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82025 VFW YOUTH GROUP TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS(Tournament Rules are subject to change before 2025 VFW Tournament) 2025 PREFACE Welcome to the 2025 VFW Youth Group Tournament! Our focus remains on the values that define our league: friendship, sportsmanship and conduct. Unlike last year, no major rule changes have been introduced %u2013 only minor clarifications to ensure consistency and fairness. This season introduces a new 7-team Division format, expanding participation and providing more teams the opportunity to compete while maintaining balanced play. Thank you to all the players, coaches, parents, and supporters for upholding the spirit of the game. With your commitment, we look forward to another successful tournament built on teamwork, respect, and lasting memories. Note: 2025 rule modifications are indicated in italicized font, except for wording clarifications. Except for the items below, the VFW Post 3670 Youth Group Tournament will follow the National Federation of the State High School (NFHS) Basketball Rules. 1. Tournament Grade Level Division Coordinators have complete on-site authority for all tournament situations, including rules interpretations. Any unsportsmanlike behavior by anyone to include the player, coach, assistant coach, team representative, and spectator(s) at any time during the tournament game(s) can and will result in removal from the gym and/or other tournament activities at the discretion of the Grade Level Division Coordinator and/or the Tournament Chair and/or Tournament Committee. 2. Court Commissioners have complete authority of rule interpretations and will monitor tournament games to ensure rule compliance, handle disputes, oversee game flow and fair play, support referees and help to enforce tournament specific rules. 3. If the coach is under the age of 21, an adult must be on the Players Bench. The adult must be a certified coach and the coaches are responsible for the conduct of the team. He or she must be on the bench the entirety of the game. 4. Absolutely no smoking while on school grounds property including parking lots. Smoking includes cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vape devices or products, etc. Any violations of this policy, will mean expulsion from the tournament and forfeiture of all prior game(s). Violator(s) must immediately leave the premises. 5. Absolutely no consumption of alcoholic beverages on school grounds property including parking lots. Any violations of this policy, will mean expulsion from the tournament and forfeiture of all prior game(s). Violator(s) must immediately leave the premises.