2. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Telephone Directory pg. 1
CACC Basketball Championship Bracket pg. 2
NCAA Basketball Championship Dates pg. 2
CACC Tournament Preparation
On-Site Administrator pg. 3
Tournament Structure and Selection pg. 3
Tie-Breaking Procedure pg. 3
Protest Committee pg. 3
Problem/Conflict Resolution pg. 4
Team Conduct pg. 4
Tournament Staffing pg. 4
2011-12 CACC Awards
Awards Banquet pg. 4
Regular Season Awards pg. 4
All-Conference Selections pg. 5
Coach, Player, and Rookie of the Year pg. 5
Conference Sportsmanship Award pg. 5
CACC Tournament Awards pg. 5
Tournament Gifts pg. 5
Facility
Parking pg. 5
Restrooms pg. 5
Team/Athlete Locker Rooms pg. 5
Officials’ Locker Rooms pg. 5
Facility Rules/Regulations pg. 5
Tickets/Admissions
Gate Setup pg. 6
Passes pg. 6
Concessions/Programs pg. 6
Scorer’s Table/Score Reporting
Scorer’s Table pg. 6
Host Institution and CACC Staffing pg. 6
Sports Information/Media/Technology
On-Site Media and Communications Capabilities pg. 6
Line-Ups/Rosters pg. 6
Game Tapes/Film pg. 6
Live Statistics/Radio/Video Streaming pg. 6
Interviewing pg. 7
Photography pg. 7
Operations and Security
Security pg. 7
Tobacco Ban pg. 7
Public Service Announcements pg. 7
Cheerleaders/Mascots/Bands/Banners/Signs pg. 7
Sportsmanship/Crowd Control pg. 8
Medical/Athletic Training
On-Site Athletic Training Facilities pg. 8
On-Site Medical Personnel pg. 8
Team Athletic Trainers pg. 8
Local Hospital(s) pg. 8
Emergency Action Plan pg. 9
Officials and Game Balls/Equipment
Assignors/Officials pg. 9
Equipment pg. 10
Rules of Competition pg. 10
Game Preparation
Uniforms/Laundry/Bench Assignments pg. 10
Practice Time pg. 10
Pre-Game Protocol
Pre-Game Warm-Up pg. 10
National Anthem pg. 11
Team Introductions pg. 11
Weather Plan
Inclement Weather Policy and Plan pg. 11
Hospitality/Accommodations
Hospitality pg. 11
Accommodations pg. 11
3. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 1
Telephone Directory
CACC Office Staff
Dan Mara, Commissioner 203-298-4808 dmara@caccathletics.org
Stacy Kelly, Associate Commissioner 203-298-4807 skelly@caccathletics.org
Randy Press, Assistant Commissioner 203-298-4806 rpress@caccathletics.org
Caldwell College Support Staff
Mark Corino, Athletic Director 973-618-3260 mcorino@caldwell.edu
Dean Johnson, Assoc. Athletic Director 973-618-3321 djohnson@caldwell.edu
Linda Ciminio, Assoc. AD, SWA 973-618-3361 lcimino@caldwell.edu
Katie Kennedy, Asst. AD, Compliance 973-618-3591 kkennedy@caldwell.edu
Matt McLagan, Sports Info. Director 973-618-3567 mmclagan@caldwell.edu
Maria Massoni, Administrative Asst. 973-618-3260 mmassoni@caldwell.edu
Megan Hrbek, Ath. Administrator/Rec. Sports 973-618-3460 mhrbek@caldwell.edu
Nate Guagliardi, Ath. Admin. /Fitness Center Mg. 973-618-3681 nguagliardi@caldwell.edu
Julia Panko, Athletic Trainer 973-618-3574 jpanko@caldwell.edu
Josh Lee, Athletic Trainer 973-618-3574 jlee@caldwell.edu
Caldwell Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Mark Corino, Head Men’s Basketball Coach 973-618-3260 mcorino@caldwell.edu
Joe Scott, Assistant Men’s Coach kscott@caldwell.edu
Ed Ryan, Assistant Men’s Coach eryan@caldwell.edu
Austin Meehan, Assistant Men’s Coach
Caldwell Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Linda Ciminio, Head Women’s Basketball Coach 973-618-3361 lcimino@caldwell.edu
Mackenzie Lynch, Assistant Women’s Coach mlynch@caldwell.edu
Lan Matten, Assistant Women’s Coach imatten@caldwell.edu
Danielle Hubbard, Assistant Women’s Coach dhubard@caldwell.edu
4. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 2
2011-12 CACC Basketball Championship Bracket
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship February 25, March 2-3 2012
Quarter-Finals Played at Higher Seed Campus
Saturday, Feb. 25: Game One: #4 North Seed at #1 South Seed
Game Two: #3 South Seed at #2 North Seed
Game Three: #4 South Seed at #1 North Seed
Game Four: #3 North Seed at #2 South Seed
If single institution is hosting both Men's and Women's Quarter-Finals games on Saturday February 25, 2012, the game
times will be Men at 4:30pm and Women at 7:00pm.
