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2008 NIACC Basketball Challenge

                                              Boys/Girls Basketball Tournament
                                                        December 6th and 7th


     The NIACC Trojans would like to invite your 5th and 6th grade Boys and/or Girls basketball team(s) to participate in our 2008 NIACC Boy/Girl Basketball Tournament.


DATE: Saturday December 6th (girls)
                 Sunday: December 7th (boys)

SITE: NIACC GYMNASIUM and "NEW"REC CENTER

ENTRIES: The entry fee is $100.00.  We will limit tournament entries to the first 8 teams that send in their entry fee. Checks

                         should be made out to NIACC.  All entry fees and forms should be sent to:

                                                          John Oertel
                                                          NIACC Athletic Dept.
                                                          500 College Drive
                                                          Mason City, Iowa 50401

ROSTER: All players on roster must come from same school district.  Roster size is    unlimited,  however only 10 medals will

                       be awarded.

AWARDS: Medals will be given up to 3rd place.

SCHEDULE: Each team(girls) in each age group will play 3 games on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. 

                              Each boy team in each age group will play 3 games on Sunday beginning at 9:00.  We will play through 8th place

                              with a championship bracket and a consolation bracket.

ADMISSION: Adult admission will be $4.00 adults and $2.00 for children for all day. Team players and two coaches will
                                be admitted free.

CONCESSIONS: There will be a concession stand open all day for your convenience.

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact John Oertel at 641-422-4316.

COACHES SHOULD REPRODUCE WAIVER FORM TO TAKE CARE OF ALL PLAYERS ON THEIR TEAM.

CLICK HERE FOR THE WAIVER FORM!!!



                          NIACC  TROJAN   BASKETBALL CHALLENGE
                                               General Rules and Guidelines

1.  Roster size is unlimited.

2.  Medals given up to 3rd place, however only 10 medals will be
given per team.

3.  Basketball will be provided by NIACC.  Basketballs must stay in
gym at all times.

4.  Teams should have light AND dark color and each uniform must have
a number.   Teams listed first in bracket will wear light color.

5.  Coaches, please have your teams ready to play at their designated
times.  This will help keep the tournament running on time.

6.  Tournament is limited to 8 teams.  The first 8 teams to have
their tournament entry fee in will be accepted into
tournament.  A team that enters and then cannot come will receive a
refund  ONLY if a replacement team can be found.

7.  The first game on Saturday will begin at 9:00 AM.  Doors will open at 8:00.

8.  There will be two officials per game.  Most officials will be
certified, but all are volunteers.

9.  There will be a 5 minute warm-up before each game depending on the
schedule.   Roster/score sheet should be complete at
scorer's table 10 minutes prior to start of game.   No additions made after first game. 

Players may play on only one team.

10.  All games will consist of four, 6 minute quarters with clock
stopping.  Halftimes will be 3 minutes in length.  Overtime periods will be 2 minutes.

 Each team will be allowed 2 time- outs per game.   In any overtime, 1 timeout be 

permitted, no carryover.

11.  One and one will be shot on 7th team foul per half.  Two free
throws will be awarded on 10th team foul.  Three point goals will be allowed. 

No full court pressing will be allowed if  a team is ahead by 20 points.  Zone

defenses are allowed.  All rules not covered here will follow Iowa girls' high school rules.

12.  Tournament officials have the right to alter schedule because of
conflicts, weather conditions or other problems.  Coaches should check

schedule upon arrival and before leaving  gym.

13.  Locker rooms will be available.  No towels furnished.  Each team is responsible for
 their own valuables.  NIACC will NOT be responsible for articles lost or stolen.

14.   Each team's coach is to report to registration booth when they
arrive.  Please remember to bring your waiver forms if you have not already sent them in

along with your registration fee.

15.  Coaches are responsible for behavior of their
players.   COACHES, PLAYERS, AND SPECTATORS ARE
EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP.
IF NECESSARY, TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO
ASK  SPECTATORS TO LEAVE GYM.

16.  NIACC will NOT be help responsible for any injury to players or
spectators or the loss or theft of personal possessions during the tournament.