2. Teams may have a maximum of three cross-boundary (out-of-state) athletes.

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1 NCAAU BOYS BASKETBALL DISTRICT RULES (updated October 30, 2017) ELIGIBILITY 1. Players must be residents of NC or a state that borders NC. 2. Teams may have a maximum of three cross-boundary (out-of-state) athletes. 3. All teams must have an AAU club membership (register at aausports.org). 4. All players and coaches must have individual AAU memberships (register at aausports.org). 5. Players who live in one state and go to school in another, can choose to designate the school state as their state of residence. 6. Players can play in two (2) age divisions for which they qualify, but they must play with teams from the same club. 7. A player becomes attached to a club when he plays in a licensed AAU event for a team in that club. 8. After a player becomes attached, he cannot switch clubs until; a) he sits out 60 days or b) if his team has not qualified for nationals, and the state championships have occurred, he can be picked up by a team that has qualified for nationals after all the district tournaments have been completed. 9. Players must be male. 10. Cannot participate after the summer following high school graduation. 11. All Non athletes/coaches are responsible to see that their team meets all eligibility requirements. *Proof of age/identity must be presented in the form of one of the following: a. Unexpired passport b. Military ID c. Photo ID card issued by the DMV d. SportsAge ID e. Valid driver s license

2 12. Competition shall be conducted in the following divisions: Age based divisions shall be used in boys' basketball for the following: 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U. Age/Grade based divisions shall be used in boys' basketball for the following: 15U/9th grade, 16U/10th grade, 17U/11th grade, 19U/12th grade. 8 & Under: An athlete can be no older than 8 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 9 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 10 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 11 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 12 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 13 on August 31, & Under: An athlete can be no older than 14 on august 31, U/9th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 15 on August 31, Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 9th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 16 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play in the 15U/9th grade division 16U/10th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 16 on August 31, Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 10th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 17 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play in the 16U/10th grade division 17U/11th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 17 on August 31, Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 11th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 18 on August, is eligible to play in the 17U/11th grade division 19U/12th Grade: An athlete can be no older than 19 on August 21, Grade Exception: An athlete who is in the 12th grade as of October 1, 2017 and who is no older than 20 on August 31, 2018 is eligible to play in the 19U/12th grade division Grade based divisions shall be used in boys' basketball for the following: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade For teams that have chosen to organize on the basis of the athletes grade, and who have players who do not meet the age eligibility criteria for age based teams, the AAU provides grade based competition as follows: 4th Grade: An athlete must be in the 4th grade or below as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 11 on or before August 31, th Grade: An athlete must be in the 5th grade or below as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 12 on or before August 31, th Grade: An athlete must be in the 6th grade or below as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 13 on or before August 31, th Grade: An athlete must be in the 7th grade or below as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 14 on or before August 31, th Grade: An athlete must be in the 8th grade or below as of October 1, 2017 and can be no older than 15 on or before August 31, 2018 Questions regarding eligibility may be directed to NCAAU District Manager Rod Seaford at rod@rseaford.com or

3 Practice Limitations/Quiet Period There are no practice or play limitations for the 2nd grade through the 8th grade divisions of NCAAU Boys Basketball. Clubs are cautioned to comply with all membership and registration requirements while conducting any activity. 1. Quiet Period For the 9th Grade through 12th Grade divisions of NCAAU Basketball; a quiet period applies as follows: a. 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade: November 1, 2017 until Feb 24, b. During the quiet period, no AAU club, team, coach or representative may conduct any practice, try-out, game, open gym, or workout; or any on court activity for grades AAU Leagues Clubs may conduct or participate in sanctioned AAU leagues in any age division during the quiet period subject to the restrictions in Paragraph High School Players Clubs, teams, coaches or their representatives shall not permit any athlete who is a member of a High School Varsity or Jr. Varsity team to participate in any try-out, practice, scrimmage game or open gym workout, during the quiet period and until such time as his school team season has ended. (Players whose seasons end before Feb. 25th may never the less not participate until Feb 25th) CLUB ELIGIBILITY All non-playing roster members must be current members of the AAU, and must comply with the Roster Rules before sitting in the team bench. A person who has been suspended from the AAU, or who has been denied membership or participation privileges pursuant to national membership policies, shall not be permitted by any member club, to participate in any activity for or on behalf of that club. This restriction includes but is not limited to playing, coaching, or administrative duties, whether or not such activity is related to an AAU sanctioned event. COMPETITION RULES 1. Except where modified by these rules, the official playing rules of the AAU/USA Boys Basketball are the same as the National High School Rules for the boy s concurrent season in all divisions. 2. Undersized basketball will be used for 2nd grade through 6th grade divisions. (Circumference shall be 28 1/2.) 3. A team may have on its bench ONLY the eligible players listed on the official roster, plus 4 nonplayers (coaches, ball boy, trainer, etc.) listed on the official roster form. Violation of this rule shall result in a two-shot technical foul, assessed to the head coach. 4. A maximum of 15 players are allowed on an official roster (Also see Rule III-D.) Playing time: Age-Based: 8U - 6 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 9U - 6 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 10U - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 11U - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 12U - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 13U - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 14U - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 15U/9th grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 16U/10th grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 17U/11th grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 19U/12th grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime

