A $55 transaction fee will be deducted from all refunds requested 8 to 15 days prior to the event. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE EVENT.

A FULL REFUND WILL BE ISSUED IF ASPIRE SPORTS MEDIA IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE DIVISION.

• Game Start:
  1. Teams must be ready to tip off at the scheduled game time. A 10-minute countdown starts once the refs and scorers are set up. Ex. If refs/scorers are all setup at 8:00pm, we start the clock 8:10pm. After that, the game clock will start, and the opposing team will be awarded 1 point for every minute your team isn’t ready. You can ask non-roster players to fill in, but their points won’t count.
• No Shows:
  1. If your team doesn’t show up and the game gets canceled, you’ll still be responsible for paying the $80 ref/scorer fee. We’ll do our best to find a replacement, but since officials still showed up, it’s only fair your team covers the cost. Failure to pay will result in a reduction of your total games.

Games will not start early unless both coaches agree. Referees or site directors cannot require teams to start before the scheduled time.

• Game Duration:
  • Regulation games will consist of 2 quarters of 20 minutes each. 
  • Halftime will be 2 minutes.
• Clock Rules:
  • Running clock for the entire game, except for the final 2 minutes of the second half, when the clock will stop for dead balls.
  • The clock will also stop for timeouts and injuries.
• Timeouts:
  • Each team is allowed 2 timeouts per half.
  • Unused timeouts do not carry over.
• Fouls:
  • Each player has 6 fouls before disqualification
  • After the 7th team foul in a half, the opposing team will be awarded 2 free throws (Bonus).
  • After the 10th team foul, it will be a double bonus (2 free throws for every foul).
• Free Throws:
  • During free-throw attempts all players may attempt a rebound when the ball makes contact with the rim.
• Possession Arrow:
  • Alternating possession will be used for jump balls and to start the second half.
• Substitutions:
  • Substitutions are allowed during dead ball situations.
• Team Roster:
  • A team must have at least 4 players to start a game.
• Technical Fouls:
  • Technical fouls result in 2 free throws and possession for the opposing team.
  • Any player or coach receiving two technical fouls will be ejected from the game.
• Flagrant foul
  • If a flagrant foul occurs the player is ejected from the game. The offending team shall receive 2 shots and possession of the ball at the spot closest to where the foul occurred.
• Conduct:
  • Players and coaches must display good sportsmanship at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to penalties or disqualification from the game.
  • Any judgment rendered by the referees is final and cannot be subjected to protest
• Overtime:
  • If the game is tied at the end of regulation, 1 overtime period of 2 minutes will be played.
  • If the game remains tied after overtime, sudden death starts (first team to score 2 pts).
• Game Start:
  1. Teams must be ready to tip off at the scheduled game time. A 10-minute countdown starts once the refs and scorers are set up. After that, the game clock will start, and the opposing team will be awarded 1 point for every minute your team isn’t ready. You can ask non-roster players to fill in, but their points won’t count.
• No Shows:
  1. If your team doesn’t show up and the game gets canceled, you’ll still be responsible for paying the $80 ref/scorer fee. We’ll do our best to find a replacement, but since officials still showed up, it’s only fair your team covers the cost. Failure to pay will result in a reduction of your total games.
• Officiating
  • We guarantee that there will be some incorrect calls for you and incorrect calls against you, but all calls will stand.

• No Aggressive Behavior (verbal or physical): Non-compliance will result in immediate ejection from the venue and event.
• No Profanity: Non-compliance will result in immediate ejection from the venue and event.
• No Fighting: The team will be ejected from the event, authorities will be called, and criminal charges may be filed.
• All participants, including athletes, coaches, administrators, spectators, and anyone associated with a registered team, must adhere to the principles of good sportsmanship and the ethics of competition before, during, and after all contests.
• Each team and its head coach will be held strictly accountable for the conduct of their players, coaches, and spectators.
• If a player, coach, or spectator is ejected by an official, they must leave the gym immediately. Failure to comply will result in the disqualification of the associated team.

The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring proper behavior from all team members and spectators.Officials will address both teams regarding spectator behavior. The coaching staff must speak with any disruptive spectators.If spectator behavior does not improve, play will be stopped. The spectator will have 5 minutes to leave the venue; failure to comply will result in a forfeit for the team.

Spectators who step onto the court will be immediately removed from the gym. Please cheer from the stands!

Uniform Rule:
All teams must wear matching jerseys with visible numbers. Points will be awarded to the opposing team at the start of the game or start of the second half. Here is the bonus points detail : Top = 4 pts, Bottom = 3 pts , Aspire Logo=1 pt. It will only be award to the teams that shows up with uniform. If both of the teams shows up with no uniforms, then no bonus points will be rewarded. 

Here’s why the uniform rules matter: Teams want to compete against squads that look put together, not a group of guys in mismatched shades of blue or random T-shirts with logos. Having matching uniforms makes it feel like a legit game, not a pick-up run. Plus, when everyone’s rocking solid colors, it makes the game flow better. You can spot teammates or opponents in your peripheral vision for fast breaks, long passes, and no-look dimes without needing to stare them down to figure out whose side they’re on. And let’s be real—photos and videos will be taken. You don’t want to look trashy in those shots. Represent your team and keep it clean!

Team Roster & Waiver Submission:
All teams must submit a complete roster 

• Rosters must be submitted via the Waiver Page or google forms

Team Check-In Process

• Only players on final roster will be allowed to participate in the event

To be eligible for the playoffs, a player must have played at least 2 regular season games. If a player is found ineligible, their points will be deducted from the final score.

Cheating is Unethical!

Schedule Accommodations:
Schedule accommodations are not guaranteed and may require an additional fee to process.

• Specific time requests, such as asking for games at 8 PM and 9 PM, will not be honored.
• To have your accommodation request considered, register and pay early. Late registrants may not have their requests fulfilled.

Player Proof of Age (one of the following)

1. Clean Copy of Birth Certificate and Current Report Card
2. Government Issued ID with D.O.B.

16U Age Requirement:
Players must be 16 or younger on the event start date. A single player exception may apply if the player turns 17 within 30 days of the event start date.

17U Age Requirement:
Players must be 17 or younger on the event start date. A single player exception may apply if the player turns 18 within 30 days of the event start date.

18U Age Requirement:
Players must be 18 or younger on the event start date. A single player exception may apply if the player turns 19 within 30 days of the event start date.

Teams have the right to protest an opposing player’s eligibility based on height or origin, but such protests must be submitted prior to the start of the game. Once the game begins, no protests will be entertained. If a protest is filed, the player in question will be required to verify their origin by presenting a copy of their birth certificate, and their height will be measured on-site. Failure to provide proper documentation or meet the eligibility criteria will result in the player being disqualified from participating in that game. This process ensures fairness and transparency for all teams involved.

Tournaments: Pool Play + Single Elimanation

Overtime and Seeding Tie Breakers

Overtime starts 1 mins after the end of regulation, team fouls carryover and each team has one timeout in OT.
Tie Breaker Rules – Head to Head, Point Differential, Points Allowed

Max Points Per Win = 15 (win by 30 only 15 will be awarded)

Insurance, Trainers, and First Aid (ASM):

ASM does not provide player insurance. Teams are strongly encouraged to carry their own insurance to protect players and coaching staff during the season. While most ASM events will have on-site trainers, it remains the team’s responsibility to be familiar with CPR and basic First Aid measures.

First Aid Kit Recommendations:
Every team should travel with a well-stocked First Aid kit. Suggested items include:

• Ankle tape
• Heating packs
• Eye contact solution
• Band-Aids

Proper preparation ensures the safety and well-being of your team throughout the tournament.