Basketball - Youth
NOTE CHANGES MADE IN DIVISIONS
June 16-18, Monday-Wednesday (Youth)
MANDATORY COACH’S MEETING: A coach or team representative must attend the mandatory coach’s meeting prior to your team’s first game. Meetings will be held on Monday, June 16, 2007, at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, Noon, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM in the Sorenson PE Building, Room 101. In addition, prior to the first game, every team must check-in at the Registration/Check-in area, hand in a completed roster with all waivers signed by each team member if over 18, or by parents or guardians if team member is under 18, including those who may not be present the first day. Any team that has not checked in at the Registration/Check-in area and attended the coach’s meeting will forfeit ALL games until these tasks are completed. For these teams, there will be one make-up meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2007, at 7:00 AM in the Sorenson PE Building, Room 101.
Venue: SUU Centrum Arena and other Gymnasiums located within Cedar City, Utah.
*Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Check website or with coordinator for updated information.
Fee:
$225 *Four games guaranteed
* Number of teams limited. Chosen on first come, first serve basis.
How to Register: Register online. If you are mailing in your registration form, send it to: Utah Summer Games Registration, 351 West University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720. Use Team Registration Form.
Registration Deadline: No teams will be added after Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Refund Policy: Due to competition scheduling difficulties and USG planning and supplies requirements there are no refunds. If an event cannot be held due to inclement weather a voucher may be issued to be used for another sport during the 2008 or the same sport during the 2009 Utah Summer Games. Requests must be in writing by email to USG@suu.edu.
Confirmation: Internet Registrations will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail. Mailed or delivered registrations can check at registration area before event.
Check-In: Athletes should check in at the Sorenson PE Building, 460 West University Blvd., Cedar City. Each athlete will receive a welcome packet containing the official Utah Summer Games Athlete shirt, valuable coupons and other assorted goodies. The SUU Sorenson PE Building is open June 6-7 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, June 9-10 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, June 12 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and daily beginning June 13, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day except Sunday. All teams must have waivers signed by all team members if over 18 or by parents or guardians if under 18. No exceptions.
All teams must have waivers signed by all team members if over 18 or by parents or guardians if under 18. No exceptions.
Team Size: 12 players maximum, plus one coach. (No roster additions after first game)
Age Division: Age is determined by age as of June 30, 2008. Youth may play up.
Coach’s must have verification of players age. Player will be declared ineligible if no verification is available. Youth players may play up and may participate on more than one team (if in different divisions)
| Youth Level | Age (as of June 30, 2008) |
|---|---|
| Boy's Junior I | 11 yrs & under |
| Girl's Junior I | 11 yrs & under |
| Boy's Junior II | 12 years of age |
| Girl's Junior II | 12 years of age |
| Boys Junior III | 13 years of age |
| Girls Junior III | 13 years of age |
| Boy's Junior IV | 14 years of age |
| Girl's Junior IV | 14 years of age |
| Boy's Junior V | 15 years of age |
| Girl's Junior V | 15 years of age |
| Boy's Junior VI | 17 & under |
| Girl's Junior VI | 17 & under |
*Divisions are limited to 10 teams per bracket*
RULES:
1. Utah High School Activities Association rules, with some exceptions:
a. No dunking in the SUU PE building or the SUU Multipurpose building. Penalty will be two (2) technical fouls assessed to the offending player.
b. No hanging on the rims allowed.
c. Running clock for games with a 3rd quarter point difference of 30 or more and a 4th quarter difference of 20 points or more. Clock will stop for shooting fouls and time outs.
2. Profanity can be assessed a technical foul and the “F” word is an automatic technical.
3. Physical contact with officials, USG personnel, or other players will warrant an automatic ejection from the game and a possible ejection from USG participation.
4. The USG appeal process is as follows:
a. The appeal must be made at the time of the occurrence of the alleged misconduct.
b. You may appeal the eligibility of a player, as outlined in # 5 below.
c. The following appeals will not be recognized:
- No appeal as to the judgment of any official including timekeepers and scorers.
- No one other than the head coach may appeal a contest.
5. “Burdon of Proof” for youth player lies with the coach . If questioned, the coach must provide proof of age. If no proof is available the player will be declared ineligible and all games in which player participated will be declared forfeit.
6. Player eligibility can only be questioned on the first day of active games.
7. All team waivers must be signed by legal guardian.
Common Rules:. All teams should wear legal jerseys with numbers on front and back. Full uniforms with reversible jerseys (one side being white) are recommended.
EACH TEAM IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A SCORE KEEPER/TIMER AVAILABLE FOR EACH GAME. Summer Games provides scorers/timekeepers but a contingency is needed if the scheduled timer/scorekeeper fail to appear. This will help keep games on schedule.
Youth Basketball Coordinator:
Ferrill Heaton
Phone: (435) 648-2544 or USG Office: (435) 865-8421
Referee Coordinators: Rod Fletcher & Larry Reese
Phone: (435) 865-8421
Email: rcfletch86@msn.com
Scorekeeper Coordinator:
Maralee Jones
Phone: (435) 586-1170
If you would like to referee or keep score, call the Utah Summer Games office (435) 865-8421.
