Post by DC Youth Hoops on Nov 16, 2006 8:33:04 GMT -5
National AAU Boys' Basketball 2007 Rule Changes
Section II Eligibility
G PLAYER PARTICIPATION RESTRICTIONS
3. A player may participate in a maximum of three (3) age/grade divisions of the AAU Boys' Basketball program for which he can qualify. Players that compete in more than one age/grade division must compete with the same AAU club.
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Section III Playing Rules
B. Playing Times
1. Age Divisions
Senior Boys' 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime
K. Press Rule
Teams ahead by 30 points or more at any point in the second half must play defense behind their three-point arc. If the lead drops below 30 points normal rules will resume.
First offense: Warning, Second and all additional offenses: 2 shot technical.
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Section IV Team Rosters
B . National Championship
B. 1. A team that qualifies for a National Championship Tournament may add a maximum of seven (7) players to its District Roster for the purpose of participating in the National Tournaments. The total number of players designated to play in the National Tournament may not exceed fifteen (15) players.
B. 2. a. An athlete must have been able to satisfy all eligibility requirements
(regarding age, residence, etc.) unless approved by the Eligibility Committee.
B. 2. b. There shall be a maximum of three (3) cross boundary athletes on a roster at any time.
B. 2. d. A team advancing to a Division I National Championship may not add a player from another team advancing to a Div. I National Championship in the same age group without the written permission of the Eligibility Committee.
B. 2. g. A team advancing to a Division II National Championship may not add any players from another team that is advancing to a Division II National Championship in the same age group without the written permission of the Eligibility Committee.
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Section V National Championship
B. Advancement Criteria
1 . a. When there are 3 teams –(A) First Place team only may advance for Division I. (B) One (1) team may advance for Division II.
1. b. When there are 4-6 teams – (A) Two (2) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Two (2) teams may advance for Division II.
1. c. When there are 7-9 teams – (A) Three (3) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Three (3) teams may advance for Division II.
1. d. When there are 10-12 teams – (A) Four (4) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Four (4) teams may advance for Division II.
1. e. When there are 13-15 teams – (A) Five (5) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Five (5) teams may advance for Division II.
1. f. When there are 16-18 teams – (A) Six (6) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Six (6) teams may advance for Division II.
1. g. When there are 19-21 teams –(A) Seven (7) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Seven (7) teams may advance for Division II.
• h. The District Sport Director and/or the National Chair may each name one additional qualifier for Division I and Division II for each additional increment of 3, starting with 22 teams.
1. i. Teams that finish in 5th Place or lower which qualify for Division I may choose to use their bid for either Division I or Division II or both.
• j. EXCEPTIONS: In the 8:U/2 nd grade, 9:U/3rd grade and Sr. Boys Division all teams are eligible to compete in the National Championship.
B. 5. Club Program/Automatic Entry
A club will receive one automatic entry (for the following year) for every four (4) teams entered into National Championship events (combined total for Division I and II). The entry may be used for any age/grade division of either Division I or II.
F. Competition Rules
7. Opening Ceremony
a. All teams shall dress uniformly during the Opening Ceremony.
b. The "Bench Decorum" rule (II-D) DOES NOT apply to the Opening Ceremony for bench personnel.
G. National Championship Operating Procedures
1 . Entry Procedures
b . A maximum of two (2) additional athletes may be added to the National Championship Roster after the entry deadline.
2 . Entry Fee
a. Teams may register online at www.aauboysbasketball.org .
12. Officials
No official may work more than four (4) games in one (1) day or more than two (2) games in succession. No official shall work any game involving teams from the City/County in which he/she resides. (Division I and II National Championship pool and bracket play, does not include National Classic).
If you have any questions, you can contact the Boys' Basketball
National Staff at 407-934-7200.
Section II Eligibility
G PLAYER PARTICIPATION RESTRICTIONS
3. A player may participate in a maximum of three (3) age/grade divisions of the AAU Boys' Basketball program for which he can qualify. Players that compete in more than one age/grade division must compete with the same AAU club.
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Section III Playing Rules
B. Playing Times
1. Age Divisions
Senior Boys' 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime
K. Press Rule
Teams ahead by 30 points or more at any point in the second half must play defense behind their three-point arc. If the lead drops below 30 points normal rules will resume.
First offense: Warning, Second and all additional offenses: 2 shot technical.
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Section IV Team Rosters
B . National Championship
B. 1. A team that qualifies for a National Championship Tournament may add a maximum of seven (7) players to its District Roster for the purpose of participating in the National Tournaments. The total number of players designated to play in the National Tournament may not exceed fifteen (15) players.
B. 2. a. An athlete must have been able to satisfy all eligibility requirements
(regarding age, residence, etc.) unless approved by the Eligibility Committee.
B. 2. b. There shall be a maximum of three (3) cross boundary athletes on a roster at any time.
B. 2. d. A team advancing to a Division I National Championship may not add a player from another team advancing to a Div. I National Championship in the same age group without the written permission of the Eligibility Committee.
B. 2. g. A team advancing to a Division II National Championship may not add any players from another team that is advancing to a Division II National Championship in the same age group without the written permission of the Eligibility Committee.
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Section V National Championship
B. Advancement Criteria
1 . a. When there are 3 teams –(A) First Place team only may advance for Division I. (B) One (1) team may advance for Division II.
1. b. When there are 4-6 teams – (A) Two (2) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Two (2) teams may advance for Division II.
1. c. When there are 7-9 teams – (A) Three (3) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Three (3) teams may advance for Division II.
1. d. When there are 10-12 teams – (A) Four (4) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Four (4) teams may advance for Division II.
1. e. When there are 13-15 teams – (A) Five (5) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Five (5) teams may advance for Division II.
1. f. When there are 16-18 teams – (A) Six (6) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Six (6) teams may advance for Division II.
1. g. When there are 19-21 teams –(A) Seven (7) teams may advance for Division I. (B) Seven (7) teams may advance for Division II.
• h. The District Sport Director and/or the National Chair may each name one additional qualifier for Division I and Division II for each additional increment of 3, starting with 22 teams.
1. i. Teams that finish in 5th Place or lower which qualify for Division I may choose to use their bid for either Division I or Division II or both.
• j. EXCEPTIONS: In the 8:U/2 nd grade, 9:U/3rd grade and Sr. Boys Division all teams are eligible to compete in the National Championship.
B. 5. Club Program/Automatic Entry
A club will receive one automatic entry (for the following year) for every four (4) teams entered into National Championship events (combined total for Division I and II). The entry may be used for any age/grade division of either Division I or II.
F. Competition Rules
7. Opening Ceremony
a. All teams shall dress uniformly during the Opening Ceremony.
b. The "Bench Decorum" rule (II-D) DOES NOT apply to the Opening Ceremony for bench personnel.
G. National Championship Operating Procedures
1 . Entry Procedures
b . A maximum of two (2) additional athletes may be added to the National Championship Roster after the entry deadline.
2 . Entry Fee
a. Teams may register online at www.aauboysbasketball.org .
12. Officials
No official may work more than four (4) games in one (1) day or more than two (2) games in succession. No official shall work any game involving teams from the City/County in which he/she resides. (Division I and II National Championship pool and bracket play, does not include National Classic).
If you have any questions, you can contact the Boys' Basketball
National Staff at 407-934-7200.