Semi-Finals at Caldwell College
Friday, March 2: Game Five: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner – Men’s 12:00 PM, Women’s 5:00 PM
Game Six: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 4 Winner – Men’s 2:00 PM, Women’s 7:00 PM
Championship at Caldwell College
Saturday, March 3: Championship: Game 5 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner – Men’s 4:00 PM, Women’s 7:00 PM
Tournament Structure
1. The tournament will feature a hard bracket and is single elimination.
2. The top four teams from each division, based on regular-season standings, will qualify for the tournament.
Each Division will have seeds 1 through 4.
3. First round games are “non-division” games on campus sites. Games will be played on a Saturday to allow for
possible long trips.
a. First round games will be played at the higher seed on a Saturday. One side of the bracket will be
S#1 vs. N#4 and N#2 vs. S#3. Winners of those two games will meet in semi-finals. The other side of bracket is N#1 vs.
S#4 and S#2 vs. N#3.
4. Semi-Finals and championship rounds will be played on the following Friday and Saturday at a predetermined
site. If top seeds win in first round, semi-final match-ups will be N#1 vs. S#2, and S#1 vs. N#2. Winners play for
championship. It is possible to have only one division remaining in the semi-final round.
a. Highest overall seed will play the first game in semi-finals (if top teams are the same seed, the result
of the regular-season meeting is the deciding factor)
5. Championship Game: Two winning teams will play for championship at same predetermined site.
a. Gender that plays first games in the semi-final and championship rounds will rotate from year to
year.
2011-12 NCAA Basketball Championship Dates
Men’s Basketball Regionals March 10, 11, 13 2012 – To Be Determined
Men’s Basketball Elite Eight March 21-22, 24 2012 – Northern Kentucky University – Bank of Kentucky Center
Women’s Basketball Regionals March 9-10, 12 2012 – To Be Determined
Women’s Basketball Elite Eight March 20-21, 23 2012 – St. Mary’s University (TX) – Bill Greehey Arena
5. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 3
CACC Tournament Preparation
I. On-Site Administrator
The On-Site Administrator will be the Dean Johnson, Associate Director of Athletics, or Conference Office
Staff Member. Responsibilities of the On-Site Administrator include, but are not limited to:
1. Control of Event Operations:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, control of game operation, which include coaches,
athletes, fans, officials, gate, videotaping, and statistics. A copy of game statistics must be
available at half time and immediately following the game.
2. Enforcement of the rules of competition as set forth in the NCAA Rules Manual
3. Enforcement of NCAA and CACC policies on crowd control. The safety of all student-athletes and team
personnel is a priority - The directors of athletics of the competing institutions are expected to encourage
enthusiastic support from their students and other fans within the confines of good sportsmanship.
4. Report all requested materials to Conference Sports Information Director
II. Tournament Structure and Selection
1. The tournament will feature a hard bracket and is single elimination.
2. The top four teams from each division, based on regular-season standings, will qualify for the
tournament. Each Division will have seeds 1 through 4.
3. First round games are “non-division” games on campus sites. Games will be played on a Saturday to
allow for possible long trips.
a. First round games will be played at the higher seed on a Saturday. One side of the bracket will
be S#1 vs. N#4 and N#2 vs. S#3. Winners of those two games will meet in semi-finals. The other side of bracket is
N#1 vs. S#4 and S#2 vs. N#3.
4. Semi-Finals and championship rounds will be played on the following Friday and Saturday at a
predetermined site. If top seeds win in first round, semi-final match-ups will be N#1 vs. S#2, and S#1 vs. N#2.
