Welcome to the official site for the 2012 North Tartan Meltdown.  North Tartan will be hosting this 3 day event at Eden Prairie Senior High, Hopkins Senior High - Lindbergh Center and Hopkins West Junior High - from Sunday, July 22 2012 through Tuesday, July 24 2012. History is history, with over 100 coaches each of the last four years the Meltdown has created a vibe throughout the college ranks.    In 2011, the Meltdown was ranked as one of the top 20 tournaments in the nation. Air conditioning is in full swing with every game being played in an air conditioned facility.   While considerable attention is always focused on the top prospects, the 2012 North Tartan Meltdown also provides coaches, spectators and fans with a tremendous opportunity to scout the up-and-coming talent. Players always make their mark on the basketball circuit at tournaments such as the 2012 North Tartan Meltdown.		2012 North Tartan Meltdown Rules!     College Coaches Registration Click Here! Pre-Registration deadline: July 21st 12:00 PM Note**: If you pre-register for the North Tartan Meltdown - we will hand deliver the books to the hotel for college coaches (Courtyard by Marriott) on Saturday July 21 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.   Here is the link for the COLLEGE COACHES HOTEL for the Meltdown! GAMES TO START ON SUNDAY at 8:30am with games to be completed by TUESDAY at 4:30pm.   5 Game guarantee! or contact: Tony Cook / Sales Manager & Online Housing Manager ph: (952) 858-8500  fx:(952) 858-8854 Dir: (952) 278-8532 tcook@bloomingtonmn.org www.bloomingtonmn.org     2012 North Tartan Meltdown College/University Coaches In Attendance
College Coaches Registration: If you are a college coach please register by clicking the link below. Once registered you will receive the North Tartan Meltdown College Coaches book with information about the teams and participants in this event. In Addition your name, College or University name, and College Logo will be displayed on the " Coaches in Attendance" section. *Note: If you pre-register, the college book will be delivered to the specified college coach hotel of the Meltdown the night before the tournament begins.  A representative will be there to hand out PRE REGISTERED BOOKS! see above for more details and Hotel information Pre-Registration deadline: July 21st 12:00 PM   College Coaches Registration Click Here! 2012 North Tartan Meltdown College/University Coaches In Attendance         Some of the 2011 College/University Coaches In Attendance	IF YOUR COACH IS NOT NCAA CERTIFIED THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SIT ON THE BENCH. NCAA Showcase Viewing Period Event

Don't miss out!!! Be there, play hard, and make your mark this season.

Venues

Venue	Building	Description	Court	Address
Eden Prairie Senior High	Activity Center	Activity Center		17185 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Hopkins Senior High - Lindbergh Center	Main School	Main School	Court 1	2400 Lindbergh Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305
Hopkins West Junior High	Main School	Main Gym	Court 1	3830 Baker Road Minnetonka, MN 55343

Basketball Tournament Rules and Regulations

Team Rosters

1. Team roster must be submitted 30 minutes prior to each game. Team roster is limited to 12 players. A teams roster becomes official and frozen at the end of the teams 2nd game. All players shall play for only one team. Teams will not be permitted to participate until all fees have been paid.

2. All teams must wear basketball jerseys during their games. Each jersey must have the same color and they must have numbers. Basketball shoes must be worn. All jewelry must be removed. Necklaces, earrings and watches can not be worn during the game.

3. The team coaches are entirely responsible to make sure that their players fully understand tournament rules and regulations. All coaches are responsible for having legal proof of age documentation (birth certificate), proof of student status (school photo ID) and proof of Indian Blood. (Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal Identification Cards)

4. Each participating team must have an adult coach on the bench at all times. All players must have signed a wavier/liability form and an official roster sheet prior to the start of the first game.

Entry Fee

The entry fee deadline is due before the 1st game. Cash or Money orders only. No personal checks. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Playing Rules

1. Game Clock: Games will consist of two 16 minute halves. The clock will stop on all fouls and violations only during the last ten seconds of the first half and the last two minutes of the second half. The clock will not stop if a team is ahead by 15 points or more. 10 minutes will be given to warm up. Games will be played with 5 minute half times.

2. Overtime: All overtime will consist of three minute periods with clock stopping with fouls and violations in the last one minute.

3. Time Outs: Each team will be given 2 time outs (1 minute) per half and they will not carry over. In case of overtime, 1 extra time out will be given.

4. Grace Period: A five minute grace period will be allowed for tardiness and then if a team does not have four players to start the game, the game clock will start. Eight minutes will be allowed for a team to present four players to start. The team ready and waiting will begin amassing two points per minute up to eight minutes. If at this point a team does not have four players to start, a forfeit will be declared.

