Official 2025 AICI Tournament Basketball Rules

I. Purpose

The AICI Midwest Tournament aims to unite Muslim communities through recreation, promote physical activity, and encourage Sunnah-based competition for Muslim youth. All skill levels are welcome.

II. Participant Eligibility

• Must be Muslim and meet grade and fee requirements.
• Must meet one: enrolled in Islamic school (full-time/weekend) or active in masjid youth programs.
• Grade divisions: Elementary (1–5), Middle (6–8), High (9–12), Men’s Open (18+ and not pro).
• Early graduates or prep players under 19 (unpaid) are eligible.
• Pro/paid players are ineligible.
• Eligibility disputes are resolved solely by organizers.

III. Coaching Requirements & Responsibilities

• Each team must have 1 coach.
• Coaches ensure eligibility, registration, waiver signing, uniformity, playing time, communication, and conduct.
• No new players after registration. Misrepresentation = disqualification.
• Clean benches post-game.

IV. Equipment

• No jewelry or hats.
• Soft headbands allowed. No hard hair accessories.
• No hard casts/guards. Braces must be padded if altered.
• Boys: shorts cover knees. Girls: full leg coverage.
• Only basketball/athletic shoes allowed. No street shoes.
• All teams must wear matching numbered jerseys.

V. Tournament Rules

• IHSAA rules apply unless modified below.
• Elementary & Middle: Pool play, min. 3 games.
• High School & Men’s Open: Double elimination format.
• Max 10 players/team. Games: 2 halves (15 min each), 3-min halftime.
• 2 timeouts/half. 1 timeout/overtime. No carry-over.
• Ties: 2-min overtime until winner.
• Press rules: No press if lead is 10+ (Elementary), 20+ (Middle/High).
• Referees’ calls are final. Only coaches may speak to refs.
• Bonus: 7th foul. Double bonus: 10th.
• Tech foul = 2 free throws + possession. 2 techs = ejection.
• Players must check in before entering court.
• Coaches stay in designated areas.
• Players may only play on one team and one division.
• Required play time: Elem (8 min), Mid/High (6 min). HS A team: coach decides.
• No-show = 10 min grace, then forfeit.
• Rules may be modified at organizers’ discretion.
• Playoff seeding: points, then tech fouls, then point differential.
• Point system: Win = 3 pts, Loss = 0 pts.
• Techs: Uniform (1), Player trade (1), Misconduct (1).

VI. Code of Conduct

• Islamic behavior required at all times.
• Encourage, involve, respect, and support teammates and opponents.
• Respect refs, play hard, show sportsmanship, and have fun.

Violations: Fighting, foul language, taunting, or damage may result in warnings, ejection, bans, or liability for damages. Organizers’ decisions are final.