Prepare to witness the true essence of girls’ basketball as The Heart of Texas tournament arrives in Dallas, Texas from April 25-27,2025. This highly anticipated event will feature a gathering of exceptional female athletes from around the region, ready to showcase their skills and compete for the championship. Over three action-packed days, the tournament will be a melting pot of talent, determination, and boundless passion for the game. With teams from all levels battling it out on the court, spectators can expect an unforgettable display of athleticism and teamwork. Set in the heart of Texas, this tournament will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on players and fans alike, serving as a testament to the thriving basketball community in the area. Get ready to experience the intensity and exhilaration of The Heart of Texas tournament, where basketball dreams become reality.
| Location Name | Location Address |
|---|---|
| Globe Life Field | 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington, TX 76011 |
All Games Will be Played National High School Federation Rules.
Game Lengths:
14 Minute Halves
Clock Stops on all normal whistles
After the top team is determined 2nd and 3rd will be determined by following the 2 Team Tie Breaker Rules above.
Mercy Rule in the last 8 minutes of the 2nd half only, Clock becomes continuous if the one team is ahead by 20 or more points. If the score goes below 20 points, the clock stops again on all whistles.
The Home Team (White/Light color uniform) will be listed 1st/Top of the Schedule or Bracket
The Away Team (Black/Dark color uniform) will be listed 2nd/Bottom of the Schedule or Bracket
A Coach must sit after his 1st technical Foul
FIGHTING AND PLAYER/COACH/SPECTATOR MISCONDUCT ON COURT OR OFF COURT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT ALL JAMBER BASKETBALL EVENTS.
THE COURT REFEREE/OFFICIALS HAVE FINAL SAY IN ALL PLAYER FOULS AND OR MISCONDUCT. ONCE A PERSONAL, INTENTIONAL OR TECHNICAL FOUL IS ISSUED ANY FURTHER PLAYER MISCONDUCT COULD LEAD TO AN EJECTION AND CONTINUED PHYSICAL ALTERCATIONS AFTER THE WHISTLE CAN BE VIEWED AS FIGHTING.
IF THE FIRST ACTION IS DEEMED EXCESSIVELY VIOLENT ANY PARTIES INVOLVED MAY BE SUSPENDED. FIGHTING WILL BE DEFINED AS ANY DELIBERATE ACTION TAKEN BY AN INDIVIDUAL TO CAUSE PHYSICAL
HARM TO ANOTHER PLAYER, SPECTATOR, COACH OR OFFICIAL.
IF A REFEREE WITNESSES PLAYER(S) ENGAGING IN A FIGHT, AN IMMEDIATE EJECTION CAN/WILL FOLLOW. AN EJECTION CARRIES A PENALTY OF SUSPENSION FOR THE PLAYERS/PARENTS/COACHES INVOLVED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TOURNAMENT. THE SUSPENDED PARTIES THEN CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY MORE GAMES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND AS A PLAYER, COACH OR SPECTATOR. WITH REGARDS TO THE SUSPENDED INDIVIDUALS IF A SECOND INSTANCE OF PLAYER MISCONDUCT FOLLOWS ANYWHERE INSIDE AN EVENT FACILITY, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR HAS THE AUTHORITY TO EJECT THE WHOLE TEAM.
