Basketball 5 v 5
Sport Coordinators:
Leonard Smith
Addison Smith
First Responder Sporting Events
407-614-6103
5 v5 Entry Fee
$500
/ Team
EVENT: Basketball 5V5
5v5 Basketball
2027 Event Dates: TBD
2027
See event rules below for 5 v 5 Basketball Rule Changes for 2027:
Events and divisions
Mens Open Division
Womens Open Division
Participant Information
Participants will not be allowed to participate without proper credentials on their person at the time of event. No other person except the registered participant may pick up their credentials, please don’t ask – no exceptions – get your own credentials!!
The Credential Office is located at:
Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at the Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
Venues
TBD
Teams Entered
Will be posted here when registeration closes
Tournament schedule
will be posted here
Event Rules
5 v 5 Basketball – Rule Changes for 2027:
Overtime is 3 minutes
Mercy Rule initiated: Game over if:
- lead is 40 points anytime
- Lead is 30 points at half
- lead is 20 points with 10 minutes or less
EVENT: Basketball 5 v5 Complete Rules
AWARDS:
Team: Medals to all individuals on the roster including 1 non – playing coach in each division and age group.
OFFICIALS:
Sport Coordinator: Supervises all facets of event.
Assistant Coordinator: When using more than one venue the Coordinator must ensure that an Assistant Coordinator is at each venue during competition.
Two (2) referees shall be assigned to each game. Referees must be provided a copy of, and be familiar with the FRS 5×5 rules. Event to follow current FHSAA rules with particulars below.
Scorekeeper/Timekeeper: One shall be assigned to each game. The scorekeeper works under the direction of the referees.
Credentials Official: This person works under the supervision of the Sports Coordinator, and is responsible for verifying that each player in each game is properly credentialed (competitor pass). If multiple venues are utilized, one Credentials Official must be assigned to each venue.
A Protest Committee consisting of the event coordinator, a neutral third party coach, and a member of the executive staff shall be assembled on matters regarding protests. The decision rendered by this committee is final
PERSONNEL
Check-in table workers: one (1) person to work the competitor check-in table located at each venue each day of competition. They work under the direct supervision of the Sport Coordinator.
FACILITY
The facility should be a standard size gymnasium with the appropriate markings and 3 point lines.
SCHEDULING
A captains briefing may be held prior to the event to explain the rules and regulations, and any pertinent event information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fifteen (15) man rosters. Visual clocks and scoreboards at all games. Double elimination. Qualified registered officials using high school rules with the following exceptions:
TIME: Twenty minute halves with running clock. The clock will stop for all time outs throughout play and the last two (2) minutes of each half for dead balls. Three (3) full time outs and two (2) twenty second time outs per game. Any unused time outs may be carried over into the overtime period. Halftime to be ten (10) minutes.
Mercy Rule : Game is over if:
- lead is 40 points anytime
- Lead is 30 points at half
- lead is 20 points with 10 minutes or less
FOULS: Five (5) personal fouls per game. First six (6) team fouls in half results in ball out of bounds unless in act of shooting.
OVERTIME: First possession determined by coin flip. Three (3) minute overtime with running time. The clock will stop for all time outs, dead balls and the last one minute of overtime play. One (1) additional time out awarded for overtime. Second half fouls carry into overtime.
