Competition Format
Pool play. Depending on the number of teams, pool winners may play off for medals. Whenever possible, teams will be scheduled three games. Teams will rate themselves during registration, and whenever possible, tournament bracketing will be based on ratings.
Game length will consist of a running clock with two 18 minute halves. Halftime is a maximum of four minutes.
Divisions may be combined if not enough teams enter. Teams/divisions are gender specific!
**Some divisions may be capped at the Iowa Games discretion due to facility restraints**
RULES
Current National Federation of State High School rules will apply, with Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union rule adaptations for female divisions.
Click here for Iowa Games Basketball Rules
Age Determining Date
Students in 4th-8th Grade during the 2011-2012 school year
Awards
1st-3rd place medals will be awarded
Sport Specific Information
Click here for Iowa Games Basketball Youth Info

This is a qualifying sport for the 2013 State Games of America in
Hershey-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Click here for more information on the
2013 State Games of America.