Rules and Regulations

Rules, Regulations and Roster (PDF)

The 19th annual Kyi-Yo Basketball Classic will be held April 20th-21st 2012 at the University of Montana in Missoula MT. This is a Drug & Alcohol Free Event.

The coach is entirely responsible for making sure their players fully understand tournament rules, regulations, and any bracket changes.

The first 14 men's and 12 women's teams to pay their entry fee in FULL are guaranteed into the tournament .NO EXCEPTIONS!

Deadline for early bird entry fee is $350 by March 30th post marked and $400 until April 6th …FULL payment MUST be received before you get seated into tournament. NO Cash, Money orders or payment via credit card on-line.

  1. Maximum of 8 players per team. (A finalized roster must be approved by the tournament staff prior to the first game)
  2. Absolutely NO team hopping.
  3. Teams must have jerseys, all of the same color and numbered 0-99.(No duplicate numbers)
  4. 10 minute grace period through the weekend will be given before a forfeit.
  5. In case of a double forfeit a coin toss will determine the winner.
  6. Ten minutes will be given to warm-up; 20 minute halves; the clock will stop during the last 2 minutes in the second half only.
  7. Players will be given 5 fouls per game.
  8. Bonus shots will start on the 7th team foul, and the team will be in double bonus on the 10th team foul, per half.
  9. Each team will be given 2 time outs per half (does NOT carry over). In case of an overtime period, 1 extra time out will be given.
  10. All overtimes will be 3 minutes in length. (Clock will stop on any dead ball)
  11. 30 point rule is in effect for the last 5 minutes of the game.
  12. Technical fouls will be given to any player/team for behavior established in signed agreement.
    1. 1st t.o. will result in a $50 fine - must be paid before re-enter of the game
    2. 2nd t.o will result in $100 fine - must be paid before re-enter of the game
    3. 3rd t.o. will result in $100 fine and sit the rest of that game, but must be paid before next game to play.
    4. 4th t.o. player is be disqualified from the tournament
  13. Technical fouls will accumulate through the tournament, if a player receives 4 technical fouls they will be disqualified from the tournament.
  14. Any intimidating manner or verbal or physical threat will not be tolerated by committee members, referees, and fans. Authorities will be contacted and you will be escorted off the premises.
  15. If a team gets a technical the opposing team will receive an automatic 2 points and possession of the ball.
  16. This tournament is a True Double Elimination. If the Undefeated team loses in the Championship then another game will be played for the Championship.
  17. All rosters are final…If you jump teams you will need to pay a $10 fine

For more information contact:
Jenna SkunkCap (406)450-6187 or jenna.skunkcap@umontana.edu For general inquiries submit an email to kyiyo@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook at Kyiyo Pow Wow or leave a message at (406) 243- 2669.