Winners play for championship. It is possible to have only one division remaining in the semi-final round.
a. Highest overall seed will play the first game in semi-finals (if top teams are the same seed, the
result of the regular-season meeting is the deciding factor)
5. Championship Game: Two winning teams will play for championship at same predetermined site.
a. Gender that plays first games in the semi-final and championship rounds will rotate from year
to year.
III. Tie-Breaking Procedure
1. Regular season head to head results between tied teams. If three or more teams are tied within the
division, the combined record (mini-conference) of each team against the other teams involved is used.
2. Compare each team’s record against the team occupying the highest position within its division and
continue down through the standings until one team gains an advantage.
3. Regular season results against the opposite division. Compare each team’s overall record against
opposite division.
4. If there is still a tie, compare each team’s record against the team occupying the highest position within
the opposite division and continue down through the standings until one team gains an advantage.
5. Coin Flip (conducted by a commissioner with assistant commissioner present and 2 involved head
coaches on conference call).
6. Final spot in conference tournament will not be decided by coin flip. In that case, a play-off will be
played between the tied teams and the winner will be the final seed and the loser will not qualify for the
tournament.
IV. Protest Committee
1. Any protest must be submitted to the CACC Commissioner in written form within 24 hours subsequent
to the completion of the game.
2. All protests will follow the CACC Constitution Bylaws procedures.
6. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 4
V. Problem/Conflict Resolution
1. All conflicts will be resolved within the conference in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
approved operating code. No conference conflicts will be referred outside of the CACC for resolution.
2. Protests of games must be made to the Basketball Chair and the Commissioner in writing within 24
hours after the event.
3. A report from the officials must be submitted to Conference Office within 48 hours.
4. The CACC Executive Board shall review and act upon the request within 96 hours of its receipt.
VI. Team Conduct
1. The conduct of players and coaches is governed by the NCAA Basketball Rules and Regulations and the
conference Code of Ethics. Improper conduct shall be reported to the Commissioner and the Basketball Chair.
Adjudication of infractions and eligibility questions shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner in conjunction
with the Eligibility and Infractions Committee.
2. Each coach and athletic director shall have a current copy of the NCAA rule book.
VII. Tournament Staffing - The host institution must provide and pay (when necessary):
2 clock operators
Scorekeeper (book)
Ticket taker(s)
Ticket salesperson(s)
Athletic Trainer
2011-12 CACC Awards
I. Awards Banquet
Thursday March 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club, 100 Walnut Street, Livingston, NJ
Pre-Set Salad
Classic Caesar Salad, Croutons & Parmesan Strips
Served Family Style
Penne with Vodka Sauce
Stuffed Shells
Herb Crusted Salmon
Roast Cut-Up Whole Chicken
Seasonal Vegetables and Fingerling Potatoes
1. All-Conference awards will be handed out and dinner will be provided. Dress is business-casual and no
jeans are allowed.
2. All teams that advance to the CACC Semi-Finals are required to attend, or the team will incur a fee to
the cost of their share of the banquet. Every member of the All-Conference team is also encouraged to attend to
accept their awards. Please contact the Conference Assistant Commissioner Randy Press if planning to attend or
not a member of a Semi-Final team.
II. Regular Season Awards
1. CACC Regular Season Conference Championship/Trophy
2. One Coach of the Year Trophy/Plaque
3. One Conference Player of the Year Trophy/Plaque
4. One Conference Rookie of the Year Trophy/Plaque
5. Team Sportsmanship Award/Plaque
7. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 5
III. All-Conference Selections
1. Three All-Conference Teams, five players on each team (All CACC).
2. Teams will be voted upon by the Head Coaches, who will vote via an open electronic ballot. List of
candidates and ballot will be distributed by conference office. Ballots will be due prior to the start of the
conference tournament. Results of the voting can be sent to coaches by CACC Office upon request.
3. Coaches are not allowed to vote for their own players and must fill out each blank on the ballot. Team
selection will be determined by voting for the top five players for first, second and third team.
IV. Coach, Player, and Rookie of the Year Awards - Each team is allowed to nominate ONE player for Conference
Coach, Player, and Rookie of the Year. The player must have made the All-CACC team to be eligible for Conference
Player of the Year. The vote for these special awards will be done separately from the All-Conference team.
