Official Tournament Rules & Guidelines
1. Tournament Overview
The Roseland Cease Fire Basketball Tournament is a single-elimination tournament designed to promote faith, unity, service, sportsmanship, and community engagement.
Divisions (24 Teams Total):
8 Youth Boys Teams
8 Youth Girls Teams
8 Adult Co-Ed Teams
All teams must represent a church, house of worship, or faith-based organization.
2. Team Eligibility
Maximum 10 players per team
Minimum 5 players required to start a game
Players may compete for only one team
All players must have completed required registration forms and waivers
Youth divisions must meet age requirements as outlined in eligibility documents
Adult Co-Ed players must be 21 years or older
3. Game Format
Youth Divisions
Two (2) 16-minute halves
Running clock
Clock stops during:
Final 2 minutes of the second half (if game within 10 points)
Timeouts
Injuries
3-minute halftime
Adult Co-Ed Division
Two (2) 14-minute halves
Running clock
Clock stops during final 2 minutes if game