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TEAM
REQUIREMENTS
• *Players must be Native American with proof of C.I.B (Certification
of Indian Blood) and copy of photo ID.
• *Players must be enrolled in High School. Graduating seniors
are eligible as long as graduating seniors have not played for any college,
junior college or university. And, do not exceed the maximum age of
19 years old.
*You do not need to submit copies of the above requirements to NABI.
But, Head Coaches are responsible for carrying the above information
on them at all times during the event. If a challenge is presented by
another team and/or NABI and the Head Coach does not produce proof of
tribal membership, high school enrollment and/or age of the player,
to include a copy of a photo ID, at the time the challenge is called,
the player and possible team will be disqualified from the tournament.
• All-star teams representing multi-tribes from multi-states are
required to be comprised of players from the same state the team represents,
with no more than 3 players coming from the adjoining states. Coaches
must provide current and accurate home addresses and phone numbers of
each player.
• Teams representing one (1) tribe or multi-tribes from the same
state, do not have to abide by the NCAA same state rule.
• All coaches must agree to submit any and all required NCAA documentation
and abide by all NCAA certified event rules.
• Teams are responsible for lodging, meals and travel costs to
and from tournament.
• Once team is accepted, head coaches are responsible for:
• Completing, signing and submitting “Coaches and Player
waivers & releases” (1 per player and coach, players under
the age 18 must be signed by parent and/or guardian), player “Code
of Conduct”, coaches “Statement Declaring Team Eligibility”
and completed roster. Completing and signing all other required NABI
and/or NCAA related documents. NABI will supply all forms and documentation
after team is secured. All due at the time of team check-in on Sunday
July 20, 2008. NABI will not accept any coach or player documents prior
to July 20, 2008. Please do not fax or mail prior to this date.
TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Pool Play with single elimination championship brackets
• Semi-finals (final four teams in both divisions) and Championship
games to be held at the US Airways Center on Saturday July 26, 2008
• NO player can play for more than one team.
• NO Head coach can coach more than one team.
• Players and coaches must wear the NABI official uniform &
jersey during all NABI games. This is MANDATORY!!! If a player and/or
coach do not have on the NABI official uniform they will be removed
from the game and/or court.
• All players must report to their first schedule game to play
in the tournament! Unless approved by the NABI Director GinaMarie Scarpa.
• Only players listed on the final submitted roster will be allowed
to play.
• ALL Teams (coaches and players) are to report to team check-in
site.
• All Teams must attend all NABI related events and educational
seminars.
• All teams and coaches must wear their NABI credentials at all
times.
• Head Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their team and
must escort and supervise their team at all times and at all NABI events.
Tournament committee has the right to expel any player, coach or team
from the tournament for unacceptable behavior.
• All players and coaches must abide by the NABI code of conduct.
• Players who wear glasses must secure glasses with a proper band
to decrease the risk of damage and/or injury to both the player and
to other players.
• NO jewelry or piercing allowed during play time.
• Drugs, alcohol, gambling and firearms are prohibited.
• Any rule that is violated will result in a forfeit of game and
possible ejection from tournament.
• Game officiating rules will be that of the NFHS Basketball with
NABI modified exceptions.
• NO refunds on registration fees or uniform cost once team application
is accepted.
• Rules, Regulation and date of event subject to change without
notice.
NABI
• PO Box 25606 Phoenix 85002-5606 • Office 480-446-7052
• Fax 480-446-7053 • info@nabihoops.com
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