1. Coach of the Year will be the coach who receives the most votes from member institution basketball
coaches.
2. Rookie of the Year recipient will be a first-time competitor in that sport at collegiate level, as voted on
by coaches of the member institutions.
V. Conference Sportsmanship Award - Will be given to the team that best exemplifies sportsmanship throughout
the year. The team receiving the most votes from member institution basketball coaches will receive the award
and the voting will be done at the All-Conference meeting along with the other special awards.
VI. CACC Tournament Awards - The selection will take place at the site of the tournament. Coaches will hand in
ballots after each game, in which they will vote for players for their performance. The number of votes will be
tallied at the end of the tournament, and the top vote-getters (divide total points by number of games played) for
each team will make the All-Tournament team. MVP will be selected by the two coaches in the finals and the site
supervisor. There will be 8 players selected. Certificates to all winners.
First place team – 3 players with one being MVP
Second place team – 2 players
Third and fourth place team – 2 players
First round teams – 1 player
1. CACC Conference Tournament Championship Banner and trophy
2. Runner-Up Plaque.
3. Conference Tournament “Most Valuable Player” Plaque
4. Championship mini-plaques and watches for all members of championship team.
VII. Tournament Gifts
Teams participating in CACC Tournament will receive CACC Basketball Championship T-Shirt.
Facility
I. Parking
Newman Center Side & Back Parking - Reserved for Officials, CACC Personnel
Side of Newman Center - Team Drop Off
Spectator/Team Vehicles - Back Parking Lot
II. Restrooms
Located in Lobby of Newman Center
III. Team/Athlete Locker Rooms
Back of Newman Center (Side Entrance – Team Drop Off)
IV. Officials’ Locker Rooms
Men/Women Locker Room-Back of Newman Center – Side Entrance/Back Entrance
Water/Towels provided
V. Facility Rules and Regulations
No one allowed on Second floor (except passes for Hospitality area)
No one allowed on track (Passes Hospitality area)
8. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 6
Tickets/Admission
I. Gate Setup - Admission will be charged for all Conference Tournament games:
1. 10 complimentary tickets per team to be given to administrators only.
2. Admission fee is $6 adults, $3 students with ID, seniors and children.
3. Children under 3 will be free.
II. Passes
The sports information director of each participating team should contact Conference Assistant
Commissioner Randy Press or Matt McLagan Caldwell College’s sports information director regarding media
credentials and any other media needs or requests.
III. Concessions/Programs
Caldwell College will run a concession stand in Lobby of Newman Center
CACC programs will be available at ticket table
Scorer’s Table/Score Reporting
I. Scorer’s Table
Scorer’s table personnel shall consist of the statistical personnel; official scorer; official timer; scoreboard
operator; shot clock operator; scorer’s assistant/spotter; public address announcer; and any other personnel
deemed appropriate and/or necessary by the championship committee or their representatives.
II. Host Institution and CACC Staffing
1. It is the responsibility of the home team to send the score and packed game file to the Conference
Assistant Commissioner Randy Press at the conclusion of the game and also report the results to the local,
regional, and national media sources (AP).
2. The visiting team is responsible for reporting scores to its local media sources.
3. When requested, home teams should assist in reporting for visitors.
Sports Information/Media/Technology
I. On-Site Media and Communications Capabilities
1. Wireless Internet – Password will be provided by Matt McLagan, Caldwell SID
2. Network Outlets (Floor Scoreboard), Phone Jacks (Radio)
II. Line-Ups/Rosters
1. Line-ups must be in the score book and submitted to the officials prior to the start of any game.
2. Each institution's sports information directors or designee shall maintain current statistics and roster.
Member institutions are encouraged to have game programs available for opposing teams and spectators.
3. Statistics: Each team is responsible for keeping its team statistics using Statcrew software. Statistics
shall be reported to the CACC Assistant Commissioner, who shall be responsible for reporting these statistics to the
NCAA.
III. Game Tapes/Film - Caldwell College will provide institutions with a copy of their game. Institutions must
provide Meg Hrbek Caldwell Athletic Administrator with a flash drive prior to contest, 30 minutes after contest;
game will be down loaded on flash drive.
IV. Live Statistics/Radio/Video Streaming
1. Video webcast and Live Stats in conjunction with Presto Sports will be available for the tournament
semi-finals and championship rounds. Links will be available on the CACC website and also be sent to each
participating schools.
9. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 7
V. Interviewing
1. Immediately after a 10-minute cooling-off period (i.e.,10 minutes after a competing team enters its
locker room), an interview area will open to all certified members of the news media; any coach and student-
athletes requested by the media will be available for interviews. If a team or individual is participating in an awards
ceremony, the cooling-off period will begin immediately after the presentation. The winning coach and student-
athletes will be interviewed first, followed by the losing coach and student-athletes, except following the
championship game when the losing coach and student-athletes will appear first.
VI. Photography
1. A photographer approved to work on the floor must wear credential provided by Conference Assistant
Commissioner Randy Press or by Mark McLagan Caldwell College’s sports information director.
2. Except with the prior written approval of the CACC, no photographer, new entity, media agency of
other individual or entity receiving a credential may sell photos of the CACC Basketball Tournament.
3. No flashed attached to the camera or attached to any other courtside location shall be used. No tripods
may be placed on or beside the playing floor. No cameras or strobes shall be attached to the backboard or goal
standards. Technical equipment, such as camera remote controls, may be placed or mounted behind the goal
standard.
Operations and Security
I. Security
Dean Johnson, On-Site Administrator Office 973-618-3321 djohnson@caldwell.edu
Cell 973-978-0406
William Ortman, Director of Security Cell 973-568-5746
Security Office Cell 908-510-9070
II. Tobacco Ban - [Reference: Bylaw 12.5.4 in the NCAA Manual.]
The use of tobacco products by any individuals on or near the playing floor, and during other
championship activities such as banquets, autograph sessions, news conferences and postgame interviews, at
NCAA championships is prohibited. Violations of this policy will be dealt with by the appropriate sports committee.
III. Public Service Announcements
All public service announcements must be cleared through CACC staff and the Caldwell College staff prior
to the tournament. Emergency announcements can be made upon request with clearance from officials listed
above.
IV. Cheerleaders/Mascots/Bands/Banners/Signs
1. Cheerleaders, dance team members and mascots may not take the floor after the final media timeout
of the second half or at any time during any overtime period. Noncommercial banners or hand-held signs that are
deemed by the games committee to be non-offensive in nature and do not obstruct other spectators’ view of the
contest are permissible.
2. During player introductions, cheerleaders, dance team members and/or mascots shall be restricted to
the area between the end line and free-throw line extended on the end of the playing floor at which their team’s
bench is located.
3. Megaphones may be used for voice amplification, but they shall not be used as a noise distraction. This
includes pounding them on the floor or striking them with the hand(s) or other objects.
4. Flags of any size may be displayed or waved on the court only during pregame activities and halftime.
The flags will not be permitted on the court during timeouts.
5. All cheerleading squads must conform to the guidelines set by the American Association of Cheerleader
Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). This includes all guidelines and prohibitions pertaining to partner stunts in indoor
facilities. Neither the NCAA nor the host institution shall be responsible for supervising or monitoring routines
performed by cheerleaders at championship events. Except as noted in this section, supervision of cheerleading
squads, their activities, yells and stunts are solely the participating institution’s responsibility. The participating
10. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 8
institution shall ensure that the squad has sufficient training, supervision and equipment for any and all routines its
squad may choose to perform. Tournament directors must inform participating institutions if the host facility has
more stringent requirements. If so, the director of athletics at each institution must apprise his or her cheerleading
squad of such requirements and ensure compliance.
6. Band members (not to exceed 25), including one band director will be admitted to the competition site
free of charge via a gate NCAA list. Only 25 band members may perform during the game. Uniformed cheerleaders
and/or dance team members (not to exceed 12), their coach and a costumed mascot also shall be admitted via a
gate list. This list must be provided to the basketball committee representative at the pre-championship meeting.
Only 12 uniformed cheerleaders and/or dance team squad members plus a mascot are allowed on the floor and
sidelines.
7. Bands may use electronic amplification equipment, with specific equipment to be approved by the
basketball committee representative at the site. Institutions that choose to exercise this option are limited to only
15 members.
8. Bands should be seated in the area usually reserved for bands (baseline areas are preferred, at the
same end of the court as their team bench). Bands should be placed in rows so as not to interfere with spectators,
photographers or teams. Band members are not allowed on the floor during the game or during timeouts. Bands
must stop playing at the first buzzer signaling the end of a timeout.
