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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