Thank you to all those who participated and attended the tournament.  We had a great time and enjoyed the competition, the sportsmanship and the spirit demonstrated by all.  We hope to see you soon and enjoy the fun times again.

2010 ANA Sports Committee. 

Update:  Visit Tundikhel.com for latest score updates.

“The idea is not to block every shot.  The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot.” - Bill Russell

Come join us and enjoy basketball in the state it was born.  It will be a summer to remember.

Team Registration:

Registration for women's basketball is now closed.  If you desperately want to participate, please contact bostonanawbb@gmail.com, and we will try our best to make it happen.   

Teams who have registered, please furnish the names of all team members and answer any question the Sports Committee may have promptly.  You will be allowed to make changes to the team roster until June 13, 2010.

1.      Cost/team: $300.  Includes convention registration for all team members (10 max) at no additional cost.

2.      Registration Deadline – Closed.

3.      Teams are encouraged to register early:

3.1.    Team registering first holds the right to retain their jersey in case of color clash.

3.2.   . Priority will be given to the team registered first.

4.      Teams withdrawing after acceptance will forfeit their fee.

Tournament Dates & Locations:

1.      Tournament Begin Date: Friday July 2nd @ 8 am

2.      Tournament End Date: Sunday, July 4th 2010

3.      Location: Basketball City, 35 Lomasney Way Boston, MA

Please check Tie-Sheet to find out where and when your next game is scheduled. 

Contact:

If you have any question regarding Women’s Basketball, please contact:

Maya Gurung              bostonanawbb@gmail.com

Leeza Tuladhar           bostonanawbb@gmail.com

Rules and Regulations:  

In addition to the rules and regulations spelled out on the main sport page, the following also apply to Women’s Basketball:

1.      We will be placing an extra emphasis on security for the betterment of all participants.

2.      Maximum number of players allowed per team: 10.

3.      Each player may only play from one team during the tournament.

4.      Each team member needs to fill the Liability waiver form by 8am on July 2^nd, 2010. This is to ensure that all participants agree to not hold organizers liable should any injury or harm result from participating in the tournament.

5.      It will be the responsibility of the captains to make sure all team members sign this form and bring the fully filled and signed original form to the venue when they report for the first scheduled game.  All team members must be present and have proper ID with them at the time.  Players will not be allowed to compete without signing these forms.  

6.      All team captains and team members are required to be present at the venue at least 30 minutes before the start of games.

7.      It will be the responsibility of team captains to ensure that all players comply with all rules and regulations including signing the waiver form in time.

8.      Additional rules may apply.

9.      Terms and conditions subject to change without notice.    

Game Time/Duration:

First round:

·         Two 15-minute halves; running time until last two minutes of each half with 5-10 minute half time. In addition, Clock will also stop during time-outs, injuries, & referee time-outs.  

Final round:

·         Two 24-minute halves; running time until last two minutes of each half with 5-10 minute half time. In addition, Clock will also stop during time-outs, injuries, & referee time-outs.  

Teams are permitted 3 time-outs per half for the final round and 2 time-outs for the first round. Time-outs that are not used from the 1st half will NOT roll over to the 2nd half. The ball will NOT advance to mid-court when a team calls a time-out from the opposition's baseline  

10.  It is recommended that each team be present at the tournament field at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. If you have not fully submitted all the documents  needed beforehand, please allow for additional time.

11.  Due to limited time, any team not ready to play within 5 minutes of the scheduled start time will forfeit the game.

DISQUALIFICATION RULE & TECHNICAL FOULS

• Teams shoot 1-and-1 on the 7th team foul and 2 shots on the 10th team foul and all fouls thereafter.

• Players are disqualified after their 7^th personal foul.

• All technical fouls will result in the opposing team receiving two (2) foul shots and possession of the ball. 

• All technical fouls will also count as a personal foul and team foul.

• If a player receives a 2^nd technical foul, they will be ejected from the game. Player may be suspended at the discretion of the organizers

PLAYOFF TIEBREAKERS

In the event of teams having identical records, the following will be used to break ties. 

• Win-Loss between head to head competitions.

• Point differential (team with the greatest margin of victory).

• Team with earlier registration gets the priority.

Player Equipment and Uniforms:

12.  All players must have the assigned matching colors for jerseys.

13.  Players who are severely injured will not be allowed to participate.

14.  No metal items including rings, watches, necklace, etc can be worn during the games.

15.  Players are recommended to bring more than one jersey (with different color).

16.  Officials may ask a team to change jerseys if s/he determines the jersey colors of the two teams to be similar. The team who registered later would be required to change jerseys.

17.  Substitutions:

1. Unlimited substitutions will be allowed.

2. Substitutions can only be made with the consent of referees. All substitutes must check in at the scorer’s table

Overtime:

First round, Playoffs & Finals:

·         Overtime will last 3 minutes (running time until last sixty (60) seconds); each subsequent overtime games will last 3 minutes (no stoppage time); each team is awarded 1 additional time-out per overtime. Team fouls will also roll-over to the overtime period.

Sportsmanship Conduct:

18.  Any improper action that could lead to confrontation will result in player/s or team/s disqualification.  Player/s, team/s could get ejected from the tournament.   As mentioned earlier, we will be enforcing security measure more tightly this year.

19.  All players, team manager/coach, and spectators are expected to display sportsmanship qualities at all times.

20.  Captain and Coordinator/Manager/Coach will be held responsible for the conduct of all players within their team.

21.  Anyone not able to comply with these rules will be asked to remove themselves from the court.

Awards:

22.  There will be an award for the champion and runner-up.

23.  A most valuable player (MVP) award may also be awarded.