BNS Scotia Showcase Tournament
Dates: July 4-6, 2025
Locations: Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre (BHPCC), Canada Games Centre (CGC), Charles P. Allen High School (CPA), Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), Saint Mary's University (SMU)
Tournament Overview
Basketball Nova Scotia is excited to announce the return of our annual summer tournament — Scotia Showcase! This three-day event brings together top club, community, and provincial teams from across the region for a high-energy, competitive, and community-driven basketball experience.
Last year's event was a major success, and we’re looking forward to making this year even better.
Divisions, Locations & Registration
U14 Division (Boys & Girls) - Division is full
U15 Division (Boys & Girls) - Invite only
U17 Division (Boys & Girls) - Invite only
Wheelchair Division (Open to all) - Registration still open
Games at Canada Games Centre (CGC).
Wheelchair registration remains open until July 3, 2025.
What’s Included
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Tournament t-shirt for all registered athletes
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Championship hats for division winners
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Onsite Scotia Showcase & Basketball Nova Scotia merchandise available for purchase
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3 games guaranteed per team (schedule dependent)
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And more!
U14 Specific Rules
Game Format & Guidelines
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Game Length: 4 x 8-minute quarters, stop time
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Breaks: 1-minute between quarters, 5-minute halftime
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Warm-Up: Begins after previous game ends, minimum 5 minutes
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Overtime: 5 minutes if needed
Shot Clock
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No visible shot clocks used
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Officials may count down 10 seconds for stalling or during final 2 minutes of close games
Ball Sizes
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Boys: Size 7
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Girls: Size 6
Rules & Expectations
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No zone defenses in Development Divisions
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Full court player-to-player defense allowed, but no backcourt trapping
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Mercy rule applied at 25-point lead
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Equal playing time is not required
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Teams must bring their own warm-up balls
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Please respect all officials and scorekeepers
Competitive Divisions (U15 & U17) Rules
Game Format & Guidelines
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FIBA rules
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Game Length: 4 x 10-minute quarters
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Breaks: 1-minute between quarters, 10-minute halftime
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Warm-Up: Begins after previous game ends, minimum 10 minutes
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Overtime: 5 minutes if needed
Shot Clock
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Used at facilities where installed
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Referees will count down if clocks aren’t available
Ball Sizes
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Molten basketballs
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Boys: Size 7
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Girls: Size 6
Rules & Expectations
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Teams must bring their own warm-up balls
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Please respect all officials and scorekeepers
Volunteer Opportunities
If you're interested — or if someone you know is looking to get involved in the basketball community and gain some great resume experience — we'd love to have you join us as a volunteer at the 2025 Scotia Showcase Tournament!
We’re currently looking for help with:
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Door payment collection
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Merchandise sales
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Game operations and runners
Interested? Please reach out to bballnovascotia@gmail.com to get involved.
We’d love to have you on the team!
If you have any questions or would like to express early interest in future events, please contact us at bnsoperations@sportnovascotia.ca.