VI. Sportsmanship/Crowd Control
Sportsmanship - Each institution must read the NCAA Sportsmanship statement prior to the start of each contest.
1. The responsibility for enforcing NCAA and CACC policies on crowd control rests with the director of
athletics or the designated representative of Caldwell College.
2. The safety of all student-athletes and team personnel is a priority. The directors of athletics of the
competing institutions are expected to encourage enthusiastic support from their students and other fans within
the confines of good sportsmanship.
3. No alcoholic beverages will be available in connection with the CACC Softball Tournament, nor should
any such beverages be brought by the public to CACC Contest or any related activities at any time.
Medical/Athletic Training
I. On-Site Athletic Training Facilities
1. Back hallway of Newman Center, located in center of hallway
2. Training room will be available 2 hours prior to contest
3. Caldwell has two FT trainers working the event (Request list of names of trainers attending event)
4. At least one (1) Athletic Trainer will be present at each event
II. On-Site Medical Personnel
NO on Site Doctor for Event
Caldwell Police/EMT on call (5 min response time) (911)
III. Team Athletic Trainers
Julia Panko, Caldwell Athletic Trainer 973-618-3574 jpanko@caldwell.edu
Josh Lee, Caldwell Athletic Trainer 973-618-3574 jlee@caldwell.edu
IV. Local Hospital (s)
Mountainside Hospital St. Barnabas Hospital
1 Bay Avenue 94 Short Hills Road
Montclair, NJ 07042 Livingston, NJ 07039
973-429-6000 973-322-5000
11. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 9
V. Emergency Action Plan
On Campus Events: Newman Center 120 Bloomfield Avenue; Caldwell, NJ 07006
Personnel: Certified Athletic Trainer available on campus for all practices and on the sidelines (when
possible) for competition. Priority is given to contact sports.
Communication:
Athletic Training Room office: 973-618-3574
Athletics Office: 973-618-3000
Department Athletic Training cell phone (when available) 973-618-6720
Equipment: AED, splints and other supplies maintained in athletic training room for practices and on
sidelines for competitions (when available).
Wall mounted AEDs are located:
Student Center Lobby (by student Life office)
Newman Center Lobby (between bookstore and foot of stairs)
Werner Hall Lobby
Mother Joseph Lobby
Roles of first responders:
1. Immediate care of the injured or ill student-athlete. Follow appropriate first aid principles.
2. Activation of emergency medical system (EMS) by calling 911 and providing the following information:
Identify yourself and your role in the emergency
Specify your specific location and telephone number
Give name(s) of injured/ill individual(s)
Condition of victim(s)
Time of the incident
Care being provided
Give specific directions to the scene of the emergency
3. Emergency equipment retrieval
4. Notify campus security (if on campus):
Dial 0 and operator can dispatch Bill Ortman and security via 2 way radio
Bill Ortman 973-618-3259
Campus Security Office 973-618-3286
5. Direction of EMS to the scene
Designate individual to “flag down” EMS and direct to scene.
Open appropriate gates or doors, clear access to gates or doors.
Scene control: limit scene to essential personnel. Move bystanders away from area.
Officials and Game Equipment
I. Assignors/Officials
Jim Hollister, Women’s Basketball Assignor 610-972-9083 jhollister@rcn.com
Tim McAleer, Men’s Basketball Assignor 917-881-5416 tmcaleer@rcn.com
1. The CACC Assignor of officials is responsible to provide all assignments for all tournament games.
2. The three-official format will be used for all games.
3. CACC Tournament Championship game will have a reserve/alternate sit at the scorer's table.
4. Officials will be paid by conference championship budget
12. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 10
II. Equipment
1. Each school must use the official conference ball Anaconda’s “The Rock” for all CACC contests
2. All equipment must meet NCAA standards and regulations.
3. Practice balls shall be furnished by the host institution or by the competing teams.
III. Rules of Competition – [Reference: Bylaw 31.1.6 in the NCAA Manual.]
1. Per NCAA Bylaw 17.30, member institutions shall conduct all of their intercollegiate competition in
accordance with the playing rules of the Association in all sports for which the NCAA develops playing rules. For
those sports where the Association follows rules developed by other governing bodies and are modified by the
governing sports committee, the adopted playing rules shall be used. The governing sports committee will not
consider any results for selection purposes not played in accordance with the NCAA rules book, or those rules
adopted by an outside organization.
