Mid-South Hoops Rules

Two 18-minute halves, running clock: 2-minute half time (17U-14U)
Two 16-minute halves, running clock: 2-minute half time (13U-9U)
5-minute forfeit time (unless approved by Mid-South Hoops staff): 5 minutes after the start time, the game will be forfeited. Teams can play, but the delinquent team will get the loss.
2-minute warm-up time between games.
Mercy Rule: The game is called if the score is over 20 points in the final two minutes.
3-30 second timeouts per game.
Shooting one and one on the 7th team foul.
Shooting two shots on the 10th team foul.
Each player gets six fouls BEFORE FOULING OUT.
Overtime = the first team to score 3 points. Each team gets one timeout in OT. Timeouts do not roll over.
The home team is listed first or on top and will provide the official scorekeeper. The visiting team may also keep a person at the scorer’s table.
Bookkeepers, please keep player points and the running score. Remember, the scorebook is the official score.
Teams will need to furnish their warm-up basketballs.
The home team provides the game ball. 13U and above play with a 29.5. 12U and below play with a 28.5.
Teams are expected to pick up trash on the bench after every game.
Only two coaches per team receive a coach’s pass. One needs to be the scorekeeper.
All teams must use the official Mid-South Hoops score sheet.
Players cannot play on multiple teams unless it’s the same organization. They must meet age/grade requirements.
Age/Grade Rules: Players must play at their correct age/grade level (players can play up). They must fall within the parameters at the time of the event:
If a team plays with ineligible players, their games will be forfeited.
If a coach is ejected for any reason, they must leave the facility not to return during that day. They may not stay in the lobby and not be allowed back for a later game. There may be some instances where a coach may be allowed back, but approval must come from the event center staff.
If a player is ejected (non-fighting), he must be removed from the game and sent to the bench.
If a player is ejected for fighting, he is suspended from the event for the rest of the weekend.
If a spectator is ejected for any reason, they must leave the facility and cannot return during that day. They may not stay in the lobby or return for a later game that day. There may be some instances where a parent may be allowed back, but approval must come from the event director
Players must use the bathrooms to change clothes.

Grade Division and Age Cutoff

The age cutoff dates for Mid-South Hoops are as follows:

3rd Grade: Must be in the 3rd grade or below and cannot turn 11 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 10 before August 1, 2026.
4th Grade: Must be in the 4th grade or below and cannot turn 12 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 11 before August 1, 2026.
5th Grade: Must be in the 5th grade or below and cannot turn 13 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 12 before August 1, 2026.
6th Grade: Must be in the 6th grade or below and cannot turn 14 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 13 before August 1, 2026.
7th Grade: Must be in the 7th grade or below and cannot turn 15 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 14 before August 1, 2026.
8th Grade: Must be in the 8th grade or below and cannot turn 16 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 15 before August 1, 2026.
9th Grade: Must be in the 9th grade or below and cannot turn 17 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 16 before August 1, 2026.
10th Grade: Must be in the 10th grade or below and cannot turn 18 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 17 before August 1, 2026.
11th Grade: Must be in the 10th grade or below and cannot turn 19 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 18 before August 1, 2026.
12th Grade: Must be in the 12th grade or below and cannot turn 20 prior to August 1, 2026. Age Exception: Athlete does not turn 19 before August 1, 2026.

Mid-South Hoops Rules

Grade Division and Age Cutoff

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