Summer is just around the corner and what better way to tip off the summer basketall season than to gather up some friends and play in the 13th Annual 5on5 FRIENDSHIP CUP sponsored by ASIANHOOPS.COM on the weekends of June 15-16 and June 22. This year's tournament also marks a return to the newly renovated Roosevelt Park (Grand Street) basketball courts.This year's edition will feature 9 divisions of play from boys 11u thru men's 45+ over. In 2012, over 40 teams played with names like Creaky Knees and Ajisen Thunder, just to name a few.
June 15: BOYS 18U, BOYS 15U, BOYS 13U, BOYS 11U June 16: MEN'S B, MEN'S C, MEN'S 45+ June 22: MEN'S A, MEN'S BB, WOMEN'S
The FRIENDSHIP CUP gives players of all abilities a chance to form a team of friends, family members, or just those who love the game to play some 5on5 full court streetball. It's a chance to hang out with friends; or even grab some food and a bubble tea in Chinatown.
Games will be played at the newly renovated basketball courts of Roosevelt Park (Grand Street).
So start making those phone calls, sending those emails, facebooking friends and forming your team.
Format: Each team is guaranteed to play in a total of 3 games. The tournament format will be similar to 2011 with each division limited to only 4 or 6 teams only. This allows teams a chance to compete for a championship even if they lose one game.
5 on 5 FRIENDSHIP CUP INFO
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 2013 - Roosevelt Park (Grand St) Saturday, June 22, 2013 Roosevelt Park (Grand St) Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
DEADLINE: DUE TO LIMITED PARK AVAILABILITY, ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF TEAMS CAN BE ACCEPTED TO PLAY. SIGN UP IS ON A FIRST PAID BASIS UNTIL DIVISIONS ARE FILLED UP OR JUNE 3, 2013, whichever comes first.
How To Sign Up NOTE: Due to a limited number of courts at each park location, teams will be accepted on a first paid basis. No checks will be accepted. Payments will only be accepted through credit card or paypal account. Absolutely, no payments will be accepted on the day of the tournament.
Note: Summer weather is unpredictable. Any games that are not played due to rain will be rescheduled and/or a refund will be returned for games not played.
PAY ONLINE: To guarantee or reserve a spot for your team immediately and before the divisions are filled, you can pay through credit card or paypal account here. (please note that a processing charge of $5.00 is added to the entry fee to cover service charges). (If you already have a paypal account, then you can save on handling charges by transfering the entry fee amount to rockits@asianhoops.com). After payment, please send an email to rockits@asianhoops.com with your team name and division playing in so that I can reserve a place for your your team. Your team is accepted to play after a confirmation email is sent to your team.Then complete the registration form and pdf it to: rockits@asianhoops.com by JUNE 3, 2013
COST: $175/TEAM - BOYS 18-UNDER; BOYS 15-UNDER; BOYS 13-UNDER; BOYS 11-UNDER $185/TEAM - MENS A, MENS B, MENS C, MASTERS 45+, WOMENS/GIRLS;
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - at Roosevelt Park (Grand St)
Note: We will divide the boys 15 and boys 13 under divisions into A and B level if there is a need for this and if courts are availalbe. Just specify during registration that you have more than one team in each division.
YOUNG MEN 18-UNDER (limit 6 teams) - Let's get the young uns in the mix and let them showcase their talents with boys their own age. (Cut off date: Players born before December 1, 1994 are not eligible to play this division and must play in one of the men's divisions)
BOYS 15-UNDER (limit 6 teams) - Let's get the young uns in the mix and let them showcase their talents with boys their own age. (Cut off date: Players born before December 1, 1997 are ineligible for this division and must play up)
BOYS 13-UNDER (limit 6 teams) - Let's get the young uns in the mix and let them showcase their talents with boys their own age. (Cut off date: Players born before December 1, 1999 are ineligible for this division and must play up)
BOYS 11-UNDER (limit 4 teams) - Let's get the young uns in the mix and let them showcase their talents with boys their own age. (Cut off date: Players born before December 1, 2001 are ineligible for this division and must play up)
Sunday, June 16, 2013 - at Roosevelt Park (Grand St)
MEN'S C (limit 6 teams) - This division is for ideally suited for players who just like to play for fun and decided to gather up a few friends and form a team and play some 5on5. Players ages can range from 17-55. This division is really for those that play once in awhile and who enjoy just hanging with the boys.(For Fun Only) Players playing in this division can not play in any other division of the Friendship Cup. IMPORTANT: In addition, players who exhibit skills of an (A or B player) will be deemed ineligible to play immediately subject to the orgnanizer's discretion.
MEN'S B (limit 6 teams) - This division is perfect for teams or players who are somewhat competitive. If you've won the C division before or have made it to the finals, then this division is your next step up. Boys 18-under teams can also play in this division.(Somewhat competitive)
MEN'S 45+OVER (limit 4 teams) - This division is for ballers who still enjoy playing ball and are a little older. At this age, it's about playing with a group of friends and catching up. Play some ball and grab some lunch. It's also a chance to show the younger ballers that you still enjoy the game. Hard fouls and foul language is strictly forbidden.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Roosevelt Park (Grand St)
MEN'S A (limit 6 teams) - This division is perfect for teams or players who are competitive and want to play those that are also competitive. If you've won the Bdivision before or have made it to the finals, then this division is your next step up. (competitive)
MEN'S BB (limit 6 teams) - This division is perfect for teams or players who are somewhat competitive. If you've won the C division before or have made it to the finals, then this division is your next step up. (Somewhat competitive)
WOMEN'S/GIRLS (limit 6 teams) - Just like it says, this division is for the ladies.
