Kerala Association Of New England

LXCL:Juniors TeamShort:&nbsp;Entry for one team of players aged 9–13 For skill levels details, check the description

Juniors Team

LXCL:Seniors TeamShort:&nbsp;Entry for one team of players aged 14–18 For skill levels details, check the description

Seniors Team

LXCL:Adults Team Short:&nbsp;Entry for one adult team (19+) For skill levels details, check the description

Adults Team

LXCL:Don't have a team but want to play? Register here as a&nbsp;Free Agent! We'll add you to our player pool and once enough individuals sign up, we'll do our best to form a team and get you registered. ⚠️&nbsp;Note:&nbsp;Registration does&nbsp;not guarantee&nbsp;team placement. However, we’ll make every effort to match solo players and form complete teams. We will keep you posted.

Free Individual Registration

Get ready for KANE Basketball 2026 🏀 Join families from across our Kerala community for a friendly, competitive tournament that brings all ages together on and off the court. KANE Basketball Tournament is a one‑day, competitive community tournament bringing together youth and adult teams for fast‑paced, bracketed play and championship awards. Teams across three age divisions will compete for the Championship Trophy, Runner‑Up Trophy, and MVP Trophy on 21 February 2026 starting at 8:00 AM. The event features multiple courts, on‑site officials, and a lively atmosphere designed for players, families, and local fans. Register by February 15 to secure your team slot and visit www.kaneusa.org for full rules and schedule.<ul><li>Date and time: 21 February 2026, 8:00 AM.</li><li>Venue: GoodNow Brothers Elementary School, 441 Bolton St, Marlborough, MA 01752</li><li>Registration deadline: February 15, 2026.</li><li>More info and registration: www.kaneusa.org.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1767643897/wysiwyg/j9ozgxhbq17jzucr2z19.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Skill levelsBeginner<ul><li>New to basketball or has very limited experience</li><li>Learning basic rules, dribbling, passing, and shooting</li><li>Struggles with defense and on-court positioning</li><li>Typically plays casually or just for fun</li></ul>Intermediate<ul><li>Comfortable with ball handling and passing</li><li>Can make open shots consistently at times</li><li>Understands basic offensive and defensive concepts</li><li>Has played regularly (pickup games, school teams, or local leagues)</li></ul>Advanced<ul><li>High-level technical skills and strong basketball IQ</li><li>Able to create shots under pressure</li><li>Experience in organized and competitive basketball (leagues or tournaments)</li><li>Strong defender and on-court leader</li></ul>🏀 Kane Basketball Tournament – Rules &amp; Regulations Juniors Division (Ages 9–13)Format: Half-Court | 4v4 | Running Clock | Players per Team Min 4 Max 6 1. Game Format<ul><li>Court: Half court</li><li>Teams: 4 vs 4</li><li>Referees: 1 official per game</li><li>Game clock runs continuously</li><li>Clock stops only for injuries or official timeouts</li></ul>2. Game Length &amp; Winning ConditionsPool Play / Regular Games<ul><li>Game Time: 10 or 12 minutes (based on number of teams)</li><li>Target Score: First team to 11 points</li><li>Must win by 2 points after reaching 11</li><li>Point Cap: 15 points (automatic win)</li><li>If time expires: Team leading wins</li><li>Tie at end of time → Sudden death (first basket wins)</li></ul>Playoff Games<ul><li>Game Time: 12 or 14 minutes (based on number of teams)</li><li>Target Score: First team to 11 points</li><li>Win by 2 rule applies</li><li>Point Cap: 15 points</li><li>If time expires: Team leading wins</li><li>Tie → Sudden death</li></ul>3. Scoring<ul><li>Inside the arc: 1 point</li><li>Behind the arc: 2 points</li></ul>4. Possession Rules<ul><li>Game start: Coin toss or rock-paper-scissors</li><li>After a made basket: Defense gets possession</li><li>Clear the ball: Must clear beyond the three-point line before scoring</li><li>Check ball: At the top of the key after fouls or stoppages</li></ul>5. Fouls &amp; Violations<ul><li>No free throws</li><li>Common fouls result in check ball</li><li>Excessive fouling or rough play is subject to referee discretion</li></ul>6. Timeouts<ul><li>2 timeouts per team per game</li><li>Maximum length: 30 seconds</li></ul>7. Sportsmanship &amp; Safety<ul><li>No dunking</li><li>No arguing calls</li><li>Respect referees, opponents, and teammates</li><li>Referee has final authority</li></ul>Seniors &amp; Adults Division Format: Full Court | 5v5 | Running Clock | Players per Team: Min 5 Max 8 1. Game Format<ul><li>Two (2) halves</li><li>Pool Play: 12 minutes per half</li><li>Playoffs: 15 minutes per half</li><li>Halftime: 2 minutes</li><li>Court: Full court</li><li>Teams: 5 vs 5</li></ul>2. Clock Rules<ul><li>Running clock throughout the game</li><li>Clock stops during the final 2 minutes of the 2nd half</li><li>Clock may also stop for:<ul><li>Injuries</li><li>Referee discretion</li></ul></li></ul>3. Timeouts<ul><li>2 timeouts per team per half</li><li>Timeouts do not carry over</li><li>Overtime: 1 timeout per team</li></ul>4. Scoring, Fouls &amp; Playing Rules<ul><li>Standard basketball scoring:<ul><li>2-point field goals</li><li>3-point field goals</li><li>Free throws</li></ul></li><li>Team fouls reset each half</li><li>Team foul penalties (per half):<ul><li>7–9 fouls: One-and-one free throws</li><li>10+ fouls: Two (2) free throws</li></ul></li><li>Offensive fouls: No free throws; possession to defense</li><li>Technical fouls enforced per NFHS rules</li></ul>5. Substitutions<ul><li>Allowed during:<ul><li>Dead balls</li><li>Timeouts</li><li>Free throws</li></ul></li></ul>6. Overtime<ul><li>Length: 2 minutes</li><li>Clock stops during the final 1 minute</li><li>Additional overtime periods played as needed until a winner is determined</li></ul>7. Sportsmanship<ul><li>Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in:<ul><li>Technical fouls</li><li>Player or coach ejection</li></ul></li><li>Referees’ decisions are final </li></ul>

Kerala Association Of New England

KANE Basketball Tournament 2026

441 Bolton St

Juniors Team

$150

Seniors Team

$150

Adults Team

$200

Free Individual Registration

$25

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