THE PROGRAM

THE GROUPS

ISA	VAL	ISMA	IAN	MOUPH	AYAYI
1	1	1	1	1	1
2	2	2	2	2	2
3	3	3	3	3	3
4	4	4	4	4	4

SATURDAY

H	COURT 1	COURT 2
9H00	1-3	2-4
9H30	1-3	2-4
10H00	2-3	1-4
10H30	2-3	1-4
11H00	1-3	2-4
11H30	1-3	2-4
12H00	1-3	2-4
12H30	1-3	2-4
13H00	1-2	3-4
13H30	1-2	3-4
14H00	1-2	3-4
14H30	1-2	3-4
15H00	1-2	3-4
15H30	1-2	3-4
16H00	2-3	1-4
16H30	2-3	1-4
17H00	2-3	1-4
17H30	2-3	1-4

Order of Women’s Knockout Matches:

Quarterfinals:

• G1: 1st in ISA group vs 4th in VAL group
• G2: 2nd in VAL group vs 3rd in ISA group
• G3: 1st in VAL group vs 4th in ISA group
• G4: 2nd in ISA group vs 3rd in VAL group

Semifinals:

• G1 winner vs G2 winner
• G3 winner vs G4 winner

Note: If three teams from the same group qualify for the semifinals, the organizers reserve the right to rearrange the semifinal matchups.

---

Order of Men’s Knockout Matches:

Quarterfinals:

• G1: 1st in ISMA group vs 2nd in IAN group
• G2: 1st in MOUPH group vs 2nd in AYAYI group
• G3: 1st in IAN group vs 2nd in ISMA group
• G4: 1st in AYAYI group vs 2nd in MOUPH group

Semifinals:

G1 winner vs G2 winner
G3 winner vs G4 winner

SUNDAY

H	COURT 1	COURT 2	H
9H00	U15G	U15B	9H00
9H25	U15G	U15B	9H25
9H50	U15G	U15B	9H50
10H15	U15B	U15G	10H15
10H40	U15B	U15G	10H40
11H05	U15B	U15G	11H05
11H30	WOMEN’S QUART	WOMEN’S QUART	11H30
12H00	WOMEN’S QUART	WOMEN’S QUART	12H00
12H30	MEN’S QUART	MEN’S QUART	12H30
13H00	MEN’S QUART	MEN’S QUART	13H00
13H30	3PTS CONTEST	U15G SEMI	13H30
14H00	WOMEN’S SEMI	U15G SEMI	13H55
14H30	WOMEN’S SEMI	U15B SEMI	14H20
15H00	MEN’S SEMI	U15B SEMI	14H45
15H30	MEN’S SEMI	U15G FINAL	15H10
16H00	DUNKS CONTEST	U15B FINAL	15H35
16H30	WOMEN’S FINAL	END OF THE TOURNAMENT	16H00
17H00	MEN’S FINAL		16H25
17H30	AWARD CEREMONY		16H50
18H00	END OF THE TOURNAMENT

RULES

Article 1 – Registration

Registrations are limited to 16 men’s teams and 8 women’s teams.

Registration is subject to application and must be approved by the organizers.

A team is considered registered once it has completed the form on our website, made the payment, and received confirmation from the organizers.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Article 2 – Teams

Teams must consist of a maximum of 10 players (minimum of 7), and preferably include one coach.

During the tournament, each team will play a minimum of three games, within groups of 4 teams.

The captain or coach of each team is expected to act as the official representative and sole point of contact with the organizers.

PS: Players are not allowed to play for multiple teams!

Article 3 – Equipement

Each team must bring one pair of shorts per player, preferably all the same color. The organization will provide T-shirts for the games and full uniforms (jersey, shorts, and socks) for the finalists on Sunday.

Article 4 – Proceedings

Friday, from 5 PM to 7 PM, the tournament will open with a partners’ match followed by a gala match.

On Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM, the tournament kicks off with the women’s games, followed later in the morning by the men’s matches. There will be no lunch break on Saturday — games will follow one after another. That’s why each team will know their match times the day before.