4 Grade-Based: 4 th Grade - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 5 th Grade - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 6 th Grade - 7 Minute Quarters 3 Minute Overtime 7 th Grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 8 th Grade - 8 Minute Quarters 4 Minute Overtime 5. ALL National Championship and North Carolina AAU Boys events shall have a mandatory minimum warm-up and half time of five (5) minutes. BENCH DECORUM. Dress Code: All non uniformed persons on the bench shall comply with the National AAU dress code, which requires (a) slacks (no sweat pants, jeans, warm-ups or athletic pants); (b) shirts with collars and sleeves (c) dress shoes or tennis shoes (no open toe shoes); (d) no hats; This dress code applies to female bench personnel as well. Women may wear dresses or skirts appropriate to the occasion. A team may have on its bench only the eligible persons listed on its official roster; including 4 non-players (coaches, ball boy, scorekeeper, etc.,) Only eligible players may wear uniforms on the bench. A violation shall result in a two-shot technical foul, assessed to the head coach. The offending team shall have one minute to correct the violation. THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED! At least one-person age 18 or older must be on the bench at all times. If as the result of removal, illness, etc. and no roster member of the minimum age of 18 is available, tournament administrators shall select a person of suitable age to supervise the bench. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. In order to enter a team into NCAAU Boys Basketball Championships, a team must submit the entry fee and entry form online via our website prior to the entry deadline. 2. Rosters must be complete. Late or incomplete rosters can be rejected. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Protests: Protests will be considered according to the procedures set forth by the District Basketball Director. A cash fee of $100 (non-refundable, unless protest is upheld) must be presented to the Tournament Director and protest made in writing within 2 hours following the completed game. 2. Conduct: Teams, coaches, players, and organizations are subject to sanctions imposed by the District Director for misconduct. Sanctions may be appealed to the NCAAU Review Committee and may include fines, suspension, forfeiture, probation, or other appropriate action. Misconduct includes but is not limited to fighting, destruction of property, intoxication, or commission of a crime during any AAU competition. Sanctions may be imposed for failure to comply with these rules or the AAU code. Coaches are expected to comply with the National Committee statement of coach s ethics, which is printed in the bulletin. 3. Uniforms: All teams must wear jerseys with numbers on front and back. Numbers can be double zero (00) to ninety-nine (99). In the event that two teams have jerseys of the same color, which would, in the opinion of the tournament director, cause confusion of players or officials, the tournament director shall direct the visiting team to use their other jerseys or pennies provided by the tournament host. Only eligible roster players can wear uniforms on the bench. Minimum size of numbers shall be 2 on the front and 4 on the back. Violation of this rule shall be penalized by a two (2) shot technical foul prior to the start of the game assessed to the coach. 4. Forfeits: Forfeits disrupt a tournament, and cause ill feelings among tournament sponsors, players, coaches, and fans. Teams, which enter a sanctioned AAU event, are expected to compete in all scheduled games. This rule applies to North Carolina teams, which compete in

