2016 Fall Schedule
Oklahoma
TRADITIONAL BASKETBALL
REMINDERS:
You must meet these requirements to enter Athletes in Competitions:
 Class A Volunteer Form
 Protective Behaviors
 General Orientation
 Concussion Awareness Training at https://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000
 Check Coaches Certification status on the Coaches Info page under the Certified Coaches List
S E C T I ON S :
1 S c he du l e – Tr a di t i o n a l B a s k e t ba l l C o mpe t i t i o n
2 Fr e qu e n t l y A s k e d Q u e s t i o n s
3 R ul e s – Tr a d i t i o n a l B a s k e t ba l l
4 R e qu i r e d F o r ms
5 I ns t r u c t i o n s F o r F i l l a bl e F o r ms
6 I ns t r u c t i o n s F o r C o mpl e t i ng H a n dwr i t t e n E nt r i e s
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S C H E D U L E – T R A D I T I O N A L B A S K E T B A L L COM P E T I T I ON
Area
BOOMER
SOONER &
CAPITOL
AREA
Event Date &
Registration Time
November 5, 2016
7:30 am
Location
Event Director
Contact Information
Santa Fe Family Life
Center
6300 N. Santa Fe
OKC, OK
Curtis Boyer
PO Box 5659
Norman, OK 73070
405-550-6690
[email protected]
DEADLINE:
Oct. 14, 2016
NOTE: NO CERTIFIED MAIL, CERTIFIED MAIL WILL NOT BE PICKED UP
COWBOY
Nov. 16, 2016
Frontier High School Bob Weckstein
580/761-0705
COUNTRY
9:30 am
Hwy 15
Frontier High School
[email protected]
Red Rock, OK
P.O. Box 130
DEADLINE:
Red Rock, OK 74651
Nov. 7, 2016
NOTE: Send Bob an email when mailing your entries
Do not mail certified
GREEN
Nov. 12, 2016
Catoosa H.S
Craig Jones
918-693-1035
COUNTRY
8:00 am
2000 S. Cherokee St
13100 E. 77th St. N
Catoosa, OK
Owasso, OK 74055
DEADLINE:
Nov 2, 2016
NOTE: DO NOT MAIL CERTIFIED, Any MAIL REQUIRING SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE PICKED UP
6835 S. Canton Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma Tel 918 481 1234 www.SOOK.org | [email protected]
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FREQ U EN TLY A SK E D Q UE STI O N S – BA SK E TBA LL CO M P ETI TI O N
 Do I need to be Certified in Basketball to enter athletes in competition?
 Yes. SOOK Coach Certification is required in Basketball.
 What are the dates of the Area Basketball Games?
 Basketball competitions are held in October and November.
 What can I do if Basketball competition is not offered in my own Area?
 You may attend the Sectional Basketball competition nearest your Area—or any Sectional
event.
 What’s the Entry Deadline for Area Games?
 Don’t be late!
 Where do I send my Area Games Registration Forms?
 Check your Area information in the Fall Competition Packet for mailing information.
 How should I submit my Area Games registration forms?
 Your Area information in the Fall Competition Schedule will indicate whether forms can
be mailed – or if they must be hand-delivered.
 Will competition in Basketball make my athletes eligible to advance to Winter Games in those
sports?
 Yes. All athletes who compete in those sports at the Area level are eligible to advance.
 However, you must still submit Winter Games registration forms to enter
your athletes in Winter Games.
 Is there a fee for Area Basketball Games?
 No.
 Is lunch provided for athletes & coaches at Area Basketball Games?
 Each Area is different. You will need to contact your Area Director for that information.
 Is lunch provided for families & spectators at Area Basketball Games?
 Normally – no. Again, each Area is different, but families & spectators should be
prepared to provide their own lunch and drinks during competition.
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RUL E S – T R AD IT IO N AL B AS K ET B ALL C O M PET IT IO N
B AS K ET B AL L T E AM CO M PET IT IO N R UL E M O DIFIC AT IO N S
S PO RT SM AN S HI P W I LL B E E X P E CT ED O F ALL PART I CI PAN T S , CO AC H E S AN D
S P ECTATO R S
LEVEL 1 MODIFICATIONS – LOW LEVEL
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Teams will play four 6-minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime.
A jump-ball will begin play in Level 1. If the regulation games end in a tie, a 3-minute overtime
period will be played—with no change of basket.
Fouls will be called when the action of a player impedes the progress of an opponent.
Only a coach may call a time-out. (Unlimited substitutions on a dead ball with referee’s
permission.)
