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The MBA National Senior Championships plays a NCAA college game. This of course means that there are two 20-minute halves with a 35-second shot clock.

The Board and Staff believe that the college game is well suited for this tournament and experience has shown that it works as a good middle ground between a high school and pro length game.

Details regarding such items as: time outs, substitutions and other game details will be covered on Tuesday morning at the Team Organizer and Coaches briefing. A presentation will be made by the Supervisor of Officials and other MBA tournament officials regarding all aspects unique to this tournament.

We cannot over emphasize the very competitive and intense nature of these games. You will be playing at a level you experienced if you played high school, college or professionally at a playoff level. This most definitely is not Rec. League play! Teams reaching the finals in either the Championship or Consolation bracket will be playing 5 games in 5 days.

We strongly urge you to come with a 10 player rotation. Experience shows that teams reaching the semi finals and finals have depth on their bench. Rosters are capped at 12 players.

You will find that the MBA games are as competitive and well played as any you have seen at any level. The overwhelming majority of players are in excellent condition, know the game and can “shoot the lights out” in all age brackets from 40+ to 70+.

Be prepared for a great Basketball experience!