INFORMATION ,ELIGIBILITY AND REFUND POLICY

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1. Each team must have four (4) players on their roster and be registered as a team by the predetermined entry deadline.Additions and/or changes on rosters will not be permitted under any circumstance after the entry deadline

2. Players may appear on only one (1) team roster for each tournament. Any player appearing on more than one (1) team roster may be disqualified from participation in that tournament.

3. As a general rule, teams are split into male and female divisions by computer analysis considering the average age, experience, and height of the players. Co-ed teams will automatically be scheduled in a male division using this same criteria.

4. Identification for each player (e.g. birth certificate, drivers license, other photo ID, etc...) is required at on-site registration to verify information provided on the original team application (i.e. age, height, experience). ID bracelets will be issued at that time. The ID bracelet must be worn at all times to participate in a Macker contest. Players must be prepared to show identification throughout the tournament weekend.

5. If any of a player’s personal information listed on the team application is inaccurate (e.g. age, height, experience), the player will be eliminated from participation in the tournament. Discovery at any time after registration of the player in question may also result in elimination of the whole team from further competition.

6. Eligibility problems will be enforced from point of discovery. No replay of games or adjustments will be allowed for previous contests and standing involving the team in question.

7. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY REASON!!!

 PLAYER SUBSTITUTION POLICY

 ON OR BEFORETHE ORIGINAL ENTRY DEADLINES:

1. Player substitutions can be made as long as they are mailed and/or submitted online by the original postmark/online deadlines for that tournament. A form can be mailed to: Player Substitutions, 1617 N Bosart Ave Indianapolis Indiana,46218

2. A processing fee of $5.00 per substitution is paid for each substitution submitted by regular mail.

3. Since these substitutions are being made by the original entry deadlines, there are no restrictions on substitutions made.

 NOTE:

       Teams that signed up originally through the online registration process can make        roster changes before the entry deadline at no extra cost by resubmitting than  information on the website a week before the deadline.

 AFTER THE ORIGINAL ENTRY DEADLINES:

       Teams are allowed to make one (1) player substitution after the entry deadline under        the following guidelines:

1. The substitution must be received in the Macker office in Belding no later than 5:00 pm (EST) on the Wednesday prior to the tournament weekend.

2. A substitution form (available by calling the Gaybo/PDL office at 765-609-9752 or online at www.gaybopdlquincyil.com)  online by Tuesday as stated above in number 1 (we will not accept forms sent by regular mail after the original entry deadline).

3. The ‘new’ player added to the roster must be the same age, same height or shorter, and have the same or less playing experience as the replaced player. Gaybo/PDL reserves the right to deny any substitution that does not meet these requirements.

4. A processing fee of $10.00 is to be paid only by credit card when submitting the substitution form (no other form of payment will be accepted). Note: If the credit card payment is declined for any reason, the substitution will not be allowed.

5. Gaybo/PDL Headquarters will email you a formal confirmation that you substitution has been approved.

 NOTE:

       Some tournaments may limit the number of teams that participate in a particular    event. In that case, if the tournament has reached its limit prior to the original entry  deadlines, the earlier date will be the ‘cut-off’ for this player substitution policy.

 JUNIOR DIVISIONS (18 YEARS OF AGE AND BELOW)

       As a general rule, teams are placed into male and female divisions according to pre-  established age categories, as follows: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18.

       Any co-ed teams registered to play will automatically be schedule in a male division based on criteria listed above.

1. The age of the players is determined as of Saturday of the event weekend.

2. To ensure proper placement of team, all four (4) players must fit within the established age category. If a player does not meet the age requirement, your team will be placed into the category of the oldest player.

 SPECIAL NOTE:

       Every effort will be made to place teams into these age categories. Gaybo/PDL will  change or combine age categories only when not enough teams have entered to  complete an age division. In a few instances, Gaybo/PDL may have to create co-ed  within these age categories.

 ADULT DIVISIONS (AGES 19 & OVER)

      As a general rule, Adult teams are computer-matched into divisions according to  average age, height and playing experience of all four(4) players. Most divisions will  have between 16-20 teams.

 30 AND OVER DIVISIONS:

       Teams will be placed into pre-established age brackets as follows: 30-34, 35-39, 40  and over.

1. The age of the players is determined as of Saturday of the event weekend.

2. To ensure proper placement of your team, please make sure that all four (4) players fit the established age category.

3. If a player does not meet the age requirement, your team will be placed into the category of your youngest player.

 SPECIAL NOTE:

      Every effort will be made to place teams into these age categories. Gaybo/PDL will  change or combine age categories only when not enough teams have entered to  complete an age division.

 TOP DIVISIONS (MOST EXPERIENCED LEVEL OF  PLAY)

 ELIGIBILITY OF AMATEUR ATHLETES:

1. Gaybo/PDL is not responsible for players violating state high school or NCAA rules.

2. Prep Athletes (Jr. High & High School)

 As a general rule, interscholastic basketball players are eligible to participate in Gaybo/PDL tournaments. Players should, however, check with their Coach/Athletic Director to ensure compliance with your state’s rules and regulations.

  

WEATHER POLICY

TEAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO HEAR ANNOUNCEMENT

Adverse weather conditions & unplayable situations may result in the following (in order of decision-making process):

1. Delay of games for a period of time until the clouds break and conditions improve. (May also require moving games from scheduled courts to overflow courts or others not in use, and/or eliminate certain aspects.

2. Reduce the number of points required to win a game.

3. Play games on a consecutive basis by game number rather than by the pre-established game times.

4. Change the format of the tournament from double to single elimination.

5. Move the tournament to indoor site within a reasonable distance of the original site if available. 6. Re-schedule the tournament for a later date at the same site.

6. Cancel the tournament. 

In the unlikely event of cancellation of the tournament due to adverse weather conditions, each team shall receive their four (4) players award metals and team registration package  Every effort will also be made to present trophies and awards in an equitable manner. Under no circumstances will a team receive a full cash refund of the team entry fee.The exact amount of the refund is at the sole discretion of the tournament organizers, considering the number of games played, out of pocket costs, etc. The maximum cash refund, if any, will be $20.00 per team.

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SPECIAL NOTE:

Teams must be at their court at the scheduled time, even if games are “running behind”. If games are “run- ning behind” for any reason (inclement weather, slow play, etc.) the final point of reference for scheduling or re-scheduling pro- cedures shall be the Bracket Tent; not any verbal information provided by a Game Official or Gaybo/PDL Official. The players are ultimately responsible for obtaining accurate scheduling information and being at their court to play when their game is to begin. Game time is forfeit time.