Rules

1. Documentation

Before the start of the competition, each team must provide the organization with a list of participants with the name, surname and date of birth of all players. All participants must identify themselves with a valid photo ID, passport or other official document proving their age.

The documentation review will be done before the start of the competition, although, under required circumstances, the organization may repeat this review before each match.

2. Uniforms

Each team must bring two numbered game uniforms or, a numbered kit and another numbered T-shirt with a different color. All shirts must be properly numbered, and these must be the same as the match report.

The teams will wear the 1st official club outfit designated before the start of the competition. If the uniforms’ color could be confusing, the away team (mentioned second in the competition calendar) will change their uniforms.

3. Punctuality

Each team must appear on the court a minimum of 15 minutes before the start time of the match. 5 minutes after the scheduled time (except for justified reasons), the game will be suspended and the team will lose the game by 20-0.

If there are justified reasons and the team notifies the problem in advance, the match may be played under the format adapted to the available schedule, as arranged by the competition organizer.

If the team shows up later, without justified reasons, a friendly match may be held between the scheduled teams, adapting the playing time to the available schedule. The result will not be taken into account for qualifying purposes.

4. Competition System

The competition system will be applied based on the teams that make up the category. Categories can be made up of 8, 12 or 16 teams.

After each final, trophies will be awarded to each team and medals to all participants. The individual and recognition prizes will be awarded after the last final.

In the event of injuries that cannot be substituted and, therefore, unable to implement one of the three competition systems described below, the organization reserves the right to adapt the system, always respecting the minimum number of matches guaranteed.

In the categories composed of 8 teams:

Group Stage: The teams are divided into two groups of four teams, an all-play-all format.
→ The 1st and 2nd qualified go to the ‘Gold Stage’.
→ The 3rd and 4th go to the ‘Silver Stage’.
This stage will be played entirely on Saturday.

To determine the group ranking, the number of wins and losses will be counted.

In the event of a tie for wins and losses, the result between all the teams tied will determine the final position. If they are still tied, the difference in total points scored and received will be considered. If the tie still persists, the highest number of points scored will be considered. If all these parameters are equal, the team that had committed the least number of fouls will have a higher position (count -1 for personal fouls, -2 for unsportsmanlike fouls, -5 for technical fouls and -10 for disqualifying fouls). If all these parameters do not break the tie, the younger team will be ranked higher.

Silver Stage: The 3rd and 4th of each group play 3rd against 4th in this stage. These games are on Sunday morning.
→ The losers play ‘the Consolation Final of the Silver Stage’.
→ The winners will play ‘the Final of the Silver Stage’.
These games are on Sunday afternoon.

Gold Stage: The 1st and 2nd of each group play 1st against 2nd in the semifinals. These matches are on Sunday morning.
→ The losers will play ‘the Consolation Final of the Gold Stage’.
→ The winners will play ‘the Final of the Gold Stage’, which determines the champion and runner-up in the category.
These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

In the categories composed of 12 teams:

Group Stage: The teams are divided into three groups of four teams, an all-play-all format.
→ The 1st qualified in each group and the best 2nd advance to the ‘Gold Stage’.
→ The other two 2nd and the two best 3rd go to the ‘Silver Stage’.
→ The worst 3rd and the three 4th qualified play the ‘Bronze Stage’.
This stage will be played entirely on Saturday.

To determine the group ranking, the number of wins and losses will be counted.
In the event of a tie for wins and losses, the result between all the teams tied will determine the final position. If they are still tied, the difference in total points scored and received will be considered. If the tie still persists, the highest number of points scored will be considered. If all these parameters are equal, the team that had committed the least number of fouls will have a higher position (count -1 for personal fouls, -2 for unsportsmanlike fouls, -5 for technical fouls and -10 for disqualifying fouls). If all these parameters do not break the tie, the younger team will be ranked higher.

To determine the order of the different group qualifiers, the number of wins and losses will be counted. In the event of a tie for wins and losses, the difference in total points scored and received will determine the positions. If they are still tied, the difference in total points scored and received will be considered. If all these parameters are equal, the team that had committed the least number of fouls will be used (count -1 for personal fouls, -2 for unsportsmanlike fouls, -5 for technical fouls and -10 for disqualifying fouls). If all these parameters do not break the tie, the younger team will be ranked higher.

Bronze Stage: The 4th of each group and the worst 3rd will play in this stage: semifinal 1 is between the worst fourth and the worst third, and semifinal 2 is between the other two fourth. These matches are on Sunday morning.The losers play the consolation final of the Bronze stage and the winners play the Final of the Bronze stage. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

Silver Stage: The two worst second-placed teams from each group will play against the two best third-placed teams, semifinal 1 is between the second-best second-placed team and the second-best third-placed team, and semifinal 2 is between the worst second-placed and the best third. These matches are on Sunday morning.

