Venues
-Host may not change a competition venue after the site inspection and execution of the contract without the approval of the lead Commissioner assigned to the Tournament; any violation may subject Host to a fine.

Meetings
-Coaches should attend a pre-Tournament meeting at the National Championship or designate a representative on their behalf.  Failure to attend this Coaches’ Meeting and to check-in at the conclusion of pool play may result in loss of valuable information and even a forfeit. 

-The Complete Athlete program is mandatory in the age divisions where it is presented.  If a team fails to attend this program, the HEAD coach may be suspended from coaching the team’s next game.  He/she may no be allowed in the playing venue where the team is competing. 

Opening Ceremony Attire
-Athletes and coches may wear their game uniforms, team warm-up uniforms or AAU t-shirts distributed at registration.  No hats may be worn.  There should be no throwing of items during the opening ceremony.

Program
-Each head coach shall receive a National Championship program.


The above is word-for-word from Tournament Format section on Pages 17-18 of the 2008 Handbook.