Alameda Island Blazers: April 25-26, 2009 Tournament Info

Coaches,

Please read all information carefully. 

Schedule - Due to the lack of availability of gyms, all games are being played at the Alameda Point Gymnasium.  No other suitable gyms were available.  We did our best to make the schedule accommodating.  At this time, no schedule requests can be accommodated since that would change game times for other teams.  If you happen to see an error in the schedule, please contact me as soon as possible.  ALWAYS check the schedule for changes/corrections through Friday evening.

Gym - Alameda Point Gymnasium (old naval base) is a water only facility.  They will not allow any other drinks, gum or food.  Please let your players and parents know.

Fan Behavior - All coaches are responsible for the behavior of their players and their parents.  If a player or fan is ejected, it will be your responsibility to remove them.  If they do not leave the gym and surrounding area immediately, the coach will have 1 minute to remove them or forfeit the game.  We would like to have a fun and safe atmosphere that we can all enjoy!

*Coaches Checkin -  All coaches must check in prior to their first game.  Please have your AAU cards for all players and coaches.  2 coaches passes will be issued, all other coaches must pay admission. Coaches may be asked to show their AAU card upon admission.

If you have not been to Alameda lately, we have a lot of new businesses for your teams to check out.  Information will be posted on the website as well as printed information at the gym.

Good Luck and hope you enjoy the tournament! 

Correction made in the 7th grade Black Division
Check back through Friday evening for corrections. 
It is the coach's/teams responsibility to check for updates through Friday evening.

 Tournament Rules

*(High School rules that apply to AAU basketball)

*Games are scheduled every hour and 15 minutes apart

1. 5th & 6th grade division - 14 minute halves

2. All other ages- 16 minute halves

3. All games are stop clock

4. Games shall start the later of:

              a. The scheduled start time

              b. 5 minutes following the completion of the prior game

5. 5 minute warm-up with 5 minute half-time

6. 10 second backcourt when 30 second clock is not available

*On ball 5 second count while dribbling is in affect (front court)

7. Time outs: three full, two 30 second per game, one additional full for overtime period

8. Overtime period-2 minutes & each additional overtime is 1 minute

9. Freethrows:

  a. All players may enter the lane when the ball hits the rim.

  b. Only 6 players (inlcuding) the shooter below the top of the key.

  c. Players in first position may step on first block for position.

10. Coaches are responsible for listing players on the official score sheet 10 minutes prior to the start of the game.

Home team (top of bracket or first team in pool) will wear light jerseys.

Visting team will wear dark jerseys. If correct uniform not available, pinneys will be worn, and is the responsibility of the team w/o the correct uniform.

Alameda Point Gymnasium - 1101 West Redline, Alameda, CA  94501

From 880 North:

1.	Head east on I-880 S		2.9 mi
2.	Take the exit toward 16th Ave		0.1 mi
3.	Sharp right at Embarcadero		1.3 mi
4.	Turn left at 1st St/Embarcadero W Continue to follow Embarcadero W		0.4 mi
5.	Turn right at Webster St		338 ft
6.	Turn left at 2nd St		0.1 mi
7.	Turn right at Broadway		0.2 mi
8.	Turn right at 5th St		16 ft
9.	Turn left onto the ramp to CA-260/Webster St Tube		0.2 mi
10.	Turn right at CA-260/Webster St Tube Continue to follow CA-260		1.2 mi
11.	Turn right at Atlantic Ave/Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy		0.8 mi
12.	Turn right at Main St		1.2 mi
13.	Main St turns left and becomes Navy Way		0.1 mi
14.	Turn right at Avenue A/W Red Line Ave Destination will be on the right:		0.1 mi

1.	Head southeast on I-880 S toward Exit 22		0.4 mi
2.	Take exit 22 for Alvarado Blvd toward Fremont Blvd		0.2 mi
3.	Merge onto Deep Creek Rd/Mancini St (signs for Fremont Blvd)		52 ft
4.	Turn left at Fremont Blvd		0.2 mi
5.	Turn left to merge onto I-880 N		19.7 mi
6.	Take the Broadway exit		0.5 mi
7.	Slight left at 6th St		33 ft
8.	Turn left at Broadway		276 ft
9.	Turn left at 5th St		46 ft
10.	Turn left onto the ramp to CA-260/Webster St Tube		0.2 mi
11.	Turn right at CA-260/Webster St Tube Continue to follow CA-260		1.2 mi
12.	Turn right at Atlantic Ave/Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy		0.8 mi
13.	Turn right at Main St		1.2 mi
14.	Main St turns left and becomes Navy Way		0.1 mi
15.	Turn right at Avenue A/W Red Line Ave Destination will be on the right		0.1 mi

You may register by sending a check/money order and a roster to:

Alameda Island Blazers
3285 Adams Street
Alameda, CA  94501

Registration form and check MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4/15/09. We are filling up quickly and will take registration on a first come, first serve basis.  Payment will secure your spot. 

Information will be posted shortly for 2008 tournament!