4 x 7 minute quarters with stopped time. Time discretion by Tournament Director.
Overtime periods will be 3 minutes and begin with a jump ball.
A 30 second shot clock must be used and where possible placed above the backboard.
Size 6 ball for girls; Size 7 ball for boys.
After a team is ahead by 15 or more points, teams are prohibited from playing defense in the opponent’s back court. Teams not withdrawing to midcourt will be warned by the referee and the ball will be returned to the offensive team if the defensive team steals it in the backcourt.
A maximum of +20 points may be used for official recording and tie breakers.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted on any whistle (but not between free throws).
Possession Arrow: A jump ball will begin the game followed by the use of a possession arrow on any subsequent jump ball situation.
There will be a roster limit of 12 players per game.
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
7 vs. 7 players (1 goalkeeper + 6 outfield players).
Matches shall be 2 x 20 minute halves with a 5-minute stoppage for halftime.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted.
The off-side rule shall NOT be applied.
Any player who is issued a red card during PRC-HS play will be suspended from the next scheduled match in that tournament.
In the case of a forfeit, a 3-0 score will be recorded for league standings.
Field size is reduced to approximately ½ of the regulation size.
If possible, the following changes should be made to the field markings:
The goal area and penalty area are combined into one area.
The size of this combined goal/penalty area is somewhere between the size of the proper goal area and the size of the proper penalty area. All rules which normally pertain to these areas are still in effect.
Penalty Spot – shall be 9 meters from the goal line.
Goal size is reduced to approximately ⅔ of the regulation size.
In a tournament, wins count for 3 points and losses for 0 points.
A maximum of +7 points may be used for official recording and tie breakers.
There will be a roster limit of 12 players per game.
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Goal differential head to head between tied teams.
Most goals scored head to head between tied teams.
Goal differential during the tournament/group play.
Most goals scored during the tournament/group play.
Coin Toss by Tournament Director.
In the event of a tie at the end of regulation play, a penalty shootout will be held, with three players from each team involved, progressing to sudden death if still tied as per FIFA regulations.
All players must wear shin pads in PRC organized friendlies, exchanges, and tournaments. Students are not allowed to enter the pitch without shin pads. Referees must line up players in advance of each game to check each player for shin pads. It is recommended (but not required) that each host school have a few extra shin pads for any athlete that does not have them.
Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets. First two sets are to 25 points. The 3rd set is to 15 points (must win by 2 points).
It is recommended that a 4-4-2 warm-up system, controlled by the match officials, be used for all matches.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted; however, the following restriction will apply. In any given set, once Player A has been replaced by Player B, these two players can only replace one another. This means that a maximum of 12 players are permitted to play in each set for each team. When a new set commences, the previously established pairing between Player A and Player B no longer applies. New pairings may be created with the start of each new set.
There will be a roster limit of 12 players per game.
The following reduced net height will be used (Boys – 2.43m; Girls – 2.24m)
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Set differential head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall set differential during the tournament.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
Coin Toss by Tournament Director.
Rules for Host Schools - host schools should request a copy of the PRC-HS Constitution from the PRC-HS Chair to assure that all tournament guidelines are followed correctly. From SECTION 6 - FUNDING of the PRC-HS Constitution
All team costs (uniforms, coaching stipends, equipment purchases, and practice or game facility rentals) are the responsibility of the school.
The home school should arrange referees when hosting fixtures.
It is assumed that all PRC-HS Member Schools will bare the burden of tournament hosting but may charge a minimal tournament fee if necessary. Tournament Director will make invited schools aware of this upon sending out tournament invitations.
Tournament and Exchange hosts are responsible for all site costs associated with hosting these events, including awards.
From SECTION 14 - HOSTING RESPONSIBILITIES of the PRC-HS Constitution The following is a list of responsibilities that the host school for league games and tournament play is expected to meet:
Provide a quality venue, as defined in the federation rules – renting is an appropriate option.
Provide water and first aid care free of charge, and make meals available for purchase.
Host School has the option to charge a minimal fee to cover tournament related expenses. Tournament Director must submit proposal to Executive Committee at least six weeks prior to tournament.
Assist in providing or accessing required medical treatment beyond first aid, however this is not the financial responsibility of the host school.
Adequate amount of time for the games must be ensured.
Provide awards.
Score sheets should be kept by the Tournament Director.
Results of all tournaments must be sent to the PRC-HS Chair for historical records.
Host schools must provide officials of both adequate quality and quantity depending on the norms of the sport. Coaches, parents and high school students may be used, but must be of acceptable quality and maturity, and should be assigned to neutral games wherever possible.
Basketball – 2 referees and 1 scorekeeper/clock operator.
Soccer – 1 referee.
Volleyball – 1 referee and 1 scorekeeper.
From SECTION 16 - AWARDS of the PRC-HS Constitution
At Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer tournaments:
Four trophies will be awarded to teams in recognition of the following:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Sportsmanship
Presentations shall take place immediately following the conclusion of the final match.
Trophies have a maximum height limit of 35 cm to accommodate most trophy cases.
Trophies are to feature the following information:
Pearl River Conference (the abbreviation of PRC may be used)
High School or Middle School (the abbreviation of HS or MS may be used)
Division and Recipient E.g. Red Division1st Place
Gender/Sport E.g. Boys Soccer
Academic Year of Event E.g. 2018-19
Sportsmanship Trophy Voting Criteria:
Each participating team will complete the PRC sportsmanship rubric for each team in the tournament based on the criterion within the rubric.
Schools do not complete a rubric for themselves.
Rubrics are submitted to the Tournament Director at the conclusion of the final.
Any team that puts themselves for sportsmanship will have their entire form dismissed.