5. Team Fouls: Players will be given 5 fouls per game. Bonus shots will be given after the 6th team foul, and the team will be in double bonus after the 10th team foul, per half.

6. Technical Fouls: All technical fouls will count as a personal foul. A player who receives a technical foul must sit out of the game for three minutes before he/she will be allowed back into the game. If a player receives a second technical foul during the same game, the player will be ejected from the tournament.

7. 3-Pointers: High School 3-point line will be utilized in all games. (19' line)Pressing: Full court pressing is allowed, however, there will be no pressing if a team is 20 points ahead.

Conduct

1. All participates, coaches and spectators shall refrain from using profanity or verbal abuse towards other players, coaches, spectators, referees and the tournament staff.

2. This is a Drug and Alcohol Free Event. No alcoholic beverages or drugs are allowed on the premises. Any coach or player(s) engaged in the use of alcohol or drugs will be disqualified from further participation in the tournament.

3. Team coaches will be responsible for the conduct of their players. Teams and spectators shall abide by the tournament rules and regulations.

4. No food or beverages are allowed in the gymnasium. Only water and sport drinks will be permitted.

5. The Tournament Director and the tournament staff are not responsible for any personal items that are left behind, lost or stolen.

Fighting

1. Fighting is an attempt to strike an opponent with the arms, hands, legs, feet or a combative action by one or more players, a coach or other team personnel. Any member or team personnel who participates in a fight shall be immediately suspended from the game for the duration to be determined by the Tournament Director and their Associates. Length of suspension will be assessed on an individual basis and may be up to six months in duration.

2. Let it be known that spectators and visitors who too elect to involve themselves in a fight during a game, will be suspended from the facility for a length of time to be determined by the Tournament Director and their Associates.

3. Should any team, player(s) or coach be disqualified from tournament play, there will be no refunds.

Protest Procedure

1. Only the opposing teams coach who is playing the scheduled game can protest a players eligibility. Player eligibility protest must be taken to the scorers table before the start of the game. Documentation/proof must be presented upon request. If the coach cannot provide proper proof of age for their player(s) being protested, then player(s) will not be allowed to participate until proof is provided.

2. The game will not be stopped to handle the protest. If the player(s) show up late and the opposing teams coach wants to protest the player(s). That protest will take place at half time only. If the player(s) being protested at half time cannot provide proper proof of age then the player(s) must sit until proof can be provided and that team will be charged with a technical foul. As a result, the opposing team will get two free throws and the ball.

Tournament Director

The Tournament Director has the right to alter rules, bylaws and bracket structure as needed.

