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2024
ASIANHOOPS.COM
8th Annual TIP-OFF CLASSIC

Sunday, December 15, 2024
Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey
M.S. 56 School, Manhattan, NYC

 

INVITATION

On behalf of ASIANHOOPS.COM, we invite your team to participate in the 2024 8th Annual Tip-Off Classic to be held on the weekend of Sunday, December 15 Ramapo College in Mahwah, NJ and M.S. 56 School in lower Manhattan, NYC.

This tournament looks to bring Asian basketball teams from the East Coast together for a day of competitive basketball, friendships and fun.

The TIP-OFF CLASSIC will look to feature (8) divisions of play: Boys 10u, Boys 12u, Boys 14u, Boys 16u, Boys 18u, Girls 15u, Girls 18u and Women's. All divisions will require a minimum of 4 teams and each division will have a maximum of either 4, 6 or 8 teams. This will allow for a smooth running event. Each team is guaranteed to play in at least three (3) games in the tournament and those advancing into the playoffs or championships will possibly play 4-5 games.

Teams interested in playing should contact me asap via email: rockits@asianhoops.com to inform me of your team's intentions of participating as only a limited number of spots are available in each division. You can also contact me at 917-687-5876 (DENNY LEE - tournament organizer) for confirmation or questions.

Visit www.asianhoops.com for more information

NOTE: Spectator/Entrance Fee of $5.00 per person will be charged at Ramapo College venue.

For more info:email: rockits@asianhoops.com

2024 TIP OFF CLASSIC

TOURNAMENT INFO
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DIVISONS OF PLAY

RULES

AWARDS


SITE LOCATION

ELIGIBILITY

NOTE: Spectatator/Entrance Fee of $5.00 per person will be charged at Ramapo College venue.

HOW TO SIGN UP
DEADLINE: November 18, 2024 or earlier. Teams will be only accepted to play in the tournament when payment is received and confirmed.
If payment is made and division is filled, a refund will be given.

Please note that only a limited of spots are available in each division due to court limitations Teams interested should follow the registration procedures to ensure a spot for your team. No spots can be held without payment.

NOTE: Teams will be accepted on a first paid basis. Payment by paypal or Chase Quickpay/Zelle will be accepted. Absolutely, no payments will be accepted on the day of the tournament. Minimum of four (4) teams to host any division of play.

COSTS: Each team is guaranteed to play in at least three (3) games throughout the weekend with teams advancing to the playoffs/championship round playing in 4-5 games.

$320/TEAM (ALL DIVISIONS)

PAY ONLINE: To guarantee or reserve a spot for your team immediately and before the divisions are filled, go to www.asianhoops.com and:

1) Transfer funds through CHASE QUICKPAY or ZELLE. Transfer the money to rockits@verizon.net.

After payment, please send an email to rockits@asianhoops.com with your team name and division playing in so that I can reserve a place for your team. Your team is accepted to play after a confirmation email is sent to your team.

ROSTERS/WAIVERS: will be done electronically. After receipt of payment, a link will be sent to the Coach/Manager to submit a team roster. Please follow the instructions. Once completed, players will then receive an email for them to register individually. You as the coach, team manager or person registering team is responsible for making sure players submit their waivers IMMEDIATELY.

Signed, completed final rosters/waivers are due no later than Saturday, November 30th as this is required by the facilities for insurance purposes. This will ensure ample time for any player eligibility issues.

Attention
Coaches/Organizers of youth teams: In order to be fair to all teams participating, we will be randomly checking Player I.D.s for proof of age/ethnicity. Coaches and players should have a copy of each player's passport or birth certificate with them or a picture on their phone on tournament day. Players that are declared ineligible will be disqualified immediately and the team will forfeit any wins that the non-eligible player participated in.

SCOREKEEPING: (all teams will be required to assist with scorekeeping at least 1-2 times during the day).

DIVISIONS OF PLAY

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ;
Open Gyms, 7 Fir Court, Oakland, NJ

BOYS 18-UNDER (limit 4-8 teams) - It's the boys chance to shine as the best up and coming ballers get to showcase their skills.