5 the District Championships, InterAssociation Competitors, or AAU National Championship Tournaments. In the event that a North Carolina team forfeits a game in any sanctioned AAU event, the basketball District Director may require the forfeiting club to post a performance bond of $ with the NCAAU prior to any further competition by that club in any NCAAU event. A forfeit is a violation of these rules that will subject the club and the coach to sanctions including probation, suspension, fines, expulsion, or other appropriate action as dictated by the circumstances of the forfeit. Any sanction imposed by the basketball chairman under this rule is subject to appeal to the Review Committee. 5. Home Team: The home team will sit on the bench to the scorekeeper s left, and will warm up at the opposite goal. The home team shall be the team listed at the left or top of the schedule bracket. 6. Amateurism: Neither athletes, players, coaches, volunteers, nor supporters shall violate the amateur status of competitors. The athlete shall not directly or indirectly receive pay or financial benefits in consideration of or as a reward for participating in athletic competition. 7. Each team must report to the game site 45 minutes before its first game. Game times are the scheduled starting times, except when the Tournament director approves the change. 8. The Tournament Director will provide a place for sign-in, and will supervise the sign-in. No player may participate until he has signed in. If a player plays without signing in, his team will forfeit that game and be expelled from the Tournament. 9. Schedule. Playing schedules will be completed 72 hours after the entry deadline, and schedules will be posted on the website. 10. All roster information must be accurate! Falsifying information is a violation of these rules that could result in loss of eligibility. 11. Player Ejections: Players ejected from a game for fighting shall be suspended for the following game per the National Federation or State High School Association rule. (Players ejected for non-fighting penalties do not have to serve suspension)

6 AAU BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT 1. Mission The purposes of the AAU Boys Basketball Program are to initiate, stimulate, and improve opportunities for amateur boys basketball competition, and to promote and develop leadership, sportsmanship, physical fitness, educational opportunities, and athletic excellence. 2. Sportsmanship It is the obligation of coaches, players, administrators, volunteers, and other representatives of the AAU to practice the highest principals of sportsmanship and to observe the ethics of competition. Good sportsmanship is defined as qualities of behavior, which are characterized, by courtesy and genuine concern for others. The display of good sportsmanship is a statement of the individual s understanding of and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity. 3. High School Athletics Participation in high school basketball is important to the social and athletic development of the AAU athlete. The AAU recognizes the influential role played by the athlete s high school coach and team. Accordingly, the AAU pledges its support of high school athletics. AAU coaches and high school coaches should maintain open communications for the benefit of the athlete. 4. College Recruiting 1. Many athletes participating in the AAU Boys Basketball Program are recruited to play college basketball. One element of the AAU program is to provide high school-age players with the opportunity for advanced competition and wider exposure of their skills. The recruitment of an athlete can be a desirable result of those competitive opportunities. It is important for coaches and volunteers to observe the following points relative to the recruitment of the athlete: Always remember that the athlete is being recruited, not the coach. 2. The desired result of the recruiting process is that the athlete attends the college most likely to meet his educational, social, and athletic needs. A favorable reflection upon the Club, school, or coach is not an appropriate criterion for college selection. 3. The athlete should choose his college with the advice and assistance of his family. The coach need not be involved in the selection process unless the family requests his assistance. 4. The AAU coach or volunteer may not accept or solicit compensation from any source as payment for his involvement in the college recruiting process. It is unethical for a coach or volunteer to attempt to deliver a player to a particular college/university. 5. A player should be aware of all the educational options available to him. Therefore, the coach/volunteer should not restrict any college from participating in the recruiting process, unless the athlete or his parents have specifically requested that such limitations be observed.

7 5. Athletics and Education Athletic competition is good unto itself, and opportunities for participation need not be restricted to individuals representing academic or scholastic institutions. However, the AAU recognizes that athletics can be a powerful tool for shaping the educational development of young people, and for the enhancement of educational opportunities for its participants. AAU Organizations should consider the academic well being of its athletes, and ensure that participation in AAU activities does not adversely affect their academic progress. The AAU Club shall cooperate with the athlete and his parents to strike an appropriate balance among academic, social, and athletic activities. 6. Coaches Ethics The coach must be aware that he can be either a positive or a negative influence upon the development of the athlete. In all of his personal contacts with athletes, officials, parents, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. In keeping with that goal, all AAU coaches should observe the following ethical guidelines: 1. The coach shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character. 2. The coach must always consider the personal safety of the athlete. 3. The coach should be thoroughly acquainted with the rules and regulations of competition, and shall be responsible for their interpretation to team members. The coach shall not try to seek an advantage by circumventing the spirit or letter of the rules. 4. Game officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct, which will incite the players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of the officials or players is unethical. 5. The coach shall respect his opponents, display gracious behavior during competition, and require his players to conduct themselves in similar fashion. Before and after the contest, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event. 6. Coaches shall actively use influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators. 7. The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse, and shall, under no circumstance, authorize their use. 8. The coach must recognize the importance of the athlete s academic development and promote the proper balance between athletic and academic activities.