Note: we reserve the right to combine and/or eliminate any divisions. We also reserve the right to change/combine the dates of the tournament.
AWARDS The Champions 5on5 Friendship Cup will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT Divisions will be made up of either a 4 team or 6 teams only. NEW FORMAT: Each division of play will field a maximum of six teams. (A six team division will be divided into two groups of three teams each. Each group plays against those in their own group for a chance to play in the championship. Bottom line, even if you lose one game you still got a chance to play in the "CHIP" unlike in past editions if you lose one game you can't play in the "CHIP").
Each team must wear uniforms that are of the same color and with numbers designated on the front or back. Failure to do so will result in technical fouls for each player without the proper color and a number.
ASIANHOOPS.COM SPONSORED EVENTS RULES, REGULATIONS, and TOURNAMENT FORMAT
NCAA rules apply in all games subject to the following modifications: 1. Each team will play in three games throughout the tournament. 2. The length of each game is 16 minutes per half. The first half is running time with the last 15 seconds stop time. The last two minutes of the game is stop time. During the last minute, the clock stops on all made baskets and any whistles by the referee. 3. Overtime will be as follows: 3 minutes total with the last minute=stop time. 4. Each team will be entitled to two (2) time outs per game. They do not carry over into overtime. Each team is allowed one time out in the overtime period. Halftime is two (2) minutes. 5. One and one situation will be in effect on the seventh (7) team foul. Two shots will be awarded on the tenth (10) team foul. Players may enter the free throw lane on the release of the ball, while the shooter waits until it hits. 6. Each team must begin the game with five players. After fouling out, a player may not reenter 7. Each player is allowed five (5) personal fouls and on the fifth foul that player will be disqualified. If a team has less than five players on the court, they can continue to play or forfeit or until the team has less than two players. 8. Flagrant fouls will be penalized with foul shots and/or ejection from the tournament. Fighting is strictly forbidden and players and/or teams may be disqualified from the tournament. The following penalties will be assessed immediately: 1st fight - player or players will be disqualified from the tournament. 2nd fight - team will be disqualified from the tournament. Other penalties to follow. 9. A team not ready to start their game will forfeit. Teams are required to be present (1/2 hour prior) at the designated court for their game. 10. Each team must wear uniforms that are of the same color and with numbers designated on the front or back. Failure to do so will result in technical fouls for each player without the proper color and a number. Each team should have two sets of colored shirts (one light color and one dark color). 11. When asked, all participants must be able to present some type of photo identification (passport, birth certificates, etc.) that proves their age or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on you to prove otherwise. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification from the game and tournament. All protests must be lodged by the coach and/or team captain by notifying the tournament coordinator in the respective gym before the start of any scheduled game. 12. Players may only participate on one team. Any player caught playing on another team within the same tournament will result in the disqualification of himself and that other team from the tournament. 13. After the jump ball to begin the game, all ties ups will be decided by the alternate possession rule. 14. NO DUNKING IS PERMITTED DURING ANY WARM UP TIME OR ANYTIME, EXCEPT DURING THE GAME. Teams will be assessed technical fouls for this infraction. 15. TEAM FORFEITS: Any team that forfeits a game either by not showing up on time or walking off the court during a game may be disqualified from the tournament pending the approval of the tournament director. 16. Tie breaking Procedure: two-team tie - head to head, win/loss between the two teams tied. Three-team tie - head to head among three teams tied, then total point differential of the three teams tied against each other. If two teams are tied after this, go back to head to head. Further ties, total point differential of teams in your division. Four team ties - settle the highest ranking team first, then revert back to three team tie break rules, and so on. Point differential is capped at maximum of twenty (20) per game. 17. Only players of at least 50% Oriental Asian descent are eligible to participate in the tournament. The definition of a player of Oriental decent is as follows: at least one parent must be of 100% Oriental heritage. (Oriental nationalities are as follows: Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans, Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Japanese) The burden of proof is on the player. If a player's eligibility is challenged, then he/she must present documentation that is legible (questions - please email us). 18. Food and Drink: Please refrain from bringing food/drinks inside the gymnasium. They should be consumed outside in the lobby/meeting areas. In addition, please throw all garbage in there proper receptacles. Repeated violations will be penalized accordingly. 19. Conduct: Each team is responsible for the conduct of its players, fans, etc. 20. Eligibility Protest Procedures: Teams must submit eligibility protest to referee and tournament coordinator prior to the start of game. Each protest must include a fee of $50 in cash payable to the tournament organizer. If protest is valid and upheld, your $50 will be refunded. If your protest is invalid or you are wrong, then the $50 will not be refunded.
WHO CAN PLAY: The 5on5 Friendship Cup is open to all teams and players of Asian Oriental descent. Players must be at least 50% Oriental Asian to be eligible to play. Questions on ethnicity and eligibility should be brought to the attention of the organizer prior to submitting rosters to avoid any conflicts. The definition of a player of Oriental descent is as follows: at least one grandparent must be of 100% Oriental heritage. (Oriental nationalities are as follows: Chinese, Filipinos, Koreans,Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Japanese)
BURDEN OF PROOF: Organizers will request proof from all players that may be in question. Proper documentation will be required. Illegible copies will not be accepted. The burden of proof is on you to prove your ethnicity (Playing in a tournament previously hosted by us does not mean you are eligible to play at this event).
AGE CHECK: There may be a age check for participants in the Boys 18u, Boys 15u, Boys 13u and Boys 11u divisions. We ask that all coaches and organizers comply with the age restrictions in each division. Honesty and integrity is the best policy.
All games will be played at the following park locations:
Roosevelt Park (Grand Street) between Forsyth Street and Chrystie Street. Newly renovated and closer to Chinatown. Courts: a total of two full courts.