There will be a lane violation called if a player is using the lane to his/her advantage continuously.
Running with the ball without dribbling will not be allowed.
Flagrant double dribbling will not be allowed.
Defense in the back-court and the fast-breaks will not be allowed.
A junior or women’s basketball can be used for Level 1 Team play.
3—point shots will be allowed in Level 1.
National High School Federation Rules will govern in cases not specifically covered in these
adaptations.
The clock will stop on every whistle.
Teams will switch baskets at the half.
NOTE—Only 1 coach is allowed on the court to facilitate play.
LEVEL 2 MODIFICATIONS – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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Teams will play four 6-minute quarters with a 5-minute halftime.
A jump-ball will begin play in Level 2.
Fouls will be called when the action of a player impedes the progress of an opponent.
There will be a 5-second lane violation rule in effect.
Only a coach may call a time-out. (Unlimited substitutions on a dead ball with referee’s
permission.)
6. Traveling will be called when a player with the ball exceeds 2 steps without dribbling.
7. Coaches will be allowed to stand at mid-court on the sidelines only on bench-side.
8. Defense in the back-court will not be allowed.
9. Fast-breaks will not be allowed.
10. A regulation size basketball will be used for Level 2 Team play. National High School Federation
Rules will govern in cases not specifically covered in these adaptations.
11. The clock will stop on every whistle.
12. Teams will switch baskets at the half.
LEVEL 3 – HIGH LEVEL
No modifications – National High School Federation Rules will govern.
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RE Q U IR E D ENT RY F O RM S
1. Coach’s Card
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Please complete ALL information on the card, both home and team.
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Complete ALL information on this form.
2. Bowling Entry Form
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3. Athlete’s Medical/Release Form
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Must be submitted to the email address [email protected], following the instructions on
our website at www.sook.org
4. Athlete with Down Syndrome List
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Submit this list of all athletes with Down Syndrome on your Team.
5. Unified Partner Release
Must be submitted to the email address [email protected], following the instructions on
our website at www.sook.org
SUBMIT AREA REGISTR ATION FORMS TO :
 Your Area Event Director for Traditional Basketball.
 Event information is listed in the Schedule (1 S CH E D ULE – TR A DI TI O NAL
BA S K ET BALL )
 Some Areas may require that you hand-deliver your entries.
 Keep copies of all Area registration forms for your records.
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IF YOU MISS THE DEADLINE , THE AREA MAY NOT BE ABLE
TO ACCEPT YOUR L ATE ENTRIES!
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I NST R UCTI O NS F O R F I LLABL E T RA DI TI O N AL B A SK ET BAL L FO R M S
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The Traditional Basketball entry form is now a fillable form. You can fill in the information on
your computer – print 2 copies (one to send and one for your files) – and then fill in the
information for the next athlete. You can do the same for Relay Forms.
Do not hit the Reset Form button until you have printed off the form just completed, or you will
lose all information.
You will use your Tab button to move from one item to another. The Tab will take you to each
item in order. Complete ALL information on the forms.
Be sure to print 2 copies of each form for your files.
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Team Name – Keep the same Team Name you used last year or on the Team Roster you
submitted.
Athlete Name – Enter Last Name, First Name. The name should be entered the same
way every time – so it will match the name in our Games system.
Date of Birth – You will need to enter the birthdate for each athlete. Please make sure
it’s the same date each time!!
Events – There is a drop-down menu to select from for events. There is also an Event list
included. Use the proper Event Code – or your athlete may end up in the wrong event.
Scores – You MUST submit preliminary, practice scores for all events. Times & distances
come from your practices with your athletes.
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I NST R UCTI O NS F O R CO M PL ETI N G HA ND W RI T TE N EN T RI E S
 Complete all information.
 Team Name – This is the same name you turned in on your Team Roster.
 Area Attended – Where your Team will compete at Area competition.
 Head Coach – This is the Head Coach of the team - not necessarily the certified coach.
The Head Coach should remain the same at Area & Winter Games.
 Head Coach Email address.
 Certified Sport Coach.
 Certified Sport Coach Email.
 Head Coach Cell phone – Please list the cell phone number.
 Head Coach Work phone – Please list the work phone number.
 The form has changed considerably. You may list several athletes on the same form. Please take
your time and write legibly.
 Athlete Name – First Name - then Last Name.
 Athlete Date of Birth - month/day/year
 Athlete event #1 - Please check the codes closely. They have changed.
 Prelim- score - Please write Times as Mins./ Secs./ Tenths only.
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