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Northside Showdown - Tournament Rules

Man-to-man defence only, zone may be used in the full court, once the ball crosses half, teams must revert to man-to-man (standard EPSB rule). Double teaming is permitted on the ball and is not considered a “zone defence." Any decisions on “illegal zone defences” will be at the referees’ discretion.
4 X 8 minute stop time quarters will be played, clock will always run after scores.
Mercy rule in effect, after 20 pt lead no full court defence allowed.
1 timeout per half. Timeouts will be 1 minute in length and do not carry over if unused in 1st half. Timeout may be called at any stoppage or after being scored upon.
Teams will have 3 minute minimum warm-up (may use atrium outside gym for warm-up space if necessary), 3 minute half time and 1 minute between quarters in each half.
All other FIBA rules apply.