The losers play the consolation final of the Silver stage and the winners play the Final of the Silver stage. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

Gold Stage: The 1st of each group and the best 2nd play in this stage, semifinal 1 is between the best first and the best second, and semifinal 2 is between the other two first. These matches are on Sunday morning.
The losers will play in the Gold stage consolation final and the winners will play in the Gold stage Final. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

In the categories composed of 16 teams:

Group Stage: The teams are divided into four groups of four teams, all-play-all format. The first qualified of each group will advance to the Diamond stage. The second of each group will go to the Gold stage, the third to the Silver stage and the fourth classified to the Bronze stage. This stage is entirely on Saturday.

Bronze Stage: All the 4th of each group play in this stage, semifinal 1 is between the 4th of group A and the 4th of group B, and semifinal 2 is between the 4th of group C and the 4th of group D. These matches are on Sunday morning.
The losers play the consolation final of the Bronze stage and the winners play the Final of the Bronze stage. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

Silver Stage: All the 3rd of each group play in this stage, semifinal 1 is between the 3rd of group A and the 3rd of group B, and semifinal 2 is between the 3rd of group C and the 3rd of group D. These matches are on Sunday morning.
The losers play the consolation final of the Silver stage and the winners play the Final of the Silver stage. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

Gold Stage: All the 2nd of each group play in this stage, semifinal 1 is between the 2nd of group A and the 2nd of group B, and semifinal 2 is between the 2nd of group C and the 2nd of group D. These matches are on Sunday morning.
The losers play in the Gold stage consolation final and the winners play in the Gold stage Final. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

Diamond Stage: All the 1st of each group play in this stage, semifinal 1 is between the 1st of group A and the 1st of group B, and semifinal 2 is between the 1st of group C and the 1st of group D. These matches are on Sunday morning.
The losers play the consolation final of the Diamond Stage and the winners play the Final of the Diamond Stage. These finals are on Sunday afternoon.

5. Calendar

We reserve the right to make changes in the game program, both to schedules and playing courts to the tournament organization.

6. Categories

U12 Mini Fem / Male	2012 – 2013
U14 Infantil Fem / Male	2010 – 2011
U16 Cadete Fem / Male	2008 – 2009
U18 Junior Fem / Male	2006 – 2007

7. Exceptions

A maximum of 2 players per team born a year prior to the category will be allowed, but at no time may both players play on the court.
All male categories will be mixed gender.

8. Game Regulations

It is played following the FIBA rules, except for the modifications specified regarding the playing time and in reference to the 6.25/6.75 line and the charging semicircle. The rules in the Mini regulations will be taken into account.

9. Game Time

The playing time is 4 periods of 8 minutes, with a total of 32 minutes, with an interval between periods for the coach to facilitate, verify and sign the line-ups for the following period in the Mini category. Break of 1 minute between the second and third period.

Each team can request two time-outs during the game, always in different periods, and one for extra time.

If at the end of the game the result is a tie, an extra period of 3 minutes (or as many as needed) will be played.

The game will be played in continuous time, stopping when a foul is signaled with free throws (the clock will stop when the referee indicates the two throws), substitutions, time-outs and when the main referee deems it convenient. During the league and the semifinals, in the last minute of each period (and of the possible extensions) the time will be stopped according to FIBA regulations. In all gold and diamond finals, time will be stopped, according to FIBA regulations, in the last two minutes of each period.

If there is a delay of more than 15 minutes over the scheduled time for the start of the game, the playing time will not be stopped to make substitutions in the first three periods, except for the last minute.

All matches must be completed within a 1-hour time slot. In case of a delayed match not attributable to the organization, the Organizing Committee may decide to adapt the time of the match to the available times.

10. Players

Each participating team will provide a roster of players to the organization before the start of the tournament.

Each participating team includes a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 15 players. Before the tournament begins, the federative licenses or DNI of the participants in each team must be presented. In each match, a minimum of 5 players and a maximum of 12 must be registered (14 in the Mini category).

11. Injuries

The referees can stop the game in case of injury of one or more players. If the ball is in play when an injury occurs, they will not blow the whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot, lost control of the ball, refrains from playing or the ball becomes dead.

Any player who is bleeding or has an open wound must be substituted until the wound has been covered.

12. Fouls

According to FIBA regulations in the U14, U16 and U18 categories.

In the U12 category, the bonus for team fouls will only be applied in the last quarter.

13. Substitutions

A legal situation of substitution, as described in the FIBA regulations, occurs for both teams when the ball becomes dead after the referee blows his whistle, as well as for the team that receives a basket in the last two minutes of the 4th period. and extension. The referee will not signal, delay the restart of play or retain the ball to make the substitution. If any substitution is made due to a prohibited area or inappropriate time, the referee may sanction the coach with a type B technical foul after having made a prior warning.

All players registered in the minutes must participate in the match, unless there is a justified reason. There is no minimum time to play. All substitutions must be made at a point close to the scorers’ table, in a legal substitution situation after communicating the request to the table officials.

14. Time-Outs

Two time-outs per team may be requested but cannot be accumulated in the same period. The request and concession will be made according to FIBA regulations. The duration of the time-out will be 50 seconds.