BOYS 16-UNDER (limit 4-6 teams) - This is where the hoop dreamers emerge as the future stars of Asian basketball

BOYS 14-UNDER (limit 4-6 teams) - This is where you start seeing the potential of these rising stars.

BOYS 12-UNDER (limit 4-6 teams) - This is where it all begins for the future stars of Asian basketball.

BOYS 10-UNDER (limit 4-6 teams) - This is where it all begins for the future stars of Asian basketball.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Open Gyms, 7 Fir Court, Oakland, NJ
(First division to have 4 registered teams will be compete at this location)

GIRLS 18u (limit 4 teams) - a chance for those up and coming ballers to compete against those in the same age group

YOUTH ELIBIBILITY CUTOFF: After careful consideration, in the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play the cut off date for player eligibility for this tournament will be December 15, 2024 This means that each division will be competed evenly amongst players who are all of the same age.

Boys 10U: must be 10 or Under as of December 15, 2024
Boys 12U: must be 12 or Under as of December 15, 2024
Boys 14U: must be 14 or Under as of December 15, 2024
Boys 16U: must be 16 or Under as of December 15, 2024
Boys/Girls 18U: must be 18 or Under as of December 15, 2024

In other words, anyone who turns 11/13/15/17/19 after December 15th, 2024 will be eligible to participate in the tournament and in each of their respective age divisions.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT - subject to change
4 TEAM DIVISION
: Each team is guaranteed to play in three games in the tournament. The team with the best record at the completion of the three games will be declared the DIVISION CHAMPION.

6 TEAM DIVISION: Each team is guaranteed to play in three games in the tournament. Teams will be divided into two groups of three teams. Each team will play the other two teams in their group during the preliminaries. After completion of these two games, your team will be seeded 1st, 2nd or 3rd according to your won-loss record. The top two teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. The third seeded teams from each group will play a consolation game.

8 TEAM DIVISION: Each team is guaranteed to play in three games in the tournament. Teams will be divided into two groups of 4 teams. 1st game:team 1 plays team 2 and team 3 plays team 4; 2nd game: winner 1-2 game vs loser 3-4 game and winner 3-4 game vs loser of 1-2 game. Immediately following the end of the 2nd game for all teams, reseeding will take place to determine seeds 1 thru 4 in each group. Seeds 1 and 2 from each group advance into the semifinal and championship round. Seeds 3 from each group will compete against other for 5th place. Seeds 4 will compete against each other for 7th place.

AWARDS: Divisions with 5+ teams receive individual trophies; Divisions with 4 or less teams receive team trophy.

LOCATIONS:
Bill Bradley Recreation Center - Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ

Open Gyms - 7 Fir Court, Oakland, NJ

WHO CAN PLAY: ELIGIBILITY: Only players of at least 25% East/Southeast Asian descent are eligible to participate in the tournament. The definition of a player of East/Southeast Asian decent is as follows: at least one parent must be of 50% East/Southeast Asian heritage. (Nationalities are as follows: Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Burmese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporeans and Japanese) The burden of proof is on the player. If a player's eligibility is challenged, then he/she must present documentation that is legible (questions - please email us).

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RULES, REGULATIONS, and TOURNAMENT FORMAT

