application of the formula, go back to (a.) to break the tie.
4. If more than two (2) teams are still tied after the application of the formula, the point differentials of the team(s) not involved in the tie are added, and the results recalculated.
5. The score of all forfeits shall be 15-0. (For Tie Breaker Examples please see Appendix i.)
6. If there is still a three way tie, a three way flip of the coin will determine team placement. 

Uniforms

1. Players` jerseys must have numbers on both the front and back.
2. Numbers can be 0, 00-99.
3. Minimum size of numbers shall be 2" on the front and 4" on the back.
4. Teams competing in National Championship tournaments must have Light and Dark jerseys.
5. Home wears Light jerseys and Visitor wears Dark jerseys.
6. The top/left team on the schedule shall be the home team and sit on the scorekeepers’ Right. Facing the table, the home team will sit on the scoreboard side stated HOME. Left Bench.
7. The bottom/right team on the schedule shall be the visiting team and sit on the scorekeepers’ right.
8. Violations of Section G shall be penalized by a two (2) shot administrative technical foul for each illegal jersey. The penalty will be assessed at the time the player with the illegal jersey enters the game.

 Protest Procedures

1. The National Boys Basketball Eligibility Committee shall handle all protests at National Championships.
2. Any protest that is submitted on the first day of competition by 8:00 pm will be reviewed by the eligibility committee and a decision will be made prior to bracket play. Any protest that comes after 8:00 pm of the first day of competition will be reviewed at the Eligibility Committee’s discretion.

3. A fee of $100.00 cash (refunded if protest is upheld) must accompany all protests. Protests must come from a non-athlete member listed on the official roster for the event. The written protest must be submitted to the Executive Rules Committee in-Charge. All decisions of the Eligibility Committee shall be final.

Misbehavior/Ejections

1. Any coach ejected for fighting will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament.
2. Players ejected for fighting are ineligible to participate in the team’s next game. Additional penalties, up to exclusion from the tournament, may be imposed by the National Eligibility Committee.
3. If a coach or player is ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike behavior (not fighting), he/she will be ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. The head coach may appeal the penalty by submitting a written request for appeal to the Tournament Executive Committee within two (2) hours of the conclusion of the game. A Commissioner shall consider the appeal. The Commissioners ruling is final.
4. If a coach or player is ejected a second time, he/she will be ineligible for the remainder of the tournament.
5. Coaches or Players who leave the bench to engage athletes or coaches on the playing floor may be suspended by the National Eligibility Committee for any period up to the duration of the tournament.
6. The National Eligibility Committee may impose suspensions or other penalties for misbehavior which occurs at any time and at any location during the event.
7. Coaches and Athletes who engage in misbehavior are subject to additional disciplinary action from the AAU Boys’ Basketball National Infractions Committee. Penalties may include suspension from AAU events in future years.

Equipment - Basketball Size

28. 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 5th Grade, 12U & 6th Grade divisions shall use the 28.5 circumference basketball.
29. 13U, 7th Grade, 14U, 8th Grade, 15U/9th Grade, 16U/10th Grade, 17U/11th Grade & 19U/12th Grade divisions shall use the 29.5 circumference basketball.

Forfeit Procedure

 Any team failing to be ready for game competition at the scheduled start time (Game Time) Will Forfeit the Current Game. All Forfeits will count as a loss. 

Team Check In

Each Head Coach MUST register his/her Mobile Phone with Scorbot using their Team ID Provided-Prior to Leaving the Check-In Area and Prior to Their First Game!!

ALL TEAMS MUST CHECK IN WITH ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES!

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE SINGED WAIVER FORM.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Team Check in is at least 45 Minutes prior to first game

If you fail to check in at least 45 Minutes prior to your first game, your first game may be forfeited!

State & National Power Rankings

YBOA has a New! State and National Power Rankings System for 2021. This new feature will allow teams to view the history, game restults and rankings from other teams around the state and country.