Tournament Rules
Welcome to Swoosh Tournaments
Please review the following information carefully. There are mandatory requirements that must be completed before your team is eligible to compete.
Below are important reminders for all Swoosh Tournaments. Please also review the tournament rules package for details on scorekeepers, admissions, and game procedures.
1. Mandatory Team Rosters
Team rosters are mandatory for all Swoosh Tournaments.
If your complete roster is not available at the time of registration, it must be submitted within 14 days of your registration date.
Teams that do not submit their roster within the required 14-day period will be ineligible for:
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Championship Trophies
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Individual Awards (MVP, All-Tournament, etc.)
Roster Submission:
Please email your completed team roster to [ROSTER EMAIL ADDRESS].
2. Proof of Age — Mandatory for All Athletes
Proof of age is mandatory for all athletes.
All coaching staff must have proof-of-age documentation available for every athlete on their roster at all times during the tournament.
If an athlete's eligibility is questioned and the coach cannot produce the required documentation at that time, the result will be:
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Immediate forfeit of the game in question
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A fine issued to the club
No exceptions will be made.
Please ensure all required documentation is available before tip-off.
3. Tournament Rules
It is the responsibility of the coaching staff to ensure that all players and parents are familiar with the official tournament rules before competition begins.
U11 Specific Rules
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Alberta Basketball Guidelines and standard FIBA rules apply.
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35-Point Rule: Once a team leads by 35 points, no full-court pressure is permitted.
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If the point differential is reduced to 20 points or fewer, full-court pressure may resume.
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No full-court traps or double teams are permitted in the full court.
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Full-court pressing is permitted using single man-to-man pressure.
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No zone rules — not enforceable under EBOA guidelines.
U13 – High School Specific Rules
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35-Point Rule: Once a team leads by 35 points, no full-court pressure is permitted.
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If the point differential is reduced to 20 points or fewer, full-court pressure may resume.
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All forms of full-court pressure are permitted when the 35-point rule is not in effect.
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No zone rules — not enforceable under EBOA guidelines.
Age Requirements by Division
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U11: 2015 or later
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U12: 2014 or later
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U13: 2013 or later
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U14: 2012 or later
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U15: 2011 or later
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U16: 2010 or later
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U17: 2009 or later
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High School: U.S. tournament age rules apply. If a player is 18 years old on January 1, they are considered 18 for the entire calendar year.
Playing on Multiple Teams
Players may only compete on one team within the same age group, regardless of division level (Bronze, Silver, etc.).
Players are permitted to play up to an older age group but are not permitted to play down or play on another team within their same age group.
Example: A U15 player may also compete on a U17 team but may not compete on a U14 team or another U15 team.
4. Game Schedule
Please review your team's schedule on the Wednesday prior to the tournament.
Wednesday is the final day for schedule changes.
Teams are responsible for reviewing and confirming their schedule before the tournament begins.
Contact Information
Registration:
Coach Hopkins
coachhopkins@swooshcanada.com
Scheduling:
Coach Rob
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