In the U12 category, time out cannot be requested after the basket.

15. Shooting Clock

The Shot Clock will be controlled by the timekeeper in the U14, U16 and U18.

In the U12 category, possession will be controlled by the main referee, who will discount the last 10 seconds of possession in a visible way when he detects passivity.

16. Game Ball

The game and warm-up balls of the tournament will be of the SPALDING brand. The game balls will be the GOLD or LEGACY models. The warm-up balls will be the NBA or TF-50 models.

In the U14, U16 and U18 Boys categories, the ball will have a size 7.

In the U14, U16 and U18 Girls categories, the ball will have a size 6.

In the U12 categories, the ball will have size 5.

The organization will provide three balls for each team to warm up.

Other

1. Entry & Inbound Pass

The referee will control the entry and inbound passes but will not touch the ball, except after substitution, time-out or personal foul.

2. Alternance Rule

According to FIBA regulations. The alternating arrow will be used, except in the U12 category, whose periods will start with a jump between two. In case of a fight, the defending team will have the ball.

3. Protests

Any protest will have to be made by the representative assigned by each team and must be communicated, during the 5 minutes following the end of the match, to the ringmaster, who will transfer it to the sole judge of the competition.

4. Classification Criteria

Total number of wins and losses will be counted.
If there is a tie, the result between all the teams tied will determine the final position.
If they are still tied, the difference in total points scored and received will be considered.
If the tie still persists, the highest number of points scored will be considered.
If all these parameters are equal, the team that had committed the least number of fouls will have a higher position (count -1 for personal fouls, -2 for unsportsmanlike fouls, -5 for technical fouls and -10 for disqualifying fouls).
If all these parameters do not break the tie, the younger team will be ranked higher.

5. Jurisdictional Regulation

In the case of situations and rules not present in these rules, the provisions of the FIBA Basketball rules will apply.

Any situation not provided in these regulations, acts of indiscipline or contrary to Fair Play or any act that the referees of the competition transfer to the organization will be resolved, in exclusive jurisdiction by the Judge of the Competition and their decisions will be unappealable. If needed, the tournament organization reserves the right to modify these regulations.

For the correct development of the Tournament, the decisions of the Competition Judge will be taken immediately and will be irrevocable and non-actionable. The participating teams commit to accept these adopted decisions. All teams must designate a single person, who will represent them in front of the Organization.

The enrollment in the tournament implies to accept these regulations.

6. Responsibility

The organization is not responsible for theft or accidents that may occur.

The organization is not responsible for any damage caused by any equipment in the sports facilities, as well as in the different accommodations.

In the event that any accommodation requests a deposit upon arrival of the group, the person in charge of the team agrees to take charge. This deposit will be returned upon departure of the accommodation group.

7. Recognition

The Organization wishes to promote and reward Fair Play. Players, coaches or companions who are expelled from a match for disqualifying fouls (not unsportsmanlike or technical) will be excluded from the tournament. The team that develops and promotes Fair Play will be awarded at the end of the Tournament. The number of fouls committed, the type of fouls and the behavior towards rivals, referees and organization will be taken into account.

Specific U12 Mini Rules

1. Ball

Size 5.

2. Game Time

The playing time will have 4 periods of 8 minutes, for a total of 32 minutes. Rest of 1 minute between the second and third period.

3. Scoring

A shot from the court of play counts for the attacking team as follows:
a- Free throw = 1 point
b- Shot from inside the bottle or restricted area = 2 points
c- Shot from outside the bottle or restricted zone, ending the throw outside the
zone = 3 points

4. Illegal Defenses

Zone defense will be considered an illegal defense.

The decision on the defense type used is solely up to the referee.

This illegal defense will be penalized with a free throw each time it is detected. For the benefit of Fair Play, if a team repeats this defense and, always in the decision of the referee, the coach will be punished with a Technical Foul. If the coach is disqualified, the match will be suspended with the result that there was at that moment, in case of victory of the non-offending team or with 2-0 in case of defeat.

5. Alternation Rule

In the event of a jump ball situation, possession will go to the defending team. In case of doubt, it will be for the team that is in its defense field.

Data Protection

Participants authorize the organization to make a photographic and audiovisual report on the activities carried out at the event.

The photographic and audiovisual report may be disseminated in any medium (TV, press, internet, etc.) and in any advertising and media support (brochures, banners, panels, web page, memory of activities, publications, reports, etc.). All this without limitation and including any other means and support necessary for the dissemination of the programs and activities developed by the indicated entity, by itself or in collaboration with other entities.

This authorization is granted without territorial or temporal limitation.

This authorization is completely free, and the participants undertake not to request or claim any compensation, payment, reimbursement or indemnification in exchange for this freely issued authorization for the use of their image.

In accordance with the provisions of Organic Law 15/1999 on the Protection of Personal Data, you are informed and consent to the processing of your data by the transferee entity for the stated purposes, being able to exercise the rights to access them, modify them, cancel them and oppose their treatment in accordance with the law, by going to the registered office of the Stage Deportivo SL.