Basketball - Youth

June 17-19, Thursday-Saturday - Youth

PLEASE NOTE THAT DIVISIONS ARE BASED ON GRADE FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR AND NOT ON AGE.

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: Merilee Jones
Phone: (435)463-4263

If you would like to referee or keep score, call the Utah Summer Games office (435) 865-8421.

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 Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 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 Friday, June 18, 2010, at 7:00 AM in the Sorenson PE Building, Room 101.

Fee:
$250 *Four games guaranteed
* Number of teams limited. Chosen on first come, first serve basis.

*** Tiebreaker Rule ***

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 16, 2010.

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.

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 grade as of School year 2010-2011. Youth may play up.

Coach’s must have verification of players grade.  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 Division based on Grade for 2010-2011
Boy's Junior I 6th Grade
Girl's Junior I 6th Grade
Boy's Junior II 7th Grade
Girl's Junior II 7th Grade
Boys Junior III 8th Grade
Girls Junior III 8th Grade
Boy's Junior IV 9th Grade
Girl's Junior IV 9th Grade
Boy's Junior V 10th Grade
Girl's Junior V 10th Grade
Boy's Varsity 11th & 12th Grade
Girl's Varsity 11th & 12th Grade

*Divisions are limited to 10 teams per bracket*

RULES:

1. Utah High School Activities Association rules, with some exceptions:

  • No dunking in the SUU PE building or the SUU Multipurpose building.  Penalty will be two (2) technical fouls assessed to the offending player.
  • No hanging on the rims allowed.
  • 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:

  • The appeal must be made at the time of the occurrence of the alleged misconduct.
  • You may appeal the eligibility of a player, as outlined in # 5 below.
  • 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 grade or proof of High School eligibility remaining if playing in the Varsity Division. This may require a school letter or principal verification. 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.

Eligibility: The Utah Summer Games and State Games of the West is open to all State Games athletes from the following States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Athletes from these states are eligible by participating in their local State Games in 2008 regardless of their results or placement in one of the sports, or if a resident of the State of Utah or a resident of a neighboring state (Idaho, Nevada, or Wyoming) that does not currently hold an officially recognized State Games event, for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the competition they wish to enter. In addition, students who are enrolled in a Utah college or university are eligible, as are U.S. military personnel and their family members who are stationed in Utah. The State Games of the West have been organized in accordance with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions. Athletes who have eligibility questions should check with their school athletic administrator or coach. Any athlete with scholastic or collegiate eligibility remaining must comply with rules governing his or her scholastic or collegiate eligibility.

Confirmation: Internet Registrations will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail. Mailed or delivered registrations can check at registration area before event.

Check-In: Athletes need to check in at the SUU Sorenson PE Building, 560 W 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. Registration will be open on the following days:

  • Tuesday, June 8 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    -----FOR SOCCER CHECK-IN ONLY-----
  • Wednesday, June 9 from Noon to 7:00 PM
    -----FOR SOCCER AND RACQUETBALL CHECK-IN ONLY-----
  • Thursday, June 10 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Friday, June 11-12 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 12 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Monday, June 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, June 15 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 16 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, June 17 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 18 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 19 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Monday, June 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday, June 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 23 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, June 24 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Friday, June 25 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 26 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

All teams must have waivers signed by each team members if they are 18 or older, and by parents/guardians if they are under 18. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS will be given including for medical withdrawals. If an event cannot be held due to inclement weather a voucher code may be issued to be used for another sport during the 2010 event or the same sport during the 2011 Utah Summer Games. Exceptions will be made only for the following: entries received after entry deadline; sports or competitions reaching maximum registration capacity; entries received after the maximum number of teams are bracketed or if there are not enough teams or individuals to form a division. Requests must be in writing by email to hutcheson@suu.edu.

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