High School federation rules apply in all games subject to the following modifications:
1. Each team will play in at least three games throughout the tournament. Upon completion of the preliminaries, teams will advance into the playoff round dependent of their seeding.
2. The length of each game is either 16 or 18 minutes per half. The first half is running time with the last 15 seconds stop time. The last two minutes of the game is stop time. During the last minute, the clock stops on all made baskets and any whistles by the referee.
3. Overtime will be as follows: 2 minutes total with the last minute=stop time.
4. Each team will be entitled to two (2) time outs per game. They do not carry over into overtime. Each team is allowed one time out in the overtime period. Halftime is two (2) minutes.
5. One and one situation will be in effect on the seventh (7) team foul. Two shots will be awarded on the tenth (10) team foul. Players may enter the free throw lane on the release of the ball, while the shooter waits until it hits. The 4-2 rule will be in effect.
6. Each team must begin the game with five players. After fouling out, a player may not reenter
7. Each player is allowed five (5) personal fouls and on the fifth foul that player will be disqualified. If a team has less than five players on the court, they can continue to play or forfeit or until the team has less than two players.
8. Flagrant fouls will be penalized with foul shots and/or ejection from the tournament. Fighting is strictly forbidden and players and/or teams may be disqualified from the tournament. The following penalties will be assessed immediately: 1st fight - player or players will be disqualified from the tournament. 2nd fight - team will be disqualified from the tournament. Other penalties to follow.
9. A team not ready to start their game will forfeit. Teams are required to be present (1/2 hour prior) at the designated court for their game.
10. Each team must wear uniforms that are of the same color and with numbers designated on the front or back. Failure to do so will result in technical fouls for each player without the proper color and a number. Each team should have two sets of colored shirts (one light color and one dark color).
11. When asked, all participants must be able to present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificates, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification from the game and tournament. All protests must be lodged by the coach and/or team captain by notifying the tournament coordinator in the respective gym before the start of any scheduled game.
12. Players may play on more than one team as long as it is not in the same age division (youth divisions only). However, players are only allowed to play for a team that's part of their own organization and only if that team has less than seven players. If you have 7 players on that team, you can add 1 player; if you have 6 players on that team, you can add two players. Please inform the tournament coordinator prior to doing this. This rule does not apply to Men's divisions.
13. After the jump ball to begin the game, all ties ups will be decided by the alternate possession rule.
14. NO DUNKING IS PERMITTED DURING ANY WARM UP TIME OR ANYTIME, EXCEPT DURING THE GAME. Teams will be assessed technical fouls for this infraction.
15. TEAM FORFEITS: Any team that forfeits a game either by not showing up on time or walking off the court during a game may be disqualified from the tournament pending the approval of the tournament director. Teams not ready to start at the scheduled start time will be assessed a 2 point penalty for every minute up to a total of 5 minutes at which time a forfeit will be declared.
16. Tie breaking Procedure: two-team tie - head to head, win/loss between the two teams tied.
(In the case that the teams tied did not play each other, team with best point differential will be determine tie break). Three-team tie - head to head among three teams tied, then total point differential of the three teams tied against each other to determine the first seed. If two teams are tied after this, go back to head to head. Further ties, total point differential of teams in your division. Four team ties - settle the highest ranking team first, then revert back to three team tie break rules, and so on. Point differential is capped at maximum of twenty (20) per game.
17.
Only players of at least 25% East/Southeast Asian descent are eligible to participate in the tournament. The definition of a player of East/Southeast Asian decent is as follows: at least one parent must be of 50% East/Southeast Asian heritage. (Nationalities are as follows: Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Burmese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporeans and Japanese) The burden of proof is on the player. If a player's eligibility is challenged, then he/she must present documentation that is legible (questions - please email us). Exception: Players of South Asian descent (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladesh) will be accepted to play on a case to case basis (proof of ethnicity will be required in advance) in the following divisions: Boys 18+ and all men's divisions. Contact the tournament coordinator at prior to registration.
18. Food and Drink: please throw all garbage in there proper receptacles.
19. Conduct: Each team is responsible for the conduct of its players, fans, etc. There is a zero tolerance policy regarding fighting and acts of violence. Any player or team personnel committing an act of violence will be (i) ejected from the game, (ii) disqualified for the remainder of the tournament and (iii) asked to leave the venue immediately. If circumstances warrant, violators will be remanded to local law enforcement authorities. Also, at tournament staff/directors discretion, any player, coach, team support personnel, tournament participant, or fan exhibiting conduct unbecoming to the event may be subject to disqualification from the tournament and ejection from venues at any time.
20. Eligibility Protest Procedures: Teams must submit eligibility protest to referee and tournament coordinator prior to the start of game Each protest must include a fee of $50 in cash payable to the tournament organizer. If protest is valid and upheld, your $50 will be refunded. If your protest is invalid or you are wrong, then the $50 will not be refunded.
21. Work Teams: Teams are required to work their assigned games (1-2 times) during preliminary play and during the playoff/consolation round of the tournament. We appreciate your help as this will help make the tournament run smoother.
22. Closely Guarded: When a player is legally guarded by a defensive player within 6 feet, that player shall not hold the ball for five seconds or dribble for 5 seconds.