Lake Erie Ohio AAU (North East Ohio)

2015 LAKE ERIE DISTRICT NATIONAL QUALIFIER
May 15-17, 2015 in Cleveland/Akron, Ohio at
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*(AN1, AN2, AN3) North HS  985 Gorge Blvd Akron, OH 44310

*(SP3, SP2, SP1) Euclid Sports Plant (ESP) 20001 Euclid Avenue Euclid, Ohio 44117 go to the back of the building

*(EH1, EH2) Euclid High School 711 E 22nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 around back use door 3

Do not call any of the facilities please!!!

Full Schedule Posted- 

there are substantial changes make sure to check and know your game times

updated 5/15/15 at 9:10am

This is the official site please check back for any changes and updates!

Sunday Playoff Schedule 

RULES & REGULATIONS

The National High School Federation Rules and Regulations will apply to all tournament games with the following exceptions:

1. All games will be played in two halves and clock shall stop on all regulation whistles: 

·  3rd or 4th Grade Division 12 minutes 

·  5th Grade Division 12 minutes 

·  6th Grade Division 12 minutes 

·  7th Grade Division 13 minutes 

·  8th Grade Division 13 minutes 

·  High School Divisions (9th to 12th) 14 minutes 

2. Halftime shall be no longer than 3 minutes. A minimum three minute pre-game warm up will be given provided games are on schedule. No game will start before its scheduled time unless agreed to by both coaches. Overtime period will be two minutes.

3. A player will be disqualified after committing a 6th personal foul (technical fouls are included). 

4. The one plus one team bonus foul shot will commence on the tenth (10th) team foul in each half. Two-shot fouls will be awarded for shooting, flagrant and technical fouls only. 

5. Total of (3) time-outs per game will be allowed to each team. One (1) additional time-out per team will be awarded for each overtime period. Time-outs from regulation do not carry over to overtime periods. 

6. Regulation sized basketballs will be used for boys 8th grade division through High School Division. All other divisions in boys and girls competition will use 28.5 basketball.

7. Two (2) Technical fouls during a game on any player, coach, or team representative will result in their disqualification for the rest of the game. 

8. The clock will be stopped on all whistles. Exception: If a team is trailing by 20 or more points the clock will become continuous the clock will stop for timeouts only per AAU National Rules for girls teams 5th grade and below, the winning team shall be required to retreat behind the three point ARC to play defense per AAU National Rules. These times may be changed at any time to make sure the event is running on schedule. 

9. Each team is responsible for their warm-up and game balls and/or any other items brought to the game. The tournament sponsors or their representatives are not responsible for lost items. 

10. This is an open roster tournament; a team may add a player at any time during the tournament as long as that individual normally plays for the club team and does not play for any other club in the event, and is placed on the roster prior to the start of a game. 

11. Each team per National Federation High school Rules shall provide a score Keeper or timer, the event in limited situations shall provide assistance in the form of individuals to keep score or run the clock, however, it remains the responsibility of each team to provide at least 1 person. 

12. Each team will get two Coaches Passes and one score keeper pass  ONLY. 

13. Game time is forfeit time and no team will be allowed to play their first game until they have checked in at registration and all of their registration requirements including payment of any fees and submitting a roster have been completed. All teams should have their rosters ready . Each team shoujld generally carry with them a roster, birth records and any school records needed for identification. Each team should have their AAU Identification number an online site will be provided for teams that need to register at the time of the event. Note: Only the event director can waive the provision listed in #13 

14. Facility will open 20 min prior to first game. Please do not call facility for information. 

15. The event Director shall have a facilities coordinator present to answer any questions, and the Event Coordinator reserves the right to change or modify any rules to ensure the proper and timely administration of the tournament. Changes shall be disseminated to the coaches as soon as is appropriate. Generally call 440 574-1832 for Information.

Tie breaker for play-offs 

1. Head to Head 

2. Point differential…Maximum 15 points. (Forfeits are scored at 15-0) Point differential calculation is based solely on the games between the tied teams. In the event of a three-way tie for first, point differential will be used to establish the pool winner. The runner-up position will then be determined by head to head between the remaining two teams. In the event of a three way tie for the runner-up position, point differential will be used to establish the runner-up in the pool. 

3. Defensive Point System- If 3 teams remain tied after the above tie breakers the team with the lowest total points allowed will advance. The remaining teams will revert back to tie breaker #1 

Eligibility: 

1. A photocopy of that portion of the athletes’ report card for the current school year which shows name, grade and school for Boys 9th GRADE and UP. 

2. Confirmation of grade level from a school report card or an administrator (guidance counselor, principal, dean, etc.) on school letterhead for HS BOYS all others BIRTH RECORDS: Each competitor must have a proof of his age and be able to produce such information in one of the following acceptable manners: HOSPITAL RECORDS ARE ACCEPTABLE!

a) A COPY of his birth record from the STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS from the place of birth. 

Eligibility: 

In 2014 National AAU converted from grade to AGE based events (for 8th GRADE u14 and Below) with age parameters. Proof of eligibility (birth certificate) must be produced in the event of a protest. A player may only play for one team per age/grade division. A player may compete at a level below his grade for HS and Age for all other divisions: 

Eligibility Protests: All protest must be filed in writing, accompanied by a $100.00 protest fee (per National Policy) with the District Director PRIOR to protested game. Per National Policy the protest will be reviewed and a determination on elegibility shall be made prior to the first bracket playoff game.

For Boys Only

2015 AAU BOYS BASKETBALL RULE CHANGES

Listed below are the new eligibility rules for boys' basketball in the 2015 season.

7 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 7 on August 31, 2015

8 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 8 on August 31, 2015

9 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 9 on August 31, 2015

10 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 10 on August 31, 2015

11 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 11 on August 31, 2015

12 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 12 on August 31, 2015

13 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 13 on August 31, 2015

14 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 14 on August 31, 2015

15U/9th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 15 on August 31, 2015. Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 9th grade as of Oct 1, 2014 and who is no older than 16 on August 31, 2015 is eligible to play in the 15U/9th grade division

16U/10th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 16 on August 31, 2015. Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 10th grade as of Oct 1, 2014 and who is no older than 17 on August 31, 2015 is eligible to play in the 16U/10th grade division

17U/11th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 17 on August 31, 2015. Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 11th grade as of Oct 1, 2014 and who is no older than 18 on August 31, 2015 is eligible to play in the 17U/11th grade division

19U/ 12th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 19 on August 31, 2015. Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 12th grade as of Oct 1, 2014 and who is no older than 20 on August 31, 2015 is eligible to play in the 19U/12th grade division

NOTICE OF DAILY ADMISSION COST:

Adults $10.00 

Kids and Senior Citizens 65 & over $6.00 

ALL EVENT PASSES: 

The event will last for three days and an event pass may be purchased for 

$28.00 for Adults and $15 for senior citizens or kids

Prices are established by PER National Guidelines

Admission will not be refunded because of forfeits however patrons may view other