In the men’s division, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
In the women’s division, all teams qualify for the quarter-finals.

On Sunday, starting at 9 a.m., the U16 mini-tournament « Cotonou Kids United » will kick off, followed by the women’s quarter-finals, then the men’s.

In the early afternoon, the entertainment will resume on Court 1 with various contests and the semi-finals. At 4 p.m., get ready for one of the day’s highlights: the famous dunk contest. Meanwhile, the U16 tournament will continue on Court 2.

Finally, the day will end on a high note with the two grand finals of the tournament, wrapping up a weekend full of basketball and excitement.

⚠️ Please be on time — it’s crucial for smooth coordination between players, organizers, and the audience.

Article 5 – FIBA

The applicable rules are those established by FIBA, except for the specific points listed below.

 Article 6 – The referees

The referees are officials recruited by the organization and will officiate in teams of two or three.

 Article 7 – The table officials (OTM)

The table officials (OTM) are also appointed by the organization for all matches throughout the weekend.

Article 8 – Playing time

Games are played in two 10-minute running time halves, with the clock stopping only in the final minute of the game. Free throws do not stop the clock, except during the last minute.

During the final minute of the game, the clock will stop as in standard timing.

In case of a tie, overtime will be played using the « first to 5 points » rule.

Article 9 – Time out

One one-minute timeout per half during the games.

Article 10 – Substitutions

Substitutions are made on the fly, exclusively at the scorer’s table, behind the ball.
The exiting player must leave the court first, otherwise a warning will be issued, followed by a technical foul for repeated non-compliance.

Players must also make physical contact (a check) during the substitution.

 Article 11 – Fouls

Each player is allowed four personal fouls.

A small exception: a team cannot play with fewer than 5 players. If the last player substituted out cannot be replaced, then for each foul committed, two free throws and possession will be awarded.

Article 12 – Disqualification

Tout comportement anti sportif, les violences (verbales ou physiques), la passivité des co-équipiers en cas de comportement anti sportif de l’un d’eux, les interventions litigieuses sur le résultat d’une rencontre entraineront la disqualification de l’équipe ou des joueurs par le Staff.

 Article 13 – Defense

Zone defense and defensive three-second violations are prohibited and subject to the referee’s discretion.
The penalty is one free throw plus possession.

 Article 14 – Tiebreakers

In case of a tie, the following criteria will be applied in order: head-to-head goal difference, overall goal difference, points scored, points conceded, best offensive performance in a single game, and finally the best defensive performance in a single game.

 Article 15 – 3pts Contest

The 3-point contest usually takes place on Sunday afternoon.

The rules are simple: each player has 60 seconds to shoot 25 balls arranged on 5 racks of 5 balls each. Each ball is worth 1 point, except the last ball on each rack, which is worth 2 points.

The top two scorers advance to the finals. In case of a tie, a sudden-death shootout determines the winner.

 Article 16 – Slam Dunk Contest

The dunk contest always takes place before the men’s final in the late afternoon.

Each participant performs 2 dunks in the first round, with a maximum of 1 minute allowed to complete each dunk.

The two highest combined scores advance to the finals, where they perform 2 dunks each.

Winners are decided by the applause meter.

In case of any dispute, the organizers have the final say!

 Article 17 – Insurance

The organizers accept no responsibility for any accidents, damage, or theft that may affect any individual during their participation in or attendance at the tournament.

 Article 18 – Refund Policy

For any registered team unable to attend, it is mandatory to notify the organization by email at least 15 days before the tournament. After this deadline, no refund will be issued.

 Article 19 – Accommodation

The organizing committee does not cover accommodation for the teams.

 Article 20 – Catering

Fast food options including hot meals, sandwiches, fries, cold and hot drinks, etc. will be available throughout the tournament.

 Article 21 – Transport

We do not cover transportation costs. All teams must arrange their own travel to the different venues.

Each delegation is responsible for its own transportation.

PS: Please make sure to read the rules carefully.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE ROSTER FORM