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Tournaments
Quick Reference Guide to Tournament Hosting and Participation

IF YOU PLAN ON HOSTING A TOURNAMENT
  • It must be sanctioned by the CIF-Los Angeles City Section
  • If out-of-state teams are invited, you must apply for a National Sanction through the CIF State Office except for border states
  • Paperwork must be received in the Athletics Office at least 60 days prior to the event, 90 days if out of state or international teams are invited
  • Submit original + one copy of the "Application to Host Sanctioned Tournament", Attachments A and B, Tournament Flyer or Letter of Invitation, Sample Bracket and Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
  • Tournament cannot start before the first allowable date for that sport in the season of sport
  • No competition is allowed on a Sunday
  • Must follow CIF award limits: individuals not more than $100, team award not more than $250, and coaches award not more than $20.00
  • All outdoor sports fall under the Sunset rule for darkness
  • If you are in partnership with another organization, you still have the liability and responsibility to follow all CIF rules, policies and regulations regarding the hosting of a tournament
  • Follow all instructions on the Instruction Sheet and check off as completed
  • Thoroughly read the Tournament Section in the Orangebook.
  • Approved or denied application will be sent back to the Athletic Director
  • Call Athletics Office, if you do not receive confirmation back within a week
  • Send tournament results to the Athletics Office within one week of the completion of the tournament.
IF YOU PLAN ON PARTICIPATING IN A TOURNAMENT
  • The tournament must be sanctioned by the CIF and State Association where it will be played
  • The tournament must be hosted by a high school
  • There can be no competition on a Sunday
  • The tournament cannot be before the first allowable contest in the season of sport
  • Individual awards cannot be over $100, team award over $250 or coaches awards over $20.00
  • Paperwork to the CIF-Los Angeles City Section must be received in the Athletics Office 15 days in advance, 30 days if approval from local district is needed
  • Submit original + one copy of "Application to Participate in a Sanctioned Tournament" and the tournament flyer or letter of invitation to the Athletics Office
  • If you are going out-of-state or stay overnight, you must fill out Form 34-EH-57 for Field and/or Athletic Trips and submit to your Local District for approval at least 30 days prior to leaving
  • Follow all instructions on the Instruction Sheet and check off as completed
  • Thoroughly read the Tournament Section in the Orangebook
  • Approved or denied applications will be sent back to the Athletic Director
  • Call the Athletics Office if you do not receive confirmation back within a week
PLEASE CALL THE ATHLETICS OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS



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