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What is it?

SIYBO is organized by Singapore-based Touchdown Sports Pte Ltd, with the aim of promoting and fostering the spirit of sportsmanship. Through the platform of basketball, this event encourages international cultural exchange and provides a global stage for young basketball players to demonstrate their skills and tactics.

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Our Mission

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Fostering International Friendships through Sports

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Promoting Youth Development in Basketball

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Creating a Platform for Cultural Exchange

Event At A Glance

What's in it for SIYBO 2024?

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Age Categories U10, U12, U14

China Life Singapore Sponsor

Youth Teams from 20+ Countries

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Cultural exchange Programs

SIYBO Coach training at court

Skill Development Workshops

Rules & Regulations

SIYBO follows FIBA rules.

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Playing Time

U10: 8 minutes x 4 quarters.

U12: 10 minutes x 4 quarters.

U14: 10 minutes x 4 quarters.

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Basketball Size

U10: Size 5

U12: Size 6

U14: Size 7

The timer stops during timeouts and in the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter according to the rules. The timer runs continuously for the rest of the game. There is a 1-minute break between quarters and a 3-minute break at halftime.

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Number of Pauses

2 times in the first half and 3 times in the second half, with a maximum of 2 times in the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, and 1 time per tie breaker.

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Number of Fouls

Personal fouls: A player will be disqualified from the game after committing 5 personal fouls.

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Team fouls: If a team commits 4 fouls in a single quarter, the team will be in a penalty situation. From the 5th foul onwards, the opposing team will be awarded 2 free throws by the player who was fouled.

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Player Eligibility

U10 Mixed Gender: Players must be born on or after 1 January 2014

U12 Boys: Players must be born on or after 1 January 2012

U14 Boys: Players must be born on or after 1 January 2010

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Player Registration

  • Team lists with must be submitted online through this SIYBO 2024 Registration Form

  • All players must bring their personal identification card or digital ID for verification

  • Walkover for teams not present five minutes after scheduled play

  • Players without digital ID or proper registration will not be be allowed to play

  • Appropriate attire is mandatory

  • All players must wear their designated team jerseys during the competition

  • Team Managers and coaches are to ensure suspended players aren't fielded; non-compliance may result in disqualification.

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Prize Presentation​

  • Each player of the awarded team will receive a medal at the prize presentation ceremony

  • Medals and trophies cannot be exchanged

  • All decisions are final

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