Al Riyadi Mini basketball Tournament!

30 Jan. 2016 – The Riyadi Sports Club is pleased to invite the basketball clubs to participate in the Al Riyadi “Mini-Basketball” tournament for players born in 2005-2006. The tournament will be held on Tuesday, February 9^th, 2016 at Al Riyadi Club – Beirut.

Clubs willing to take part in this tournament must confirm their attendance by Tuesday, February 2nd.

Rules and Regulations

The rules and regulations listed below are translated from the “Mondial du Basket” tournament in Bourbourg.

Gameplay:

• A team may participate in the tournament with more than 10 players. However, during the same game, the number of players is set at 10. If your team has more than 10 players, you must give the 10 player numbers that will play before the game starts.
• Mini-basketball post (2.65cm)
• The game will consist of 4 quarters
  • Duration of each quarter: 5 minutes
  • Non-stopping time in the first 3 Quarters
  • Stopping time in the 4^th Quarter
• The referee does not touch the ball in the first three quarters at any violation (except free-throws). As for the 4^th quarter, time stops at every violation and the referee hands-off the ball to players.
• Break is set at 1 minute between the 1^st and 2^nd quarter and between the 3^rd and the 4^th A halftime break for 3 minutes is given to both teams.
• Referees can stop the clock during the first three quarters for: the injury of a player, to wipe the playing surface, to solve a problem at the scorer’s table or any other exceptional event that may prevent the successful continuation the game.
• 24 second rule exists (the referee announces 10)
• 8 seconds to pass the midline
• 5 seconds violation (or 6) if player doesn’t dribble.
• In case of a tie at the end of game and there is overtime. The winner will be the team to score the first point (basket of gold).
  • The extension starts with an out-of-bounds throw from half-court according to the possession arrow.
• The coach can:
  • Play the same 5 players during the whole game (no obligation to participate 10 players)
  • To change at any time for the following reasons (injury or health condition of a player, 4th personal, or unsporting gesture of a player).
  • If a player is replaced for injury or unsporting gesture he may not participate during the quarter change (except the last)
• Remember, dear trainer, this is a youth tournament, you are training young players and you know very well that the defense played is man-to-man.
  • We tolerate double-team on ball, we tolerate the defensive help, but be aware that if your defense resembles zone defense, the referees are instructed to penalize the team that will defend in one area.

Fouls:

• A player is fouled-out on the 4^th personal foul.
• 5-team fouls rule apply for bonus shots.
• If a child shows unsportsmanlike behavior, the referee will not call a technical foul, but forces the coach to make substitution to the player. This player cannot participate during the quarter which he was excluded from.
• If a coach is assessed a technical foul during the tournament, the other team will be granted two free throws and possession.
• If a coach gets a second technical foul during the tournament, he/she will be disqualified until the end of the tournament.

Logistics:

• Teams are required to be present 15 minutes before tipoff.
• If both teams have the same color jersey, the team that is closest to Al Riyadi must change their jersey color (unless, otherwise, agreed between the 2 coaches).
• You will ensure that children remove jewels before the game.
• Each team will receive water during games.
• The bench is only allowed for coaches and players.
• Parents will be guided to their allocated seating area.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Ahmad Yamout at ahmad.yamout@hotmail.com or +961 70 906 123.

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