International Youth Basketball Tournament Antalya (January 8–11, 2026) — U12 • U14 • U16 Rules & Tournament Guide

A tournament week runs smoothly when everyone—coaches, managers, and parents—uses the same reference page. Below is a clear, shareable guide to the International Youth Basketball Tournament in Antalya, including dates, categories, match format, timeouts, overtime, eligibility, and match-day rules.

Tournament Snapshot

• Event: International Youth Basketball Tournament Antalya

• Dates: January 8–11, 2026

• Categories: U12 / U14 / U16

• Venue: SCA Sports Hall (Indoor)

• Rules: FIBA rules apply

• Game length: 4 periods × 10 minutes (all categories)

• Minimum matches: At least 5 matches per team

• Team size: Min 5 / Max 16 players

Schedule (January 8–11, 2026)

Day 1 — Welcome Day (Jan 8)

• Matches: 15:00–22:00

Day 2 — Sports Day (Jan 9)

• Matches: 09:00–22:00

Day 3 — Sports Day (Jan 10)

• Matches: 09:00–22:00

Day 4 — Finals & Ceremony (Jan 11)

• Finals: 08:00–13:00

• Award ceremony: 14:00–15:00

Categories & Match Format

Birth years

• U12: 2014–2015

• U14: 2012–2013

• U16: 2010–2011

Game format

• 5 players on court

• 4×10-minute periods

• Breaks: 2 minutes between periods, 5 minutes halftime

• Ball size: U12 = 6, U14 = 7, U16 = 7

• Overtime: 2 minutes (repeated until a winner)

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Official Tournament Rules (Easy to Follow)

1) Team list timing

Teams must submit their running lists to the authorities 15 minutes before the match.

2) Squad size

Teams may play with minimum 5 and maximum 16 players.

3) Late arrival

There is a 10-minute waiting period. If the team does not arrive after this time, the match is forfeited. This cannot be extended by agreement between teams (except exceptional cases decided by the committee).

4) Match duration

All categories (U12, U14, U16) play 4 periods of 10 minutes.

5) Draws and overtime

If a match ends in a draw, 2-minute overtime periods are played until a winner is determined.

6) Ruleset

FIBA rules apply in all competitions.

7) Break times

• 2 minutes between periods

• 5 minutes halftime

8) Timeouts (important)

Each team has 5 timeouts total:

• 1 timeout in the 1st period

• 1 timeout in the 2nd period

• 1 timeout in the 3rd period

• 2 timeouts in the 4th period

  Unused timeouts from the first three periods do not carry over to the last period.

  In overtime, each team gets 1 timeout.

9) Bench and staff

A team must have at least 1 coach or 1 manager present. Maximum 4 club officials on the bench.

10) Match ball vs warm-up ball

Only the match ball is provided by the tournament organization. Teams should bring their own ball for warm-up.

11) Referees and table officials

Matches are managed by Antalya Region referees of the Turkish Basketball Federation, and the scoreboard is kept by assigned officials.

12) Minimum matches guaranteed

Each team plays at least 5 matches during the tournament.

13) Age flexibility rule

Each team may have 2 players who are older than the age group, but only maximum one year older.

Team Manager Checklists (Save This)

Match-day “No Mistakes” Checklist

• Submit running list 15 minutes before tip-off

• Arrive early (avoid the 10-minute forfeit risk)

• Bring warm-up balls (match ball is provided only for games)

• Keep bench staff at max 4 officials

• Track timeouts correctly (no carryover to the 4th)

• Be ready for 2-minute overtime if tied

Rotation + Timeout Planning Tip

Most games swing in the 4th period—save energy and plan timeouts so you still have control late.

FAQ

How long are the games?

4 periods of 10 minutes, for all categories.

What if we arrive late?

You have 10 minutes. After that, it’s a forfeit (except exceptional committee decision).

How does overtime work?

Overtime is 2 minutes, repeated until a winner.

How many timeouts do we get?

5 total, with specific limits per period, plus 1 in overtime.

Registration Message

Copy this and send it to Sports City Antalya:

• info@sportscityantalya.com

Subject: International Youth Basketball Tournament Antalya (U12/U14/U16) — Registration

Hello Sports City Antalya,

We would like to register for the International Youth Basketball Tournament Antalya (January 8–11, 2026).

1. Club / Academy name:

2. Country:

3. Category: U12 / U14 / U16

4. Number of players + staff:

5. Travel dates (arrival/departure):

6. Contact person (name + WhatsApp):

Thank you!