Most Popular Questions

A player can only appear on ONE (1) active/in-use game roster at a time.

Example: Team A 6th & Team B 6th have games that play at the same time or overlapping times and Mary typically plays on both teams. Mary must decide which game she will play in as she cannot be listed on both rosters.

All Protests carry a fee of $150.00 cash.

If the decision is found in favor of the team that protests, a refund of the full fee will be provided.

*Refer to AGE QUALIFIER rules for age guidelines.
*Refer to Players on Multiple Teams for roster stipulation.

Players, coaches, and spectators’ conduct should be above reproach, on and off the court. Misbehavior
or misconduct may result in disqualification from the tournament. Coaches listed on the official team
roster are responsible for the conduct of their players and any damages incurred to the facilities used by
the players.

Please bring your own warm-up balls. BEAT THE BUZZER is not responsible for any lost equipment.

Game balls will be provided by the home team.

BEAT THE BUZZER will be responsible for timekeeping, recording of scores and individual/team
fouls.

Teams MAY NOT assist in BEAT THE BUZZER duties as outlined above.

Teams will be responsible for keeping all other stats within their team’s scorebook.

7 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 7 on or before August 31, 2024

8 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 8 on or before August 31, 2024

9 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 9 on or before August 31, 2024

10 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 10 on or before August 31, 2024

11 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 11 on or before August 31, 2024

12 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 12 on or before August 31, 2024

13 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 13 on or before August 31, 2024

14 & Under Division

An athlete can be no older than 14 on or before August 31, 2024

Grade Policy Example: An athlete who is in the 5th Grade as of October 1, 2023, and who
is no older than 12 on or before August 31, 2024, is eligible to compete in the 11U/5th
grade division.

2nd - 4th Grade: Two 20-minute running clock halves (stops last two minutes of second half)

5th Grade: Two 13-minute halves (Stop Clock)
6th Grade: Two 14-minute halves (Stop Clock)
7th Grade & Up: Two 15-minute halves (Stop Clock)

Two full timeouts are permitted per half.
Each player is allowed 6 fouls.
The 10th team foul will result in a 2-shot bonus. (No 1 & 1)
If a game ends in a tie, a 2-minute overtime period is implemented.
A second overtime period will result in a sudden death, where the first basket or free throw
wins.

The clock will run only in the second half when a team is up by 20 points. The clock only stops if the score is under 15 points or if the losing coach asks that the clock not run.

If a team leads by 30 points with less than 2 minutes remaining, the game will be stopped.

If a player or coach is ejected, they must leave the building for the remainder of that game.