Game Preparation
I. Uniforms/Laundry/Bench Assignments - [Reference: Bylaw 12.5.4 in the NCAA Manual.]
1. Teams should bring both light and dark-colored uniforms. For each tournament game, the higher-
seeded team will wear light-colored uniforms. Each player is expected to wear the official uniform of the
institution exclusively during competition and related ceremonies.
2. Logos. An institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel (e.g., socks, headbands, T-shirts,
wristbands, visors or hats, swim caps and towels) that are worn by student-athletes in competition may bear a
single manufacturer’s or distributor’s normal trademark, not to exceed 2 1/4 square inches in area, including any
additional material (e.g., patch) surrounding the normal trademark or logo. The logo or trademark must be
contained within a four-sided geometrical figure (i.e., rectangle, square, parallelogram).
3. In addition, an institution’s official uniform cannot bear a design element similar to the manufacturer’s
that is in addition to another logo or that is contrary to the size restriction.
4. A student-athlete representing an institution in intercollegiate competition is limited to wearing
apparel items that include only the logo (not to exceed 2 1⁄4 square inches) of an apparel manufacturer or
distributor. The student-athlete may not wear any apparel that identifies any other entity, other than the student-
athlete’s institution.
5. These restrictions apply to all apparel worn by student-athletes during the conduct of competition,
which includes any pre-game or postgame activities.
6. This bylaw will be strictly enforced at all NCAA championships and the names of individuals and
institutions that are not in compliance with this bylaw shall be forwarded to the NCAA enforcement staff.
7. Laundry is the responsibility of each participating team. Teams may refer to the Caldwell College
Athletic Department for information concerning available laundry facilities on campus or within the community.
The host institution is not required to provide laundry service, but may do so at its discretion.
II. Practice Time - 50 Minute Time block, Teams Assigned Times by Dean Johnson 973-618-3321
Thursday 3/1 Saturday 3/3
9 AM 1 PM 11 AM (Men’s)
10 AM 2 PM 12 PM (Men’s)
11 AM 3 PM 1 PM (Women’s)
12 PM 4 PM 2 PM (Women’s)
Pre-Game Protocol
I. Pre-Game Warm-Up
1. Teams participating in the first game of a championship session may begin pre-game warm-ups 30
minutes before the beginning of the first game. Teams participating in the second game may begin warm-ups 30
minutes prior to the next game.
2. No team is allowed to be on the floor prior to the sound of the horn that starts the warm-up.
13. CACC Basketball Tournament Manual pg. 11
II. National Anthem
The national anthem shall be played/performed only once each session.
III. Team Introductions
1. The following player-introduction format will be used at all games in the championship competition.
The announcer shall introduce the starting players in order by Forward, Forward, Guard, Guard, and Center.
2. The first player introduced from the designated visiting team shall proceed to the center circle and
remain there until the first player from the designated home team is introduced. These two student-athletes shall
shake hands and then proceed to the free-throw line in front of their respective benches.
3. The second player introduced shall move to the center circle, and the same procedure shall be
observed until the final starter from the designated home team has been presented.
4. The two head coaches then will be introduced (designated visiting coach first), and they will shake
hands in front of the official scorers’ table.
Weather Plan
Inclement Weather Policy and Plan
1. All institutions should make every effort to play playoff games.
2. If there is a cancellation, the game must be made up the next day
3. If an institution needs to host 2 games on the same night, the cancelled game will be played at 5:30 PM
and the “scheduled” game will be played at 7:30 PM.
4. If one game is cancelled because of inclement weather then ALL games scheduled for that night will be
postponed until the next night.
Hospitality/Accommodations
I. Hospitality - Located in the President Board room (2nd floor Newman Center) - Credentials Required (CACC &
Institution Administration). Institutions are asked to send Dean Johnson, an Administrator list for credentials.
Hours of Service: Friday 3/2 11:30 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 3/3 3:30 PM - 8 PM
II. Accommodations
Best Western Fairfield Executive Inn
216-234 Route 46 EAST
Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-575-7700
FAX: 973-575-4653
Director of Sales: Maria Garcia, mgarcia@bwfei.com
85.00 + Tax
Includes hot deluxe expanded breakfast/omelet station 6 AM-10 AM
