Tournament Rules

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.
The roster submission deadline for Raise the Roof is November 3, 2026.
Bracket Team now allows teams to return to the tournament website to submit or update their rosters directly. Rosters no longer need to be emailed.
Teams that do not submit their roster by the deadline will be ineligible for:

• Championship trophies

• Individual awards, including MVP and All-Tournament awards

2. Proof of Age
Proof of age is mandatory for every athlete. Coaching staff must have proof-of-age documentation available for every athlete on their roster throughout the tournament.
If an athlete’s eligibility is questioned and the coach cannot produce the required documentation at that time, the result will be:

• Immediate forfeiture of the game in question

• A fine issued to the club

No exceptions will be made. Please ensure all required documentation is available before tip-off.
3. Tournament Rules
Coaching staff are responsible for ensuring that all players and parents are familiar with the official tournament rules before competition begins.
U11 Specific Rules

• Alberta Basketball guidelines and standard FIBA rules apply.

• 35-point rule: Once a team leads by 35 points, that team may no longer apply full-court pressure.

• Full-court pressure may resume when the lead is reduced to 20 points or fewer.

• Full-court traps and double teams are not permitted.

• Full-court pressing is permitted using single man-to-man pressure.

• Restrictions on zone defence are not enforceable under EBOA guidelines.

U13–High School Specific Rules

• 35-point rule: Once a team leads by 35 points, that team may no longer apply full-court pressure.

• Full-court pressure may resume when the lead is reduced to 20 points or fewer.

• All forms of full-court pressure are permitted when the 35-point restriction is not in effect.

• Restrictions on zone defence are not enforceable under EBOA guidelines.

Age Requirements by Division

• U11: Born in 2015 or later

• U12: Born in 2014 or later

• U13: Born in 2013 or later

• U14: Born in 2012 or later

• U15: Born in 2011 or later

• U16: Born in 2010 or later

• U17: Born in 2009 or later

• 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 compete on only one team within the same age group, regardless of division level, including Bronze or Silver.
Players may play up in an older age group. They may not play down in a younger age group or compete for another team within their own 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 before the tournament.
Wednesday is the final day for schedule changes. Teams are responsible for reviewing and confirming their schedule before the tournament begins.
5. BallerTV Coverage and Free Downloads
The following BallerTV arrangements will apply to all remaining Swoosh Tournaments in 2026.
Free Game Downloads
Free downloads will be available for games that are successfully recorded. If a game is not recorded or is recorded incorrectly, we will be unable to provide a download of that game.
Watching Games

• Viewers with an active BallerTV subscription can watch through their subscription at no additional charge.

• Viewers without a subscription can purchase a weekend pass.

Wi-Fi and Coverage
BallerTV coverage depends on the quality and reliability of the Wi-Fi in each facility. Weak or unreliable Wi-Fi can affect camera setup, livestreaming, and recording.
We will make every effort to provide coverage, but successful streaming and recording of every game cannot be guaranteed.
Contact Information
Registration
Coach Hopkins
coachhopkins@swooshcanada.com
Scheduling
Coach Rob
Coachrob2722@gmail.com