College Coaches In Attendance for 2012 North Tartan Meltdown

College or University	School Logo	Coach In Attendance	Coach Position
Alverno College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Duckworth, Brad	Head Coach
Ashford University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Tandez, Adam	Assistant Coach
Ball State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Galligan, Rachel	Assistant Coach
Baylor University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Brock, Bill	Assistant Coach
Boston College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Hawkins, Yvonne	Recruting Coordinator
Bowling Green State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Mann, Alison	Assistant Coach
Bradley University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Bronson, Lindsay	Assistant Coach
Bucknell University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Roussell, Aaron	Head Coach
Cleveland State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Scott, Bernard	Assistant Coach
Coe College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Peterson, Randi	Head Coach
Colorado Christian University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Hays, Tim	Head Coach
Colorado State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Koupal, Mandy	Assistant Coach
Creighton University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Flanery, Jim	Head Coach
Creighton University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Huber, Steve	Assistant Coach
Dakota State University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Dittman, Jeff	Head Coach
Dakota Weslyan University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Christensen, Jason	Head Coach
Dartmouth College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Rewalt, Erin	Assistant Coach
Des Moines Area Community College Member Of: NJCAA Division(s): D1		Krafcisin, Steve	Head Coach
Drake University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Pohlman, Allison	Recruting Coordinator
Gonzaga University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Berry, Jodie	Assistant Coach
Harvard University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		DelaneySmith, Kathy	Head Coach
Illinois State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Glance, Stephanie	Head Coach
Indiana Tech University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Biggs, Jessie	Head Coach
Indiana University Bloomington Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Day, Chris	Assistant Coach
Iowa State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Fennelly, Bill	Head Coach
Iowa Western Community College Member Of: NJCAA Division(s): D1		Turgeon, Jim	Head Coach
Jamestown College Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Ulland, Greg	Head Coach
Kansas State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Moylan, Kelly	Assistant Coach
Kent State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Poff, Jenny	Head Coach
Kirkwood Community College Member Of: NJCAA Division(s): D1		Muhl, Kim	Head Coach
Loras College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Bowman, Jason	Assistant Coach
Loyola University (Illinois) Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Simpson , Eric	Head Coach
Luther College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Foley, David	Assistant Coach
Macalester College Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Thompson, Ellen	Head Coach
Marian University of Fond DU LAC Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Peters, Bill	Head Coach
Marquette University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Nason, Michelle	Recruting Coordinator
Maryville University of Saint Louis Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Yorg, Jacob	Recruting Coordinator
Milwaukee School of Engineering Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Ott, Jessica	Head Coach
Minnesota State University Moorhead Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Swenson, Allison	Assistant Coach
Minnesota State University, Mankato Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Keller, Jessica	Assistant Coach
Minot State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		GreenGerding, Sheila	Head Coach
North Carolina State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Harper, Jonathan	Assistant Coach
North Dakota State University / NDSU Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		DeHoff, Carolyn	Head Coach
North Dakota State University / NDSU Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Goehle, Tom	Assistant Coach
Northern Illinois University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		McManaman, Kevin	Head Coach
Northern Kentucky University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2,D1		Johnson, Mia	Head Coach
Northern State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Pollari, Brent	Assistant Coach
Northland College Member Of: NCAA,NAIA Division(s): D3		Wilson, Bill	Head Coach
Northwest Missouri State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Kellogg, Mark	Head Coach
Northwest Missouri State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Mattio, Kristen	Assistant Coach
Northwestern University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Dixon, Sam	Assistant Coach
Saint Louis University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Smith, Barb	Head Coach
South Dakota State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Falco, Katie	Assistant Coach
South Dakota State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Johnston, Aaron	Head Coach
South Dakota State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Thiesse, Emilee	Recruting Coordinator
St. Bonaventure University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Doneth, Andrea	Assistant Coach
St. Catherine's University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Rufsvold, Gary	Head Coach
St. Cloud State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Fish, Lori	Head Coach
St. Cloud State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Vogel, Megan	Recruting Coordinator
Syracuse University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Read, Vonn	Assistant Coach
The University of Tennessee Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Warlick, Holly	Head Coach
The University of Toledo Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Cullop, Tricia	Head Coach
The University of Toledo Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Hall, Vicki	Recruting Coordinator
UCLA Member Of: Division(s): D1		Perry, Shannon	Recruting Coordinator
University of Alaska Anchorage Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Altenhofen, Nathan	Head Coach
University of Colorado Boulder Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Finley, Kelly	Recruting Coordinator
University of Evansville Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Motto, Nicki	Assistant Coach
University of Florida Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Butler, Amanda	Head Coach
University of Iowa Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Bluder, Lisa	Head Coach
University of Mary Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Neumann, Rick	Recruting Coordinator
University of Miami Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Kieger, Carolyn	Assistant Coach
University of Minnesota Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Borton, Pam	Head Coach
University of Minnesota Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Riverso, Ted	Assistant Coach
University of Minnesota, Crookston Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Mahlen, Nathan	Assistant Coach
University of Missouri, Kansas City Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Frese, Marsha	Head Coach
University of Nebraska at Kearney Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Green, Eva	Assistant Coach
University of Nebraska at Omaha Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Lange, Brittany	Assistant Coach
University of Nebraska, Lincoln Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Finch, Dayna	Assistant Coach
University of New Hampshire Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Copes, Brendan	Assistant Coach
University of New Hampshire Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Magarity, Maureen	Head Coach
University of New Mexico Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Turner, Anthony	Recruting Coordinator
University of North Dakota Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Sayavongchanh, Linda	Recruting Coordinator
University of Northern Colorado Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		JOHNSON, RYAN	Assistant Coach
University of Portland Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Kelly, Sean	Assistant Coach
University of San Diego Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Ford, Ashley	Assistant Coach
UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		DEVILLE, CHELSEA	Assistant Coach
University of South Dakota Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Atkinson, Brooke	Assistant Coach
University of St. Thomas Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Dalhed, Chris	Assistant Coach
University of Utah Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Legerski, Matt	Assistant Coach
University of Vermont Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Bush, Shannon	Assistant Coach
University of West Florida Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Motherwell, John	Recruting Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Bond, Alysiah	School President
University of Wisconsin - LA Crosse Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Heeren, Lois	Head Coach
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Fischer, Brad	Head Coach
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Hawkins, Diane	Recruting Coordinator
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Borseth, Kevin	Head Coach
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Rechlicz, Kyle	Head Coach
University of Wisconsin, Platteville Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D3		Wilson, Megan	Head Coach
Valley City State University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		DeVries, Jill	Head Coach
Valparaiso University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Westendorp, Kurt	Assistant Coach
Vanderbilt University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Rosamond, Kim	Recruting Coordinator
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Uni Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D1		Joyce, Tom	Assistant Coach
Viterbo University Member Of: NAIA Division(s): D2		Vandenberg, Bobbi	Head Coach
Winona State University Member Of: NCAA Division(s): D2		Ballard, Scott	Head Coach