BASKETBALL

Commissioners: John Wyatt, (719) 382-0199, tophoopref@comcast.net
                          Dave Boucher

Competition Sites: Youth - Coronado High School, 1590 W. Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, (719) 328-3600
                              Wasson High School, 2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, (719) 328-2000
                              Palmer High School, NE corner of E. Platte Ave & N. Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs
                              Jenkins Middle School, 6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Colorado Springs, (719) 328-5300
                              Russell Middle School, 3825 Montebello Dr. W, Colorado Springs, (719) 328-5200
                              Emerson-Edison Charter School, 4220 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, (719) 570-7822
                              Adult - Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St., Colorado Springs, (719) 385-7900
         Click here to see maps...
** Spectator admission will be charged at these sites.

Competition Dates: Thursday, August 2 - Sunday, August 5
          CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POOL PLAY SCHEDULE
          CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BRACKET SCHEDULE


Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Registration Deadline (July 20 must be received by 5:00 pm MDT); Fee: $300 per team

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE - CLOSED

Divisions & Codes:
Sports Code       BB                                                            
 

Note: Grade determined as of the 2006 - 2007 school year.

General Information: Teams must be gender-specific and players may participate on only one team per division. Division category is determined by the grade of the oldest team player as of the 2006 - 2007 school year.

Team coaches must complete the team entry form with a signed roster/waiver. Out-of-state teams must use the
same exact team name from qualifying State Games competition for verification purposes. Roster is limited to
12 players. Due to the length of time between qualification and competition at the SGA, teams may replace up
to 50% of the players on their rosters to offset the loss of team members who cannot participate in the SGA.
Replacement players MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED in the same sport in that state’s State Games in any qualifying year (2005, 2006 Summer or 2006, 2007 Winter). Each individual player will be registered by his/her coach
and must sign the roster/waiver; if under 18 a guardian must sign the roster/waiver.

Grade verification will be required for youth teams in the form of the final report card or transcript for the 2006-2007 school year. A typed or printed roster must be turned in at the close of registration. Any roster changes must be made 15 minutes prior to the team’s first game. Coaches will be required to furnish player proof of grade upon request from Commissioners at any time during competition. Personnel NOT listed on the roster are not allowed in team bench areas. All protests MUST be made before the game starts and MUST be submitted in writing to the Commissioner.

Competition Rules and Format: Commissioners reserve the right to suspend or have teams forfeit play for
unsportsmanlike conduct from players, coaches or spectators. All athletes are responsible for adhering to all
applicable high school, NCAA or college association rules and regulations particularly regarding eligibility. Youth divisions will use National State High School Federation basketball rules (www.nfhs.org) and adults will
use NCAA rules (www.ncaa.org), except the shot clock will NOT be used. Teams will be guaranteed three
games. The tournament format will be based on the number of teams that register in each division. State Games
of America reserves the right to cancel or combine divisions.

Any player receiving two technical fouls during a game will be ejected. Any team receiving four total technical fouls in one game will forfeit that game. All age groups will use the three-point line. Males will use men’s basket-balls and females will use women’s basketballs.

Teams must furnish their own warm-up balls. Warm-up time will be 5-10 minutes prior to tip-off. Forfeit time will
be 5 minutes from game time. Each team will be allowed 3 one-minute time-outs per game and 1 one-minute
time-out in overtime. All ages will play two 20-minute halves. Clock will run continuously until 2 minutes remain in
each half, then the clock will stop for all dead ball situations. If a team is up by more than 15 points with 2 minutes left in a game, the clock will NOT stop. Halftime will be five minutes long. Overtime will be three minutes with the
clock stopping for all dead ball situations. If needed, a second overtime will be sudden death and decided by the
first team to score 2 points. For medal round games, all ages will play two 16-minute halves with the clock stop-ping for all dead ball situations. Each overtime will be three minutes with the clock stopping for all dead ball situations.

Dress Code: Each team member must wear a numbered jersey or t-shirt.

*The SGA has a NO REFUND policy. Click hear for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)

BASKETBALL SCHEDULES WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, JULY 27

Thursday, August 2 - Opening Ceremony Activities
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities Begin at the World Arena, Click here for details.
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates Open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Begins

Friday, August 3
8:00 a.m. - Youth Competition Begins
6:00 p.m. - Adult Competition Begins

Saturday, August 4
8:00 a.m. - Youth & Adult Competition

Sunday, August 5
8:00 a.m. - Youth & Adult Competition

Prepare for the State Games of America by training through Great Starts Sports Camps.  Camps are offered throughout the Spring & Summer.  Visit www.gscamps.com for more information.