GIRLS BASKETBALL

2008-2009

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The maximum number of entries per classification in the tournament will be:

4A – 32 3A – 12 2A – 8 1A – 8

First Round AAA – 2/17/09

First Round – AA – 2/21/09

First Round – A – 2/17/09

SITES/TIMES: The District Committee has approved the Home Court advantage to top seeded teams prior to the

quarter final round in all classifications. The Home Court advantage will be granted provided that it meets agreed upon

conditions approved by the District One Basketball Committee. Home games prior to quarter final games will be

hosted by the higher seeded team of each bracket. Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, Finals, and Playbacks

will be played on sites selected for their location and suitability by the District One Basketball Committee.

Afternoon – Single Game 1 P.M.

Double Header 1 P.M. & 2:30 P.M.

Evening Single Game - 7 P.M.

Double Header - 6 P.M. & 7:30 P.M.

METHOD OF SEEDING

The seeding of teams participating District Basketball Tournament is determined by a Power Rating System

(defined below). Each classification will have a specific final play date after which the teams

will have their power rating average computed.

WIN POINTS

5 points for each Win

SCHEDULE POINTS

Winning percentage of all opponents on your schedule X 5

BONUS POINTS

The winning percentage of the teams that your team defeated X 12

All of the schools on your schedule are now included in the calculations

not just PIAA schools

THE POWER RATING is determined by dividing the sum of the win points, schedule points,

and bonus points by the number of the games you played.

DEADLINE DATES

4A Girls Last Play Date- Saturday, February 7, 2009

– Meeting of Reps – Sunday, February 8, 2009

Girls 3A – Last Play Date Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Meeting Of Reps – Thursday, February 12, 2009

Girls 2A - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 last play date for

Meeting Of Reps- Thursday, February 19, 2009

Girls 1A – Last Play Date – Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Meeting of Reps – Thursday, February 12, 2009

NUMBER QUALIFYING TO STATES & STARTING DATES

2A - 2 3/7/09

1A – 3 3/6/09