Divisions:

Girls & Boys

5^th - 8^th Grade

Entry Fees:

4^th, 5^th,& 6^th Grade Divisions

$70 per team (based on a 10 player team).

$5 for each additional player (i.e. 12 player team = $80). Each team is guaranteed at least 2 games.

Checks payable to: Wayne Recreation Department

7^th & 8^th Grade Divisions

$80 per team (based on a 10 player team).

$5 for each additional player (i.e. 12 player team = $90). Each team is guaranteed at least 2 games.

Checks payable to: Wayne Recreation Department

Rules:

5^th -8^th grade games will consist of four, six minute quarters with the clock stopping on all whistles. 4^th grade game will consist of four, five minute quarters with the clock stopping on all whistles. Each team is allowed two timeouts per half, each one minute in length. Timeouts do not carry over! Each team is allowed one time out per overtime period. All other NFHS rules apply.

Teams my full-court press up to a 15-point lead for grades 6-8, no pressing will be allowed in 4^th and 5^th grade games.

Deadline:

Entry forms and fees must be received by Friday, February 1^st, 2008. Only entries received by mail or fax will be accepted - NO PHONE ENTRIES!

Notification:

You will be notified via email (provided your email address is include with your team registration form) when we receive you registration. Team packets, schedules, and passes will be mailed via US Postal Service approximately 10 days prior to the tournament.

Entry Info:

Checks payable to: Wayne Recreation Department

Mail to: Recreation Department

             306 Pearl St.

             Wayne, NE

             68787

Brackets:

Up to 8 teams will be placed in each bracket. Teams of any level ability are welcome! Although not likely, we do reserve the right to combine grades to fill divisions.

Players:

Players must compete in their own grade classification. Exception: younger players may participate in older division. Players can only play on one team and cannot play down. Violations of this may render a player and/or team(s) ineligible.

Playing Sites:

Wayne Community Activity Center, Wayne High School, Wayne Middle School

Awards:

- Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each division.

- All In One Promotions and Sports Specialties will be at the Wayne Activity Center selling 

  t-shirts and other items both days.

Scorekeepers and Officials

Two paid officials and two clock operators will be provided for all games. Most officials are sanctioned by the NSAA.

Motels:

Sports Club Inn

E. Hwy 35

375-4222

Super 8 Motel

610 Tomar Dr.

375-4898

K-D Inn

311 E. 7^th

375-1770

Admissions:

Adults:        $2 per day - good for all sites

Students:    $1 per day - good for all sites

Under 5:       Free

Passes for two coaches and all players will be provided.

Concessions:

Available at each location

Tourney Info

Jeff Zeiss

Wayne Recreation-Leisure Office

P.O. Box 8

Wayne, NE 68787

Office - 402-375-4803

Cell - 402-369-2003

Email - recreate@cityofwayne.org

TOURNAMENT RULES

            - 5^th -8^th grade games will consist of four, six minute quarters with the clock stopping.

            - 4^th grade games will consist of four, five minute quarters with the clock stopping.

            - Five minute halftime. Pre-game warm-ups as time allows

            - Teams may full-court press up to a 15-point lead for grades 6, 7, 8.
            - No pressing in 4^th and 5^th grade games
            - Each team is allowed two (one minute) timeouts per half. NO CARRY OVER.

            - Team must be ready 30 minutes prior to scheduled start.

            - Coaches should have provided lineup sheets filled out for scorekeepers.

THIS TOURNAMENT IS FOR THE PLAYERS!  Coaches, parents, and other spectators are asked to support their team and help provide a positive playing experience! Any abusive behaviors on the part of a coach and/or fan toward an official or opponent will not be tolerated and those involved will be escorted from the building immediately and not allowed back. SET A POSTIVITE EXAMPLE FOR YOUR KIDS!